Stimkit Tingler - Commercial Pre-Built Stereo Stim Box

[infobel]

Hi thebears73, Thanks for the information because it was a bit confusing when looking at the controls for the A & B channels which read, "Channel A Variable" and "Channel B Variable" with a zero at the top of the dial and then minus 5 on the left side and plus 5 on the right. It should probably just have a zero on the left side and a plus 10 on the right side to avoid it sounding like these adjustments are not for intensity but for some sort of variation on the input audio signal. Anyway, I've attached a photo of the unit connected to my 12 volt battery pack which avoids having to use the AC adapter as a safety precaution.

Hi dfox,
Can you tell me a bit about this battery? Which one you have? How long it lasts? Where to find the cord?

[dfox]

Hi infobel, Here’s the battery pack I got from Amazon: Talentcell 12V Lithium ion Battery Pack, 11.1V/9000mAh 99.9Wh Portable Power Bank, DC 12/9V and 5V USB Multiple Outputs. And here’s the Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01337QXMA?re ... asin_title

For the power cord, I also ordered it from Amazon, and here is the description: 2PCS Male to Male 5.52.5MM Plug DC Power Adapter Cable DC Extension Cable 5.5 x 2.5mm Male Plug to 5.5 x 2.5mm Male Adapter Extension Cable 3.3FT/1M. And here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WKB965H?re ... asin_title

As for how long the battery lasts, I’ve used it for hours without depleting much power, so I imagine it would last a pretty long time. If I can avoid it, I don’t like using the AC power adapters because if the adapter were to fail somehow and short circuit the full 120 volts into the power box, I would not want to be on the receiving end in case that happened, and therefore, the 12-volt battery pack avoids a potentially dangerous situation completely.

By the way, I finally decided to look inside the Tingler to see how it's built compared to the BTSTIM Professional 4-channel power box I also have. I've attached photos below, the first showing the Tingler interior, then followed by 2 photos of the interior of the BTSTIM Professional. As seen, the Tingler is carefully laid out with its well-crafted circuit board, while the BTSTIM Professional’s interior is quite cluttered with its 2 stereo audio amp circuit boards, its 4 output transformers, and its 4 current-limiting power resistors.

Looking at the interior of the Tingler compared to the interior of the BTSTIM unit, there are some similarities, such as the 2 output transformers, but I didn’t see the current limiting resistors as in the BTSTIM unit, so I was wondering how the Tingler limits the output current to avoid excessive currents in case the unit encounters a very loud sound from an inputting e-stim audio track.

[diglet]

Is that an xicon 42TU400-R transformer? The model number should be printed on one of the sides.

[dfox]

Hi diglet, I'm not sure which photo you are referring to for the transformer. If it's for 'The Tingler', that transformer is custom made for Stimkits, so it's not generally available. If it's for the BTSTIM, I believe that one is available from Parts Express.

[infobel]

Hi dfox! Thanks for the information about battery! Safety first!

[dfox]

Hi Infobel,

Yes, having the battery pack helps prevent anything from happening when using the 12-volt AC adapter, as you don't need that adapter in this setup. By the way, I ordered a 2nd Tingler power box from Stimkits.com, so that I now have 4 channels of audio e-stim available. Here's a photo of how I connected both units to my 12-volt battery pack, along with using 2 MP3 audio players as the audio input source.

When I ordered the Tingler, I also ordered their tri-phase cable, so I have both cables connected in this setup, which has one power box tri-phase cable going to my twin glans electrode and the common to my urethral insert electrode. The 2nd box has the tri-phase cable connected to my 3 channel anal inset electrode as shown in the above photo, so I have 2 tri-phase outputs available for an e-stim session.

The setup works great, but I also have another setup using my PC that is connected to a USB 6-channel audio card. In that configuration, I use the Resonic Audio Player, playing back my 4-channel audio files, which are mostly in the .wav format because they are 4-channel files. This setup also works great as the 2 sets of audio files in the 4-channel audio format are synchronized to each other, unlike using the 2 MP3 players, where you have to start each player individually.

[dadeggi]

Hi! It seems they don´t ship to germany. What would be your alternative?

[FuFuFan69]

Hi! It seems they don´t ship to germany. What would be your alternative?

Create an account and shipping will magically appear.

[dadeggi]

Ah- okay- thank you very much! Yes- would work- but price goes up a lot Including shipping and toll- same for the stimhero box. is there anything compareable within the EU?

[scottay]

TL;DR - I highly recommend this box. It produces great signals, and I've had zero technical issues in the year and a half I've owned it.

I just wanted to throw my testimonial in for The Tingler. I've had mine for about a year and a half, and I have experimented fairly heavily with it at this point. I came from a 2B as my first E-Stim box, but I wanted to be able to play the videos from here designed for Stereo Stim files. I did a lot of research on building my own and was about ready to start buying parts until I saw a post somewhere about The Tingler (sorry, don't remember where). Looking at the box, it seemed to be what I wanted for a price that made building my own not worth the fuss... Be skeptical, I sent some questions and was met by a prompt and helpful response. I ordered the box and have been extraordinarily happy with it. I was FINALLY able to receive the subtle inputs from the carefully designed E-Stim files. The Bluetooth has worked flawlessly, and I've had zero technical issues whatsoever. The signals are clean and feel great. Other than the 2B I haven't owned any other stim boxes, so I can't directly compare; however, I feel like I get every signal designed into the E-Stim files, so I am very happy. The price point is amazing as well, especially compared to the 2B pricing, so I would say 1000% worth the purchase.

Please do not regard anything I am saying about the 2B as critical of it. The 2B is a phenomenal box, great build quality, and exceptional support. It is great at what it's designed for, it just isn't designed to play the Stereo Stim files.

I hope this helps anyone looking into E-Stim boxes. My DM's are open if you want to ask me any questions.

[aelskling]

TL;DR - I highly recommend this box. It produces great signals, and I've had zero technical issues in the year and a half I've owned it.

I can second that. Like you I also went from 2B to the Tingler, and my experiences are similar: it's fantastic, especially for complex triphase signals. Afterwards, I tried the 2B again to compare... and I put it right back into the box.

[schniblihuty]

TL;DR - I highly recommend this box. It produces great signals, and I've had zero technical issues in the year and a half I've owned it.

I can second that. Like you I also went from 2B to the Tingler, and my experiences are similar: it's fantastic, especially for complex triphase signals. Afterwards, I tried the 2B again to compare... and I put it right back into the box.

Hi, questions to the 2B users here : how does it compare in terms of power level?

[aelskling]

Hi, questions to the 2B users here : how does it compare in terms of power level?

Tingler is definitely the more powerful box.

The 2B is a bit deceptive: feels powerful when you ramp up the first 20%-30%, but then appear to fall flat. The 2B also appears to sample the input signal and then normalize the output strength depending on the input. Like: if you give it a stronger signal, volume wise, it doesn't necessarily translate in a higher output. With the Tingler, it just gives you what you ask.

That said, I have heard quite a few complaints about weak output when using bluetooth as input on the Tingler. I use an aux cable myself, never used the bluetooth, so I don't have that issue.

[jimsport]

Ive just ordered the estim tingler after only ever using the 2B.

I've heard the tingler has a unpleasant jolt if you turn it on whilst having the electodes connected.

Is it safe to say have the electrodes on then plug the cord into the tingler after its been turned on?

[thebears73]

Ive just ordered the estim tingler after only ever using the 2B.

I've heard the tingler has a unpleasant jolt if you turn it on whilst having the electodes connected.

Is it safe to say have the electrodes on then plug the cord into the tingler after its been turned on?

i plug the trode leads in after it is turned on (vol to zero) and unplug before turning off and never had an issue. If you do get a jolt, its not that bad....