"The Joker" 5Volt device E-cigarette

[redgirl]

What are AW IMR 16340s? I mean mine are 750mah (how long they last), wtf are 16340's? and what volts are each battery??

AW IMR-16340 CR-123a High Drain

They are a safer chemistry than LI-ion and are 3.7V. With the Joker AV version, you can use either 3V or 3.7V batts. They are 550 mAH, but they seem to last longer than other batts of higher mAH.

 

[Bustastew]

Thanks for the info, I will try them out =)

 

[WillyB]

AW IMR-16340 CR-123a High Drain

They are a safer chemistry than LI-ion and are 3.7V. With the Joker AV version, you can use either 3V or 3.7V batts. They are 550 mAH, but they seem to last longer than other batts of higher mAH.

With IC regulated mods 3.7V is the way to go. There is always some inherent loss involved (drop-out voltage).

As a general example if the regulator has a 1V (some are more,some less) drop/loss you'll need the batteries at 6V to vape at, maintain 5V. Starting at 7.2V (a pair of 3.7's) means a longer vape time than starting at 6.4 (a pair of 3.2's).

 

[redgirl]

With IC regulated mods 3.7V is the way to go. There is always some inherent loss involved (drop-out voltage).

As a general example if the regulator has a 1V (some are more,some less) drop/loss you'll need the batteries at 6V to vape at, maintain 5V. Starting at 7.2V (a pair of 3.7's) means a longer vape time than starting at 6.4 (a pair of 3.2's).

Thanks WillyB! I just repeat what I hear around here from guys like you!

 

[Bustastew]

I hear the regulator in the Joker sucks, as in it barley works. I don't have a meter to test it though, any input from someone that does? Is it true were vaping it at 7+v right off the charger?

 

[candre23]

I hear the regulator in the Joker sucks, as in it barley works. I don't have a meter to test it though, any input from someone that does? Is it true were vaping it at 7+v right off the charger?

I can't vouch for earlier revisions or the AV version, but my joker has been working flawlessly for the last couple months. I posted a detailed temperature/voltage test here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...reviews/96555-review-j0ker-2.html#post1949525

 

[Bustastew]

Good info candre thanks

 

[SNjVaper]

I love my Joker FV. Had it about 3 weeks so far. I've checked it, 5 volts everytime. My only problem is that my LED stopped working today. I have the 2 pair stock batts and 1 pair Ultrafire 800 mah. No of them will make the LED activate as of right now

 

[Timothy Cullen]

ProVari Variable Voltage, variable voltage electronic cigarette just pick this up instead lol idk just my 2 cents every bodys taste is different....

 

[tonyorion]

The ProVari seems to have a lot of great things going for it and some really innovative features, but with a stiff price tag. User reviews will determine if the unit's performance will justify its price tag.

Variable voltage seems to be the best way to go and offers the maximum flexibility.

 

[WillyB]

The ProVari seems to have a lot of great things going for it and some really innovative features, but with a stiff price tag.

IDK if I would call it expensive. Look at the various offerings from Super-T and GG. Certainly pretty and well made, but when it comes to vaping no better than a home-brew flashlight mod.

When comparing VV look at the rather crude, electronically and cosmetically, new VV SaberTouch that's going for about $140, more if you want to swap out the garden hose caps.