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I figured you may be interested in this. I have read your whole surprise battery voltage thread. I wish I was out on a job and had my Riva kit with me, I could get a reading easy. I'll see what I can do though. It will be Tuesday before I can since I have to use one from work... ummm plus taking a picture of it may be a problem since I work in a "secure" lab. Regardless, I am about 99% sure it is not a PWM regulated battery, unless all mine are just "broke".
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A ha! Hello Abe. Please do, he has been looking for a eGo type that doesn't use PWM. He is totally respected here and has easier access to an O-scope. I am not sure, but if you send him one... make sure it is the SE kit.
Abe,
If you've got "new/improved/different" Riva batteries and you're looking for a testimonial.... I have no problem putting them on the load tester, oscilloscope, and other pieces of test equipment in order to evaluate them and report my findings.
If you've read any of my dissertations then you probably already know that when it comes to technical stuff, I'm a "just the facts Ma'am" kinda guy.
He has my respect, he's helped me in the past and he can happily anything he wants to fiddle around with or use.
Scott, I've spoke to you a few times, if you want of those kits just bang one in a basket and let me know the id (fill out your address) and it's yours. Worst case, you get a nice riva out of it (the se's are a nice kit).
Hey, can I get one... I mean, I did point this out and all 
In all seriousness, if this does turn out to be the case, which I believe it is since I have the same readings on four Riva SE batteries, it would prove a pretty significant find for eGo type batteries that aren't regulated and are true 3.7 devices.
In all seriousness, if this does turn out to be the case, which I believe it is since I have the same readings on four Riva SE batteries, it would prove a pretty significant find for eGo type batteries that aren't regulated and are true 3.7 devices.
Done.
I'll post my results here, and if new information comes from the tests, I will certainly update the http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/joye-510/65055-battery-voltages-surprise.html thread with the traces and findings.
I'll post my results here, and if new information comes from the tests, I will certainly update the http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/joye-510/65055-battery-voltages-surprise.html thread with the traces and findings.
Excellent. Either way, it is a nice little kit. No gold, all silver 
Thanks Abe.
PS: Get the eGo-Tank atomizers! I need a reliable inexpensive supplier!
Thanks Abe.PS: Get the eGo-Tank atomizers! I need a reliable inexpensive supplier!
so what about the original issue, mine unloaded off the charger are 3.7 volts, clearly this isn't right when someone else is saying theirs are 4 volts off the charger? my mega 510 battery just came off the charger at 4 volts. can we get clarification if something is wrong with the battery or charger.
Charge the Riva battery on the "old slow" Mega 510 battery charger and see what the unloaded "off the charger" voltage is.
Do you gentlemen happen to think that charging eGo/Riva batteries with the "old slow 510 charger" might actually be preferable? I read somewhere something about it but it sounded like mere speculation, so I didn't pay much attention to the conversation. Anyway, the poster claimed that slower charging is better for the batteries and may even prolong their life. Is that true?
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unfortunately, I only have the 510 chargers, and the riva is too fat on the end to fit in it.
Correct.... you would need to use a "charge extender" or stack a couple of adapters.
yea, don't have anything like that, hopefully liberty flights can confirm if my batteries or charger are bad.
Yes... in an absolute sense... lower current charging is "less stressful" for the battery. In this specific case (with these charge currents and battery capacities)... would you ever really see or notice the "increased lifespan"? Hard to tell. The "fast charger" isn't really all that "abusive".
Well.. please keep this in mind. Testing the unloaded voltage of a Riva (or virtually any 510-class) PV is basically meaningless and can't/shouldn't be an indicator of a "bad unit" or charger. And.... by design.. the output of a Riva (or virtually any 510-class PV) will not be the same as a "box mod" and will not give the same vaping experience. My little Bartleby will give a "hotter" vape than any of my eGo/Tornado/Riva units.. using the same atomizer/cartomizer.
Thank you, Scottbee, my dear. What would I do without you?
Considering that using a slow charger might be much more stressful for me, I'll stick with the fast ones.
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