protovapor xpv

[scott808]

And now Protovapor has announced a DNA40 XPV!

Status 10/10: The revolution is here! | Protovapor.com

Can't wait to get my hands on one!

 

[K_Tech]

And now Protovapor has announced a DNA40 XPV!

Status 10/10: The revolution is here! | Protovapor.com

Can't wait to get my hands on one!

I'm in. I just saw the video yesterday, and my second thought (after the obligatory "that's cool and I want one") was that I'd be getting another XPV!

 

[t8kiteasy]

My XPV 30D is going in as a test case to get upgraded to an XPV 40D at a cost of $120.00.I just got my email reply back from them so I will be sending off my XPV this up coming week.

 

[Rossum]

Hmm, I wonder what the value of a used XPV 30 would be? At $120 for the upgrade, I'm inclined to think it might be more cost effective to sell the 30 and order a new 40.

 

[DavidOH]

If I'm going for a 40 than I'll just get one. I'll either use the 30 for backup. Or I'll give someone a good deal and sell it. I'm looking for wire now. Trouble is I can't find any nickel ribbon wire. Yet!

Wonder what the 40 will cost?

 

[t8kiteasy]

The cost of the board itself is $120.00 according to the email.So I am guessing the new XPV price tag might be a little on the steep side???

 

[qorax]

The cost of the board itself is $120.00 according to the email.So I am guessing the new XPV price tag might be a little on the steep side???

Cost of the dna-40 board is $60 USD (as indicated by Brandon himself).

 

[t8kiteasy]

Then what is the added $60.00 for my upgrade on my XPV???

 

[Rossum]

$60 is retail, qty 1. Wholesale cost of the board is probably closer to $40 than $60. However, it's a fairly tedious job to replace a dna board; lots of soldering, and my guess is, they'll replace much of the wiring as well. The 40 should use 18 gauge wiring for the power in/out connections whereas the 30 was fine with 20 gauge. In effect, they'll be gutting the mod an putting all new internals in it.

 

[qorax]

$60 is retail, qty 1. Wholesale cost of the board is probably closer to $40 than $60. However, it's a fairly tedious job to replace a DNA board; lots of soldering, and my guess is, they'll replace much of the wiring as well. The 40 should use 18 gauge wiring for the power in/out connections whereas the 30 was fine with 20 gauge. In effect, they'll be gutting the mod an putting all new internals in it.

Yep, except for the casing and the battery holder they might be putting everything afresh there. Not an ideal work imho.

 

[t8kiteasy]

they did say they would have to replace all wiring and internals after going back and re-reading the email.The DNA 30 board that comes out comes back to me so I will get the price of the board when/if I sell it.
the outer casing will remain the same Gun Metal grey with Black trim and belt clip.They would have to fit everything in casing and wire the DNA 40D anyway so being an ideal replacement I think is mute at that point I guess.
They also said they are working on something to let the XPV 30 owners send theres in for the DNA 40 upgrade and I guess my test build on mine will determine that factor,we shall see.

 

[DavidOH]

Protovapor says they are working on a temperature control primer. Any ideas what they mean?

 

[t8kiteasy]

I think it has to do with controlling the temperature of your coil???

EDIT: I am not sure if he mentioned it on the youtube vid with him and busardo,I did not watch all of the vid.

 

[DavidOH]

I think it has to do with controlling the temperature of your coil???

EDIT: I am not sure if he mentioned it on the youtube vid with him and busardo,I did not watch all of the vid.

This wasn't in the vid. It's on the Protovapor Blog. Something they are experimenting on.

 

[qorax]

This wasn't in the vid. It's on the Protovapor Blog. Something they are experimenting on.

The DNA-40 brings in a new era of "temperature controlled vaping" - and the use of NR wires (Nickel) for heating the coil to maintain the temperature around selected ºF (soon switchable with ºC as well).

Off course the board is also capable of being used in its regular DNA mode with a 40W max. But the key feature is the introduction of TCV.

Other features include:
1. Reverse polarity protection
2. Adjustable from 1W to 40W
3. Fires until 0.16Ω when Kanthal / Nichrome wire is used
4. Fires until 0.10Ω when NR wire is being used
5. Automatic sensing between type of coil used (NR or R wire)
6. Max Temp adjustable till 600 ºF
7. Removable 'rails' used for mounting the board
8. Voltage step down ability
9. Dim time reduced
10. Other standard features of the DNA boards still continue

 

[Rossum]

3. Fires until 1.6Ω when Kanthal / Nichrome wire is used
4. Fires until 1Ω when NR wire is being used

I think you decimal slipped. Should be:

3. Fires until 0.16Ω when Kanthal / Nichrome wire is used
4. Fires until 0.1Ω when NR wire is being used[/quote]

 

[DavidOH]

We will be releasing DNA 40D-equipped XPV mods on the official launch day, October 14. We have boards and materials on hand and are ramping up for production to get these mods into as many hands as possible. We will include some sample Ni200 wire so users will be able to hit the ground running. We are also working on a temperature control primer of sorts, based on our experiences with the new technology. We will also have Ni200 wire available, and most likely some retail DNA 40D boards.

From the Blog.

 

[Bassnorma]

Protovapor says they are working on a temperature control primer. Any ideas what they mean?

It means they are releasing an Evolv DNA40 version.

oops just read the rest of your posts...unless it means an education primer...I have no clue.

 

[qorax]

I think you decimal slipped. Should be:

3. Fires until 0.16Ω when Kanthal / Nichrome wire is used
4. Fires until 0.1Ω when NR wire is being used

Thanks R, that was a typo, my bad Amending the post now√

 

[DavidOH]

It means they are releasing an Evolv DNA40 version.

oops just read the rest of your posts...unless it means an education primer...I have no clue.

Well they're working on something in conjunction with the DNA40. Guess we'll have to wait and see.