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Prodigy V1 Review

Published by Royal
07-13-2009

Prodigy V1 Review

I was one of the first to receive the new ProdigyV1 from Puresmoker. The Prodigy is a U.S. manufactured battery and connector device that works with various popular e-Cig atomizers.

My first impressions of the Prodigy was great vapor, throat hit and flavor.

The Prodigy V1 uses two RCR123 3.0 volt rechargeable batteries running in series utilizing a resistor to reduce the voltage from 6.0 volts to 5.0 volts.

The outcome of the stepped down voltage results IMO a smooth vape, better flavor, good throat hit and lots of vapor.

I have tried the Prodigy with the 801 adapter and the 901 adapter.
The 801 gives a smooth not too harsh but good throat hit, and I am able to use carts with it.
The 901 atomizer on the Prodigy produces vapor that is almost equivalent to what the 801 puts out, but the atomizer and vapor seems to get unpleasantly warm for my taste. If I take a draw longer than about two seconds, the vapor begins to taste hot, especially with freshly charged batteries.

Battery life and performance on the prodigy is good. The supplied batteries have a rating of 750 Mah. Which is about twice the capacity of the standard 801 battery. I can get any where from 5 to 8 hours on a single charge depending on use, and the batteries will recharge in about 2 hours.

This is how I rate the Prodigy on a scale of 1 to 5

Vapor production 5
Throat hit 5
Flavor 5
Appearance 4
Dependability 3
Battery life 4.5

Overall I score the Prodigy a 4.4 out of 5 with it scoring lowest at 3 on dependability.
I have already had to replace the resistor and the switch. The switch IMO is the weak point on the Prodigy as it utilizes a small tactile switch. I feel that a larger switch that can handle heavier loads should be used.

All that being said, The Prodigy is still much more dependable than the standard e-Cig batteries.
The question is always asked.

Would I recommend the Prodigy.
The answer is Yes, I highly recommend the Prodigy, and it comes with a good warranty.

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By jcamacho on 05-18-2010

Seems like the Prodigy V2 continued with the switch problems if not worse. V3 coming out now, any thoughts on this new version?

By Royal on 05-18-2010

Without first having one, I can't say one way or the other. But just by going on what I see, it appears the new switch design was heavily borrowed from the Mako.
It also looks like it will no longer be offered as a 5 volt mod. As big as this thing is, if it were up to me, I would have made room for either a resistor or preferrably a regulator.
They do not state whether an 18650 will work with this new version. 18650s are a little shorter than two RCR123As. If I were to guess, I would say an 18650 would work, but a spacer may have to be used.

By mcquinn on 05-18-2010

an 18650 is 68 mm long

By Rick on 05-18-2010

Seen the video demo on the V3. They seemed to have addressed the issues. Wrt the switch, I believe they have borrowed from the GG, the Precise and the Mako. The Mako is a ball bearing lock is it not? 1/4 turn or something? The V3 is quite a few turns similar to the GG.

Folks who are going to want to vape at 3.7 will probably just fit a 2mm spacer to the positive end, this should not pose a problem with an AW 18650 flat top. Mind you it is not something I would want to do personally.

Interesting observation Mike wrt length. Which batts (for future ref) are 68mm long. I thought 18650 meant 18mm x 65mm. I do know however that some protection circuits add a couple mms to the overall length on some batts.

By mcquinn on 05-19-2010

Ultrafire LC18650 protected 2400 mAh

By jcamacho on 05-19-2010

I would have liked the 5 volt option also, LR's are fine but I prefer a 5 volt vaping experience not a "simulated" 5 volt.

By Royal on 05-19-2010

I haven't seen any videos.

The lock and unlocked position on a Mako is done by a pin. Turn it 180 degrees and it clicks into a locked position, turn 180 degrees from that and it is in the use position. But also, it does not have to to be in the position where it clicks to be locked, any position other than the one spot where the pin is allowed to travel, it is locked.

I haven't looked at a GG in about a year. Last I saw it was using a mini switch mounted near the atty connector and it looked like a little torpedo. But that was the first version.

I have never owned a screwdriver either. I see that TW is selling spare switch assemblies for the MKII.
I wonder, have people been reporting these MKII switches going bad? TW says that spares switches are a must have, and is even selling these switches as 5 packs.
It looks like a simple yet somewhat heavy duty design when compared to conventional switches. Only thing I coud see is dropping the SD could break the plastic switch button, but the bolt used to make the contact should last. So I don't see why a bunch of spare swtiches are needed.

Yes you are right Mike, there is really only a few mms difference in length from an 18650 and two RCR123a LiFePO4s. But with these close tolerance designs, a spacer will most likely have to be used, when before springs were used for battery contacts, the springs made up the differences.

By Royal on 05-19-2010

I just watched a V3 demo video.
That thing is huge when compared to a Mako. But it also uses the larger RCR123a batts. I suppose it is probably about the same size in length as the V1. When holding the V1 next to the Mako in the Maksi, larger 14650 battery configuration, the V1 also is very large. I do like the fact both the atty connectors and the switch connectors are made from stainless steel and not brass. Brass is just too soft and also tarnishes. In the video he did say there were some washers under the switch connector. I wonder if adjustments can be made by adding or removing washers. This would solve the difference in battery lengths between 2 RCR123As and an 18650 without the need for a battery spacer.

I would be tempted to buy one, but I have had it with all the long waits I have experienced with PS. Plus, I personally don't like 6 volts. 5 volts yes, but 6 volts is too much for me.

By Rick on 05-19-2010

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Originally Posted by Royal

I have never owned a screwdriver either. I see that TW is selling spare switch assemblies for the MKII.
I wonder, have people been reporting these MKII switches going bad? TW says that spares switches are a must have, and is even selling these switches as 5 packs.
It looks like a simple yet somewhat heavy duty design when compared to conventional switches. Only thing I coud see is dropping the SD could break the plastic switch button, but the bolt used to make the contact should last. So I don't see why a bunch of spare swtiches are needed.

I own the MKI with the re-designed switch (MKII) and I can't see why spares are needed either, marketing? That switch can be fixed by anyone with just minimal savy, should you break the button or buy another spring should you loose it. many have lost their springs.

Last edited by Rick; 05-19-2010 at 03:38 PM..

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