A device with a chip that controls power and usually includes protections (short, overheat, low battery).
Most retail pods and mods sold today are regulated. Mech devices remove those protections and demand stricter battery math.
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Regulated device questions
What protections do regulated mods usually include?
Typical chips watch for shorts, overheating, and low battery cutoffs. Protections do not remove the need for safe cells and coils.
Is a pod system regulated?
Most retail pods and mods sold today are regulated. Treat unmarked mech hardware as a different safety class entirely.
Educational glossary for adults 21+ only. Not medical advice. Follow manufacturer instructions and local laws.