iJOY Asolo 200W, A mod taste control all wires includes kanthal/stainless steel

[raymo2u]

iJoy Asolo 200 watt temp control mod dislikes I found before doing the review

Thanks for the info Smokie and I love your shirt bud!!

 

[CurlyxCracker]

Just because we the user cant measure it, doesn't mean the board isnt measuring it and for it to do anything like maverick's video showed, it must be measuring something.

I feel it is measuring it we just don't know how, and how that relates to the measurement we are familiar with (degrees) And because of that we have a lesser degree of control versus the traditional TC of Ni200 and Ti.

So while I am not as comfortable with the way ijoy chose to go with this, they did do something, and this is may only be the beginning. Someone else, hell even ijoy may eventually take another step to doing TC with Kanthal, and someone else may take another step and another one. And eventually there may be devices available that may do Kanthal TC in a way that is totally different then what we are use dto but find accpetable by the masses, or maybe it will be doing it with degrees like we are accustomed.

If the board can measure it, why not display it? The have a password function, wtf. Isn't 5 clicks enough? They can display something they can measure if they're adding bullshit like a password!

 

[CurlyxCracker]

Rumors and more rumors but I hear talk innokin has something kanthal tc related in the works, who knows.

With a special atty, has a sensor in it. I'd be down if I could move that to another atty and not there proprietary one.

 

[CurlyxCracker]

An Innokin rep posted this morning on reddit that some prototype Kanthal TC Disruptors were being shown at ECC. Innokin is looking for feedback before they lock in the features and production will be in the future.

The good news and bad news: Good - the tank is proprietary and contains a thermocouple or other temp sensing device. It is NOT a 510 thread, which many people beleive is no longer sufficient. IMO, this is the right way to control temp. The rep stated that the unit does not use PWM but can control on a flat line. Also, he said that from early in the development, an RBA was considered mandatory and is well along in development.

Bad: Though the rep mentioned later that Innokin was looking into an adapter that would allow 510 devices to be used (obviously on power and not TC) it appears this is not a priority and is early in the development. I have no problems with moving to a better thread system, as long as it becomes a standard as the 510 did. There is not much detail about how much Innokin is going to work with the manufacturers, if they are going to require a license, and if the license fee will be one that makes business sense for the atomizer company. Of course it will be cloned, but I'd much rather see the known names making stuff for it.

510's are here to stay...

 

[raymo2u]

*Multi Post Quote Defeatist

 

[CurlyxCracker]

*Multi Post Quote Defeatist

I was behind!

 

[raymo2u]

I was behind!

I know, was just trying to make it so if you posted again it wouldnt be another post on your previous posts Other forums are dickish about it so Ive been conditioned to help out when I see it

 

[CurlyxCracker]

Yea I still have 3 pages to go but kind of over it. I took what I've seen and posted it. Everyone has their own opinion. @f1r3b1rd is with me though

 

[f1r3b1rd]

Roger that, I was over it on page 2.... but the train derailment is too entertaining


How you been? Haven't seem you on in a while

 

[f1r3b1rd]

 

[poisonsliver]

Welcome to VU gracechen!

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[f1r3b1rd]

My comments earlier stand and are more confirmed

 

[Wingsfan0310]

I think if it was under $100, I might consider it, but for around $150 it will just be a niche/curiosity piece.

Edit That's assuming they fix the 510

 

[f1r3b1rd]

I think dry hit prevention is a cool idea, and I wish the company were honest about it from the start.

 

[f1r3b1rd]

You consider the ass-raping of colloquial terminology... dishonest ?

Yes especially when used for financial gain

Makes me wonder about issues post sale.

 

[st0nedpenguin]

You consider the ass-raping of colloquial terminology... dishonest ?

It's not just the lying about what it does, there's the other shady tactics.

 

[MarkS]

I think if it was under $100, I might consider it, but for around $150 it will just be a niche/curiosity piece.

Edit That's assuming they fix the 510

Fix the false C/F in taste control mode, have the face fixed, and price it under $100 USD and I will consider buying it.

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[gracechen]

i was have problem in log in this forum, now i am back.

 

[SMOKIE]

Hi @gracechen Did you see the issue I am having with the connector on a lot of attachments?

 

[gracechen]

Hi @gracechen Did you see the issue I am having with the connector on a lot of attachments?

hi smokie, thank you for the suggestion, and we have done update with 510 connector on the retail version.
we ship out Phil Busardo some samples last friday, hopefully he will receive it tomorrow.
it may great to send you another update version, so you can test again.
i will apply for you.
thank you for your hard work.

 

[gracechen]

Welcome to VU gracechen!

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thank you, and warm welcome to you.

 

[gracechen]

I am not sure of the exact numbers the percentage represents

Operate the temperature control easily by choosing the %’ F from 80%~110%. It is most like the YIHI SX mini temperature control box mod and has a Soft~Standard~Power~ Power plus. The IJOY Asolo 200W Box Mod has 80%~81%~82%……~109%~110%.

 

[gracechen]

if i have read and understood everything correctly
you will not ever be able to calculate the kanthal temp.
You lock the temperature in by firing the coil till you like the taste. Then instead of reading or calculating the temp, the device reads SOME measurement
The percentage you can set is based of that reading. so you can go a little hotter or a little cooler

yes, if go to 110% will a little hotter of the vapor, 80% is cooler.

 

[gracechen]

Most users do not want to get a dry hit so in that aspect of using this temp control mode with kanthal it works regardless of the temp setting.. And just a few small issues I found, the 510 spring loaded connector is real tight with not much play with one of my sub tanks having a issue not connecting, the LED light on the screen is way too dim to see at times, and the batteries once in, and cover closed is tight because of the spring loaded battery connectors with being very secure, and no battery rattle but is kind of hard to take off, each time the cover flies off do to the force needed to open.

if users for tank don't connect the Asolo well, please try to screw the coil again. if the problem haven't solve, try a new coil for the tank. and it should able to solve the connect problem.

 

[Maverik_X]

Hi @gracechen Did you see the issue I am having with the connector on a lot of attachments?

I haven't experienced this on mine as of yet. exactly what toppers are you seeing this happen with? do they have longer threaded 510's then others? or maybe recessed or flush pins?

 

[SMOKIE]

I haven't experienced this on mine as of yet. exactly what toppers are you seeing this happen with? do they have longer threaded 510's then others? or maybe recessed or flush pins?

I haven't experienced this on mine as of yet. exactly what toppers are you seeing this happen with? do they have longer threaded 510's then others? or maybe recessed or flush pins?

Well it just may be my unit, four different brand name sub tanks had the issue.

 

[gracechen]

I haven't experienced this on mine as of yet. exactly what toppers are you seeing this happen with? do they have longer threaded 510's then others? or maybe recessed or flush pins?

smokie's sample may be special, but after he mention this, we check every mod carefully so it can promise won't have this problem happen to other users.
also the spring loading material on retail version is much better then the test sample.

your retail version is on the way, should reach you tomorrow.

 

[gracechen]

Well it just may be my unit, four different brand name sub tanks had the issue.

hi smokie, your new sample is on the way, should reach you after three days.
please help us test again. and if possible, provide a full review,
if you feel pin problem still happen, try to change the tank's coil, sometime it is because the coil connected not well, even the new coil.
your help will be highly appreciated.
you would skype me when you meet a problem.
thank you so much.

 

[Maverik_X]

smokie's sample may be special, but after he mention this, we check every mod carefully so it can promise won't have this problem happen to other users.
also the spring loading material on retail version is much better then the test sample.

your retail version is on the way, should reach you tomorrow.

Cool look forward to seeing it.

 

[5150sick]

Well it just may be my unit, four different brand name sub tanks had the issue.

Maybe you need to use the subtank adapter?
You should find one in the large kanger subtank's box.

 

[SMOKIE]

Maybe you need to use the subtank adapter?
You should find one in the large kanger subtank's box.

Have around 15 sub tanks with all working on all my other mods. I belive it was just this unit which they are replacing.

 

[f1r3b1rd]

Hmm reviewer control

 

[Deeks]

Hmm reviewer control

That is excellent lol!

 

[Breazy_Com]

Ok Here we go ! Somewhere earlier on this thread I had a problem so I stayed off it. It was comical at times, informative, got to be vicious at times gave people something to do I guess, whatever. Somewhere along the line Grace and I started talking. We have no problems with each other. Grace offered to send us one to see if we like it and if we would sell it. So without being overly technical at this point I do have some what I feel are valid points to make. I'm not here to argue or get involved in any bashing or arguments. This is only my opinion after watching what transpired. There was a communication problem and a misunderstanding of what was trying to be conveyed. They did produce a box. They have reached out to people on this forum and from information I got, other forums and other parts of the world for feedback to make the Asolo better and what the vaping community wants. That in itself to me shows and effort on their part that some companies wouldn't even bother with. As far as the Asolo goes, If it works like any other TC box and does anything at all with Kanthal wire then it does more than anything out there right now. Forget reading into technicalities. Price ? A DNA 200 would run around $200.00. A snow wolfe that a lot of people are buying would run around $100.00. So a price point of around $160.00 would not be out of the realm. Probably will find it at some retailers for around $130.00. There will be people that argue the technology might not be proven or something like that. I can tell you that I got it today and was extremely impressed ! My sons already begging me for it and I told him I have to test it lol. I really want it for myself lmao! I would definitely buy it ! I briefly tried it with my Matrix sub ohm tank with a .5 nickel coil. It worked just fine. I'm working nights this week so I will be testing the Kanthal end of it with an Optimus infa red temperature thermometer. That will tell me kind of what it;s doing temperature wise with an RDA and Kanthal. Leaving that end of it out for now the packaging was classy and excellent. The box was the smallest dual 18650 box I've seen. This is where size does matter and smaller is better lol. I'm tired of carrying around big boxes and one battery mods just don't cut it for me. It came with a silicone sleeve and a couple of stick on design skins in case you don't want the silicone sleeve or the box the way it is. Really cool! So I have pictures to show, no video but probably better pictures than you've seen so far. Also a comparison in size to an IPV4S. Enjoy the pictures and as I get to do more testing I will let you guys know. As it stands right now I would recommend to Andy to sell it ! I will also not be answering any unintelligent or silly vicious posts. I'm staying out of that and am only here to give my opinion !

What's in the box?

Asolo by itself

Asolo with Silicone boot

Asolo with stick on skins (I taped them on to show you)

Asolo next to IPV4S

So my initial impression was well built, nice size, cool little extras and I absolutely at this point in time love it ! No I'm not paid to do this. It took me a bit of time also to give this info and pics to you guys. I hope it's appreciated !. Have a great day and I will keep you informed !

 

[USMCotaku]

How does it compare on size to an evic vt or vaporshark dna40?
Sent with one hand, the other is busy vaping.

 

[Breazy_Com]

How does it compare on size to an evic vt or vaporshark dna40?
Sent with one hand, the other is busy vaping.

About the same. Asolo measured with a ruler approximately 3.5 inches high by 2 inches across by 1 inch depth. DNA 40 is 2.94 inches high by 1.5 inches wide by .088 depth. So Asolo is about a half inch bigger all around compared to that depth is about the same. Evic-VT is like 3.37 inches high by 1.8 inches across by 1.0 depth so it's about the same as that. essentially it's right around the same size as both of them. Nice small dual battery box !

 

[Breazy_Com]

Ok so I've been sitting at work with a Dark Horse RDA 12 wrap, dual coil, 24 gauge Kanthal on the Asolo. So I juiced it up. Took some vapes at 50 watts in the watt mode to teach or let it learn the resistance and desired vape. Put it in TC mode and was ready to take one for the team lol. I tried my hardest to get a dry hit out of it. I kept pulling off the cap watching the cotton getting drier and drier and just when I thought I was about to get that awful burning dry hit of cotton it shut of EVERY time and the little juice indicator was flashing. So it does do dry hit prevention and it does do something with Kanthal. For me I plan on using it as a temp control device with a nickel coil on a tank. Works excellent for that. Just the fact that it did stop a dry hit with the RDA was amazing. Nothing else I've seen does that. Only thing that's a pain with letting it run to stop is that you have to juice up again go to the watt mode take a few vapes to let it learn again then go back to TC mode. So if you don't do that and juice up it does seem to keep the Kanthal taste consistent. There have been times I've been sitting posting vaping with the dripper and not thinking and forgot to juice up and got a dry hit. So just the fact that it stops that is good. I'm going to play some more and post when I've used it a lot more. I'm dizzy right now from chain vaping trying to get a dry hit lmao 3mg nic.

 

[USMCotaku]

About the same. Asolo measured with a ruler approximately 3.5 inches high by 2 inches across by 1 inch depth. DNA 40 is 2.94 inches high by 1.5 inches wide by .088 depth. So Asolo is about a half inch bigger all around compared to that depth is about the same. Evic-VT is like 3.37 inches high by 1.8 inches across by 1.0 depth so it's about the same as that. essentially it's right around the same size as both of them. Nice small dual battery box !

That's a big plus, even for those not interested in the tc features

 

[Breazy_Com]

I really like it so far. I've also checked to make sure that there will be service and support and there will be from IJOY. So it's looking good in my opinion. Would really love to see what others have to say. I did find this besides Mavericks review. Shows what I was trying to do, get a dry hit and it don't. His version was prior to what you see I posted pics of. So they've made it better since then.

 

[Tom_Pulliam]

Glad to hear that you like it it's really nice to hear something positive for a change

 

[Breazy_Com]

I don't want to be the only opinion lol. But I am impressed with it.

 

[Tom_Pulliam]

I don't want to be the only opinion lol. But I am impressed with it.

Hey as long as you're impressed with it who the hell else matters you're the one using the device

 

[Tom_Pulliam]

Sorry maybe it's one to many of beers talking but as long as you are enjoying the device I'm happy for you.....much to negativity on this thread I've enjoyed the comedy but in the end aren't we hear to quit smoking the real thing??

 

[USMCotaku]

I really enjoyed all the negative comments about a mod that (at that point) no one had seen yet.....
Sent with one hand, the other is busy vaping.

 

[Tom_Pulliam]

I really enjoyed all the negative comments about a mod that (at that point) no one had seen yet.....
Sent with one hand, the other is busy vaping.

LOL isn't all that matters

 

[f1r3b1rd]

It does appear impressive looking at what its *actually doing, I'm definitely curious to see what the msrp settles at

 

[Tom_Pulliam]

I'm sure all the nea sayers will continue to bitch and moan but what the hell granted I don't know how it works but evidentiary it does

 

[Tom_Pulliam]

Price is important can't fault you there.....somethings are worth more to some people than others

 

[Joshua Iles]

I actually like the look with the sleeve, maybe not that particular color for me, but having the option is nice. Any size comparisons to the istick 100w?

 

[Breazy_Com]

Hey Joshua, It's actually a half inch smaller in length and the rest is about the same. I really like the small size of this mod. Couldn't put it down on the drive home from work. I think they should have made the silicone cover in black but I ended up putting on the Sky Blue one to protect it and I'm happy with it.