Official ProVari Radius Thread
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I'm on your side... I think??
I think he just hates the USB and non-metallic construction.
Steve!
If you need to pound nails with the dang thing then just get the P3!
I haven't done any timing, but it charges at 800ma so it's going to be faster than a desk charger which is usually 500ma.
Well, that depends. If we're strictly talking about USB charging, most computer USB ports only provide 500mA of current (per USB specs), however most external USB chargers are capable of far more. The iPad USB charger provides 2400mA, and most car cigarette chargers have a 2100mA port. My USB charger power strip provides up to 8000mA. Just to clarify for those wondering, if you use a stronger charger, the Radius will not charge any faster than 800mA. Conversely, if you use a computer USB port, it will only charge at 500mA.
The Samsung 25R is rated for a standard charge of 1000mA, and a maximum of 4000mA, so 800mA is rather conservative. I'm still happy it's more than the feeble 500mA most USB charged devices tend to be limited to.
With that said however, the slower you charge a battery, the more charge cycles you'll get out of it (the longer it will last). My Xtar charger will charge at 250mA, 500mA, and 1000mA. I usually use 250mA for that very reason - not in a hurry, and have plenty of spares.
EDIT: PS - The Nitecore chargers that were by far the most popular used in the vaping community a while back (and are still popular) charge a single battery at 750mA, however if you charge two batteries at the same time, it divides the current and you only get 375mA. For the 4-bay chargers, that applies to each pair, which was oddly bays 1/3 and 2/4.
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Back on top!! Steve not only approves, he's buying 4, and is happy!! Because, as always, provape is on their game!! Regularly scheduled programs may continue...
Thank You for updateHow about we have our Monday update tonight instead?...Monday is looking to be a busy day, so I might not be able to join the ECF until later in the day...
Radius bottom plate:
As part of our continuous improvement plan we have modified the current return flow path design in the Radius. As the power output has gone up and higher currents are needed, a more direct connection was required. The use of an end plate and contact that provides a better high current path to the battery is the reason for this setup and it looks pretty cool too
With this new design, the high current does not flow through the spring but instead through a direct connection to the PCB. Testing shows this to be a significant improvement.
The Radius was designed to be a device you plug-in to USB charge on a daily basis but with a serviceable battery.
There are two thumb screws on the bottom. Simply press down on the bottom, rotate the screws, remove the bottom plate and the battery will slide out. Slide in a new battery, rotate the screws snug and you are done. This whole process takes less than 40 seconds.
I know some of you have had a bad experience with poor quality charging systems and this has caused concern over using built-in chargers. We have also heard stories of some manufacturer’s telling people to only use the USB port for emergencies and not daily use.
The Radius has an excellent built-in charging system with thermal monitoring.
The bottom section of the Radius is a hybrid connection between a captive battery with a solid connection to the battery, but you can also replace the battery easily when it’s end of life. With a captive battery, you have to send the device back to the factory to have a new battery welded or it’s a throw away device once the battery is no longer accepting a charge. We wanted to allow the user to replace the battery without tools or the need to send the device in for service but with a solid and reliable connection.
Now to make a Transparent Radius to show off this new Design
Sorry if I missed any posts. Hard to keep up with you all.
More images and details on Tuesday but over the last two weeks we have covered a lot!!
More images and details on Tuesday but over the last two weeks we have covered a lot!!
Sorry if I missed any posts. Hard to keep up with you all.
More images and details on Tuesday but over the last two weeks we have covered a lot!!
We really appreciate the info as well as the products.
This one is quite exciting.
You should sell a boatload.
They'll sell a buttload within 24 hours. They'll have sold a metric crapton by the end of the first week.
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