Yihi Sx350 Mods

[Frenchfry1942]

Has anything, other than the board, come out that uses the SX350? Also, I am seeing an SX350 "S" model and hearing of a "J" model. The difference?

Thanks

 

[Technonut]

The SXmini "S" is the version currently available using the SX350 Mini board. The SXmini "J" M Class will have additional components on the board for temp-protection. (Yes, it will use nickel wire.. ) There will also be other slight cosmetic improvements over the "S" model.. The "S" will be phased-out when the "J" M Class arrives next month.

It's sad, but I know of no mod-makers using the SX350 Mini board in anything yet. There are some out there using the original SX350 though. I also own a box mod with that board, and it seems primitive now compared to the SX350 mini, and is not quite as accurate.

EDIT:

http://www.yihisxmini.com/index.html

 

[SavePaperVapor]

So, what happens if an s model craps the bed after they are phased out? Will we have to wait for an actual repair, or get upgraded to the m class?

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Thanks T-Nut. I looked at the web site you gave and did not see a "J" model, so I assume there isn't one. I just saw it somewhere listed.

Anyway, thanks.

I got the "J" and "M" class difference...

 

[Technonut]

So, what happens if an s model craps the bed after they are phased out? Will we have to wait for an actual repair, or get upgraded to the m class?

Good question... It appears that YiHi's approach at this point is replacement over repair. I had a cracked 510 seal (probably my fault) on my 1st SXmini. The vendor I purchased it from had no stock, so YiHi arranged an RMA though one of their USA distributors. The entire RMA process was only 7 days until I had a brand new SXmini in my hand. (including shipping it back)

I'll have to shoot an e-mail off to YiHi to ask how they plan on handling future RMA's on the S model...

 

[Technonut]

Thanks T-Nut. I looked at the web site you gave and did not see a "J" model, so I assume there isn't one. I just saw it somewhere listed.

Anyway, thanks.

It's under the SXmini M Class tab..... It mentions in the specs that it's powered by the YiHi SX350J with Temperature Limiting.. Other specs on the board it's self is here:

yihiecigar,sx350,Yihi SX350,dna30 30W chip,SX350 35W chip Manufacturers & Suppliers - Dongguan Yihi Electronic Co.,Limited

 

[SavePaperVapor]

Good question... It appears that YiHi's approach at this point is replacement over repair. I had a cracked 510 seal (probably my fault) on my 1st SXmini. The vendor I purchased it from had no stock, so YiHi arranged an RMA though one of their USA distributors. The entire RMA process was only 7 days until I had a brand new SXmini in my hand. (including shipping it back)

I'll have to shoot an e-mail off to YiHi to ask how they plan on handling future RMA's on the S model...

Yeah. I don't anticipate any problems with mine. Was just curious.