Hi,Mojo said:Do you intend for Power one only , or a mixed one , meaning power OR battery ?
DAMN!! that is an awesome idea! I thought it was going to be a larger unit with both battery and electric...magicflight said:Hi,Mojo said:Do you intend for Power one only , or a mixed one , meaning power OR battery ?
The power converter module will be usable on any battery powered Box. If you have a Box already, you will be able to get the module (it will be sold separately) and plug it into the battery hole for instant heat. Using the power module does not require any modification to the Box at all -- it works just like a battery without requiring any recharge time. You can still use your Box with batteries also -- that way, you will be able to use the same Box both at home, and when on the road, out in the wild, etc.
-- Magic-flight
really nice featuremagicflight said:The power converter module will be usable on any battery powered Box. If you have a Box already, you will be able to get the module (it will be sold separately) and plug it into the battery hole for instant heat. Using the power module does not require any modification to the Box at all -- it works just like a battery without requiring any recharge time. You can still use your Box with batteries also -- that way, you will be able to use the same Box both at home, and when on the road, out in the wild, etc.
-- Magic-flight
There are two main factors affecting price: 1) a much improved fast battery charger is also planned to be included as part of the overall power kit, and 2) the nature of the custom electronics themselves (high power components are expensive). If we are able to bundle a better fast charger along with the direct (non-battery) desktop adapter, the combined power system would cost somewhere around $50. When bundled with the existing kit, the overall system (everything included) would cost somewhere around $130.chloe said:...this is a definite buy for me...any idea on a price range?
Actually, these issues do get discussed. We are planning to have the basic power module be able to operate on multiple (most) national standards. Whether this is comes out this way is still a bit of an open question as it depends on some other (internal design) factors. If the power design does support a 220v standard, it will still be most likely necessary to get a prong adapter.Ben said:Am I asking too much if I bring up the issue of 220v euro plugs and prongs?
There is no real reason to wait -- the power module will most likely be sold as an optional accessory to start with -- you will be able to get one when they become available and will be able to use the Box in the interim.aero18 said:The power converter module has sold the product for me. I don't know whether I should wait for it or buy the Box now. Will there be a bundled package available for it, and if so, how much should I expect to pay for it?
Unfortunately, no. The USB standard simply does not provide nearly enough energy to operate the Box, regardless of what electronics are used (its a physics problem, not a design one). The only reason a USB charger works is because the batteries store up energy over time and can release it much more quickly.VivaSativa said:Any chance you can make the power convertor module use a USB port aswell?
That is great and all but I dont get it.. The battery issue vs a power cord... I guess you guys must somke a lot and all day... LOL I smoke about 2 to 4 times a week at most so the battery issue is nothing for me... I personally like not having to worry about a cord even in my house as it gives me the freedom to walk around doing whatever while using my LB.. That is one reason I dont think I will get a PD now.. I was thinking about getting a PD but I dont want a cord... I guess I will chang my opinion if I ever get to where I am smoking a lot of hours dailychloe said:That's absolutely GREAT news!! I can't wait, I thought it was going to be quite a few more months to see another product....magicflight said:Due to (very) popular demand, the Magic-flight Lab has been working on a desktop power module for the Launch Box. At home or in a car, this would enable you to use the Box immediately, without any batteries, all day. Lab tests have been successful and we are currently working on the business arrangements -- we hope to have beta units of the power module available to the FC membership by the end of this month (Oct).chloe said:reason for me why the LB cannot be a main home vape is simply batteries....even though I have 8...it's not exactly convenient and economical to burn through them on a daily basis when I have an electric vape...
if forced to I suppose I could use the LB as a main home vape, but I'd have to have a quick charger and lots of batteries on hand
-- Magic-flight
As I think MagicFlight said above.. You can get the LB now and when the power cord comes out, it will work with the LB as is so you can order the power cord latter..burp said:The power adapter, especially for the car sounds awesome, especially if you forget to charge the batteries. I was actually planning on ordering today, but now I read this and wonder if I should wait? When is the planned release date?
... the quick battery charger sounds good too
We may be required to sell the power unit without the charger -- not sure yet -- since the negotiations regarding the chargers is ongoing. It will be a few weeks before its all fully settled.chloe said:MF:
I am really excited about this concept...just a few questions:
1) will you be selling the module alone? (without the fast charger?)
2) how long will the cord be? I'm assuming a very long extension cord may hinder the perfomance?
3) will the part that goes into the box fit snugly and also will it get really hot? if so hopefully there's some sort of handle
this actually solves a few issues I had with the box...it'll make sharing soo much easier...if this works nicely...I'm not sure what I'm going to do with my warez
Artistic suggestions/images for a company T-shirt are welcomed. We are more of an engineering crew than skilled graphic artists. If someone submits something that would print easily on a black background (not so many colors -- high contrast) that would be ideal. We tend to prefer more subtle and well thought out designs with multiple levels of meaning -- these would get preferred treatment.Kuroth said:Hi MagicFlight... If you guys came up with a cool Magic-Flight Launch Box T-Shirt, I would buy and ware it... Would love to have one..
haha..that's cool...times like this I wish I were a graphic artist..altho it won't stop me from tryn'magicflight said:Artistic suggestions/images for a company T-shirt are welcomed. We are more of an engineering crew than skilled graphic artists. If someone submits something that would print easily on a black background (not so many colors -- high contrast) that would be ideal. We tend to prefer more subtle and well thought out designs with multiple levels of meaning -- these would get preferred treatment.Kuroth said:Hi MagicFlight... If you guys came up with a cool Magic-Flight Launch Box T-Shirt, I would buy and ware it... Would love to have one..
As a gift for whatever concept we actually print, we can offer a desktop power module (when they become available) -- or a Box kit.
Anyone can participate. If you do not already have a Box, the selected T-shirt design will get a complete Box kit as a gift -- If you have a Box already, we will send either the power module or another Box kit (your choice). We have already been getting T-shirt design submissions via email (Wow!) so you are welcome to jump in with whatever concept/design you think is especially cool. The only particulars are that submitted images need to actually be printable on a black shirt.sundaddy said:Can I have a go @ the tee shirt design? I'm not a MFB owner, but I would like to be. I can even e-mail you the separations (separates all the colors/tones in art for printing out film for the screen printer) if there is launch box in the deal. Would you guys want an image of the box on it, or more.
Sweet..sundaddy said:I do tee shirt art for a living, since '86. I can make about anything work on black. Matter of fact, maybe we can work something out, even if I don't win I can separate anybodys full color design to work on black,(more colors cost more, but 3-4 colors should work good 7 color max) I would just email the files to whoever you use to screen print. I'll try to work something up by the end of the week. Thanks
Sundaddy if you are really serious, to get you started with some ideas I would suggest you check out the Magic-Flight Web site to see some of their graphics and stuff.. Also as for the symbol on the front of the LB, read this below if you have not already seen it.sundaddy said:I do tee shirt art for a living, since '86. I can make about anything work on black. Matter of fact, maybe we can work something out, even if I don't win I can separate anybodys full color design to work on black,(more colors cost more, but 3-4 colors should work good 7 color max) I would just email the files to whoever you use to screen print. I'll try to work something up by the end of the week. Thanks