XvoStick users?

[DPLongo22]

Matte? You talking about he Kabuki or XvoStick? Cause the Xvo buttons and battery cap will have an absolute mirror finish. Sad thing, out of the military for almost 30 years and if I see a piece of unpolished brass I wanna make that sucker shine.

You'll see what I mean when you put it on. I don't mind it, but some do.

The mod is matte and the GMZ 'buki has a beautiful shine.

 

[Jim-]

You'll see what I mean when you put it on. I don't mind it, but some do.

The mod is matte and the GMZ 'buki has a beautiful shine.

Ill put up pics when it arrives. The brass buttons and battery cap will have more shine than the Kabook by a long shot when my OCD'ness and Brasso get done with it.

 

[DPLongo22]

Ill put up pics when it arrives. The brass buttons and battery cap will have more shine than the Kabook by a long shot when my OCD'ness and Brasso get done with it.

LOL! I have no doubt. But unless you throw a wrap on it (which I've done with my brass one), the mod will be matte.

Like I said - it works for me, but I laugh when people discuss "paper gaps". OCD, not.

 

[DPLongo22]

And I just realized that you meant a GOLD Kabuki - yes? If so, ignore my previous posts. I was thinking the Gunmetal Zenkote.

 

[DPLongo22]

And you bought FM's, didn't you? The broken USB and brass buttons kind of led to me to that conclusion. Good deal on that one!

 

[Katdarling]

I recently took care and custody of a used XvoStick. It had some small issues that needed to be dealt with and I thought I would share one area of concern. Besides the adjustable 510 plate being welded to the frame by some uh.."Goo" of man-made origin (I do not fault Chel&Company on this, was a previous owner to be sure), the micro USB port did not function. I tore the entire device down to it's component parts. I am choosing not to embarrass Chel and friends with photos on what I found inside. After a complete cleaning, rewiring, connection replacements, and a check of DNA40 pcb, I found there was no fixing the micro USB absent a chip change (which I still may do). Now this, in and of itself, would be no concern to me. Hey, its used and I was told about the issue prior to purchase. BUT, I also had a ProXvoStick in the mail coming straight from Israel. It arrived today. First thing I notice? Yup, the micro USB was not functional. It also had some cosmetic issues that were small enough to be a non-concern. In addition, the DNA40 digital display cover had also been left free floating inside the base plate and moved side to side allowing all manner of moisture and the above noted "Goo" access to the interior of the device. Easy fix on the cover, it's all good. The micro USB has me concerned though. Two devices, both with absolutely no USB charging capabilities are more than a coinkydink. After having torn one down, I see and appreciate how much they have stuffed into a small space; however, one should not sacrifice functionality for form factor IMHO. While I do not consider myself an expert in all things electronics, I do come from a military background where my MOS was an electronics tech. Having read this thread in it's entirety, I do see a pattern of quality control issues forming. Please, do not take this post wrong, I absolutely love the product. I am bringing these issues to light simply because I want to see them addressed in the future by Chel so he can continue to manufacture these great devices without people like me chiming in. And for those of you bagging on the brass, sheeeeit, I like the Brass better than the SS for looks any day! In fact, I ordered a GZK Kabuki to pair off with the XvoStick

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Just curious, Jim -, did you inquire from the previous owner what that "goo" was all about? What all did you find inside?? This is intriguing!

Wow, you really tore the thing apart so its component parts? Sounds like it may have been easier to buy a klownstick and just re-do, no?

OH no! Your ProXvoStick ALSO had a non-working USB? And the display cover shifted? And there was more "goo" inside the new one?

Did you contact Mini on this? To be quite frank, if you want these issues addressed, I highly doubt this is the place in which that will happen. I'd recommend writing them directly, as they have little presence here.

Good luck, Jim dash.

 

[DPLongo22]

I'd recommend writing them directly, as they have little presence here.

That's a good point, Kat.

Jim - this is just an arbitrary thread that I erroneously started before they even released the mod. Mini can't post here, and have recommended contacting them directly with any issues.

As you may have gathered, Kat and I had just a small bit of experience in this area.

 

[Katdarling]

SMALL bit.

 

[Jim-]

Lol Kat , nope. No goo on the new mod. I asked and it turns out my trader was not the original owner. It's not really A big deal until the micro USB problem shows its ugly face. And even then it's not as much function as it is wtf?! I am very happy with both my mods simply cause I love ergonomics on them. I dinna realize nobody from mini would not see the post or I would not have bothered. And just for the record, was not my man-goo stuck inside it!


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[DPLongo22]

Lol Kat , nope. No goo on the new mod. I asked and it turns out my trader was not the original owner. It's not really A big deal until the micro USB problem shows its ugly face. And even then it's not as much function as it is ...?! I am very happy with both my mods simply cause I love ergonomics on them. I dinna realize nobody from mini would not see the post or I would not have bothered. And just for the record, was not my man-goo stuck inside it!


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LOL!!!

The screen thing is common too, Jim. It hasn't been a problem for us.... At least not YET.

 

[DPLongo22]

Oh! They WILL see it if you post in their thread (Mods by Chels...). They're not always lightning fast there, but they do see it.

 

[Katdarling]

Lol Kat , nope. No goo on the new mod. I asked and it turns out my trader was not the original owner. It's not really A big deal until the micro USB problem shows its ugly face. And even then it's not as much function as it is ...?! I am very happy with both my mods simply cause I love ergonomics on them. I dinna realize nobody from mini would not see the post or I would not have bothered. And just for the record, was not my man-goo stuck inside it!


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Just for the record.......... TMI!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DPLongo22]

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Just for the record.......... TMI!!!!!!!!!!!!

LMAOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!

 

[Jim-]

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[Woofer]

I am choosing not to embarrass Chel and friends with photos on what I found inside.

Interesting, I have seen photos of an Xvo torn down and it was very clean and well done, even proper mechanical crimps instead of solder.

 

[Jim-]

Interesting, I have seen photos of an Xvo torn down and it was very clean and well done, even proper mechanical crimps instead of solder.

I really hope it was not their handi-work.


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[Budared]

I'd be pretty happy if Chelsea offered a service to replace the DNA40 in my xvostick with a DNA75

Really want to get SS TC going in it

 

[DPLongo22]

I'd be pretty happy if Chelsea offered a service to replace the DNA40 in my xvostick with a DNA75

Really want to get SS TC going in it

Is the 75 the same size?

 

[Budared]

Is the 75 the same size?

Probably not but if screen size is the same then it might be possible. Fingers crossed

 

[DPLongo22]

Probably not but if screen size is the same then it might be possible. Fingers crossed

From what I understand, there's not much room inside for anything of greater volume. But I do not KNOW this, nor do I intend to ever take the thing apart.

Not my strong point.