That's why I said it wasn't worth explaining how to do it. It's too simple.
The " BUZZ " VariVolt PV Review
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on amajn's review using a voltmeter from radioshack.
i have the buzz and got the same voltmeter that's he's using from radioshack.
the adapter i got from notcigs to test volts just came in.
one wire is back and one is yellow. black=neg ? yellow= +
right? so when i go to test it doesn't matter which way i connect the + neg. wires to the voltmeter give me same readings. should that be? and when i first tested my buzz
with out changing the voltage ...it tested out 3.7 not 4.5
no problem with that. but should it matter if i'm connecting the wires the wrong way -+ from the adapter to the voltmeter and getting the same reading on the voltmeter?
thanks and sorry to be so dumb on doing this.
i have the buzz and got the same voltmeter that's he's using from radioshack.
the adapter i got from notcigs to test volts just came in.
one wire is back and one is yellow. black=neg ? yellow= +
right? so when i go to test it doesn't matter which way i connect the + neg. wires to the voltmeter give me same readings. should that be? and when i first tested my buzz
with out changing the voltage ...it tested out 3.7 not 4.5
no problem with that. but should it matter if i'm connecting the wires the wrong way -+ from the adapter to the voltmeter and getting the same reading on the voltmeter?
thanks and sorry to be so dumb on doing this.
You're not getting the same reading. With one you get +v with the other other you get - v.
I have a bunch of cartos that I've been using for a while at 6v on my Mako and I have been using them at 5v on the Buzz. I just wasn't getting the same hit or vape but persevered as I though 5v should be right. Well I put them back on the Mako at 6v and they shot back to life. So, out came the multimeter and upped the Buzz to 5.9, screwed in the carto and sure enough, they came good. So I guess if you have cartos or atties that have been become used to 6v, you better dial them in at close to the same on the Buzz. So good to be able to do that. Once again, I feel the Buzz.
I wonder if there is some truth to that. I had a bunch of attys I was using on my VP2 and when it crapped out I started using them on my eGo and the vapor was weak. I know the eGo is only 3.1 volts but I thought it should be hitting better than it was. Now I'm using them on my Buzz and they're hitting great again.
I have a bunch of cartos that I've been using for a while at 6v on my Mako and I have been using them at 5v on the Buzz. I just wasn't getting the same hit or vape but persevered as I though 5v should be right. Well I put them back on the Mako at 6v and they shot back to life. So, out came the multimeter and upped the Buzz to 5.9, screwed in the carto and sure enough, they came good. So I guess if you have cartos or atties that have been become used to 6v, you better dial them in at close to the same on the Buzz. So good to be able to do that. Once again, I feel the Buzz.
Ditto. Although I was used to running the 510 cartos on a Prodigy V2 which is 'allegedly' a 5 volt device. I've found though that my Prodigy is really running at about 5.7 or 5.8 volts, as dialing up to this on my Buzz gives me the same taste and vapor.
The Buzz is indeed a 'pro choice' device. ;-)
Well, mine were juice in the mouth until I dialed them back to what they were used to. Now they are working great again. So I guess once used to a voltage, always used to a voltage.
We just did a quick pic tutorial. Couldn't figure out how to work the video on my camera LOL Forgive the quality I was rushing it and they are blurry, but you'll get the idea.
THANK YOU! I've always hated the air flow on the 801's. So much so that I didn't care if I brutalized it in the process of pulling it off lol.
Took me awhile to get it off using your tutorial, but it's MUCH better. My husbands cutter things must have been too sharp, because when I'd try to pull it would snip off the metal.
Ended up flush with the bottom with nothing left to grab and peel, so I put the cutters around it and twisted. That broke it loose from the top piece of the atty and I just slipped it off.
Great mod. Thx!
The Buzz compensates for differences in eliquids and atty resistances. If you buy a liquid, vape only at 5v and it tastes burnt, you're pretty much hosed. If you have a 3.7v unit as a spare, you'll get through the bottle, but won't be as happy. With the variable voltage you can easily drop it to no burnt taste and still get the maximum vapor from it. Suppliers change recipes as much as atomizers and cartomizers differ. Many taste burnt at 5v but do well at 4.5v. Many attys pop quickly at 5v. The Buzz eliminates all these problems in one unit. It's built solid and protection factors for putting the batteries in wrong to a shorted atomizer. You can measure your set voltage, vape the batteries till cutoff and when fresh charged batteries are put in, well, it's still at the same voltage. No dinking around finding the sweet spot again. If you want the most flavor out of your liquid and atty life, the Buzz delivers it.
On my old meter the only difference is that if the leads are switched it shows as minus (-) voltage, but the reading is correct.
carguy, hyperspace,
Adding to your statements, to which I agree,
My favortite feature is being able to set the power level for specific juices/cartos/attys, and returning to that level with a consitent hit at that level, day in and day out - simply astounding. Definitely the way forward.
Max
Adding to your statements, to which I agree,
My favortite feature is being able to set the power level for specific juices/cartos/attys, and returning to that level with a consitent hit at that level, day in and day out - simply astounding. Definitely the way forward.
Max
So glad to help! It really does make a huge difference. I did the same thing with the BE112s too. Pair it up with the ability to set the voltage on the Buzz to the perfect spot for each atty and I have several attys I can use again now.
Just in case people missed the post in the Buzz thread, Notcigs has forum on his site now. 
notcigs.com • Index page
notcigs.com • Index page
I like the idea of the Buzz - a lot - but I don't like the idea of messing around with a voltmeter, it just seems like a lot of fuss (and extra expense). I like the recessed screw, I jsut wish they'd etch in some marks around it for ease of use for us lazy/poor people
Really the only thing stopping me from buying it is knowing Id have an issue messing with a voltmeter.
A big white sticky-out dial, no - some small etched marks on the side, yes - and I would have posted this comment on the Buzz supplier thread but I couldn't find it.
Really the only thing stopping me from buying it is knowing Id have an issue messing with a voltmeter.
A big white sticky-out dial, no - some small etched marks on the side, yes - and I would have posted this comment on the Buzz supplier thread but I couldn't find it.
I like the idea of the Buzz - a lot - but I don't like the idea of messing around with a voltmeter, it just seems like a lot of fuss (and extra expense). I like the recessed screw, I jsut wish they'd etch in some marks around it for ease of use for us lazy/poor people
Really the only thing stopping me from buying it is knowing Id have an issue messing with a voltmeter.
A big white sticky-out dial, no - some small etched marks on the side, yes - and I would have posted this comment on the Buzz supplier thread but I couldn't find it.
You can get a multimeter as cheap as $5.00. They're easy to use and it takes less than a minute to test the voltage. Puresmoker has a thread with photos on how to do it.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-device-under-load-prodigy-other-devices.html
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CaptJay,
Why worry abt a voltmeter? The idea is to get the best flavor and vapor from your eliquid.
Knowing the exact voltage is really not a big issue. Being able to adjust it to that point is.
Satisfaction is the main goal.
If you want an idea of where it is without buying a meter, the ppl at Rat Shack will put their meter on it for you for free. You can see what the dual LED looks like at 3, 4 ,5 & 6v. Pretty easy to remember and you have a close reference of where it is just looking.
I have a meter and never measure once I got to using it. I just go by output of the juice that's in it. More flavor, down a bit. More vapor, up a bit. Burnt taste, back down a bit.
At that point, I really don't care what the voltage is cause I know I'm getting the best that juice has to offer.
Why worry abt a voltmeter? The idea is to get the best flavor and vapor from your eliquid.
Knowing the exact voltage is really not a big issue. Being able to adjust it to that point is.
Satisfaction is the main goal.
If you want an idea of where it is without buying a meter, the ppl at Rat Shack will put their meter on it for you for free. You can see what the dual LED looks like at 3, 4 ,5 & 6v. Pretty easy to remember and you have a close reference of where it is just looking.
I have a meter and never measure once I got to using it. I just go by output of the juice that's in it. More flavor, down a bit. More vapor, up a bit. Burnt taste, back down a bit.
At that point, I really don't care what the voltage is cause I know I'm getting the best that juice has to offer.
Yes Capt Jay it is easy and WELL worth any effort.. I just love this thing Plus 100 all the good feedback, the only thing I could think of to make it better would be never draining batteries.. heh
FWIW I have set the voltage a couple times and I am by no means an electronic techy, but find I actually prefer the factory preset most of the time, so it is not like you have to change the settings, you just have the option of changing them if you want to.
FWIW I have set the voltage a couple times and I am by no means an electronic techy, but find I actually prefer the factory preset most of the time, so it is not like you have to change the settings, you just have the option of changing them if you want to.
No i get that you dont have to change the setting but then why buy a PV with the option if you don't use it? lol
Like I Said I do like the idea of the Buzz, and Im still on the fence about it tbh - but its just poking about with bits of 'electrickery' simply to get a good vape is the offputting part. But I may be convinced - we shall see lol
Like I Said I do like the idea of the Buzz, and Im still on the fence about it tbh - but its just poking about with bits of 'electrickery' simply to get a good vape is the offputting part. But I may be convinced - we shall see lol
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