oh oops, I don't think so.maybe my post wasn't so clear after reading it again.
I meant additional changes to those already made (glass recess, intake screen)
I got Milaana from PV a few weeks ago and it has both the recessed glass and the mesh intake. There's a hefty amount of white epoxy sealing the glass although it only goes 2/3 around to allow room for the air intake. The bottom has a few slight burn marks, but nothing like the early ones. It came with the brown battery. I know, pictures would help...Oh I'm down from 2 washers to zero on the battery retention post. That "spring" loses its sproing very quickly if you drop it. Almost seems like it was designed that way. Seems to work fine now, but someone needs to invent a tool to pry the spring back up.
For now though it works fine with zero washers so I'll probably go with that
Thanks!!! (Says the guy who just woke up in the middle of the night and unplugged it, and for some strange reason decided to jump on FCYeah don't let batteries charge unattended, that's the rule. Even with top end chargers and cells bad stuff can and will happen, counterfeit or not.
All I can say is that I'm delighted with mine.Noted build quality issues:
- battery slot is too wide (needs shim)
- battery spring easily pushed down (needs to be corrected, or you need to be careful)
- the screw that holds in the battery door is loose and needs to be corrected regularly.
- Bottom lid is at risk for coming unglued
- Female glass is at risk for coming unglued, falling, and breaking (Solution is an involved DIY project, or sending it in to RBT - potential lengthy wait)
- Button at risk for getting stuck
With all these issues, do you guys think this is still worth it?
With all these issues, do you guys think this is still worth it?
I'm still in the yes boat...I actually ordered a second milaana so....lolNoted build quality issues:
- battery slot is too wide (needs shim)
- battery spring easily pushed down (needs to be corrected, or you need to be careful)
- the screw that holds in the battery door is loose and needs to be corrected regularly.
- Bottom lid is at risk for coming unglued
- Female glass is at risk for coming unglued, falling, and breaking (Solution is an involved DIY project, or sending it in to RBT - potential lengthy wait)
- Button at risk for getting stuck
With all these issues, do you guys think this is still worth it?
I had it plugged into a wall outlet. I don't think it standardly comes with a USB power connection...at least mine didn't.@WakeAndVape what did you have the Nitecore plugged into? PC USB, 110V surge protector with USB ports, Apple (iPhone/iPad) brick, Samsung (Galaxy) brick?
I told rbt about the issue...there is an extremely simple fix, plus I am the only one to date to have experienced this issueThe screw that holds the door does come loose on purpose because that's how the door works. You unscrew to make it loose and screw to tighten it when the battery is in place. I didn't experience the "getting shorter" bit yet though, which could be annoying I imagine.
And Zion, once I figure out a small wiring issue...
Absofuckinglutely. Clear?With all these issues, do you guys think this is still worth it?
Mine was one of the 4/20 deliveries and has had no problems so far. It was definitely worth it for the price I paid! …but I'm not sure about full retail. For that I'd like to see a little more refinement with some of those potential issues addressed.Noted build quality issues:
- battery slot is too wide (needs shim)
- battery spring easily pushed down (needs to be corrected, or you need to be careful)
- the screw that holds in the battery door is loose and needs to be corrected regularly.
- Bottom lid is at risk for coming unglued
- Female glass is at risk for coming unglued, falling, and breaking (Solution is an involved DIY project, or sending it in to RBT - potential lengthy wait)
- Button at risk for getting stuck
With all these issues, do you guys think this is still worth it?
I'll just throw this out there...on my milaana the screw that comes out the body to hold the copper battery door, kept getting seemingly shorter and shorter...
AAhhhhhhhh!!! So I'm not the only one!!! Too funny man, too too funny.Turning that screw the opposite way made it raise back up from the body, giving it the clearance needed to properly hold the battery cover on
Considering how I haven't had a single one of these issues, yes, it's totally worth it. (well, besides the screw, but if you think that's an issue, then, well...idk). And even if I had ALL these issues, I would still get this vape. It's the early stages, I have hope for improvement, and it's the best vape I've ever experienced.Noted build quality issues:
- battery slot is too wide (needs shim)
- battery spring easily pushed down (needs to be corrected, or you need to be careful)
- the screw that holds in the battery door is loose and needs to be corrected regularly.
- Bottom lid is at risk for coming unglued
- Female glass is at risk for coming unglued, falling, and breaking (Solution is an involved DIY project, or sending it in to RBT - potential lengthy wait)
- Button at risk for getting stuck
With all these issues, do you guys think this is still worth it?
I don't like owning extra stuff, but I'm right there with you, waiting for production to smooth out so I can order another Milaana. Only unrecoverable issue I've personally experienced is on my second drop (w/ j-hook in! shit!) I cracked the female joint, but didn't lose much material and the glue held just fine so I'll happily use Pascal as-is until I have a backup and/or CS gets sorted. Oh, and my Grasshopper has been completely sidelined by the Milaana - hopper is certainly smaller and requires almost no technique, but Milaana wins on speed and effects, the rare times it's too indiscreet I just grab a concentrates pen (it's the size of a pencil, hopper can't compete w/ that, aaaand it's away on warranty #7, anyway).Yeah I've been whining about various issues ever since mine arrived but the only reason I haven't ordered another is the possibility of better wood in the future. OK, not the only reason; my SS 'hopper should be here oh, any day now and I'll need to do a bakeoff to decide my next purchase. So no, the problems are mostly minor or fixable. Maybe not the cat's meow, but damn close...
Since I have one that is singing right now, my answer is yes, at this moment.Noted build quality issues:
- battery slot is too wide (needs shim)
- battery spring easily pushed down (needs to be corrected, or you need to be careful)
- the screw that holds in the battery door is loose and needs to be corrected regularly.
- Bottom lid is at risk for coming unglued
- Female glass is at risk for coming unglued, falling, and breaking (Solution is an involved DIY project, or sending it in to RBT - potential lengthy wait)
- Button at risk for getting stuck
With all these issues, do you guys think this is still worth it?
It may not happen on the most recent batch, post QC delay, but there have definitely been recessed glass units coming unglued. Anyone with a brand new Mi notice significant differences with their female glass compared to those from the past couple months?
anyone know if the newly shipping units have design changes (e.g. the recessed glass and intake screen were added after some time)?
I'm guessing @Shit Snacks might know?
Noted build quality issues:
- battery slot is too wide (needs shim)
- battery spring easily pushed down (needs to be corrected, or you need to be careful)
- the screw that holds in the battery door is loose and needs to be corrected regularly.
- Bottom lid is at risk for coming unglued
- Female glass is at risk for coming unglued, falling, and breaking (Solution is an involved DIY project, or sending it in to RBT - potential lengthy wait)
- Button at risk for getting stuck
With all these issues, do you guys think this is still worth it?