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[fil]

I have always done it this way, it's only trickle charging and not drawing any current so it's not a problem. It's not like i am vaping while charging, i use usb for alsorts of things

It might be worth checking the draw of any and all devices you are plugging into usb ports on your puter. Most will conform to usb standards and will be rated at 500ma or less. However Most vape devices will attempt to draw significantly more power, This poses a SIGNIFICANT risk to your puter's usb circuitry which is probably embedded within the PC mainboard.

USB3 ports can supply more power and if fitted on your puter check your puters specs to see what the rating is probably 900ma? but even this is less than 1a so i would not use usb3 to power a 1a device either..

With DC power you want the more amps in the supply than the drw.

 

[LordOdin]

I Build my own PC's and the USB i use are not embedded into my Motherboard, don't worry yourself about it, if i thought i was putting myself or my equipment at risk i wouldn't do it. If it was 18650 or 21700s i obviously wouldn't do it but the pod i charge is less than a 1000 mah so absolutely no risk.

 

[Hamish McTaxi]

I Build my own PC's and the USB i use are not embedded into my Motherboard, don't worry yourself about it, if i thought i was putting myself or my equipment at risk i wouldn't do it. If it was 18650 or 21700s i obviously wouldn't do it but the pod i charge is less than a 1000 mah so absolutely no risk.

OK, advice here gents...

What's happening to my JAC Series-B DNA75 with an 18650 battery, when I plug it into my HP-Pavilion 550-112a to access EScribe Suite, and it's charging the battery ?

Congrats on the move away from cigs, @Jonty, your lad has done you an immeasureable favour.

I too, love the Zlide tank, especially the wide range of coils. Not sure what you're using, or your vaping preferences, but the 0.48Ω Plex3D and 1.6Ω Kanthal Coil seem to be the most popular, the latter being my favourite @10-12W for a smooth, cool vape.

This linky might help...

https://www.innokin.com/innokin-zenith-coils-and-z-coils/

You can also get non-TPD 4ml Zlide tanks from abroad, and they're quite cheap at the moment, but you'll have to patient for the delivery, usually 12-15 working days.

https://www.sourcemore.com/innokin-zlide-vape-tank-4ml.html

Code POTV8 should get you 8% off at checkout which helps towards the delivery charge.

 

[LordOdin]

Never had to access a mod for software, i would of thought that you need the software loaded up on your pc first, then plug your mod in. the software should recognise your mod then hey presto. But like i said i haven't done it. I did update the firmware on my Topside single and did it like i just explained.

 

[nwhornet]

OK, advice here gents...

What's happening to my JAC Series-B DNA75 with an 18650 battery, when I plug it into my HP-Pavilion 550-112a to access EScribe Suite, and it's charging the battery ?

If the board detects a power source on the USB it'll start charging the battery if required. USB sockets on PCs/laptops carry current, which the mod uses to charge. Perfectly safe on DNA boards as they have dedicated charging circuitry.

 

[Hamish McTaxi]

... .i would of thought that you need the software loaded up on your pc first, then plug your mod in. the software should recognise your mod then hey presto.

Yeah, that's exactly what've done and changed a few of the screen settings. Great bit of software, tbh, can't wait to try it on a 75C.

Question was more to do with it charging from my PC, although I'm pretty sure all of the USB ports are 2.0 ?

 

[Hamish McTaxi]

If the board detects a power source on the USB it'll start charging the battery if required. USB sockets on PCs/laptops carry current, which the mod uses to charge. Perfectly safe on DNA boards as they have dedicated charging circuitry.

Thank you @nwhornet.

 

[fil]

fwiw i will pull batteries from dna devices before connecting to escribe, tho i cant do that with all as some like the vt200 have a built in battery..

tbh my knowledge of electronics is rudimentary at best, And its entirely possible that vape devices have the smarts to detect the D+,and D- data lines and respond to the initial handshake on a usb connection not present in your usual psu, and regulate thier draws accordingly, and i highly suspect such smarts are to be found in higher end devices such as those with dna chipsets.

But especially now with usb-c and its capacity to carry significantly higher voltages and power than usb2/3
I urge everyone to be mindful of what they plug into the usb ports of thier pc's tvs and other expensive items with ports..

dedicated quality chargers are cheap. pc's are not and a fan for example from a chinese portal site with a usb fitted may want to draw 3a of power ( ok an exaggeration for a fan, lets say a usb coffee mug warmer with badly chopped ptc elements ) if plugged into expensive h/w could ruin your day.



K I S S and the rule of thumb is more power capacity on the supply side and its blue skys and happiness...

check out big clive on you tube for just how little circuitry is employed in the cheapest of electronic goods..

usb-c and the quick charge protocols for devices ARE safe for usb2 the quick charge protocols will handsake and negotiate the max power they can draw so with no negotiation will be limited to the lowest usb standard..
But uber cheap imports with the usb c plug????????

 

[Toastie]

Welcome and congratulations. It's amazing what someone with some actual knowledge can do. I've seen too many vape shops owned and staffed by people who don't have a clue, they totally let the side down to be honest, luckily this one knew their stuff.

Give it a few months and you'll be splashing out on different liquids and possibly new tanks and mods along the way.