The Darwin From Evolv!!!

[Sewknitty]

Is this a good day or what? I got a big shipment of juice in just as I was eyeballing the last 1/2 inch of Candy Cane and softly cursing the USPS tracker (again). Now that I'm a vaper I have a whole new love for that mail truck.

And, did you know I'm old enough to say I've had a PC in my house since 1981? I remember calling Microsoft (toll free) and asking, "Hey, what's with the hash marks in my cell?" And, buying a little program that later was incorporated into Word and calling its developer to ask a questions about the install and some quirks I noticed. I could phone a PC maker and talk to someone actually sitting in the company headquarters (what a concept, huh?). I could go on and on but, suffice it to say, I've thoroughly enjoyed the evolution of the PC. The folks at Evolv brought those fond memories back to me today. Had a delightful conversation with Paul and, yeah, one of these days I'll be boring someone with the remember-whens about Darwins. Bank on it. I'm in for the long haul.

juice and a conversation. That's a good day.

 

[Sewknitty]

Thanks for the warm welcome SK. You make a noob vaper feel right at home

Am waiting for some MAPs as well, and may even have an idea on how to make them and other "over sized" JDDs (juice delivery devices) a little more convenient on the Darwin. Will advise once I get my hands on all the components...

(BTW, apologies for all the acronyms; I work in IT and can't see three words together without wanting to acronymize them. Tat being said, what is the overall collective term for attys/cartos/tanks/etc?)

My pleasure, Ad. And keep those acronyms a'comin'. I love JDD and I'm using it!

 

[andel11]

SewKnitty did they solve your problem relating to the blank screen?

 

[adster4]

Schweet SK, i am honoured to have coined a vape TLA.

BTW, made a similar allusion re vaping and PC technology in one of my first posts (oh, sooo long ago. Like Saturday...). Have had a PC since around the same time as yourself, and look back fondly on the massive technology changes since then, how much it is now a part of everyone's life, and how far it has come. Some of the stuph today was scifi when I was a little tacker, and i remember when I used computers for escaping people, whereas now it is all about making contact with others.

Which is what excites the nerd in me (which is 80% of me) about vaping. From this forum I can see all the improvements that have already been made, and every fail I have with vaping equipment/joose/whatever pales in comparison to the joy of something going right or getting something new that blows your mind! Exhibit 1 : the Darwin...

Viva La Vape. :>

My pleasure, Ad. And keep those acronyms a'comin'. I love JDD and I'm using it!

 

[Sewknitty]

Andel, it was evidently a known issue at Evolv and they'd already created a solution for it. How nifty is that? I should have a brand new one by Thursday and that's when I ship this one back to them.

Ad, you're spot on. Viva la Vape, my friend!

 

[Sewknitty]

Ad, I need an acronym for a JDD modification. Blast my camera or I'd show you. I leak, especially when using 510's and when a Clearomizer has been reused a few times. I found one of those covered elastics for baby girls. They're tiny little things but can still be wound twice around the base of a carto or a atty. I don't know what to call it...would it be a wily wicker (W.W.) or...I'm at a loss. What do you think?

 

[andel11]

Thats Great Sewknitty

I have to email them regarding mine not turning off, it does every once in a wait but for the most part it stays on. I called Sean and he said he would email their address and info and they would get back to me. Didn't get the email, but it was over the weekend and I know they were busy, and Sean has a new baby so I know he's been super busy with Drew gone. So I was saying to myself today, since it won't turn off again today if I should let them know again. Sounds like you had good results.

 

[Sewknitty]

Andel, fill out the form on Evolvapor.com if you haven't already. Evolv won't leave you just waiting with a bad device but, until you contact them directly, all the support you're going to get from Nhaler is what Sean can provide, which is their address. Kathi or someone will respond within 24 hours and I bet you'll be happy when they do.

 

[ndnshift]

hi all, just received my darwin on Friday and while it worked great for a while, its DOA now... just contacted support to troubleshoot/replace but thought i'd post here to see if any others have had a similar issue or might have a suggestion. any thoughts would be appreciated. btw, this thing was awesome before this happened, evolv needs to keep making these and new designs, truly the future of vaping apologies for the copy/paste but here's what happened:

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Hi Evolv,

I just received a new Darwin on Friday (25th) and it started off working great. I only use cartomizers and so I tried half a dozen of the ones I normally use and was able to adjust the power up and down and everything worked great. However, a few hours later after opening the box, it does not activate anything I put on it.

When turning it on without a carto and pressing the power button, the screen lights up and shows 12.9V 0A 0 ohms (as it should). When I put any cartomizer on it, the screen blinks (cycling hi/low backlight) and shows 3.7V 7.5A and 0.5 ohms. It does not activate the cartomizer. I have tried more than 20 cartos since Friday and none of them work. They all work when I put them on my Ego or 510 battery. I have fully charged the Darwin and the behavior of the screen (blinking) is the same when I move the connector (so no loose connection to the swivel part).

The connector is clean and does not have any debris in it and the cartos are screwed all the way in. It is making a connection since if I hold down the power button and slowly unscrew the carto, it will jump back to 12.9V and the screen will stop blinking. It has not been dropped and has not come in contact with any debris/liquid (only cartomizers, no dripping).

Since I have only used it a few hours, I have no idea what is could be going on with it. It almost sounds like it needs to be reset, but from my understanding, it voids the warranty to unscrew the back and plug/unplug the battery (which I'm fine with doing if recommended).
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[DarwinUser]

I finally did it! I have officially lost what little bit was left of my mind! As I previously mentioned, my Darwin never leaves my hand. Well, today I actually tried to change the TV channel with my Darwin. I am almost embarrassed to admit that I actually did that twice today. On the bright side, I was home alone. No witnesses.

Note to Evolve:
Since the Darwin does just about everything anyway, how about adding a Universal Remote control function? At least then I won't look like a total idiot next time I try to change the channel with it.

LOL. That is funny (and you HAVE lost your mind).
Like you, I wish Darwin can add some more cool features like MP3 player, TV remote, Swiss Army Knife, and a Phone.
That way, I can leave my other things at home and only have to carry around my Darwin.

 

[DarwinUser]

ndnshift,

Sounds like an electrical problem from what you described. Could be that the LCD is updating properly, but no power is going into the atty/carto. Perhaps a loose connection inside the Darwin, so best bet is to get it replaced. I suppose you can contact Evolv and ask if you could try opening it up and fix it, but without their approval, the warranty will become void, so don't take any chances.

 

[Sewknitty]

Good luck, nd. I zone out when people speak math or engineering so I can't even begin to speculate but whatever it is about cartos that makes the Darwin hate them is what they figured out. The Darwin didn't seem to mind juice overflow (no self-respecting PV would), it simply loathed my cartos.

Speaking of juice overflow...I have to find more of these lil ringlet holders. They're brilliant juice catchers and soppers when doubled around the base of an atty or leaky Clearomizer.

 

[Parmacrafter]

Although I cannot speculate on the issues you guys are having with cartos, I can say I have had no issues. I would be interested to know exactly what brand/ohm cartos you guys were using. I use only 3.2ohm Boge (silver threads) 510 cartos. I have not had a single issue. I have both a first run and second run Darwin. Both are running perfectly with my cartos and every atty I have thrown at them.

 

[Sewknitty]

Hi Parma! I'm still chuckling over your using the Darwin as a remote and it could very well be a feature in a future run.

I only use CE2s in carto or tank form and 801 attys. I have the odd 510 hanging around only because PV makers insist on ignoring the stellar 801 for a perfect default connector.

You won't believe what I'm vaping right now...Honey Nut Cheerios! I love juice day!

Edit to add: Forgive me. This is a DARWIN thread...not a juice thread. I've slapped myself back to reality. Days like this remind one why a good mechanical mod is a great thing to have even in the face of the coolest of technology. Mine are are doing their jobs splendidly.

 

[Parmacrafter]

Sewknitty:
I have an idea. You should have received 2 510 to 510 adapters at the bottom of the bag your Darwin came in. Unscrew the little nut off of one of them. Screw the adapter into the Darwin and then your carto into the adapter. See if that works. If it does you will now have a totally new problem. The adapters that Drew sent with the Darwin do not have the tiny holes for air flow. So, using one of them means a draw so tight it resembles sucking a golf ball through a garden hose. However, it does narrow down the issue.

I just tried one of my Clearomizers. Personally, I don't like them. I am too heavy of a vaper to use them and get them to wick properly. Anyway, guess what???? My Darwin was suddenly possessed. I saw some of the very same symptoms you did. So I looked closely at the threaded end of the clearomizer. There is Very little clearance from the center ring to the outside ring. And I am sure you noticed that the center post of the Darwin is off ever so slightly. So I am thinking it is shorting out. So I tried the adapter Drew sent. Problem completely solved. Darwin is back to her old perfect self. Since I can't stand the clearomizers I don't technically have a problem. I have not had a single issue with the Boge 510 cartos.

Let me know if it works for you.

 

[adster4]

SK,

First off, let me congratulate you on your Macgyvery.

Since there is already a drip shield that has just been released I guess you could call yours a drip band. However that is not a TLA so leaves me cold. How about:

Drip Containment Device, Elastic Drip Cessation Band, Drip Reduction Elastic Prophylactic

If those don't float your boat let me know and I'll put some thought into it. And yes, two of the above are four letter acronyms - I'm trying to branch out from TLAs.

Ad, I need an acronym for a JDD modification. Blast my camera or I'd show you. I leak, especially when using 510's and when a Clearomizer has been reused a few times. I found one of those covered elastics for baby girls. They're tiny little things but can still be wound twice around the base of a carto or a atty. I don't know what to call it...would it be a wily wicker (W.W.) or...I'm at a loss. What do you think?

 

[Sewknitty]

Parma, with bated breath I unscrewed the nut - didn't even need to use my new pliers, which was disappointing - but no go, my friend. It won't seat all the way into the connector, which I think is the REAL problem. Once I took the 510-510 out I stopped being able to get a good connection going and putting back in doesn't solve what ails, probably because it's a little off, as you say. Paul said they addressed that so, thank goodness, it's more of a mechanical than dastardly innards problem. That helped turn on the ol' light bulb, Parma. Thank you!

CE2s are either adored or hated so, naturally, they'd be right up my alley. I'm on the adoring side of the fence, even when I vape like a 'research monkey' (miss you, Drew). I just tilt those bad boys between inhales and keep vapor spewing forth. Clearomizers are wonderful for learning how much the two sizes hold, how much juice is left after x amount of vaping, etc. and once you've learned all those lessons they should be discarded for buckets of super snazzy stainless XLs. A finer looking JDD is not to be found. I got the 2.8 and 3.2 ohm variety specifically for the Darwin and am one proud and happy camper. They look great on the Darwin, my box mods, my battery sleeve mods...on everything. I should make earrings out of the ones that are burned out but they work for so long it's going to be awhile.

Ad, D.R.E.P. it is! I absolutely love it! Only thing wrong with these DREPs are the sissy, pastel shades...I'd make some but I can't be bothered with fiddly pieces of fabric . Actually...I think I have a belt loop attachment and a bias binder gizmo for my sergers. Finding them is on The List!

How's that Darwin treating you? I'm so friggin' self-absorbed! Sorry for not asking before!

 

[DarwinUser]

I do think Darwin's connector is a bit problematic. When threading in new attys/cartos, it's a hit or miss for me. Given that others are having similar issues, I guess my problems are fairly common.

 

[cuseguy]

Just checking in to see how my favorite Darwinians are doing...Sorry about your issues, SK...I feel bad for you but Evolv takes care of stuff fast..like overnight fast! But I agree that everyone should have one good mechanical mod. Love the electronic toys but you can't beat old school! Mine just keeps vaping along beautifully. My lovefest continues with it....Well got to run kids. Keep us informed SK!

 

[Parmacrafter]

So sorry SewKnitty. Your connector must be even more fickle than mine. I have no trouble screwing in any of my cartos, atties or adapters. I will say the first few days were rough. Takes some real finesse working those threads. But now, they are all pretty smooth.

I am still really careful with them so as not to cross thread. I didn't have any issues at all with the first Darwin production and the Clearomizers. I wasn't a fan of them but no real trouble. The 2nd production I had not even tried until today. I was trying to see if I had anything that caused my Darwin to misbehave. That was one of only two things I tried that my Darwin didn't like. I had a SLB (gold thread) cartomizer that my Dear Darwin also refused to play nicely with. Again, not a problem for me cause I don't like them either.

I have simply decided that my 2nd Darwin is trying desperately to be my #1 by being exactly like me. It is not afraid to tell me exactly how it feels about what I try to make it interact with. So apparently my newest Darwin has an attitude and isn't afraid to share it.

Hopefully your new Darwin will be the perfect supreme device that it is meant to be.