vamo2 vs vamo 3

[mrsquash]

i'm looking at getting a vamo. what is the difference between v2 and v3?
in terms of looks, v3 looks like some kind of a electrocution device which would look fitting with a pirate skull on the top.
if i get a v2 anything in particular i might be missing out on?

 

[kiwivap]

i'm looking at getting a vamo. what is the difference between v2 and v3?
in terms of looks, v3 looks like some kind of a electrocution device which would look fitting with a pirate skull on the top.
if i get a v2 anything in particular i might be missing out on?

The only difference is how they look. One factory brougt out the "version 3" Vamo - its just a different look on the body of the device. Edit: The V3 has a removeable top cap so you can use a Kanger T3 without an adapter. (Sorry - forgot that before).
I prefer the Vamo v2 myself, and have two of them.
So - whichever you like the look of is the one to get. You won't be missing out on anything.

 

[HughDaHand]

The v3 has a better oled screen. The v3 aslo doesn't have AVG mode and only had RMS, which isn't really a bad thing IMHO. Other than that the only difference I could find in my research was cosmetic. I just ordered myself a V2 as I wanted SS and the v3 doesn't come is SS yet.

 

[jayD]

I use vamo2 with no problem, and just read this from eastsidevapes webpage

***VAMO V3 RECALL***

There is a issue with the PCB on the Vamo V3 that makes it fire for approximately 5 seconds after the unit is turned off. This is certainly not okay with us, as it should NOT be doing this.

If your V3 is doing this, you can stop it by pressing the "-" or "+" buttons immediately after turning the device off. In any case I would recommend that use of the V3 should be stopped immediately to be on the safe side and prevent any other possible issues I am not aware of.

 

[kiwivap]

I use vamo2 with no problem, and just read this from eastsidevapes webpage

***VAMO V3 RECALL***

There is a issue with the PCB on the Vamo V3 that makes it fire for approximately 5 seconds after the unit is turned off. This is certainly not okay with us, as it should NOT be doing this.

If your V3 is doing this, you can stop it by pressing the "-" or "+" buttons immediately after turning the device off. In any case I would recommend that use of the V3 should be stopped immediately to be on the safe side and prevent any other possible issues I am not aware of.

Can you post a link to that please? Would like to see the site.
Edit: NVM - found it: http://www.eastsidevapes.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1858
First I've heard of this so I'm wondering if this is across the v3s or a particular factory has made a shoddy bunch.

 

[kiwivap]

The v3 has a better oled screen. The v3 aslo doesn't have AVG mode and only had RMS, which isn't really a bad thing IMHO. Other than that the only difference I could find in my research was cosmetic. I just ordered myself a V2 as I wanted SS and the v3 doesn't come is SS yet.

Just to explain for newbies - AVG is an average. In real terms - it fires higher than the setting on the display. So, for example, you have a 2.6 ohm attachment (cartomizer or clearo), and set the Vamo for 7 watts. Instead of firing at 7 watts it fires at 9.7 watts - quite a difference. I didn't just make up those numbers - they are test numbers from tests done on Zmax's - which have the same chip as the Vamo. Some vapers like a harder hitting setting and use this - not that many tho.

With RMS, what you set on the display is what the Vamo will fire at.
So again, lets say you have a 2.6 ohm attachment and set the Vamo for 7 watts. In no 2 mode it fires at 7 watts. So its more accurate, and you don't get any unpleasant surprises from it firing higher than you wanted.

Didn't realise the V3 has got rid of AVG - that's not really a loss unless you're into real high powered vaping, which most aren't.

 

[BillyTheWild]

I found the recall on their FB page but not the store web site ... kinda stange.

https://www.facebook.com/Eastsidevapes

 

[BillyTheWild]

This video has a pretty detailed explanation on the difference between the V2 and V3.

Vamo V3 Video Review - VapingDaily - YouTube

 

[HughDaHand]

Just to explain for newbies - AVG is an average. In real terms - it fires higher than the setting on the display. So, for example, you have a 2.6 ohm attachment (cartomizer or clearo), and set the Vamo for 7 watts. Instead of firing at 7 watts it fires at 9.7 watts - quite a difference. I didn't just make up those numbers - they are test numbers from tests done on Zmax's - which have the same chip as the Vamo. Some vapers like a harder hitting setting and use this - not that many tho.

With RMS, what you set on the display is what the Vamo will fire at.
So again, lets say you have a 2.6 ohm attachment and set the Vamo for 7 watts. In no 2 mode it fires at 7 watts. So its more accurate, and you don't get any unpleasant surprises from it firing higher than you wanted.

Didn't realise the V3 has got rid of AVG - that's not really a loss unless you're into real high powered vaping, which most aren't.

The main difference between AVG and RMS modes is the formula used to calculate the final output voltage. AVG is a simple math formula but is less acculturate. RMS is a more complex formula that gives a much more accurate output voltage. Using AVG mode doesn't really have any benefit to vaping at high power as all the limits come from the hardware. The only real reason to use it is to make your vamo output the same as older mods that only have AVG mode such as lavatubes and L-rider mods.

 

[kiwivap]

I found the recall on their FB page but not the store web site ... kinda stange.

https://www.facebook.com/Eastsidevapes

Thanks Billy. What I am finding a bit strange is that no-one has reported this problem on ECF that I'm aware of. Edit: I remember now one person did report this.
So its not clear if this vendor got a bad bunch maybe from a different factory. Would like to know more.
I prefer the v2 anyway.

 

[kiwivap]

The main difference between AVG and RMS modes is the formula used to calculate the final output voltage. AVG is a simple math formula but is less acculturate. RMS is a more complex formula that gives a much more accurate output voltage. Using AVG mode doesn't really have any benefit to vaping at high power as all the limits come from the hardware. The only real reason to use it is to make your vamo output the same as older mods that only have AVG mode such as lavatubes and L-rider mods.

I was explaining what its like to vape with. You can certainly have a more high powered vape with AVG - especially with two 18350s at top watts - because it fires higher than the setting. Some of us were working it out when the first Zmax came out and it was only AVG - it had a pretty amazing upper power limit for a mod of its kind. Instead of 15 watts limit it could ouptut power at around 23 watts. The Vamo has the same chip, with RMS added. I don't think lavatubes had the same capacity as the first Zmax - it was nicknamed "the beast" because it hit so hard. It was not a case of just being a lavatube chip in a different body.

 

[wv2win]

Just to explain for newbies - AVG is an average. In real terms - it fires higher than the setting on the display. So, for example, you have a 2.6 ohm attachment (cartomizer or clearo), and set the Vamo for 7 watts. Instead of firing at 7 watts it fires at 9.7 watts - quite a difference. I didn't just make up those numbers - they are test numbers from tests done on Zmax's - which have the same chip as the Vamo. Some vapers like a harder hitting setting and use this - not that many tho.

With RMS, what you set on the display is what the Vamo will fire at.
So again, lets say you have a 2.6 ohm attachment and set the Vamo for 7 watts. In no 2 mode it fires at 7 watts. So its more accurate, and you don't get any unpleasant surprises from it firing higher than you wanted.

Didn't realise the V3 has got rid of AVG - that's not really a loss unless you're into real high powered vaping, which most aren't.

Getting rid of AVG (N01) was a smart idea. Much better and simpler vape with RMS.

 

[premed]

Do all of the v3s do this? I saw the one Facebook video but others with the device said that this hasn't happen to them?

 

[HughDaHand]

Thanks Billy. What I am finding a bit strange is that no-one has reported this problem on ECF that I'm aware of. So its not clear if this vendor got a bad bunch maybe from a different factory. Would like to know more.
I prefer the v2 anyway.

There are a few youtube videos showing this problem. It seems to be confined to some vamo's branded as rainbow heaven that have custom firmware and say rainbow heaven when powering up and down.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vamo/425835-stuck-noob-section-problem-my-vamo-v3.html

 

[kiwivap]

Getting rid of AVG (N01) was a smart idea. Much better and simpler vape with RMS.

Yes, I agree. There's a few folk who like the real high wattage of AVG tho. I don't think there's that many of them.

 

[kiwivap]

There are a few youtube videos showing this problem. It seems to be confined to some vamo's branded as rainbow heaven that have custom firmware and say rainbow heaven when powering up and down.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vamo/425835-stuck-noob-section-problem-my-vamo-v3.html

Ah yes, I remember that thread now. Wasn't aware of any others.
Well - I would buy a v2 vamo if I were the OP. I've got two of them and have used one heavily for 7 months now. Works great.

 

[BillyTheWild]

Thanks Billy. What I am finding a bit strange is that no-one has reported this problem on ECF that I'm aware of. Edit: I remember now one person did report this.
So its not clear if this vendor got a bad bunch maybe from a different factory. Would like to know more.
I prefer the v2 anyway.

I saw 1 youtube video and 1 thread here on this issue. Both have the one that says "Rainbow Heaven" on the screen when you turn it on or off.

To me the fact that the V3 having a removable top skirt is a big plus. Not only it's easier to clean, you can now use larger ego-threaded device w/o having to use a adapter.

 

[kiwivap]

I saw 1 youtube video and 1 thread here on this issue. Both have the one that says "Rainbow Heaven" on the screen when you turn it on or off.

To me the fact that the V3 having a removable top skirt is a big plus. Not only it's easier to clean, you can now use larger ego-threaded device w/o having to use a adapter.

I guess I need to edit my first post - I forgot about the T3s. They are the only attachment I know of where an adapter is needed with the v2 Vamo - which is the case for some other pvs with the T3s.
So how do people know which v3 they are getting - sites won't say "rainbow heaven" will they. Or will they?

 

[premed]

I just ordered my v3 from fast tech. I hope it's not a "rainbow" edition.

 

[kiwivap]

I just ordered my v3 from fast tech. I hope it's not a "rainbow" edition.

You could open a ticket and ask them - its easy to do it from your order page. Or maybe some-one can tell you - bunch of people have bought Vamos from there, although mostly the v2.