Potential eVic buyer; have some questions first.

[CaliVaper]

1.) I have combed the joyetech website, and the eVic product description page, and cannot find any of the specs. I even downloaded the manual, and didn't see them in there either. I'm looking for things like, what is the lowest resistance it will accept? what's the highest current you can draw before it cuts off? What is the low voltage cutoff (over discharge protection voltage), How long a draw can you take before it cuts off?... I think that's it for the important stuff.

2.) How good/reliable is the USB charger? charging it while in the tube via the usb cord and AC adapter. Didn't think the eVic was even an option because I thought it was over $100, but turns out I can get one for about the same price it would cost to get a cheaper APV plus batteries plus a charger. Eventually I'd get an external charger and extra battery or two anyways, but would have to rely on just using the battery and usb charger for a month or 2.

3.) who knows anything about "OVALE" Several of the eVics for just under $80 on ebay say "OVALE" on them at the very top of the batter tube... just beneath the screen. The ones that say "OVALE" also appear to be darker in color than the ones that do not say it, but that could also be lighting. One seller who has the "OVALE" ones, says that OVALE is the American manufacturer of the joyetech eVic. All of them say they are authentic. There's even an online store based in the US, selling them for 79.99, that have OVALE on the tube. So are these really genuine eVic's?

Would appreciate any help. thanks.

 

[numbskull]

I used the USB charger for a while. It worked, but the door to the USB port seems like it could ware out after some use (I bought a nitecore charger about 2 months after I started using the Evic since my collection began to expand and I needed to charge multiple batteries at once lol)

Lowest ohm I believe was 1.2 an as far as the draw, it cuts you out at about 9-10 seconds.

As far as Ovale, from what I've read and researched Ovale is a vendor that sells them state side. Because the seem to be affiliated with Joytech in some way shape or form, they print the Ovale on the battery tube and are authentic.

Check Pbusardo, he did a review of the Evic. I can never get through an entire review so I'm not sure what all he covers, but he is usually very thorough.

A PBusardo Review - The eVic firmware V1.0 - YouTube

 

[ke7in11]

I read on reddit that Ovale actually designed the eVic and Joyetech manufactured it, with part of the agreement being that they could also rebrand and sell them.

Joyetech - They Aren't the E-Cigarette Manufacturer You Think They Are! | E-Cig Express Blog

Lowest resistance is 1.2 ohms.

Wattage limit is 15. Voltage is 5. Whatever you hit first, with your atomizer factored in.

10 sec cutoff on draws.

I don't know about the low voltage cutoff, but I just vaped mine until it was showing 8% on the battery meter, and decided to charge it because I can use it in pass-through mode anyway. After plugging it in, there was a slight gain in vapor production on the same setting.

PBusardo was not kind to the eVic. Apparently, it does not quite deliver what the Voltage/Wattage readout says on the screen. Doesn't really affect me, as I really haven't noticed to the point where I was dissatisfied with my vape.

If anything, the RVW settings are my favorite thing right now. I haven't had a burnt tasting hit from this thing since I started using them.

 

[roffles18963]

eVic actually caps out at 11 watts, and iirc PBusardo's problem with it aside from the actual voltage/power delivered was the menu system. I'll have to go back and rewatch his videos on it, but menu 1.4 is WAY better than 1.0, but PBusardo pretty much only uses his Provari and mechs these days from what I've seen (aside from the mods he uses while he reviews them).

Grimmgreen was more forgiving on the evic though.

 

[ke7in11]

Oops. I didn't check my eVic, and just went off of google.

You're correct, sir. I don't usually go very far above 9w, so I never push it, really.

If one is looking to chase clouds, or impress the dudes at the Vape shop, I'm not sure the eVic fits the bill. I get a controlled, flavorful, and visibly respectable vape. But I'm not generating fog or getting hit by trains, I suppose. But I do enjoy it. And, although I'm paranoid about it breaking, I don't baby it. If it breaks before I get a second control head as a backup, I'm still of a mind where I'll get another one. I enjoy it that much.

 

[roffles18963]

We all do bro

That's why we post in the evic forums ^_^

I love my evic, and no "xyz-brand" fan boy can take that away from me. It gives me the vape I want and expect it to whether I was running stock silica PT2 coils at 6.5 watts or micro coils at 8 to 11 watts (cotton can keep up, but I keep at 8 watts, or for some juices 7.5 and get very very good clouds to go with my flavor and nic kick).

When I wanna be a cloud chaser, I run my mech and whatever RBA/RDA suits my fancy. My evic takes care of me, 40,000 some odd puffs in the 8 months I've had it and not one complaint about it (other than my own stupidity during drops and almost totally facking my screen over).

 

[Rickajho]

I'm not exactly sure what you are looking for in specs when you start asking how much current you can pull before it shuts down. (This is an electronic APV after all.) If it helps it say right here: Joyetech Joyetech eVic starter Kits

b. You can adjust the output power from 2.0W to 11W and
the output voltage from 3.0V to 5.0V by yourself.

Nope - they don't say anywhere what the lower limit is for device resistance. (Don't bother downloading the manual from the site. Regarding menu options it's four firmware changes out of date.) The lowest device I've run on it was 1.39 ohms and it didn't have any problem with that.

What are you thinking about running on it that has you wondering out it's resistance and current (wattage?) limits?

 

[crxess]

eVic is designed as a Main stream Vaping device.
Not designed for Sub Ohm Vaping
Not designed for Super high watt Cloud making
Made to produce power for a quality vape with today's clearomizers/Cartomizers and tanks.
It easily handles most coils in the range of 1.4-3.0ohms
It is capped for safety and Mod protection at 11w, originally 12w and could be set through hardware to go much higher.

A look inside would explain power limitation. Wiring is about 30 gauge and could be overloaded by mistake damaging the unit before protection could kick in. Chip board is small and does not carry a heat sink to shed excess heat generated by high power demands.
Head is Acrylic for display visibility and not of heat sinking materials like Steel.

All protection is designed to protect the eVic from Battery/Short faulty and in spec with Battery design.
Over/under voltage protection
Short detection - No Fire until corrected.

Used for the designed purpose, eVic is an excellent performing Mod offering flexibility to achieve a nice consistent Vape.

I felt PBusardo's Review was fair. He reported results on His test unit, an early 1.0/1.1 production piece.
No 2 units by any manufacturer will likely be exactly the same. Variances are common in production. It is best to look within Tolerance rather than at exacting numbers.

OVALE and eVic ARE the Same Unit.

Owner of (2) eVics, 1 year+old and both are working great.

 

[CaliVaper]

I'm not exactly sure what you are looking for in specs when you start asking how much current you can pull before it shuts down. (This is an electronic APV after all.) If it helps it say right here: Joyetech Joyetech eVic starter Kits

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Nope - they don't say anywhere what the lower limit is for device resistance. (Don't bother downloading the manual from the site. Regarding menu options it's four firmware changes out of date.) The lowest device I've run on it was 1.39 ohms and it didn't have any problem with that.

What are you thinking about running on it that has you wondering out it's resistance and current (wattage?) limits?

I did see that product description page previously, But at the time I had been awake for 24hrs+ and obviously blanking out, because I completely missed those specs. But still, would be nice if they listed all specs in a central location

I don't have any specific need, just curious. All other mods I've looked clearly show all specs I listed in my OP. It would be nice to be able to use 1ohm coil.... if for nothing else than leeway. Say you're shooting for 1.2/1.3, but it ends up at 1.1. If 1.2 is the MIN. then you'd have to rebuild the coil.

eVic is designed as a Main stream Vaping device.
I felt PBusardo's Review was fair. He reported results on His test unit, an early 1.0/1.1 production piece.
No 2 units by any manufacturer will likely be exactly the same. Variances are common in production. It is best to look within Tolerance rather than at exacting numbers.

I also agreed with PBusardo's review. I was almost completely decided on getting the Sigelei Legend, but after realizing that the eVic came with a battery, and that you could charge via USB, not having to buy batteries and an external charger put the eVic into my price range. Then after watching PBusardo's review, I was 100% certain that I would NOT get an eVic. Then I watched a review of an eVic with firmware 1.3, and it became a contender. Now I can't make up my mind. I Still like the specs, build quality, and overall look of the Legend over the eVic, but there are some things I don't like as well.

 

[CaliVaper]

So now I'm still trying to decide what device I'll get and have a couple more questions.

1.) What changes/upgrades have been made from firmware 1.3 to 1.4?

2.) With latest firmware, Can you scroll in both directions in ALL menus, like you can on the main screen to change the volts/watts? or is the control ring in one direction still the accept/enter

 

[Rickajho]

So now I'm still trying to decide what device I'll get and have a couple more questions.

1.) What changes/upgrades have been made from firmware 1.3 to 1.4?

See here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/evic/457115-firmware-1-4-out.html

The changes appear to have been largely display/cosmetic.

More options to change what is on the display, and where, according to your preferences.

Ability to invert the display. This supposedly makes for easier reading in bright light/outdoors.

Two additional counters/timers. (What is this obsession with counting puffs, how long they are, and when you should stop doing it?)

2.) With latest firmware, Can you scroll in both directions in ALL menus, like you can on the main screen to change the volts/watts? or is the control ring in one direction still the accept/enter

Didn't see that listed as a change. But you can suggest anything to Joyetech and they will pass it along to the department that does the eVic updates for consideration.

If you aren't in a huge hurry to do this keep an eye on the classifieds. That's where I got mine for $50.00. The batteries I got with it were crapped but since I had more than enough 18650's that work with it - no big deal.

You need to do that Verification thing though to get access to the classifieds. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/site-feedback-help/305495-verified-member-explained-more-detail-faq-included.html