The perfect vape machine

[Giulio]

I believe that we can't hide that the button of the GG isn't the best as performance. It works well, but the contact and the power are not immediate as with other types of button, especially those at the end of the tube.
Today I realized that the brass button of the Megalodon is screwed completely into the CR tank of the GG. In this way I could assemble a GGTS SS + UFS using the brass button of the Don.
Leaving aside the aesthetic side, which may not like to everyone, the GG becomes a great power machine.
If you want to try remember to put an O'Ring inside the CR to isolate the battery from the bottom of the CR.


P.S. with the hope that imeo not be angry for this small critical


18350 version



18650 version

 

[MrKrinkle]

looks kinda cool actually... but I found putting a lil dieletric grease around the spring pin and tip of the button where it contacts worked well and was 5 dollar solution also prevents corrosion so it was a win win IMO... I also unscrewed the spring pin from the brass base and put a dab in there and couldnt be happier with the reaction times of the button...

 

[ChaosAffect]

It would be awesome if Imeo would make some bottom buttons like that. I like the GG button, but a bottom button is just more comfortable to me, especially with my GGTS in Stealth mode.

Update: Just ordered a Don button. Realized I had some reward points from Electronicstix from when I ordered my Don so I said WTH. Think it's going to be badass with the stealth cap. Basic setup's going to be Stealth Cap/SS Top section/Rethreader/Catch tank/Don button. Should end being pretty pimp, Brass/SS/Brass/SS/Brass...

 

[imeothanasis]

giulio, very nice thought and very well made, thanks for your post. But I have 2 critical questions:

1. I tried hard to avoid bottom buttons because they are too uncomfortable and only very few people likes them. I can easily make it but who will buy it?
2. I didnt know that GGTS button isnt perfect. You are the first person that says that (at least on GG forum). Maybe yours is faulty? Maybe it needs cleaning?

ps....... I dont think that GGSlim's bottom button hits better than GGTS. Maybe the opossite. GGTS's button hits better because you can push it harder than any other button. Bottom buttons are hard to be pressed and you cant put force on them.

 

[clavit]

Very creative Giulio.
I have had problems with the switches on my GGTB and GGTS. I was losing power after only a few days. A thorough cleaning made them work again for a few days.
I have now got magnets in both buttons, and i have applied a very thin layer of solder to the end of the contacts (where they touch the center post). They now work fine for a long time. Occasionally, i clean the soldered end with a file, and performance comes back!
It took me while, but i now have the GG switches i want

 

[ChaosAffect]

I like my GGTS switch when I've got the full setup running, but when it's in Stealth mode a bottom switch will be a serious win. I'm really looking forward to this.

 

[misterD]

theres this italian dude on youtube that he's a matto inventive SOB.
now he's using the megalodon switch on the ggts.
kudos!!!!!

 

[Giulio]

giulio, very nice thought and very well made, thanks for your post. But I have 2 critical questions:

1. I tried hard to avoid bottom buttons because they are too uncomfortable and only very few people likes them. I can easily make it but who will buy it?
2. I didnt know that GGTS button isnt perfect. You are the first person that says that (at least on GG forum). Maybe yours is faulty? Maybe it needs cleaning?

ps....... I dont think that GGSlim's bottom button hits better than GGTS. Maybe the opossite. GGTS's button hits better because you can push it harder than any other button. Bottom buttons are hard to be pressed and you cant put force on them.

There are several people on the forums Italians that use the UFS with the Don, this because they find it more performant, the button immediately sends the maximum power to the Atom.

 

[imeothanasis]

Have you ever tried to meassure the volts that GGTS produce against the Don Giulio? Can you make a measurment video please?

There are several people on the forums Italians that use the UFS with the Don, this because they find it more performant, the button immediately sends the maximum power to the Atom.

 

[imeothanasis]

Clavit, do you have the SS GGTS or the previous models? The SSGGTS has shined contacts and a little stronger button spring for the best connection

Very creative Giulio.
I have had problems with the switches on my GGTB and GGTS. I was losing power after only a few days. A thorough cleaning made them work again for a few days.
I have now got magnets in both buttons, and i have applied a very thin layer of solder to the end of the contacts (where they touch the center post). They now work fine for a long time. Occasionally, i clean the soldered end with a file, and performance comes back!
It took me while, but i now have the GG switches i want

 

[thedudeabides]

Guys, there is no reason to speculate - just test it for yourself...

I just tested both of my SS GGTSs, one I use the magnets in the button, one I use the spring (still trying to figure out which I prefer in terms of feel, leaning towards the spring atm).

I have ZERO (measurable) loss in voltage. I used a fresh AW IMR 18650 which I just pulled of a fresh charge in the Pila. It tested at 4.17v with my multimeter. Test results below using one of COV's screw in voltage testers.

With spring:



With magnet:



Edit:

And for the record. I prefer the GG button vs a bottom button. Waaaaaay more comfortable/natural for me.

 

[Major]

Very creative and very nice looking! Some of us cannot use the bottom button because of muscle disorders. That same disorder also means I have to sit down my GG often and even with a locking button a bottom firing unit (like the P-18 I owned) it becomes more difficult and prone to accidental firing for many.

Everyone has different tastes but the placement of the GGTS button is perfect for me. I also am curious about the firing delay as in the only 3 GGTS I have ever owned and used, the firing is instant for me. I see no difference between it and the Provari and the many Ego fat battery clones I have.

Of course I am retired so I spend a lot of time polishing my GG goodies. With all that time I doubt any molecules of oxidation have any chance with my stuff!

 

[lordbyron77]

Guys, there is no reason to speculate - just test it for yourself...

I just tested both of my SS GGTSs, one I use the magnets in the button, one I use the spring (still trying to figure out which I prefer in terms of feel, leaning towards the spring atm).

I have ZERO (measurable) loss in voltage. I used a fresh AW IMR 18650 which I just pulled of a fresh charge in the Pila. It tested at 4.17v with my multimeter. Test results below using one of COV's screw in voltage testers.

With spring:

View attachment 54081

With magnet:

View attachment 54082

Edit:

And for the record. I prefer the GG button vs a bottom button. Waaaaaay more comfortable/natural for me.

You should measure the current "under load"

 

[lordbyron77]

There are several people on the forums Italians that use the UFS with the Don, this because they find it more performant, the button immediately sends the maximum power to the Atom.

I have to confirm this....@3.7 v the difference is sensible.; @6-7v, and is imperceptible IMHO.
the difference would be measured with an oscilloscope

 

[clavit]

Clavit, do you have the SS GGTS or the previous models? The SSGGTS has shined contacts and a little stronger button spring for the best connection

SSGGTS #262
The difference between modded and unmodded switch was greater on the GGTB than GGTS, but i still prefer my modded switches.

 

[Giulio]

I can only speak of 3.7 volts, because i not use higher voltages.
I don't know if this feeling of improvement can be measured with some equipment.I have five GG and all work well, I don't like the button on the bottom but I'm using it for two days without any desire to change it. One reason there will be

 

[Giulio]

 

[JollyRogers]

I personally don't care for bottom buttons... Well the SD was OK as long as you never dropped it, and everything was in working order. I had several SS bottom button rigs. They were a PITA because of things like no locking, essentially having to use my pinky (weakest link), incidental firing when setting it on end or in my pocket, PITA to clean and keep firing correctly... (I have no xperience with the Don button). Personally, I like my GG buttons on my two GGTS's. Sometimes it is a little finicky, but a soak in alcohol and a cleaning of the contact and center post usually bring things right back to peak working order. As far as using noalax or anything else on the switch/button, my experience has not been positive. It made my switches "sticky" and finicky. I can tell when it's just right though, as I don't even have to press hard and instant sizzle. The ONLY thing I don't like about my GG button, it makes my GGTS not compatible with a certain e-cig case I have. No worries though, as I came up with another solution.

Now, on the other hand, for those that do prefer a bottom button, this is an interesting idea. I think it should be embraced as an option on a GGTS and a detailed explanation given. Or Imeo could even make an optional bottom button for GGTS? However, that is not a GG original idea, so to speak... and maybe not a really good idea.

EDIT: OK I am watching the video to see how this is done now...

 

[Giulio]

These are the results of an experiment with the oscilloscope made ​​by an Italian user Leo67. By results you can be seen that Galileo and Megalodon, both with bottom button, are equivalent. the GG lose something: and the indulgence? A disaster, but we already knew




INITIAL VOLTAGE BATTERY:

GALILEO:

GGTS:

INDULGENCE:

MEGALODON:

[/b]FINAL VOLTAGE BATTERY:[/b]

EGO Clone:

 

[JollyRogers]

Curious. For the GG... Does it have the fuse upgrade or the spring installed? I find mine hit much better when using a single battery without either the fuse or spring installed. Just use the center post.