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I would greatly prefer a switching regulator for the efficiency and lower heat but it is really hard to find one small enough. It's the size of the main power inductor that is the problem. Someone on AllAboutCircuits pointed me to the TPSM84824MOLR, somehow it packs the inductor into a tiny...

Thanks for replying @Pipes. I've seen that circuit but was concerned about the power dissipation in those serial resistors on the output. That's a lot of heat for that skinny tube. The low efficiency bugs me on principal but I've resigned myself to doing something like this. I might cut out...

For any tinkerers out there, here is a video of my Ghost running off a bench power supply. No batteries required. Next up I need to acquire a couple of old dead batteries I can take apart to install a barrel socket and internal voltage regulator so a Ghost can be run from a 12 Volt laptop...

Thanks @mr_cfromcali , googling led me to some threads on that site. I'll look specifically at that forum you mentioned. I'm probably being too conservative and should test pushing an LM338 to the limits which is relatively safe since they have built in protection. Here's a pic of my ugly...

Thanks @TommyDee . I left out that important detail. The design assumption is a 12 DC supply with an appropriate amperage, but that needs to be stepped down to 8.4 Volts to match the two cells in series used by the Ghost. It would be preferable if I can find an existing regulator IC with...

I expect there are a few circuit designer types who frequent this thread. I just opened a question under DIY about building high current voltage regulators, if that interests you please take look. I'm grateful for any help I can get. The thread is here...

I am hoping to get Pipes and some of the other induction heater circuit designers to help with a question. I am looking into what it takes to replace 18650s with a custom voltage regulator to power a portable vape. I already have my Ghost running off a desktop power supply. The problem is...

@Djsleepy , how do you know that is safe to use? It claims to be non-toxic but that may only apply to the situation where it is used on jewelry. It also specifically says it is for use on "non-porous" jewelry, I assume crucibles are quite porous. I'm not a person who worries about a little...

If you are curious about the source of the noise it's a common feature of power regulation circuits. In order to provide a voltage to the heater that is lower (or higher) than maximum (or minimum) the regulator switches the output on and off really quickly. The effective voltage is the...

@Bazinga , you should clarify what you mean by the term "on demand". In the vape industry it means the opposite of how session vapes like the Mighty and Fury work. If you explain what kind of experience you want the forum can help. I use a Splinter Z on a Wismec P80 with the Tubo software and...

To expand on Djsleepy's answer: there are three modes on, off and shipping. Three button presses turns it off so that you don't pocket vape by accident if the button gets pressed, but really, who puts this beast in a pocket :). There is a bug\design flaw that the Bluetooth transmitter stays...

This makes a lot of sense. There are two MV1's in my house, neither of them a stealth unit, and we've had no problems with the latch. We are light users who don't like to handle the crucibles until they cool off. I wondered how some people have had 2-3 break when others have no problem. A...

Is there anyone on the thread with an old dead battery they are willing to sell cheap? I've posted a few places and can't find a battery, in any state, to buy. I am thinking of carefully cutting the case open and wiring in a connector socket so power can be supplied from an external 4.2V DC...

There are videos online of similar glass blowing procedures with straight tubes. Butane torches can get just hot enough to work with glass but it takes too long to get to working temperature. Glass blowers typically use Propane, Natural gas, or MAPP.

@TiSteamo, one thing I had to get used to with the Splinter is slowing my draw. Going slow feels natural with a tight airflow like a VapCap but unnatural when the airflow is wide open. Try taking a really slow breath with no vaporizer involved, it will weird you out :). With a device in...

I respect everyone's desire to be environmentally aware but it is overkill in this scenario. ISO is a strong solvent but it is still a basic hydrocarbon and breaks down quickly and naturally, it's not especially toxic (though still poisonous to drink). It would only be an explosion risk if it...

Any chance you could post a few more pictures from different angles and of both halves of the enclosure? I am interested in how the two pieces join and where they are "welded" \ secured.

I've been waiting for my MV1 for a week, Z v2 is my regular use device. Give me a few days and I'll let you know how they compare. I'm expecting the MV1 to be a little gentler and cooler.

With the Z and it's bigger heater, yes. The first couple of hits are fine, in fact they are great, but eventually the whole stem heats up to the point where it's uncomfortable on the lips and the air coming through is really hot. With the smaller v2 this didn't happen until the very end and...

I strongly advise you get some form of cooling stem or bubbler with a Splinter. I recently upgraded from a v2 to a Z and don't think I could use the Z at all without the extra cooling of the long XL8R. The Z gives amazing hits but damn they get hot. Lately I've taken to dipping the end of the...