WISMEC Reuleaux RX200 TC

[USMCotaku]

I keep holding off on deals for the RX200 because I want one of the new ones from a US vendor. I can't decide which one yet though.

My will power is being tested.

they are so cheap, comparably, that you could get one now to play with, and whatever one you end up deciding you want the most later

 

[chinacatsunflower-]

If I were to marry 3 batteries for the solid black RX200 I currently have, would this mean I shouldn't use it in another RX200 later on (only that exact RX200 that I first used the batteries in)? Let's say in the case I buy the sexy looking red & black one?

 

[USMCotaku]

If I were to marry 3 batteries for the solid black RX200 I currently have, would this mean I shouldn't use it in another RX200 later on (only that exact RX200 that I first used the batteries in)? Let's say in the case I buy the sexy looking red & black one?

no, it only means those three batteries need to be used together, and not mixed with three OTHER batteries, but they can be used in ANY 3 battery mod you want.

 

[chinacatsunflower-]

no, it only means those three batteries need to be used together, and not mixed with three OTHER batteries, but they can be used in ANY 3 battery mod you want.

So basically they always need to be charged and discharged together?

 

[suspectK]

So basically they always need to be charged and discharged together?

Ya, ya, that would be correct.

Edit- Don't go cheap on the ring either...unless, she's like mine, and don't give a 'F' about that shi.

 

[chinacatsunflower-]

Ya, ya, that would be correct.

Edit- Don't go cheap on the ring either...unless, she's like mine, and don't give a 'F' about that shi.

I bought three VTC4's, if that's what you mean.

 

[USMCotaku]

So basically they always need to be charged and discharged together?

correct

 

[USMCotaku]

I bought three VTC4's, if that's what you mean.

Those are great batteries to use

Edit: you may want to pick up a second set, so you can have one set in the mod, one charging.

 

[chinacatsunflower-]

Those are great batteries to use

Edit: you may want to pick up a second set, so you can have one set in the mod, one charging.

I was planning on doing so, but I have to wait another two weeks for my check so I can pick up a charger and another set of them. What external chargers would you recommend? I've heard mixed things about the Nitecore D4, I was told the Efest VC? was better.

Also, are you able to toke on the RX200 while it is charging?

 

[USMCotaku]

the nitecore is a decent charger but I would personally go for the efest Luc. Either would do you fine though, and the nitecore is cheaper

 

[USMCotaku]

It will vape while charging, but I wouldn't recommend it. recent tests have shown that it doesn't give a proper balance charge, so I would only use the on board charging in an emergency situation

 

[suspectK]

Yeah, that was a joke..sorry.

But if you do charge with the mod, you'll need to rotate the batteries around. I forgot to label which cradle number is what, but when the mod is turned off, you hold the fire button and (-)/power down button at the same time. It will show the charge on the batteries.

The rx200 doesn't have a balance charger..if it does, it doesn't do its job, but it doesn't charge one battery as much as the other two.

I wouldn't use the mod without ensuring your batteries are at the same voltage. That will make one of the batteries you married divorced from the other two..so to speak.

 

[petemoss]

the nitecore is a decent charger but I would personally go for the efest Luc. Either would do you fine though, and the nitecore is cheaper

I'll add another vote for the eFest Luc v4. It gives a digital reading (3.6v for example) and allows you to vary the charge amperage (0.5, 1.0, or 2.0 amps).

 

[chinacatsunflower-]

Yeah, that was a joke..sorry.

But if you do charge with the mod, you'll need to rotate the batteries around. I forgot to label which cradle number is what, but when the mod is turned off, you hold the fire button and (-)/power down button at the same time. It will show the charge on the batteries.

The rx200 doesn't have a balance charger..if it does, it doesn't do its job, but it doesn't charge one battery as much as the other two.

I wouldn't use the mod without ensuring your batteries are at the same voltage. That will make one of the batteries you married divorced from the other two..so to speak.

Well, I'll definitely be looking into the Efect Luc v4. Sadly though I won't be able to buy an external charger for two weeks, will I be fine using the onboard charging for that long? How exactly will I know which cradle isn't properly charging, is it set for each device or does it vary between?

Sorry for all the questions, but I really do not wish to harm my mod or batteries. Bought the VTC4's for just that, to make sure I have more than enough amps.

 

[suspectK]

Like I said, turn off the mod (fire button- 5 clicks), and hold the fire button and the (-)/power down button at the same time for about 5 seconds. It will display the voltages of the batteries.

Now, since your batteries should be labeled (1,2,3/A,B,C/or whatever designation) write down the order they come in. Then, rotate the batteries, and repeat this process. Then, repeat the rotate, voltage check, and writing down process one last time. This will give you the idea of which cradle isn't charging at the same rate...but this is a shot in the dark. I'm taking an educated guess, and basing it off of experiments with my own, which had just one cradle not charging at the same rate.

I'm assuming you don't have a multimeter or voltmeter, which is why I'm telling you to do this complicated rotating voltage check. If you had a voltmeter...it would be a hell of a lot simpler.

Regardless, make sure your batteries are labeled, and write down on a piece of paper to remember which order the cells are displayed when you do a voltage check on your mod.

And I agree...the VTC4's are awesome cells, and there's a reason they have so many counterfeits and companies re-wrapping them as their own.. I'd like to do my own bench tests on them, cuz I've seen different things with their discharge rates...but I do trust mooch, so I'd probably be wasting my time, cuz I guess they're a 25 Amp cell, but is more than capable of handling 30 Amps continuous.

I'm sure you may be able to score a charger in the Pay It Forward/PIF forum, but you may need to be verified first. You'll need to have your paypal linked with your bank account, and you'll also have to have your paypal registered under the same email as your ECF email.
How To Become A Verified Member

 

[Thayamax]

I'm sure you may be able to score a charger in the Pay It Forward/PIF forum, but you may need to be verified first. You'll need to have your paypal linked with your bank account, and you'll also have to have your paypal registered under the same email as your ECF email.
How To Become A Verified Member

You don't need to be verified to benefit from the PIF forum. You can receive items that have been donated and/or participate in item and juice swaps. You only need to be verified to participate in the Classified section where items are purchased or traded.

 

[suspectK]

Thank you for that...I should've looked into it and confirmed.

I don't deserve my tags...take them away from me.

Thank you again for clarifying that.

edit- and I tried inserting **actually didn't do that, going to a link from google "ecf pif," but it took me to the forum...** a link to the PIF forum, but it wasn't saying it existed...:/ don't know what's up with that. I'm going to try to re-paste yours and see if it happens again.

editedit-hmmm..yeah, I don't know what happened. + **blahblahblah**
..keeps me honest.

 

[KenD]

If I were to marry 3 batteries for the solid black RX200 I currently have, would this mean I shouldn't use it in another RX200 later on (only that exact RX200 that I first used the batteries in)? Let's say in the case I buy the sexy looking red & black one?

No problem using the batteries in another mod a s long as you keep them married.

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[KenD]

I was planning on doing so, but I have to wait another two weeks for my check so I can pick up a charger and another set of them. What external chargers would you recommend? I've heard mixed things about the Nitecore D4, I was told the Efest VC? was better.

Also, are you able to toke on the RX200 while it is charging?

I'd recommend the Xtar vc4, but you need to get a 2 amp (minimum) usb wall adapter in order to achieve the maximum charge rate (1 amp per battery with two batteries in the outer slots, .5 amps per battery with three or four batteries).

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[KenD]

Like I said, turn off the mod (fire button- 5 clicks), and hold the fire button and the (-)/power down button at the same time for about 5 seconds. It will display the voltages of the batteries.

Now, since your batteries should be labeled (1,2,3/A,B,C/or whatever designation) write down the order they come in. Then, rotate the batteries, and repeat this process. Then, repeat the rotate, voltage check, and writing down process one last time. This will give you the idea of which cradle isn't charging at the same rate...but this is a shot in the dark. I'm taking an educated guess, and basing it off of experiments with my own, which had just one cradle not charging at the same rate.

I'm assuming you don't have a multimeter or voltmeter, which is why I'm telling you to do this complicated rotating voltage check. If you had a voltmeter...it would be a hell of a lot simpler.

Regardless, make sure your batteries are labeled, and write down on a piece of paper to remember which order the cells are displayed when you do a voltage check on your mod.

And I agree...the VTC4's are awesome cells, and there's a reason they have so many counterfeits and companies re-wrapping them as their own.. I'd like to do my own bench tests on them, cuz I've seen different things with their discharge rates...but I do trust mooch, so I'd probably be wasting my time, cuz I guess they're a 25 Amp cell, but is more than capable of handling 30 Amps continuous.

I'm sure you may be able to score a charger in the Pay It Forward/PIF forum, but you may need to be verified first. You'll need to have your paypal linked with your bank account, and you'll also have to have your paypal registered under the same email as your ECF email.
How To Become A Verified Member

The battery voltages the rx200 shows are way off though. It tends to show much more voltage difference than what the batteries are actually at.

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