DNA60 Version is good with some caveats

At first blush, the DNA60 version worked superbly. However I soon noticed all my coils (whether self-built or manufacturer-made) read 0.15 - 0.20 ohms higher than they should. Temp control wasn't working right, ohms jumped around, everything was kind of off. I didn't know a thing about DNA boards as this is my first. I soon learned that you can hook them up to a computer and adjust various parameters; something the manufacturer SHOULD have done.
So after purchasing a DNA60 USB board, a pack of JST-PH connectors, and doing some soldering, I was able to connect the board and edit it via E-Scribe. I used the Atomizer Analyzer and a screwdriver to short the 510 connector (be aware it will make sparks) and determined that the mod's internal resistance is a staggeringly high 0.15 ohms. Most mods are around 0.004. SXK is using some higher-resistance material for their 510 connector. Most likely aluminum instead of copper.
So now, after all that, the mod is FINALLY working as it should after a month of owning it...
The battery spin doesn't bother me. I never notice it. I've double-wrapped all my batteries for safety since the whole thing is exposed. I only use Samsung batts and for some reason one of them doesn't make a connection to the mod. Like it's a smidge too short. No big deal.
So the DNA60 is fine with some tweaking. I don't know what hardware/software they use on the 70W version but if you don't want the headache I had, I'd go with that one. If you don't mind some effort, go DNA.

• 5 out of 6 people found this review useful.

So far, so good.

Usually if I'm buying a "replica" I stick to SXK brand, they seem to be the most reputable, have good machining quality (or 3D print quality in this case) and have been around the longest. These arent a tough take-it-to-work mod, although you could, it feels to me like one waiste level drop on concrete and its done. It is an authentic DNA 60 chip (if you order that) the 3D print quality is nice and crisp, texture is there but still smooth to the touch it actually feels really nice. Only con so far is the battery contacts and installation/removal. Seems like it would be easy enough theres no cover you just put the battery in positive down. But with my batteries anyway (ohmlife) rhey are extremely tight and you can actually see the top tip of the mod above the batterys negative contact bent upwards when installed. This is not good especially for a non supported area of 3d printed material. Solution I guess a diff battery with tighter tolerances or dent in the positive contact of the bat maybe? And the contacts are affixed in such a way to the body that doesnt make me the most confident when i go to remove a battery being its so tight. Other than that screen is nice nothing is loose no panel gap or jiggly bits. Id recomend it. Although the DNA version is a waste IMO because theres no USB port. So unless you really need a non programable DNA60 save the money and get the 70w model.

• 7 out of 7 people found this review useful.