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SXmini mod ... Yihi
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May the force be with you and the laser saber never die........
Justo couldn't resist..... LOL
If you don't mind the BB buttons the BMI is out there, or the Nucleus by Mile Hi Mods, is about to have another Run. Not sure I would want either as a daily carry due to the Size but both intrigue me for an at home Mod.
It will not "burn" until the mid-700's but yes, will start to "char" starting at 410 on dry cotton. These are the physical properties of cotton. And if you set a temp control device above 410 and you have dry cotton it WILL char. If you're worried about charred cotton you could set it to under 410 or not run out of juice
If you didnt have a temp control unit it would get even hotter then the 410 he had it set and really char the cotton.Here is a pic of a cotton test at different temps using a Hana / Evolv DNA 40. The tester had the fire button pressed for ONLY 5 seconds for each temperature test.
The BMI looks so ... so....what? Boxy, like it was put together by beginner science students. It is really unrefined looking. I am sure it works like a charm though. I imagine they have functionality as the main concern. But those BB buttons ... again, just has this 'first time we ever designed a box" look.
It will not "burn" until the mid-700's but yes, will start to "char" starting at 410 on dry cotton. These are the physical properties of cotton. And if you set a temp control device above 410 and you have dry cotton it WILL char. If you're worried about charred cotton you could set it to under 410 or not run out of juice
Here is a pic of a cotton test at different temps using a Hana / Evolv DNA 40. The tester had the fire button pressed for ONLY 5 seconds for each temperature test.
Thanks DannyB! interesting pic.
I am rethinking the sx mini. we discussed this earlier with nikki. it is a solid device. the electronics work and that is what counts. the case is not quite there. my paint failed but it is still a failure. might not get the m-class now. I picked up an I-stick 50. honestly the build quality is better than the sx mini. I am tired of paying $200+ for mods that are not the complete package. besides that, when you open the sx mini than you can see the Chinese soldering. the thing is like 8 out of 10. of course all my dna40 devices had a short life. so all I am saying is I guess I am going to stick with cheap mods until someone ups the game. the sx mini is the best of the best but it is not 100 percent. I wish someone would raise the bar. dna40 devices tend to have better fit and finish but you can keep the electronics imo. so for $50 the I-stick is okay.honestly $200 out of china should knock your socks off or lower the price. I am not bashing it now I just rethought how I am going to spend money on mods.
Ok I haven't responded to the two comments I've seen along these lines because it is an SX Mini thread after all and it doesn't serve any purpose to come in here and talk about the BMI in an SX Mini thread. If you've seen all the pics of the BMI and hold the quoted opinion, there is nothing I can say to you that will make any sense.
The BMI is the nicest, most well conceived and assembled mod I've ever seen.
the bmi's guts put the sx mini to shame. I imagine the case is the same quality as hana. at least they use a yihi chip. only problem is there is nothing "mini" about it. since this is the sx "mini" thread. what I want: a hana mini box with changeable battery and yihi engine. go make it someone please I beg you.
other than that it is a joke that the istick has better fit and finish than the sx mini. I have both right here. of course the istick will probably be broken in a week. it is strange the sx mini guts held up this long seeing as it looks like spaghetti. eh, I don't really know if I will get the m-class now. I guess I can't get a yihi chip or I would put it in one of the dead hanas and be set. at the end they still cut corners on the sx mini. it's very good but not great.
other than that it is a joke that the istick has better fit and finish than the sx mini. I have both right here. of course the istick will probably be broken in a week. it is strange the sx mini guts held up this long seeing as it looks like spaghetti. eh, I don't really know if I will get the m-class now. I guess I can't get a yihi chip or I would put it in one of the dead hanas and be set. at the end they still cut corners on the sx mini. it's very good but not great.
It might be premature to pass a firm judgement on the SXmini and say it's bad value for money or the best out there. The paint thing is definitely annoying, but I've had my mini for about 3 weeks now without a problem, and the functionality is simply great. And apart from the paint issue and other minor cosmetic things that you can't see except if you're looking for them, this is the best mod I've had so far..and I had mostly good ones. And I do think it's still good value for money. I don't know how many people had the paint peel off or how they were using their minis, but so far I haven't faced this issue.
As far as getting a second mod I wouldn't get a mini for sure (because I like the variety) and I've been eyeing the iStick mainly because of it's battery life. But the chip inside is not that great, and I don't think it will stay unblemished for a couple of weeks. I am not sure, but it seems to me like it's a scratch magnet. I've also been eyeing the Hotcig Zero, and the new similar one they came up with. It's not much more expensive than the iStick 50 and it delivers 50 watts with a Yihi chip.
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As far as getting a second mod I wouldn't get a mini for sure (because I like the variety) and I've been eyeing the iStick mainly because of it's battery life. But the chip inside is not that great, and I don't think it will stay unblemished for a couple of weeks. I am not sure, but it seems to me like it's a scratch magnet. I've also been eyeing the Hotcig Zero, and the new similar one they came up with. It's not much more expensive than the iStick 50 and it delivers 50 watts with a Yihi chip.
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pound for pound I felt the istick was a better value. I got the silver. exactly so it would not show scratches so bad. unless the base metal is shiny. what is bad about it's chip? it is a buck/boost. seems alright. it is impressive for the price. the sx mini is a very premium price. as far as build it cannot hang with the likes of hana for the same price. I just don't want more dead evolve chips. if hana and company used yihi it would easily surpass the sx mini imo.
well the istick misfires sometimes as of right now. blah. I just don't know who makes a solid small mod if anyone. the hana mini does not cut it with 1800mah. the 18650 has screws,duh. if it is supposed to be removable put magnets but no go on evolve anyways. provari works but they and evolve are also too little too late. 40 watts is not going to cut it anymore. I would say 60-100 is fine for most folks.
I know this is the sx mini thread but for $200+ a company better earn my money. ultimately coming from china for $200 I expect the moon. it is very good but far from perfect. even before the paint we were discussing the routing/fit of the shroud. then I took it apart and was not thrilled with what I discovered. besides the solder job I do not know if the modified the board but the choke is junk. it does manage to be very reliable though somehow. which I personally cannot say about evolve.
well the istick misfires sometimes as of right now. blah. I just don't know who makes a solid small mod if anyone. the hana mini does not cut it with 1800mah. the 18650 has screws,duh. if it is supposed to be removable put magnets but no go on evolve anyways. provari works but they and evolve are also too little too late. 40 watts is not going to cut it anymore. I would say 60-100 is fine for most folks.
I know this is the sx mini thread but for $200+ a company better earn my money. ultimately coming from china for $200 I expect the moon. it is very good but far from perfect. even before the paint we were discussing the routing/fit of the shroud. then I took it apart and was not thrilled with what I discovered. besides the solder job I do not know if the modified the board but the choke is junk. it does manage to be very reliable though somehow. which I personally cannot say about evolve.
everyone has a right to voice their opinion. but 100%? you must walk instead of drive-i have never met anything that was 100% except my wife. i am not talking simple things but complex pieces of equipment that get a workout everyday. i have done so many things to my pair of sx minis and like the timex ads of long ago , they have taken a lickin' and keep on ticking. sure, i have spent less on mods and they work with no problems but they somehow don't mean the same or register the same in my mind's scale. it is hard for me to explain but if the istick 50 does it for you than that is great for you.everyone must find their level of vaping comfort. for me it is the sx mini and the price doesn't even play that great a role. it just feels right and works right .... spes sibi quisque....basically, to each his own....
nah, the istick is okay. feels very cheap compared to the sx mini. granted 100 percent is wishful. evolve died more than yihi around here. the thing about the sx mini is it has worked longer than any electronic mod I have had. cheap solder aside that speaks volumes. I mean other than the paint I am nit-picking. I honestly never cared that much that the shroud was routed 1mm crooked. I am just personally upset about the paint failing. that is cosmetic. other than that it has been a real workhorse. I was just guessing with money going very far in china they could up the game, thus squashing the competition. I came off wrong. overall it has been the best mod I have owned. I am just bummed about the paint. I realize I should not let that speak for the device as a whole. the istick is good for $50 but it is not in the same league as the sx mini. I just vented because the paint failure really upset me. the Istick should last mere weeks I figure. I do apologize for bashing the device entirely, solely based on my instance of paint failure.
i would be upset if the paint came off mine in such a short time(assuming i didn't do anything obvious to cause it). isn't the paint coming off covered by warranty? i'm not talking about normal wear and tear- i look at both my minis and see the signs of age and a tough life-various small scratches especially on the dark portion of the mod-but i don't have any paint coming off anywhere. to be honest, i never even thought it was painted. i have dropped these mods numerous times and haven't been selective about what mingles with them in my pockets-still no sign of paint coming off the mod. sounds like chryslers in the '90s when they forget a simple process in the paint application and all their minivans started flaking off paint. again, assuming regular wear and tear i would raise a stink if the paint started coming off in an unusual way. sounds faulty and i would contact yihi about causes and push for a replacement. can't hurt and a little venting during the process always helps you feel better. have you tried that yet?.........
My paint's already taking a beating, but I didn't buy it for the paint. I love the form and the performance has been very good (so far, knock on wood). I've got a carbon-fiber wrap just waiting to be thrown on, which will likely happen soon. I don't mind wraps - in fact, I kind of like them.
But yes, they definitely should have anodized the things at this price point. Shame...
But yes, they definitely should have anodized the things at this price point. Shame...
I got the first one from Vaporskinz (gunmetal), mainly because they ship immediately (received in three days). I'm probably going to order one of the two-tone ones from JWraps too though, because I hope to eventually need it. Those usually take awhile from order to receipt (2-3 weeks has been my average).
well I got a mod today that "appears" better to me. vapor flask. it should because of the difference in price and handmade. I am not bashing in the sx mini thread. I just wish they would bring it to the table. $200 in china buys us a lot. I just want to see them improve it. not that it is not already very good.
Are you being serious? I thought April Fools wasn't for another week?
I don't get it? is there something wrong with it I don't know about? it is not a clone if that is what you meant. if the joke is on me, man what else can I do wrong.
still, save for the paint the sx mini is a very good mod. certainly qualifies as high end. I realized what killed my paint. the darn l
leaking atlantis. I had a bad gasket. still, you would think a mods coating could handle juice.
edit: okay I get it. my rants about the dna40. I meant the fit and finish is what I like. of course I do see now there were lot's of bad ones. I can't win. this is like a game show. how much cash can I flush down the toilet. I am sorry I jumped to that conclusion.
I guess it was april fools after all and as usual I am the fool.
at least yihi got the chip right. seriously anything with yihi is a good mod. paint does not make the mod work. I was just sad about it.
still, save for the paint the sx mini is a very good mod. certainly qualifies as high end. I realized what killed my paint. the darn l
leaking atlantis. I had a bad gasket. still, you would think a mods coating could handle juice.
edit: okay I get it. my rants about the dna40. I meant the fit and finish is what I like. of course I do see now there were lot's of bad ones. I can't win. this is like a game show. how much cash can I flush down the toilet. I am sorry I jumped to that conclusion.
I guess it was april fools after all and as usual I am the fool.
at least yihi got the chip right. seriously anything with yihi is a good mod. paint does not make the mod work. I was just sad about it.
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