Something similar to ZMax menu and options?

[VapinSweetZ]

Hi Guys, right now I have a ZMax and an MVP but I find myself not using it often because I like the ZMax much better so I switch attys on the Zmax instead of using the MVP.

- I'd like a Tube design, the boxy MVP isn't comfortable when I need to hold the atty in a specific angle (for example with Genesis I need to tilt it so the wick will be all covered and when I fill the Trident from the top and not taking it off, I need to vape a bit with the air hole on top so it won't leak).
- I rather have the option to vape in more than 11W (usually that's enough, but sometimes I enjoy a bit more kick).
- I personally rather have 18650 batteries than an internal one, specially because I anyway carry batteries for the Zmax so it's easier to use them instead of having to connect the USB.
- What I really like with the Zmax is the option to show the resistance while I'm vaping, but the MVP is awesome for letting me see the resistance without firing (I actually use the MVP as a ohm meter because I don't need to fire to test it).

Can you please recommend me on a device under $150 that fits my current preferences?


Many thanks!

 

[p.opus]

It appears you've described a Zmax. What about the Zmax do you not like that stops you from getting that?

The Spire from Beyond Vape has Zmax internals but looks like a nicer finish.
The Lavatube 2.5 by Volcano cigs also looks like it will meet your needs as well.

The new Sigelei 20W look like they will fit the bill as well.

 

[VapinSweetZ]

Thanks but the Zmax can't show resistance without firing.

 

[p.opus]

Thanks but the Zmax can't show resistance without firing.

Lavatube can, I know....the Sigelei 20W might.

Just to let you know EVERY one fires the coil a little bit. Otherwise, they would not be able to measure the resistance. But I know what you are saying.

 

[69CamaroSS]

Thanks but the Zmax can't show resistance without firing.

I've used and LOVED this feature of the Zmax since I read this. GREAT "trick" feature :

Originally Posted by Deckacards
Howdy all,

I just registered to this forum today. After throwing a few comments in the new members section, I can finally post in a thread that I've followed closely. "The mother of all Zmax threads" is an appropriate title.

I'm an owner of a Sigelei Zmax V5, and have owned it for almost 2 months now. I've managed to unlock a few features on my unit, and I'm wondering if other V5 and V3 owners can replicate it. I've found a way to view the version of my unit through the oled. I've also enabled a mode where by pressing and holding the fire button, my Zmax display the resistance of my atomizer full screen for less than a second, just before showing the battery-firing screen (output, battery life, and puff counter if menu 5 is chosen accordingly).

If I don't follow the specific steps outlined below, when I press and hold the fire button of the Zmax, I'm directly shown the battery-firing screen. This is the standard mode of operation I'm sure we are all used to.

To make things clear, here are the steps I take to view the version number and unlock what I described above.

1. Remove the end cap of the Zmax.
2. Place a battery into the unit.
3. Press and hold the fire button.
4. Screw the end cap into the unit.

On my Zmax, after holding the fire button and screwing in the end cap, the screen displays "SI V2.0a" for a second, followed by "4.0 V" for a second (the voltage of my battery) and cycles these outputs until I release the fire button.

5. Release the fire button.
6. Press the fire button 5 times to turn the Zmax on.
7. Press and hold the fire button.

At this point, "2.2 Ω" (my atomizer resistance) is displayed full screen for less than a second, followed by the battery-firing screen that we are all used to. This mode of operation continues until I remove the end cap of the Zmax. A benefit of this new mode is that I never need to select "Resistance" under menu 5 "LCD Display". The resistance of my atomizer is always shown immediately after pressing and holding the fire button. The resistance displays for less than a second, and isn't a nuisance whatsoever.

I'm curious what happens with other users when they follow the steps above. Is this feature V5 specific? How many other users are shown SI V2.0a? What other versions are there?

Looking forward to some responses.
kudos! much appreciated info, thanks! t

ried it on my V5 and got the same exact results. upon placing endcap on it read my battery voltage as well as "si v2.0a" now i really like the ohms being displayed before on each press because then i can set the LCD display to something other than ohms but still get a reading every time.

it also reset my settings to factory defaults.

next time i take the battery off it takes it out of the "display ohms every button press" mode and returns to normal while saving my defaults. i kinda wish it kept the defaults through the original procedure while in the "display ohms every button press" mode, but i guess they combined the features to also be a hard reset of the device. if i had to label this procedure that would be it: hard reset with bonus features of version/batt check & ohms every time (OET <--lol)

 

[VapinSweetZ]

Thanks 69CamaroSS, but still I don't like the idea that I have only a second to see the resistance before it actually fire it up, I can accidentally keep pressing for more than a second and start firing the atty even if I didn't planned to.

I think I'll go with the Vamo, it looks like it fits all my requirements.
Or I will just get a Zmax mini with an extension tube.
The 20W looks and feels nice but I don't see the reason to spend that much and I honestly don't like the way the menu works...


BTW, are there any differences between:
Lambo v6 vs Vamo V5 vs Zmax V5 ?
Or the Sigelei Zmax Mini V2 compare to the Smoktech Zmax Mini V2 ?


Thanks!