Definitions:
Box mod
A box mod Is a type of power source typically used for vaporizing E-juice, and has software to intelligently
restrict how much power is supplied lo the atomizer.
Atomizer
Atomizer is a catch-all term for box mod attachments.
510 thread
A 510 thread is the common term for the universal connection featured on a majority of the box mods on
the market today. This port allows the box mod to connect with the + and - paths of the atomizer.
Resistance
Resistance is a number representing how easily power can flow through the coil, or heating element.
Base resistance refers to the resistance value of the coil at room temperature. As the coil heats up, it's
resistance changes accordingly. It is important for the box mod to have the correct base resistance, as it
uses this value to estimate the temperature of the coil at any point in time and adjust how much power it
supplies to the coil in order to maintain a specified temperature range.
TCR
TCR stands for Temperature Coefficient of Resistance. As stated above, resistance changes relative to
coil temperature, and the box mod can use this variable to regulate the overall temperature of the coil and
the air around it. A TCR value is essentially a math problem that the box mod calculates on the fly to
figure out if it needs to use more or less power to reach the desired temperature range
Coil
A coil is what heats up when the box mod is activated. Coils can be made of different materials, different
thicknesses, or different styles that all affect their resistance and perfom,ance. Different coil materials
include: kanthal A
1,
nickel 200, stainless steel, and titanium.
Build deck
A build deck is the part of an atomizer (most commonly found in Rebuildable Dripping Atomizera, or
RDAs) that connects to the 510 port of the box mod and has two or more "posts" where the + and - legs of
the coil can be installed.
Convection
Convection is one of two main ways to vaporize herbs, the other being conduction. Convection heating is
when heated air is raised through the vapeable material, causing it to vaporize without burning.
Conduction does the opposite, where the chamber that holds the vapeable material heats up causing the
material to vaporize. Both of these methods have pro's and con's, but convection is generally regarded as
the better choice in respect to taste, efficiency, and convenience.
Stem
A stem is a general term for a vaporizer mouthpiece that holds the vapeable material inside it on the
opposite end. The most common stems are glass joints, namely 18mm and 14mm male glass joints.
There are two main standards when referring to 18mm stems. US standard which is 22mm deep and 18
mm wide at the top of the taper. ISO (international) standard glass joints are 26mm deep and 18mm wide
at the top. StemPod Si has been designed to accept either standard, though because of a large variance
between manufacturers, not all stems may be compatible.
18650 battery
An 18650 battery is a common type of battery used for box mods. These batteries can output a lot of
power in a start and stop fashion, which makes them a good fit for many of the use cases of a box mod
