EJuice me up calculator by breakthru

**oldsoldier** · 01-09-2011 02:42 PM

I just downloaded Breakthru's cool ejuice calculator (version 7.2.0.2) and thought I would share some thoughts about my initial impressions on the UI and program itself. When Jess and I start mixing (soon, we're still working out the supplies and flavors we want to start with) I'll chime in with ease of actual use and our likes dislikes of the program.

The UI seems clean and simple enough for new users (like us) to understand and has some neat features. Jess hasn't played with it so these are just my thoughts so far. I have done some VB and C programming in the past as well as PHP driven database work so my thought will be different than hers and probably come from a whole different angle.

My first comment is error handling. I was impressed when I allowed Zone alarm to block internet access when I tried the online functions. On the first try I caught an exception and let the error handler close the program. Disclaimer:Not knowing Breakthru personally, I want to say that this was just due diligence and nothing personal. I've written programs and have had good and bad experiences with error handlers. I've also had good and bad experiences when allowing a new "untrusted" program to access the internet. Nothing personal here just business.

The next thing I tried was to allow the program to continue after catching the exception to see if it would remain stable. Conclusion: yep that error is handled just fine at the user end. Not knowing the code I can't say that it won't create an issue, but my gut feeling from many years of ALPHA and BETA testing is that its just fine and BT did it "right". Kudo's to breakthru on that.

My only initial recommendation at this point is to consider letting JIT handle this particular exception since it seems bulletproof. Maybe do a conditional compile so that it is available when you do upgrades so you can run a fast QC check to make sure new code hasn't affected it, but that is just paranoia on my part

So far so good

**oldsoldier** · 01-09-2011 03:38 PM

It just dawned on me that it is breaktru, not breakthru. DOH!

**O3LG** · 01-10-2011 10:26 AM

hey yeah i have his calculator and i gotta say from a newb tech standpoint i like the ease of use and stability. you just went way over my head lol.

**oldsoldier** · 01-10-2011 01:31 PM

The idea is to give a 2 pronged review:
1. Ease of use and versatility- for users to decide to try the tool and to give feedback to breaktru so he can ponder possible changes
2. Technical issues- mostly for Breaktru so he can refine the inner workings. Some folks might be interested in this, but most will just want the first part.

It's a work in progess and I gave breaktru a holler in PM and will let him know as our experience progresses. So far It's pretty nice and I'm liking the work he's put into it.

**breaktru** · 01-12-2011 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by oldsoldier

My first comment is error handling. I was impressed when I allowed Zone alarm to block internet access when I tried the online functions. On the first try I caught an exception and let the error handler close the program. Disclaimer:Not knowing Breakthru personally, I want to say that this was just due diligence and nothing personal. I've written programs and have had good and bad experiences with error handlers. I've also had good and bad experiences when allowing a new "untrusted" program to access the internet. Nothing personal here just business.

The next thing I tried was to allow the program to continue after catching the exception to see if it would remain stable. Conclusion: yep that error is handled just fine at the user end. Not knowing the code I can't say that it won't create an issue, but my gut feeling from many years of ALPHA and BETA testing is that its just fine and BT did it "right". Kudo's to breakthru on that.

Thank you oldsoldier for your posting and review of my eJuice Me Up Calculator. I did not receive an error when shutting down the Network access and trying to go online. Just the standard web browser comment that the Server was unavailable.

**oldsoldier** · 01-20-2011 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by breaktru

Thank you oldsoldier for your posting and review of my eJuice Me Up Calculator. I did not receive an error when shutting down the Network access and trying to go online. Just the standard web browser comment that the Server was unavailable.

That may be because of the way Zone Alarm blocks requests originating from an app. *shrugs* never thought about it too much.

Anyhow an update on the ease of use. The other night we used the calculator to make 10 batches of juice. we made 3 ml,5mland 10 ml batches of one ond two flavor recipes. There were no issues at all with the calculations and everything works as advertised.

So far the only thing we would like to see changed is a tweak to the File menu. It would be nice to have a File>save as option. More reviews as we become more familiar with the program.

**breaktru** · 01-27-2011 02:14 PM

Do to user requests:
eJuice Me Up, version 8.0.0.0 has just been released for downloading.
I have added PG/VG ratio percentages for each of the 5 flavor options.
For Windows (ALL) Sorry no Mac or Linux at this time.

**breaktru** · 02-19-2011 03:01 PM

A new eJuice Me Up version 9.0.0.0 has been released with an added PV Tuning function. Take the guess work out of selecting the right voltage for your atty. Just enter any two numbers and the rest is calculated automatically. Bam… instant Wattage, Amperage, Resistance and Voltage calculation. I’ve been playing around with my home made V.V. Copper mod trying to find the right sweet spot for days unsuccessfully. In one second time I found what I needed by just entering my 2.7 ohm atty at 2 amps and found an effective combo setting.