IPV3 by Pioneer4You 100 watt box mod

[BUDKISS]

Many of you are just now enjoying the new IPV2 50 watt box mod by Pioneer4You. It is a small and compact powerhouse with a nice touch fire innovation (which can be disabled). There are plenty of threads on that unit so I wont go into those details.... BUT I do want to share with you that P4Y has just announced a new 100 watt version called the IPV3 coming real soon.

Here are two videos to check out.

Here is what we think we know right now:
The dimensions, screen, buttons, fire button, and weight are all the same as the iPV2.
The box is the same aluminum box with a USB port (for charging and supposedly to do firmware upgrades to 150 watts later this year) as the ipv2.
The iPV3 apparently uses a new version of YiHI's sx330 version 3 chipset. See LINK. Notice that the low Ohm level is .15. http://www.yihiecigar.com/products_info/YiHiEcigar-SX330-V3-100W-New-Vapor-Chip-270814.html
It currently has ONE 18650 battery (although i think they could get two in that box with the space that is free under some of the inside plastic).
The unit will come in several different colors. (Right now the ipv2 has shipped the charcoal "black" and the light grey. Blue is supposedly heading out the door to ship.

Here is what we are speculating.
IF the iPV3 uses the YiHi sx330 v3 chip how does it have a USB port and how can it firmware upgrade as the YiHi specs say otherwise. (we know the sx350 will do this) Perhaps they have modified the sx330 version 2 somehow (as their are rumors that the ipV2 will also get a firmware update at some point.)
We are not sure of price but early reports say there will be a MSRP of $130-150.00 USD... of course vendors get them much cheaper in bulk.
The release date is tentatively set for ate August or early September (but they are still tweaking some design issues)

I HOPE THEY:
I hope they make a magnetic closure for the back panel to access the battery easily and not have to charge via usb (which is super slow). Early signs of the design seem to show 4 TINY screws however. Ugh! The 2 screws that are on the iPV2 are real testy at times and seem to strip easily.
I hope they make the ipv3 a dual 18650 (esp if you gonna roast that puppy at 100 watts!)

SIDE NOTE:
While I am at it I might as well share with you that there are some new "special edition/limited edition" versions of the 50 watt iPV2 coming out. Apparently P4Y contracted with a few vendors to put their company name on the sticker side and add a black carbon fiber "wrap" on the front and back. (It would be neat to have a Vaping Underground one, huh?) Here is a photo of the VaporRange version:


I have an email in to a couple P4Y design/leaders to clarify a few things and I will try to keep everyone posted.

Thanks for reading this long winded update and sharing in the excitement.

 

[frobozz]

In the notes of your first video it says "the official version will be 2×18650 batteries, this is only a sample."

 

[Pancho_Brown]

In the notes of your first video it says "the official version will be 2×18650 batteries, this is only a sample."

If that's true this will be a bad ass mod!

 

[Dhim]

I really have absolutely no need for anything higher than 50w, however with that said if they can make a very similar package for $130- $150 with dual 18650's I'm sold.

 

[Pancho_Brown]

I really have absolutely no need for anything higher than 50w, however with that said if they can make a very similar package for $130- $150 with dual 18650's I'm sold.

I know whats your saying. i most likely wouldn't go past 45 watts but its always know i have the 100 watts in case i need it. And not to mention regulated sub-ohming is the best thing since sliced bread.

 

[VH fan]

You watch the frenzy develop when pre orders for the 100 watt hit the mainstream lol, logic goes right out the window .

Does the majority vape anywhere close to that or want to , imo definitely not . I bet some think owning one will make others envy them or they are new and think 100 watts is necessary to vape successfully.

On another note , i'm not paying extra for some fancy wrap , if it's the same damn box underneath thats all i need to know . When i found out what these wraps cost i almost shit myself , holy cow , thats outright theft .

 

[Zamazam]

I really have absolutely no need for anything higher than 50w, however with that said if they can make a very similar package for $130- $150 with dual 18650's I'm sold.

Yep, that would be nice...

 

[BUDKISS]

HEADS UP

I JUST got a response from P4Y... the new 100 watt box WILL use two 18650's, will have the USB, and will have a firmware upgrade to 120w... maybe 150 watts by the end of the year (they didn't explain how they modified the sx330 v3 chip)

 

[Austin Nguyen]

So ready to Pre-order as soon as its available!

 

[MrScaryZ]

I really have absolutely no need for anything higher than 50w, however with that said if they can make a very similar package for $130- $150 with dual 18650's I'm sold.

I think this is the same chip that the Sigelei 100w is using gosh I wish my freaking IPV v2 would come so I could decide I do not need 100w either heck I rarely use all 30w of my DNA's.. haha

 

[Dhim]

I think this is the same chip that the Sigelei 100w is using gosh I wish my freaking IPV v2 would come so I could decide I do not need 100w either heck I rarely use all 30w of my DNA's.. haha

You're like me then. The answer is probably not likely. Only certain flavors to I bring over even 30w and that's just barely. Thicker flavors like custards do ok at that point, but who really wants to vape hot strawberry / watermelon?

 

[taz2041]

Excuse me if im out of line or wrong wrong but is this Budkiss the same person that

1.) Originally went by the moniker of Fastech (or something similar on ECF)?

2.) Changed his name when called out about sketchy posts?

3.) Childishly and unwarrantedly slandered Elev8 vape?

4.) Fabricated ficticious stories about Elev8 vape because they were able to offer the IPV2 at a cheaper price by a HUGE margin.

5.) Stirring up crap with all the people that pre-ordered the IPV2 from Elev8 by fabricating the story about Elev8 not recieving anymore IPV's from P4U (which they actually received a ton of after your so called "interview" w/P4U rep)

6.) Stirred up crap by trying to convince all the people who purchased IPV's from Elev8 would not be covered under there 1 year warranty (when in fact after emailing the reps from P4U was told otherwise

7.) Permanently banned from ECF for said activities

All which was a childish ploy to get people to purchase the IPV 2 from you at a higher price?

 

[MrScaryZ]

Excuse me if im out of line or wrong wrong but is this Budkiss the same person that

1.) Originally went by the moniker of Fastech (or something similar on ECF)?

2.) Changed his name when called out about sketchy posts?

3.) Childishly and unwarrantedly slandered Elev8 vape?

4.) Fabricated ficticious stories about Elev8 vape because they were able to offer the IPV2 at a cheaper price by a HUGE margin.

5.) Stirring up crap with all the people that pre-ordered the IPV2 from Elev8 by fabricating the story about Elev8 not recieving anymore IPV's from P4U (which they actually received a ton of after your so called "interview" w/P4U rep)

6.) Stirred up crap by trying to convince all the people who purchased IPV's from Elev8 would not be covered under there 1 year warranty (when in fact after emailing the reps from P4U was told otherwise

7.) Permanently banned from ECF for said activities

All which was a childish ploy to get people to purchase the IPV 2 from you at a higher price?

Ummm look at the posts man judge for yourself! I do not have enough Nukes to remove him from this planet

 

[taz2041]

Found this

Another update from elev8vapes. Plot thickens.

*Update @ 12:57AM EST 8/6: It has been brought to our attention that there was a Skype interview done between ECF forum member "Budkiss". After speaking to P4Y and following up on member "Budkiss", we were able to identify that he is a vendor who is trying to spread a rumor saying that our order was cancelled and that we will no longer receive units from P4Y. It is very sad that this vendor has stooped so low to try to have customers lose faith in us. Silver units will be going out tomorrow, we will provide picture proof of their arrival from P4Y.

 

[taz2041]

Im no shill for Elev8. I was one who actually pre-ordered the IPV2 from them and love it so much I was interested in adding the IPV3 to my collection and came here to see if there was anything on here about it or pre-orders and found this. And new that Budkiss sounded familar. As he was popping up in all the IPV 2 threads back when they were just becoming available for pre-orders. Then it hit me about his stirring up all the crap. I was on the first pre-order list with Elev8 so initially I was concerned. As it turns out my experience with Elev8 exceeded any pre-order that I have done in the past and I have been in on a bunch. His shenanigans were all a ploy to get people to cancel there orders with Elev8 and purchase from him at an inflated price. Glad I stuck with my initial pre-order because I was updated continuously throughout the process, recieved it very fast and haven't put it down since ive got it.

 

[BUDKISS]

I cant believe I am biting at this and even responding but in an effort to protect my name and integrity I will.

Excuse me if im out of line or wrong wrong but is this Budkiss the same person that

1.) Originally went by the moniker of Fastech (or something similar on ECF)?
Uhm No... I have one ID on this and the "other" forum. I am not relates to Fastech in any way. (Aren't they a china company anyway?) I only started vaping in MAY of this year. I am a stay home dad on medical disability. I am not a vendor. I do not own or work at a vape store. Period.

2.) Changed his name when called out about sketchy posts?
Again, no... I have never changed my name.

3.) Childishly and unwarrantedly slandered Elev8 vape?
Slander is based upon false info and malicious intent. All the info posted has been proven to be accurate. Check the facts.. or don't, I don't care really. I have no dog in the fight. I was simply trying to pass on information that seemed helpful to the general vaping community. People were being lied to. That kind of business ethic and lack of integrity saddens me. That is far from childish. It is an adult response.

4.) Fabricated ficticious stories about Elev8 vape because they were able to offer the IPV2 at a cheaper price by a HUGE margin.
Fabricated?! Uhm. No. I simply repeated what was said to me (and given in writing) by P4Y. I never offered an iPV to anyone. I preordered one myself (albeit at the MSRP) from another reputable company.

5.) Stirring up crap with all the people that pre-ordered the IPV2 from Elev8 by fabricating the story about Elev8 not recieving anymore IPV's from P4U (which they actually received a ton of after your so called "interview" w/P4U rep)
If you read the whole drama you will learn that this particular vendor got their units from another vender in town some 40 miles away. P4Y cut them off so they had no ther choice to cover their preorders. The shipping manifest and serial numbers of every unit they shipped prove this as fact. How can you argue with that?

6.) Stirred up crap by trying to convince all the people who purchased IPV's from Elev8 would not be covered under there 1 year warranty (when in fact after emailing the reps from P4U was told otherwise
This particular vendor has stated that they will cover the warranty themselves as P4Y will not cover the units bought through them. Check their own words on their own website. If pointing out facts is stirring up crap then I guess i am guilty. I can't convince anyone of anything. I simply passed on info that i deemed appropriate and helpful.

7.) Permanently banned from ECF for said activities.
Again.. nope. I got banned for 7 days for posting the actual email i got from P4Y stating ALL these facts plain and clear. (Apparently that is a no-no over there). I still have my membership at that "other" forum and although I go and read there from time to time I have chosen to not post. Why bother? It is filled with haters and fanboys.

All which was a childish ploy to get people to purchase the IPV 2 from you at a higher price? Purchase from ME? Seriously? I own one mod and 5 tanks. I don't have a store! Check your sources. Really.

I cant help but to wonder what your motive is for making this post. Perhaps you are a fanboy or a hater or a troll or whatever. My hunch tells me you have an ulterior motive. I have nothing to gain from lying. I think you will find that the folks here that have gotten to know me in a personal way have learned that I stand on my honest word and my integrity as a man of God. I have chosen NOT to come back at you in a personal manner (despite feeling like doing otherwise).

I will close by simply saying this: When people spend their hard earned money on a pre-order they deserve to get that product in an honest and timely manner. I stumbled across the drama while pursuing info about the iPV3 and included their (P4Y's) answer in my original interview. Once the lies and delays continued people began doing a bit of digging themselves and discovered the truth. Eventually, some 6 weeks later, folks DID get their preorder product. Unfortunately they still have to deal with them in regards to warranty issues. I guess it was worth that to some to save $30. Sad.

Here is how this could have gone down... The owner of this shop COULD have admitted he got in trouble with P4Y for breaking the terms of agreement and price fixing with his coupon. (folks would have been ok with that) He COULD have ceased the coupon after the first warning. (folks would have been ok with that too) He COULD have ceased this after receiving a 20 day delay in shipping from P4Y. AND He COULD have admitted the delay was his fault and not the manufacturer. He COULD have been honest. (I think most folks would applaud that effort). But apparently he chose another path.

Call me crazy but is honesty and integrity a dying breed these days?

 

[Whiskey]

@ Budkiss, So I guess what I am still wondering and maybe you can clarify this, is a while back you were asked if you were a vendor or worked for one, your answer was no, do you still hold by that statement?

 

[BUDKISS]

Yes. As God as my witness and on the eyes of my children. I am NOT a vendor or a rep or a vape salesman in any way.

I am simply a stay home dad on medical leave. I was an ordained minister in The United Methodist Church until Dec of last year when i was in a bad accident and was in a coma for 3 weeks. I can no longer do my job so I am currently on medical leave. I am just an ordinary guy who doesn't get to leave the house much and likes to vape.
I tried to do the right thing by pointing out something i felt was dishonest. I have gotten considerable flack for it and in some cases even personally attacked. In each instance i have tried to remain composure and respond in a loving, forgiving, and adult manner. (not that i didn't at time want to do otherwise)

Maybe I am new to the whole forum mentality but there seems to be so much mistrust and unnecessary ugliness that gets spewed here and the other forum. It sort of breaks my heart to tell you the truth. I know it is cliche but "can't we all just get along"?

 

[BigDaddyQ]

All I can say to all of that is I got my IPV2 from Elev8Vape, and I got it without any major hassles or issues. They did a fairly good job of keeping people up to date as best as they could do, I'm sure. They actually received their units in the same day one of the local shops here got theirs in. And in talking to the local shop, their order was delayed in customs. But, I won't be ordering from Elev8Vape again in the near future. Mainly to avoid all this drama in the first place. I'm not going to say Budkiss is right or wrong in this matter, but I can say I, myself had no real issues with getting what I ordered from Elev8Vape or the time involved. When I contacted GreenLeaf about the supposed drama, all I got in response was "We do not discuss issues with retailers with the public." type email. And the fact that I got that type of response actually gives me a bit of respect for their company. Issues between retailers and manufacturers really shouldn't be in the public eye anyway unless there is a safety concern. It does nothing but stir up drama and can possibly cause a good retailer to loose business for no reason.

 

[VH fan]

I was really upbeat about P4U products and my iPV was working perfectly it seems , at least for two months. Just out of nowhere it now has major issues, it continues to fire when you are not pressing any buttons .

For instance, i put a Kayfun on and press the button and it works but when i release the button it continues to sizzle like you are pressing the button. Does it with every topper and they are all lightly screwed down.

Too bad there isn't a reset button. To make matters worse Asmodus, (P4U's only warranty center in the USA) is now insisting that customer's must pay shipping to and from their factory and not just to the facility as stated in the warranty.

When repeatedly asked about the change, Asmodus flat out said they do it because they can and people have been paying. Man if thats not BS i don't know what is .

Even worse than that is the turnaround time , it averages well over a month just for someone to let you know whats wrong with it , let alone having fixed it or replaced it .

I won't put up with that shit but i know some will.

 

[aikanae]

IMO P4U is developing a nasty reputation. I'm not into drama and usually stick to lurker mod, but I know of several in a private group buy that's been put off by P4u for a month now after payment. The thing is this hasn't been done with honor or integrity. Instead it's been nothing short of promises to ship, excuses, hang-ups and no response to calls. Sometimes the conversations sound like material for a vaping sitcom;

Friend; "V3 will ship before I get my V2's"
P4U; "That's ok. V3 isn't that good. USB won't work"

WTH? Not only is that a ridiculous excuse but are they really saying they are advertising features they know aren't operational? I wouldn't be quick to blame a store having difficulty with them.

I believe honest and good vendors need support and part of that is calling out the ones who aren't. Make up your own mind.

BTW: This last call (above) ended with P4U promising they had shipped (again) and when asked for tracking, hung up (again) and were unresponsive to repeated call backs and messages. Not cool IMO.

 

[BUDKISS]

I too am very disappointed with what i am hearing about P4Y and Asmodus. Whats up with that?!
I thought the warranty card clearly states the owner only has to pay to ship it TO them. (I have to find mine and look) Now a sudden change in how they operate?! Doesn't seem right.

I have had no problems with my interaction with P4Y nor my ipv2 yet (thank God) but I have an ipV3 on the way and now I am get a sinking feeling about it. Not good. Not good at all.
I heard the iPV2-s was sort of a fail in the number of sales (compared to the buzz and rush to get the ipv2). This kind of bad press will only hurt the iPV3 sales IMO.... esp with sigelei and cloupor coming out with a beast.
Man, what a disappointment.

Note... i thought the ipv3 usb is for firmware update only and they have added a charge plug on the side of the box (at least that is what their video shows) But i may be wrong, things change.

 

[robtest]

USB charging won't work because the batteries are in series I believe... need more electronics to do a 2s battery setup than the simple little board they got that does a 1s... It does still work for upgrades... LOL ... BTW, the cheap usb charging cables don't have all the wires to do upgrades... I see people on FB all the time saying they had to try 10 usb cables to find one that worked...

 

[aikanae]

I too am very disappointed with what i am hearing about P4Y and Asmodus. Whats up with that?!
I thought the warranty card clearly states the owner only has to pay to ship it TO them. (I have to find mine and look) Now a sudden change in how they operate?! Doesn't seem right.

I have had no problems with my interaction with P4Y nor my ipv2 yet (thank God) but I have an ipV3 on the way and now I am get a sinking feeling about it. Not good. Not good at all.
I heard the iPV2-s was sort of a fail in the number of sales (compared to the buzz and rush to get the ipv2). This kind of bad press will only hurt the iPV3 sales IMO.... esp with sigelei and cloupor coming out with a beast.
Man, what a disappointment.

Note... i thought the ipv3 usb is for firmware update only and they have added a charge plug on the side of the box (at least that is what their video shows) But i may be wrong, things change.

Verify what they say about the USB. I certainly don't have the last word on the subject, nor any skin in the game other than an appreciation of good vendors vs ______ (fill in the blank with what you want to call them). I suspect the poster (below) is correct that USB isn't do-able with batteries in a series.

But I am kinda curious if P4Y is promising that it is ...

 

[BUDKISS]

USB (for firmware and not charging) is mentioned at 1:24
A charge cord hole is mentioned at 1:50

 

[Zamazam]

Excuse me if im out of line or wrong wrong but is this Budkiss the same person that

1.) Originally went by the moniker of Fastech (or something similar on ECF)?

2.) Changed his name when called out about sketchy posts?

3.) Childishly and unwarrantedly slandered Elev8 vape?

4.) Fabricated ficticious stories about Elev8 vape because they were able to offer the IPV2 at a cheaper price by a HUGE margin.

5.) Stirring up crap with all the people that pre-ordered the IPV2 from Elev8 by fabricating the story about Elev8 not recieving anymore IPV's from P4U (which they actually received a ton of after your so called "interview" w/P4U rep)

6.) Stirred up crap by trying to convince all the people who purchased IPV's from Elev8 would not be covered under there 1 year warranty (when in fact after emailing the reps from P4U was told otherwise

7.) Permanently banned from ECF for said activities

All which was a childish ploy to get people to purchase the IPV 2 from you at a higher price?

Ahhh, methinks a troll hath surfaced. I don't think Budkiss has any skin in the game on this or what you insinuate in your post above.

 

[BUDKISS]

Thanks Zam (and Bug). This guy popped up out of no where and posted 3 times... all ugly about me. Perhaps I have a new fan. jk.
Anyway... here is what he accused/questioned and my replies.

QUOTES from "taz2041" post and my reply (in bold)
"Excuse me if im out of line or wrong wrong but is this Budkiss the same person that:

1.) Originally went by the moniker of Fastech (or something similar on ECF)?
Uhm No... I have one ID on this and the "other" forum. I am not relates to Fastech in any way. (Aren't they a china company anyway?) I only started vaping in MAY of this year. I am a stay home dad on medical disability. I am not a vendor. I do not own or work at a vape store. Period.

2.) Changed his name when called out about sketchy posts?
Again, no... I have never changed my name.

3.) Childishly and unwarrantedly slandered Elev8 vape?
Slander is based upon false info and malicious intent. All the info posted has been proven to be accurate. Check the facts.. or don't, I don't care really. I have no dog in the fight. I was simply trying to pass on information that seemed helpful to the general vaping community. People were being lied to. That kind of business ethic and lack of integrity saddens me. That is far from childish. It is an adult response.

4.) Fabricated ficticious stories about Elev8 vape because they were able to offer the IPV2 at a cheaper price by a HUGE margin.
Fabricated?! Uhm. No. I simply repeated what was said to me (and given in writing) by P4Y. I never offered an iPV to anyone. I preordered one myself (albeit at the MSRP) from another reputable company.

5.) Stirring up crap with all the people that pre-ordered the IPV2 from Elev8 by fabricating the story about Elev8 not recieving anymore IPV's from P4U (which they actually received a ton of after your so called "interview" w/P4U rep)
If you read the whole drama you will learn that this particular vendor got their units from another vender in town some 40 miles away. P4Y cut them off so they had no ther choice to cover their preorders. The shipping manifest and serial numbers of every unit they shipped prove this as fact. How can you argue with that?

6.) Stirred up crap by trying to convince all the people who purchased IPV's from Elev8 would not be covered under there 1 year warranty (when in fact after emailing the reps from P4U was told otherwise
This particular vendor has stated that they will cover the warranty themselves as P4Y will not cover the units bought through them. Check their own words on their own website. If pointing out facts is stirring up crap then I guess i am guilty. I can't convince anyone of anything. I simply passed on info that i deemed appropriate and helpful.

7.) Permanently banned from ECF for said activities.
Again.. nope. I got banned for 7 days for posting the actual email i got from P4Y stating ALL these facts plain and clear. (Apparently that is a no-no over there). I still have my membership at that "other" forum and although I go and read there from time to time I have chosen to not post. Why bother? It is filled with haters and fanboys.

All which was a childish ploy to get people to purchase the IPV 2 from you at a higher price? Purchase from ME? Seriously? I own one mod and 5 tanks. I don't have a store! Check your sources. Really."

 

[Midniteoyl]

So, should I get the Sigelei, IPV3, or God Mod??

Thats all I wanna know ... LOL

 

[MrScaryZ]

I was really upbeat about P4U products and my iPV was working perfectly it seems , at least for two months. Just out of nowhere it now has major issues, it continues to fire when you are not pressing any buttons .

For instance, i put a Kayfun on and press the button and it works but when i release the button it continues to sizzle like you are pressing the button. Does it with every topper and they are all lightly screwed down.

Too bad there isn't a reset button. To make matters worse Asmodus, (P4U's only warranty center in the USA) is now insisting that customer's must pay shipping to and from their factory and not just to the facility as stated in the warranty.

When repeatedly asked about the change, Asmodus flat out said they do it because they can and people have been paying. Man if thats not BS i don't know what is .

Even worse than that is the turnaround time , it averages well over a month just for someone to let you know whats wrong with it , let alone having fixed it or replaced it .

I won't put up with that shit but i know some will.

Try turning off the touch sensor if that does not help could be a sticky button