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DPLongo22

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For you folks that have received your XvoStick clones from 3FVape, is this what your display looks like?

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Yes.

Just wondering why you asked? I know there's SOMETHING behind it.
 

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As you may know, fasttech has two versions of this clone on there website. The photo I just posted is of the latest version which was listed on 10/30/2015 (6 days ago). This version costs just a couple of dollars more than the clone that has been on the fasttech website for the last month or two.

I don't know what the difference is between these two versions that fasttech sells ... but I was wondering if this latest version looks to be the same as the 3FVape clone that most folks here have been buying.
 
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As you may know, Fasttech has two versions of this clone on there website. The photo I just posted is of the latest version which was listed on 10/30/2015 (6 days ago). This version costs just a couple of dollars more than the clone that has been on the Fasttech website for the last month or two.

I don't know what the difference is between these two versions that Fasttech sells ... but I was wondering if this latest version looks to be the same as the 3FVape clone that most folks here have been buying.

For sake of comparison, what did the other look like?
 

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The older version don't show a photo of the screen, so I don't know.

Here is the version that has been on the site for about a month or so:
$43.46 XvoStick Styled 40W TC VW Variable Wattage APV Box Mod - 1-40W / 1*18650 / aluminum at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Here is the clone that Fasttech just listed 6 days ago:
$45.28 XvoStick Styled 40W TC VW Variable Wattage APV Box Mod - 1-40W / 200-600'F / 1*18650 / aluminum at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Hmmm. I do not know then. Interesting though. The latter shows the temp range, while the former does not.

Mean anything? I have NO idea.
 

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second, i saw someone elses amazing version and had to try. modder/hacker at heart.

And I expect you've watched the trend you helped start play out (CRAZILY) in the Facebook world. At least I HOPE you had the pleasure...

WELL done, JM. I applaud you. :thumbs::toast:

And no, my feelings haven't changed about modding that mod, but it would be impossible to miss (and not admire) the fine work of a true trendsetter. ;)
 

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Well, I just ordered the latest version of the XvoStick clone a few minutes ago.

From reading the reviews, I know the older version of the Fasttech clone has some of the same exact problems that the clone from 3FVape has, so I was thinking that they are from the same exact manufacturer ....

That's why I ordered the new version that was just listed 6 days ago ... hoping that it's made by a different Chinese company (maybe without the same chipset problem) .... We shall see (since nobody has received this new version yet)

> > Anyway, use the Fasttech discount code: XMAS to get a 10% discount at check out.
 
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And I expect you've watched the trend you helped start play out (CRAZILY) in the Facebook world. At least I HOPE you had the pleasure...

WELL done, JM. I applaud you. :thumbs::toast:

And no, my feelings haven't changed about modding that mod, but it would be impossible to miss (and not admire) the fine work of a true trendsetter. ;)

i actually dont know what youre talking about. is there a trend on facebook modding the bb??

i dont really do social media. :)
 

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As far as I know, the first XVO was cloned by Ivogo. This is the version 3F sent back and caused a delay - afaik because of the boards. 3F and FC bought their XVOs from a different supplier. Maybe the first FT came from Ivogo.
The small buttons on the two versions seem to be different
 

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Got mine from fasttech. It's the first version. I hate how the vape weakens as the battery runs out. Once it goes less than half, you'll notice the drop in voltage. Haven't had the ohms too high issue though. It vapes well with a fresh battery, but when it reaches the half mark... Meh.

Anyone know what chips will fit? I Want to replace it. In the meantime, it's back to the subox for me.
 

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Got mine from fasttech. It's the first version. I hate how the vape weakens as the battery runs out. Once it goes less than half, you'll notice the drop in voltage. Haven't had the ohms too high issue though. It vapes well with a fresh battery, but when it reaches the half mark... Meh.

Anyone know what chips will fit? I Want to replace it. In the meantime, it's back to the subox for me.
Is that the one with the different buttons? SKU 357440, one of the reviews says it's painted to?

Sigh these China DNAs don't get any better!?

Does this version have TC?

I am going to replace my 3fvape one with an evolv when I get time, the board is fairly short but i don't see a problem using an evolv.

Wiring the switches looks to be the hard part as it's very tight inside, i think the switch panel needs to be removed to resolder the switches but it looks like its glued in? I am still waiting on someone else to do it so I can have a look !:)

Vape on!;)
 
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I got both new and old FT version,old one has blue OLED screen and the new one has white OLED. and those 3 black screw on the bottom is difference if you look closely.one is smaller than other. sorry for my bad english.

forgot to say. + and - buttons on new version is much better. old one always no respond.
 
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i got both new and old FT version,old one has blue OLED screen and the new one has white OLED. and those 3 black screw on the bottom is difference if you look closely.one is smaller than other. sorry for my bad english.

forgot to say. new version button is much better then old one. old one always no respond.

Your english is better than mine.

THANK YOU for the information!
 

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ive been itching to mod, so last night i totally disassembled the clown. the clone board is identical in size and solder pad placement. the difference is that the clone board has rails attached, and the dna40 authentic comes without. ill try to take pics of the build. looks very straight forward.

i noticed the hex grub nut on the 510 has nothing to do with the ground and is basically a useless item. the 510 casing screws into the mod body, grounding it to the mod. there was a bit of hot glue as shown in other pics in this thread. easy enough to remove.

more later...
 

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ive been itching to mod, so last night i totally disassembled the clown. the clone board is identical in size and solder pad placement. the difference is that the clone board has rails attached, and the dna40 authentic comes without. ill try to take pics of the build. looks very straight forward.

i noticed the hex grub nut on the 510 has nothing to do with the ground and is basically a useless item. the 510 casing screws into the mod body, grounding it to the mod. there was a bit of hot glue as shown in other pics in this thread. easy enough to remove.

more later...
both the small and large screen authentic dna come with mounting rails. its up to you to cut them off.
 

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Is that the one with the different buttons? SKU 357440, one of the reviews says it's painted to?

Sigh these China DNAs don't get any better!?

Does this version have TC?

I am going to replace my 3fvape one with an evolv when I get time, the board is fairly short but i don't see a problem using an evolv.

Wiring the switches looks to be the hard part as it's very tight inside, i think the switch panel needs to be removed to resolder the switches but it looks like its glued in? I am still waiting on someone else to do it so I can have a look !:)

Vape on!;)

According to my order history, it's sku 3574401. What do you mean different buttons? Mine is SS and looks like it's not painted on (it's got some swirly marks from machining). But I'm not sure. The overall build quality is pretty good IMO. Solid, everything lines up, buttons rattle very little and has an authoritative click to it.

The finish does scratch easily, I already have some on mine from my wedding ring.

The OLED is white though (crazelee mentions blue with the first version).

The issue I have is performance. It vapes well at first, but tapers as the battery dies. Since I rarely change wattage, it kinda defeats the purpose of my using a variable device (I use one for the consistent vape from full charge to dead batt). I'm using my subox now, cause the clownstick gives me half the vape time due to the tapering voltage.

It does have TC but I haven't tried it yet. I turned it off using the instructions on the auth evolv manual.

If you do swap out the chip, post pics and document it please :) but given the bad rep of the auth evolv dna40, I'm wondering if I can just swap the chip of the subox instead to save me some money.
 
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