Vamo V1 and V2

[proteckt3d]

I am looking to order the V2 form China and I want to find out how I can identify the V2 version. I saw in one Vamo thread that it needs to have a longer spring and the red insulator around the positive contact. As far as I know the second picture represents the spring for the 2nd version. Is that right?

 

[Kable]

From the little research I've done about them, yes. The v1 looks like the first picture, and v2 the second. Also, I believe v1 had plastic buttons instead of metal ones.

 

[tnt56]

From the little research I've done about them, yes. The v1 looks like the first picture, and v2 the second. Also, I believe v1 had plastic buttons instead of metal ones.

Your are correct sir. I've got both v1 and also a gun metal v2. I used a piece of untreated very thin cardboard and cut it out to fit the inside of my v1 so no worries about using flat top batteries. A little trick I found out is that if you use 2 spacers from an xtar charger you can use a 18500 battery in it also. Don't really know why I found this out but I did. (Hey sometimes I get bored) And to the OP I'd like to say Welcome to ECF.

 

[tnt56]

There is also a Vamo thread started in the APV section of the forum.

 

[Kable]

Your are correct sir. I've got both v1 and also a gun metal v2. I used a piece of untreated very thin cardboard and cut it out to fit the inside of my v1 so no worries about using flat top batteries. A little trick I found out is that if you use 2 spacers from an Xtar charger you can use a 18500 battery in it also. Don't really know why I found this out but I did. (Hey sometimes I get bored) And to the OP I'd like to say Welcome to ECF.

Lol, we all like to play with our toys. Actually, I have a vamo on its way, and was curious about whether 18500s could work. I was going to try throwing an extension for a bolt on the tube, but my guess is the threads and/or tube diameter will be different.

 

[proteckt3d]

So, since the spring seems shorter, will there be any movement in the single 18350 mode using the flat top battery? The one I found has the metal button, but I guess they can easily put that instead of the plastic one.

 

[tnt56]

No need for the extra extension. If it's the Vamo it will have a sleeve already with it. You can use the recomended 1 18650, or 2 18350's or remove the sleeve and use just a single 18350. The 18500 really doesn't need to be worried about with those three combinations. It was just fun to see if it would really work. The 18500's I have go for the Kicked SB without the extension. I'm thinking the bolt extension will be completely different than the vamo. I know the SB's is.

 

[tnt56]

So, since the spring seems shorter, will there be any movement in the single 18350 mode using the flat top battery? The one I found has the metal button, but I guess they can easily put that instead of the plastic one.

Don't worry about any rattle, I use a single 18350 with my v1 and don't have any problems. Yet. Besides you can always pull and streatch the spring if you really need to.

 

[Kable]

No need for the extra extension. If it's the Vamo it will have a sleeve already with it. You can use the recomended 1 18650, or 2 18350's or remove the sleeve and use just a single 18350. The 18500 really doesn't need to be worried about with those three combinations. It was just fun to see if it would really work. The 18500's I have go for the Kicked SB without the extension. I'm thinking the bolt extension will be completely different than the vamo. I know the SB's is.

Oh, I know. I just have several 18500s lying around and was curious about whether I could find a way to use them by using a shorter extension than the one provided, because 50mm - 35mm is equal to 65mm - 50mm. But, as you said, I'm sure the tubes will be too different for it to work.

 

[proteckt3d]

Thank's tnt, it's a pleasure to be here, really. I suppose the cardboard piece is placed between the inside wall and the battery then? Is it required in the V2 as well?

 

[Drailed77]

Ive seen vamos with color buttons also. Is there a differance.

 

[lmp9002002]

Ive seen vamos with color buttons also. Is there a differance.

Haven't seen any with colored buttons, link?

 

[timc2202]

I saw pics too but im guessing they were first v1 models.possibly plastic buttons and smaller end cap spring that were v2 updates

 

[gregzbobo]

Ive seen vamos with color buttons also. Is there a differance.

My chrome Vamo has colored buttons, sort of a pastel blue, it has the gold colored large spring, and the reddish insulator up inside around the positive pin. I bought it used (3-4 days old) but he had no documentation for it and the box just says "eGo Variable Volt/Watt APV" on it.

 

[DDDave]

Hey all,
What are the other "software" differences between V1 and V2 ?
Read somewhere that the V2 can show Ohms and battery life remaining. Does the V1 do this as well ?