I've had a similar issue with the female power port, but it was actually the cable in my case. I am currently using it directly with a vps and had no issues since
I dont know if its allowed to post links here. But for Eds WoodScents there is a "Travel Light Controller" available thats basically the chip and a LED dimmer to control the power. This makes the Log kind of mobile. I think thats similar to the way you are heading.
https://www.420eng.com/shop/accessories/adapter-18mm-14mm/
I did not use exactly this one - but I had one lying around, thats looking to be exactly the same (or at least very similar).
just wanted to let you know that you can also use the herb-chamber directly in the 14/18 adapter, which i put into a j-hook - its currently my preferred setup.
My experience is also like Ramahs - dont have a Nomad yet, but since i got the Toad i used pretty much no other vape. And I assume the Nomad performs "the same way" since from a functional perspective its very similar. For reference here is the Quick-start guide Dan posted a while back. This was...
I have a Toad and a TM - for me the TM is more like a "one-hit-wonder" and the Toad is way more versatile. I can crush a bowl in one hit or just sipping for several hours. The TM is a great device, but I need to say I did not touch it since i got my Toad. But ofc this is all about personal...