VaporShark rDNA

[TheKiwi]

Kiwi can go into more detail but from what I recall he had one issue after another which made him owning a flask not the pleasurable experience others were having.

Personally I think you stand a 50/50 chance of getting one that's flawless or jacked up. I've never had or used one- my opinion is merely based on all the reading I do here & other forums.

Oh where do I even begin hahahaha.

My first one came with scratched up buttons, and one of them stuck out significantly more than the other. My 510 area was scratched up. My USB port was so badly milled/drilled that the bevel ing was off, and it exposed so much of the USB card. Chip started glitching, and getting it replaced was a nightmare. Sent it in, got absolutely no communications. They kept telling me it was getting shipped back, but nope. Didn't happen. Asked for tracking when it finally did. Nope. Never gave it to me.

Next 2 were fine, chip wise. But across all 3 mods,
1) the threads are .......n ridiculous. Think of the worst possible threads from a fasttech clone, and it's 10 times worse. I wish I was exaggerating but trust me I'm not.
2) sheer inconsistency in manufacturing. My first mod could take ALL batteries. My second took sonys and LG HE2 exclusively. My third couldn't take any batteries at all until I sanded the wrapper down.

Lastly, this might be controversial but to hell with that.
1) manufacturer insisted that the uneven up and down buttons were by design. Except my 2nd and 3rd mods came back with perfectly aligned buttons. So does that mean I got 2 consecutive mods with flaws? Makes no sense to me considering their advert talks about specially made buttons to match the contours of the body.

2) the design for the USB port is stupid as hell. It's held by what I've been told a 3d printed scaffold. Problem is it VERY wobble, and when you try plug in the usb cable, you will get BOTH lateral both sideways and in wards. Here's the kicker. Initially when some ppl called them up and ask, they were told it's by design, and helps in battery venting. BS. the battery compartment is completely sealed from the USB port hole. Subsequently they stopped giving that answer, instead just saying that it was by design. Sorry, but if you look at the thousands of products out there, plus the fact that the USB port is the one part that is expected to experience the most cyclical stress.....

Well, they can claim that it's a intentional design all they want, but that doesn't make it not a poor design

And that's the end of my rant. I expect some flask owners to blast me buuuuut. Take my words for what it's worth (which tbh isn't much hahahahahahahah)


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[TonyB66]

My rDNA40 has just stopped working after 5-6 weeks use

After working fine all day suddenly I have a screen that just reads a string of letters with Genuine underneath. Can't adjust wattage at all and the down button seems to be lower that the up button although it still clicks ok. Just called Vaporshark and am waiting for return instructions. What a PIA all my atomisers are switched over the Ni200 and I don't even have a back up as I'm waiting for a replacement of my clone Hana mod to arrive from China. Back to mods and kanthal for a bit or do I just go and buy another Vaporshark v2 as my local B&M has them in stock.

 

[jsx821]

So far so good with the rdna40. Only qualm would be that the (-down) button is significantly louder than the (+up) button. Could be that it's loose.
Anyone else have the same issue?

PS- the Strawberry Shortcake is surprisingly good!

 

[Heespharm]

So far so good with the rdna40. Only qualm would be that the (-down) button is significantly louder than the (+up) button. Could be that it's loose.
Anyone else have the same issue?

PS- the Strawberry Shortcake is surprisingly good!

No it's just variation in the actual button evolv uses ... All the button is, is a stick that pushes the button on the original board


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[ScandaLeX]

So far so good with the rdna40. Only qualm would be that the (-down) button is significantly louder than the (+up) button. Could be that it's loose.
Anyone else have the same issue?

PS- the Strawberry Shortcake is surprisingly good!

Im thnking it's done by design so you know which button you're clicking. Mine isn't loose at all & down is louder than up.

 

[illitirit]

for anyone that has been in search for a black rnda40 sharkskin like i have for the past few days, I finally found someone with it in stock:

Vapor Shark Skin (rDNA40W) – Vape Juice Plus

 

[illitirit]

So annoyed right now. My rdna40 was supposed to come in today. And technically it did however the USPS man did not even bother to ring my doorbell and just wrote the damn "sorry we missed you slip" and placed it in my mailbox. The retailer i purchased from added a stupid signature confirmation option, which yeah fine great...but is HIGHLY inconvenient for people who dont have people home all the time to sign for the package. Ive been awake since 7am stalking and waiting for this package. I am beyond annoyed right now.

 

[KTMRider]

So annoyed right now. My rdna40 was supposed to come in today. And technically it did however the USPS man did not even bother to ring my doorbell and just wrote the damn "sorry we missed you slip" and placed it in my mailbox. The retailer i purchased from added a stupid signature confirmation option, which yeah fine great...but is HIGHLY inconvenient for people who dont have people home all the time to sign for the package. Ive been awake since 7am stalking and waiting for this package. I am beyond annoyed right now.

You can call the PO and ask to pick it up. I have to do this all the time when my regular mailman isn't doing the route which is way too often. The temp doesn't even leave the note saying you have a package.

 

[illitirit]

You can call the PO and ask to pick it up. I have to do this all the time when my regular mailman isn't doing the route which is way too often. The temp doesn't even leave the note saying you have a package.

The slip says that it will be available to pickup tomorrow, which will be a hassle for me because I am leaving for travel tomorrow which is why i was so highly wanting the package today.

Do you think they would have the package back at the PO by the days end? Im not too familiar with how our mail system works lol.

I am going to guess he put the slip in my box around 11:00am. It is now almost 12:30pm. So I wonder when he will drop the package back off at the PO. How long do mail routes usually take?

 

[KTMRider]

The slip says that it will be available to pickup tomorrow, which will be a hassle for me because I am leaving for travel tomorrow which is why i was so highly wanting the package today.

Do you think they would have the package back at the PO by the days end? Im not too familiar with how our mail system works lol.

I am going to guess he put the slip in my box around 11:00am. It is now almost 12:30pm. So I wonder when he will drop the package back off at the PO. How long do mail routes usually take?

Call your local PO, not the 800 #, and talk to the postmaster. You can find the number on the website. The package should be back at the PO by 4-6p but make arrangements with the postmaster to pick it up tonight. They should be there after closing and will meet you outside. At least that's what my postmaster does for me. Sometimes, they can track down the mailman and drop it off before going back to the PO. Either way, call the postmaster.

 

[Dochartaigh]

Too many problems on this board. Between the horrible QC of the Evolv chip to the flaking paint on the VS, the fogging when wireless charging and the useless battery reporting I caved and just canceled my order.

So to update on my battery meter problems, VaporShark told me to contact Evolv. Evolv told me the unit only gives you battery life while you're pressing the fire button (even though I made it abundantly clear mine wasn't doing that, even while I fire the unit)...going on 4 days since I emailed them back asking what to do when mine (and many other peoples) won't read the battery even while the unit is firing. I'll post their reply when I get it.

Is anyone else experiencing this problem? ...one trick for it to give you (what I think is an accurate battery reading at least) is to take the battery out, then put it back in. Once it boots up it'll then give you a true battery level reading – until you take that first drag...then the battery is magically full again until you pop that battery in/out again, or the battery dies.

 

[illitirit]

Call your local PO, not the 800 #, and talk to the postmaster. You can find the number on the website. The package should be back at the PO by 4-6p but make arrangements with the postmaster to pick it up tonight. They should be there after closing and will meet you outside. At least that's what my postmaster does for me. Sometimes, they can track down the mailman and drop it off before going back to the PO. Either way, call the postmaster.

Thanks for that! I called them and talked to a lady who told me that I should be able to come pick it up after 4:00pm, but I should call to make sure that the package is back. I told her about the mailman not even bothering to ring my doorbell for signature confirmation, she told me this is a common thing......are they for real? So a package that need to be endorsed before being released by the USPS.....they dont ring the doorbell and ask for the signature? Is this why everyone hates the USPS? This is honestly the first time I have ever encountered something so annoying by the USPS.

 

[Elyptic]

Thanks for that! I called them and talked to a lady who told me that I should be able to come pick it up after 4:00pm, but I should call to make sure that the package is back. I told her about the mailman not even bothering to ring my doorbell for signature confirmation, she told me this is a common thing......are they for real? So a package that need to be endorsed before being released by the USPS.....they dont ring the doorbell and ask for the signature? Is this why everyone hates the USPS? This is honestly the first time I have ever encountered something so annoying by the USPS.

They do this to me all the time. I'm in a rural area and they don't want to come down my driveway. So they just leave a slip and tell me to come get it from the post office before they return it to sender. I have a real problem with USPS near me. The whole point of ordering something to be shipped to your house is so I don't have to go anywhere to get it. It doesn't help that my local PO is only open from 9-4 with a half hour break from lunch. If I don't take off from work early, I can't even get there while they're open.

 

[illitirit]

They do this to me all the time. I'm in a rural area and they don't want to come down my driveway. So they just leave a slip and tell me to come get it from the post office before they return it to sender. I have a real problem with USPS near me. The whole point of ordering something to be shipped to your house is so I don't have to go anywhere to get it. It doesn't help that my local PO is only open from 9-4 with a half hour break from lunch. If I don't take off from work early, I can't even get there while they're open.

Yeah wow thats sounds super annoying to me. I never do signature confirmation because everyone in my household has jobs, so who knows if anyone is going to be there to sign for the package. I wish my dogs could lol. I didnt even want signature confirmation, the retailer I purchased from does it on any order over 200$ so I suppose I understand its to protect their business, but a simple delivery confirmation instead of signature would have sufficed.

I swear, if by 4pm they dont have my rdna40 back at their PO for me to pickup, im going to lose it.

 

[Allegry]

I know several people are running Lemos on their rDNA40s. What type of build are yall using?

 

[zipflint]

I'm using a Lemo Drop (just a shorter version of the Lemo) and I enjoy it a LOT. Very very kayfun-esque but with a much more open draw. But not TOO open, which was a minor concern I had when ordering. The draw can be adjusted to your liking though, so no real big deal there.

I first tried a nickel build in mine, and it didn't go so well. It worked fine until I had to re-wick it and when I did that, I mangled the coil so badly that it needed a new one. I tried maybe 4 builds before I got frustrated and just did a regular kanthal contact coil. Rayon for wicking. It's at 1.05Ohms, vaping at 21watts. Again, it's just a kanthal build so I can't use the temp limiting.

Still though, I'm enjoying the bejeesus outta this combo. Looks sharp, fits easily in a pocket, comfy to hold! I didn't bother taking photos of the kanthal build since everyone has seen a brazillion photos of kayfun builds.

I know several people are running Lemos on their rDNA40s. What type of build are yall using?

 

[puffon]

I know several people are running Lemos on their rDNA40s. What type of build are yall using?

28ga Ni200, 8-9 wraps 3mm spaced

 

[ScandaLeX]

So annoyed right now. My rdna40 was supposed to come in today. And technically it did however the USPS man did not even bother to ring my doorbell and just wrote the damn "sorry we missed you slip" and placed it in my mailbox. The retailer i purchased from added a stupid signature confirmation option, which yeah fine great...but is HIGHLY inconvenient for people who dont have people home all the time to sign for the package. Ive been awake since 7am stalking and waiting for this package. I am beyond annoyed right now.

Mine came directly from VS & had to be signed for.

I understand the part about people not being home to sign, but in your case you were home & your post man/woman didn't do their job. That's not the retailer you purchased from's fault.

 

[caged]

So to update on my battery meter problems, VaporShark told me to contact Evolv. Evolv told me the unit only gives you battery life while you're pressing the fire button (even though I made it abundantly clear mine wasn't doing that, even while I fire the unit)...going on 4 days since I emailed them back asking what to do when mine (and many other peoples) won't read the battery even while the unit is firing. I'll post their reply when I get it.

Is anyone else experiencing this problem? ...one trick for it to give you (what I think is an accurate battery reading at least) is to take the battery out, then put it back in. Once it boots up it'll then give you a true battery level reading – until you take that first drag...then the battery is magically full again until you pop that battery in/out again, or the battery dies.

The battery meter in the DNA 40 chip is pretty much useless and there is nothing to fix. It's about as accurate as the meter I have on my mechs (taste power...). I really wish it had a live volt meter that showed voltage under load like YiHi chips do. Don't let that stop you from enjoying the unit though. Other than that, I am really enjoying this thing.

 

[ScandaLeX]

I know several people are running Lemos on their rDNA40s. What type of build are yall using?

Lemo Drop- Nickel 28ga- .16Ω 480°