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Steve,
Why only 900 mha batteries? Could we use a 2700 mha battery for longer life and more power?
I'm only getting about 3-4 hours on my Prodigy and would be in for one of these if it were 8-10 hours on a single charge
Forgive me but I don't understand the battery thing.
Why only 900 mha batteries? Could we use a 2700 mha battery for longer life and more power?
I'm only getting about 3-4 hours on my Prodigy and would be in for one of these if it were 8-10 hours on a single charge
Forgive me but I don't understand the battery thing.
mAh =/= more power. mAh = longer lasting charge at the rated power level.
If the unit is compatible with standard AA batteries, I don't see why longer mAh batteries wouldn't work just fine.
pvq- Are you talking about batteries for the Prodigy or the Protege?
The Prodigy CAN use 18650 sized batteries which have a 4.2 max voltage, and (so far) a maximum capacity of 3000mah. However, these cells are twice as big as the RCR123a or 16340s, which limits max voltage to 4.2V. As production catches up, Steve will be releasing different switches with and without (different) resistors giving voltage options of 3.7V (regulated) 5V (regulated) and 4.2-8.4V (unregulated)
The Protege uses a completely different cell, the 14500, which is the same size as AAs. The biggest capacity of this cell that I've seen is 900mah. Also the configuration of the protege is for a single cell, thus the limitation to 4.2 volts which i assume will be regulated to 3.7 via resistor.
The Prodigy CAN use 18650 sized batteries which have a 4.2 max voltage, and (so far) a maximum capacity of 3000mah. However, these cells are twice as big as the RCR123a or 16340s, which limits max voltage to 4.2V. As production catches up, Steve will be releasing different switches with and without (different) resistors giving voltage options of 3.7V (regulated) 5V (regulated) and 4.2-8.4V (unregulated)
The Protege uses a completely different cell, the 14500, which is the same size as AAs. The biggest capacity of this cell that I've seen is 900mah. Also the configuration of the protege is for a single cell, thus the limitation to 4.2 volts which i assume will be regulated to 3.7 via resistor.
I am not sure how accurate the website is, but here is a 2450mah bettery that is a 14500.
Saft LS-14500 AA 3.6V Lithium Battery - Primary LS 14500 LS14500
And another that states that the same brand battery is a 2250mah
http://www.atbatt.com/product/3443.asp
Saft LS-14500 AA 3.6V Lithium Battery - Primary LS 14500 LS14500
And another that states that the same brand battery is a 2250mah
http://www.atbatt.com/product/3443.asp
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Remember though that it's a trade off. More mAh means shorter overall life of the battery. In other words, a 750 mAh battery might have a life rated at 300 charging cycles and last 4 hours before needing a charge on each cycle. A 2450 mAh battery might have a life rated at 100 cycles but last 12 hours before needing a charge on each cycle.
Those numbers are NOT accurate in any way. I'm just using them for the purpose of example.
Those numbers are NOT accurate in any way. I'm just using them for the purpose of example.
I think I have found what I need to have.
The Prodigy looks awesome but I think the Protege is more along my lines.
Can't wait to get my paws on one!
The Prodigy looks awesome but I think the Protege is more along my lines.
Can't wait to get my paws on one!
Even so, with the batteries at $5 each, wouldn't it be worth it for extended use time and less time charging?
Maybe. You'd need to look at the actual battery specs and made a decision based on that.
Primary Cells are NOT rechargeable. Those are single use Primary cells.
Ahhh... so then that would be a big fat no. LOL
Thanks for clarifying that as I did not know.
Thanks for clarifying that as I did not know.
Hey Steve, how long approx till you start shipping these out? I would love to get my hands on one of these babies.
Also, how could you leave the best city in the world?
Also, how could you leave the best city in the world?
Yeah was wondering how long on being able to order possibly myself.
Birthday is coming next month and I want one of these lol
Birthday is coming next month and I want one of these lol
Um ... I would put the estimate at 3-4 weeks ... BECAUSE ... Rubber housings for PT's, and Prodigy's are coming in either the end of this week and/or next week, and that free's up the machines. WE will be caught up quite quickly, and will be adding stock to the inventory daily. Once that takes place -- The Protege is is a god
Lets hope we get it listed before your BDAY !!!! Happy early bday !!!
um ... I would put the estimate at 3-4 weeks ... Because ... Rubber housings for pt's, and prodigy's are coming in either the end of this week and/or next week, and that free's up the machines. We will be caught up quite quickly, and will be adding stock to the inventory daily. Once that takes place -- the protege is is a god
lets hope we get it listed before your bday !!!! Happy early bday !!! :d
i cant wait for my prodigy and pt to come in, then once the protege hits, im gonna get them too. My collection is gonna just be puresmoker all the way!!!! Enough said, cant wait to take my first toke off this monster everyone is talking about....:d
ok my prodigy and pass-thru has shipped. i am now ready to get in line for the protege. how about put it up for pre-order ??
also do you have a price in mind for the protege yet?
also do you have a price in mind for the protege yet?
Wait until you try 5v vaping. After that, you may not want to go back to a 3.7v device.
Why yes, it is! I miss the crazy old fart!
And to stay on topic: I WANT A PROTEGE!!
I thought so, and you've managed to make him look crazier than he already did. Ha! Do you listen to WWCR?
Back on topic: I love my Prodigy. The batteries died last night and I hadn't had a chance to charge up the next set. So I had to revert to my old 801 batts... so unsatisfying. Yet for some reason I still want a Protege...
I think Steve could slap "Puresmoker" on the side of nose hair trimmer and I'd wanna buy it.
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