Vamo On The Way

[Jeffb]

I have only used the Vivi Nova and Vision Clearos on it. I haven't noticed any weird sounds emanating from it.

[Rixter]

If you wouldn't mind, the next time you feel especially bored and have a loaded carto that's feeling particularly neglected, would you throw it on your Vamo and let us know if it does indeed sound like a rattlesnake? I'm just wondering, since the Vamo just might be using the same circuitry as the ZMAX, if it also fires at the same 33.3hz. PWM, which is what's supposed to be causing what some folks are claiming to be an unnerving sound from cartos. Thanks.

[Jeffb]

I think I have a carto around here somewhere. I'll let you know.

[Jeffb]

What a trip! I just tried it and it does make a sound similar to rattle snake. I didnt find it unnerving, I was intrigued.

[Rixter]

The Vamo Rattlesnake.

[Tam]

Okay, so where is the youtube vid of this new species?

[Rixter]

Start watching at 28:00 to hear the "rattlesnake".

[Tam]

*falls over laughing*

I was only kidding when I asked for a video, Rixter, but it really does sound like a rattler! I can just imagine how freaked someone would be if they weren't aware and they heard that the first time.

Thankfully, where I live, we don't get too many prairie rattlers. A few miles south however.... But then again we've had a bumper crop of bull snakes and a red racer this past summer.

[Rixter]

*falls over laughing*

I was only kidding when I asked for a video, Rixter...

I'm here to serve.

[danpio1217]

For the price, this device really seems like a winner. I think i'm gonna have to pick one up

[Uma]

I was in the interest coop for the Segali ZmaxV2... and you'd never believe the solutions to problems that are STILL ongoing. To be honest, I would wait before getting one. Check out Rusalka and SanJose's interest thread. They've been trying to go live for months... but keep having to have things corrected. Hopefully the Vendors have warranty plans in place...

Oh, and they take flat top aw-imr's. All mine are the regular aw-imr tiny button tops. If you're overflowing in batteries, this might be a headsup in and of itself.

But, after all is finalized, these should be awesome!

[danpio1217]

I pulled the trigger today and ordered it. Can't wait to give it a run. Besides the obvious features like VV, VW, ohm check, battery check and all that, i really love the ability to use it full size w/ an 18650 or as a mini with 1 18350.

[Rixter]

If VariTube.com didn't offer the Sigelei Zmax starter kit for $89.95, I'd go with the Vamo, but I just can't pass up that price on a machined stainless steel VV/VW APV. They're out of the kit at the moment and just offer the body for $79.95, but they're supposed to have their stock replenished next week. The kit comes with a case, charger, 18650 and 18350 batteries, both end caps, and a clearo.

@Uma...VariTube told me that the 510 connection depth "issue" is really a non-issue except on the voltage meter that Phil Busardo tried unsuccessfully to use at a little past 8 minutes into the following video. They said that the only connection problems are with defective cartos/atties/tanks with recessed center pins as opposed to flush or protruding center pins...in other words, the lack of contact would be due to faulty accessories and not the Zmax itself. They also said that any device that couldn't make contact could be made to work by using a standard 510-510 adapter. For the price, I can go with that.

I'll still probably get a Vamo for on the go, though. The price is right and it appears to be using the same circuitry as the Zmax V2, just housed in a stamped metal body...not that there's anything wrong with that.

[danpio1217]

Yeah those zmax's are nice. A lot of extra features.

I'm hopin with the vamo I can try (emphasis on try lol) to be a little more descreet vaping at work with the option to run it in 'mini' mode with an 18350. I never wanted to buy the lavatube mini cuz i did't want an 18350 to be my only option, gotta have the 18650 for trips and whatnot.

[Tam]

Hey, Dan, what's this "mini mode" and how does it work?

[danpio1217]

The PV has a removeable section of the tube. When removed, it's in it's mini mode uses 1 x18350 battery. You can add the tube back to make the PV larger and in that mode it takes either 2x18350's or 1x18650.

See the extra pics on the smokteks site with the battery alignments. So basically it's a fullsize and mini lavatube in one, with the added feature of variable wattage.

http://www.smoktek.com/VAMO-Variable-Power-VV-APV-Rev2--Gun-Metal_p_537.html

[Tam]

Thanks for the explanation, Dan. Oooh, and look! It's in gun metal gray... if I got this one it would match my car!

[danpio1217]

Do it!

[Tam]

I think I'll hold out until they come out with a purple leopard spotted Vamo. That would match the car seats better.

[Uma]

Tam! Check out these graphic design wraps by jwraps. They have all kinds of awesome ones. They don't leave glue or residue, they wrap perfectly and have good life.

[Tam]

Uma, you are *not* helping!

I never realized they had things like wraps for e-cigs, although I don't know why I'm surprised. Hmmmm. Something to think about. Thanks for the link! I think.

[Uma]

LOL, you're welcome!

He even has clear wraps now for beauties like the Caravella or Metallic Pink LTV2's.

Call me crazy, but I love the fire skull one for my SB. Someday soon....

[danpio1217]

So i got my vamo and it's looks great, i'm very happy with it, except for one thing. The spring. It has way too much give and every time i set the device down, i hear the battery giggle, and it breaks the connection turning the device off. Every time i pick it up i have to turn it back on. I tried stretching the spring a little, but that didn't fix it. It happened on both my batteries that are flat top and with a nipple.

I also noticed the inside of my battery cap has a dark mark on it. Not sure if it came that way or if my battery is overheating. My stainless lavatube knockoff doesn't have any marks on the inside of the cap after months of use. My lavatube knockoff seems to have a much stronger spring with less give. Wonder if i could swap em. Anyone else have this problem with this device? I got it from Smoktek and it said it was the v2, which is supposed to have a longer spring.

[Jeffb]

I found issues when using an AW 18650. I have been using the 18650's I received from Provape with no issues, since they are a little longer than the AW's.

[Rixter]

I've heard about the loose 18650 problem and it was said that the problem can be easily resolved with a magnetic spacer on the bottom of the battery.