The Darwin From Evolv!!!

[Credo]

Been using a Giantomizer here. Nhaler has those as well, and with 510>510, 510>901, 901>510 extensions in a series the arm opens and closes fine on the Darwin with these (and probably other eGo sized cartos as well).

Disposable carto that has a CE2 engine and holds around 3.7ml, not a bad vape if you like the CE2 engine. Better for 'short quick' draw styles. The draw is loose and airy.

One trick to prevent condensation build up with any giant carto/tank like this is to let the button off a bit before your draw is done, as the honking big mouth-pieces can trap vape inside, which eventually turns back to water, and can gurgle a bit if you don't keep it sucked out good. Easy to prevent if you just get in a habit of letting the button off before finishing the draw.

These should be only pennies per day to operate
The one I got to try out is now well under 70 cents per day including the liquid.

Mine has lasted over 5 weeks now with brief weekly maintenance, vaping at least a tank a day of a dark Tobacco flavor @ 50/50/24mg.

Note with the darker 50/50 liquids the buildup on the CE2 coil can be pretty bad around week 2. To prevent this build-up, get yourself some high PG Atomic Cinnacide e-liquid from Tasty Vapor (or any liquid with a real high PH like this [some cinnamon flavors are strong with frolic acid]) and occasionally put a few drops of that right on the coils and do long burns with that (no, you don't have to even empty out your tank...just drip some on the coils). It'll loosen the gunk up better than any 'cleaning method' I've tried to date. No, don't put the high PH liquids in the tank of a Maxomizer or clear CE2 though...it'll eat the plastic.

 

[Drewsworld]

Thanks for the tips Credo...I never thought of the High PH liquid thing, but have noticed the drop off of the Giantomizer and never really credited it to the darker liquid, but that makes perfect sense. I dry burned mine the other day and rinsed it with some Menthol liquid and that seemed to bring it back to life. I really dont even want to say how long Ive been using these 2 Giantomizers (because I will never sell all I have) but they are lasting me very well. One I cant take out because I took it apart and was unable to get it re-seated properly, so it leaks out the mouthpeice a little.
I took it apart, before I realized there is absolutely NO reason to take them apart!!! I still have the very first two and both are vaping great. I have one that I use on a Riva 1100 mah battery and Im very impressed with the performance.
Drew

 

[the ob]

Been using a Giantomizer here. Nhaler has those as well, and with 510>510, 510>901, 901>510 extensions in a series the arm opens and closes fine on the Darwin with these (and probably other eGo sized cartos as well).

Disposable carto that has a CE2 engine and holds around 3.7ml, not a bad vape if you like the CE2 engine. Better for 'short quick' draw styles. The draw is loose and airy.

One trick to prevent condensation build up with any giant carto/tank like this is to let the button off a bit before your draw is done, as the honking big mouth-pieces can trap vape inside, which eventually turns back to water, and can gurgle a bit if you don't keep it sucked out good. Easy to prevent if you just get in a habit of letting the button off before finishing the draw.

These should be only pennies per day to operate
The one I got to try out is now well under 70 cents per day including the liquid.

Mine has lasted over 5 weeks now with brief weekly maintenance, vaping at least a tank a day of a dark Tobacco flavor @ 50/50/24mg.

Note with the darker 50/50 liquids the buildup on the CE2 coil can be pretty bad around week 2. To prevent this build-up, get yourself some high PG Atomic Cinnacide e-liquid from Tasty Vapor (or any liquid with a real high PH like this [some cinnamon flavors are strong with frolic acid]) and occasionally put a few drops of that right on the coils and do long burns with that (no, you don't have to even empty out your tank...just drip some on the coils). It'll loosen the gunk up better than any 'cleaning method' I've tried to date. No, don't put the high PH liquids in the tank of a Maxomizer or clear CE2 though...it'll eat the plastic.

I literally do not understand what you are saying here. I appreciate your help, but with this new device I am totally lost. I still barely understand most of the vocabulary that is being used here. Not for a lack of trying. I sometimes think vaping is too complicated for me. I have read and read, but am still very confused. As I mentioned, I have a Ali'i currently and to be honest still do not understand what the VV is for or how to use it.

 

[Chornbro]

I literally do not understand what you are saying here. I appreciate your help, but with this new device I am totally lost. I still barely understand most of the vocabulary that is being used here. Not for a lack of trying. I sometimes think vaping is too complicated for me. I have read and read, but am still very confused. As I mentioned, I have a Ali'i currently and to be honest still do not understand what the VV is for or how to use it.

Ok... so, a mechanical mod (most mods, non VV) just completes the connection from the battery to the atty or cart... the juice vapes, you inhale. As you use the device, the battery voltage drops down slowly. Because your battery is putting out less voltage, the vape changes... it's not as strong, as hot, doesnt produce as much vapor. A VV device changes the voltage to make it deliver the same amount every time you press the button... it delivers amazing consistency!

PM me if you have any questions, I'll see if I can help

 

[Krisb]

Vaping can be easy without the need to dive into all the tech of it. What set up are you using on your Ali'i? What setting and what atty? Some devices are a 3.7 v only device. Some give the ability to use a 3.7v battery or to stack two 3v batteries for 6v vaping...then you have the variable volt like you have to adjust the voltage, power, to find your sweet spot for the atty your using. Then, of course, you have the Darwin which works in a slightly different way. Once you have one in hand and can actually see the read out of watts/voltage/amps it makes much more sense when you see the readout adjust to whatever atty/carto/tank you're using and can feel the difference in how the vape feels as you play with the dial.

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[Chornbro]

More good info... wattage is the temperature of your burning coil inside your atty/cart... it's a function of resistance (atomizers and carts have varying resistances measured in ohms) and voltage (the power your battery or mod provides... with a VV device, you can change this).

There are 3 basic types of atties and carts...

Low resistance: 1.5-2.5 ohms...

standard resistance: 2.5-3.2 ohm...

high resistance: 3.2-3.5 ohm...

All atties and carts advertise their resistance.

3.7v vapers use low or standard resistance... 5v vapers use standard or high resistance... 6v and 7.4v vapers use high resistance only.

A VV device uses any atty or carty you want... and you select your own voltage... thats one of the other big draws to VV devices

Vaping can be easy without the need to dive into all the tech of it. What set up are you using on your Ali'i? What setting and what atty? Some devices are a 3.7 v only device. Some give the ability to use a 3.7v battery or to stack two 3v batteries for 6v vaping...then you have the variable volt like you have to adjust the voltage, power, to find your sweet spot for the atty your using. Then, of course, you have the Darwin which works in a slightly different way. Once you have one in hand and can actually see the read out of watts/voltage/amps it makes much more sense when you see the readout adjust to whatever atty/carto/tank you're using and can feel the difference in how the vape feels as you play with the dial.

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[Credo]

I literally do not understand what you are saying here. I appreciate your help, but with this new device I am totally lost. I still barely understand most of the vocabulary that is being used here. Not for a lack of trying. I sometimes think vaping is too complicated for me. I have read and read, but am still very confused. As I mentioned, I have a Ali'i currently and to be honest still do not understand what the VV is for or how to use it.

The discussion went to large tanks, I presume to use with a Darwin.
Several posts were about the VPX tank system.

I just added info about the Giantomizer product as an alternative tank system. Instead of replacing the CE2 inside when it goes bad, you just throw the whole cartomizer away and replace it.

All I am saying is that the Giantomizer is a disposable cartomizer that holds 3.7ml, works with a Darwin with proper extensions, and the arm can fold. I recommend 3 extensions/adapters. 510>510, 510>901, 901>510 This combo gives plenty of room to use cartos and atties made especially for the 'Ego'. It also gives a little slack/wiggle room in the arm so larger cartomizers can fold with the Darwin arm. Finally, you've always got just about everything you need with you to screw better than 80% of e-cig stuff on the market onto your Darwin.

The rest in a nutshell...If someone enjoys the way a CE2/Fluxomizer/Clearomizer vapes, then I believe these are a good value. With minimal care, even with thick and dark liquids you should get 2 to 4 weeks life from one. With some moderate maintenance/cleaning they can last much longer.

 

[Panky]

The discussion went to large tanks, I presume to use with a Darwin.
Several posts were about the VPX tank system.

I just added info about the Giantomizer product as an alternative tank system. Instead of replacing the CE2 inside when it goes bad, you just throw the whole cartomizer away and replace it.

All I am saying is that the Giantomizer is a disposable cartomizer that holds 3.7ml, works with a Darwin with proper extensions, and the arm can fold.

The rest in a nutshell...If someone enjoys the way a CE2/Fluxomizer/Clearomizer vapes, then I believe these are a good value. With minimal care, even with thick and dark liquids you should get 2 to 4 weeks life from one. With some moderate maintenance/cleaning they can last much longer.

From looking at the giantomizer, I figured there was no way it would ever fold down. Now that I have read this it might be something I look into. I am really enjoying the dual coil carto for now though when I go out of the house

 

[Credo]

From looking at the giantomizer, I figured there was no way it would ever fold down. Now that I have read this it might be something I look into. I am really enjoying the dual coil carto for now though when I go out of the house

I hear ya. The Dualies are nice indeed, sadly my 'go-to' liquid isn't cheap at all The dualies drink milliliters as fast as other stuff drinks drops for me, so I pull them out for 'other flavors' that don't cost as much.

There is stuff I like to vape on better than a Giantomizer for sure...but when I hit the road and don't want to have do anything but hit a button to vape ALL DAY...they're quite nice. It takes me longer to make a pot of coffee in the morning than it does to fill one of these and go You can also milk a Darwin charge for a long long time with the CE2 engine....where a dualie will drain a battery in no time.

After vaping for several months now, I'm finding some sweet grooves, and finding that variety is a very good thing

 

[Panky]

I hear ya. The Dualies are nice indeed, sadly my 'go-to' liquid isn't cheap at all The dualies drink milliliters as fast as other stuff drinks drops for me, so I pull them out for 'other flavors' that don't cost as much.

There is stuff I like to vape on better than a Giantomizer for sure...but when I hit the road and don't want to have do anything but hit a button to vape ALL DAY...they're quite nice. It takes me longer to make a pot of coffee in the morning than it does to fill one of these and go You can also milk a Darwin charge for a long long time with the CE2 engine....where a dualie will drain a battery in no time.

After vaping for several months now, I'm finding some sweet grooves, and finding that variety is a very good thing

Yea, I did notice the amps on the dual coil were alot higher.

 

[the ob]

I am getting there. thanks to all for the patience and advice.

 

[Panky]

I am getting there. thanks to all for the patience and advice.

Oh nice, I just noticed that you have a black dog just like mine. Yours is probably a real lab though Mine is a mix.

 

[Credo]

PS
The BIG advantage to the VPX tank system is that you can easily have a bigger variety in the resistance. If I were vaping on a fixed voltage PV, I'd definitely prefer the VPX over the Giantomizer. For 3.7v batteries I'd drop to the 2.4 Ohm CE2....for 5v and up maybe one of the 3 Ohm ones...etc.

With Darwin...the coil resistance isn't as crucial...the 2.8 Ohms of the Giantomizer is fine...can tune it right in That it can fold down is a plus.

 

[the ob]

so am I to assume that most of you who own the darwin drip and do not use tanks. Or do most of you use cartomizers?

 

[SheerLuckHolmes]

Sounds like an excellant poll question!

 

[the ob]

done

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/polls/204658-how-do-you-use-your-darwin.html


I may not know how to use a darwin, but I could figure out how to do a poll......

 

[Credo]

so am I to assume that most of you who own the darwin drip and do not use tanks. Or do most of you use cartomizers?

Sometimes Drip, sometimes tanks, sometimes carts or cartos

All depends on the mood, flavor/liquid, situation, and vaping-budget

 

[Krisb]

Drip or tanks... not a big fan of cartos.

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[Credo]

done

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/polls/204658-how-do-you-use-your-darwin.html


I may not know how to use a darwin, but I could figure out how to do a poll......

The Darwin made simple...

1. Screw on any atomizer with cart/tank/drip-tip, or a cartomizer. (make sure it is filled or primed with liquid).
2. Turn the dial down as low as it will go (4.2).
3. Push the button and vape.
4. If you want more/warmer vape, turn the power setting up gradually until you find a sweet spot for the liquid at hand.
5. Remember that sweet spot (power level number) for said liquid.

6. When the battery gets low, plug it up to charge...you can usually keep using the Darwin while it is charging. Or, just plug it up when you're sleeping and keep it fresh.

7. Stock up on adapters/extensions. They can extend the arm a little longer so more carto types work, and you can try anything and everything out there that will screw on a PV. In the least get a few 510>510 extensions if not a series of adapters. For me this combo of extensions is nice to have: 510>510, 510>901, 901>510, 901>801 With those four bits, it's hard to find any atty or carto that won't work on a Darwin. I almost never take the first 510>510 extension off my Darwin except to clean it out occasionally...it catches liquid and protects the original brass threads from wear and tear. Some folks might even like a goose-neck extension. Drippers might even like the Empire Drip Shield.

8. Enjoy the swinging arm! It doesn't have to be extended to a full 180 degrees for it to work. I.E. with it at 90 degrees, you can hold the Darwin different ways, and it's easy to set it down on a table/car-seat/etc. and not worry about it tipping over and such as that.

9. Now, lets pretend you have a Banana Nut Crab Berry Cake flavor that you liked alot at a power setting of 7. From now on, you can screw on pretty much any atty/carto and start with 7 and the 'heat' at the coils is going to be very close to the same. The Darwin will do everything it needs to do automatically to keep the coils operating at 7 watts. Of course slight adjustments of the dial might be in order for a new atty/carto to perform the best for you, but you can get pretty darn close just in remembering the 7.

10. You can flip the arm all the way down and it will turn the Darwin 'off'. You can just leave it on all the time...but it's nice to know it can be fully powered down if you want to stuff it in a pocket/purse/suitcase/etc. where it might misfire if the button gets pushed by accident.

 

[Chornbro]

Just unboxed my Darwin... initial impressions... this thing is DOPE!! It's big... but DOPE!

Too bad the battery didn't have much of a charge... I plugged it in, no indication that it's charging... just a blank screen... is that normal?? Is there a user's guide anywhere?