ChargeLink
Wireless battery level monitoring
What is ChargeLink?
ChargeLink revolutionizes on-set workflows for camera assistants and film crews by providing a wireless, real-time solution to monitor battery levels for cameras, monitors, and other essential equipment. Built on robust yet cost-effective LoRa technology, ChargeLink ensures interference-free operation in even the busiest production environments, delivering unparalleled range and reliability. Its affordable design makes it highly scalable for productions of any size, ensuring smoother workflows, fewer interruptions, and maximum creative focus without breaking the budget.
How It Works
Easily Attachable to Existing Batteries:
Batteries and battery plates commonly used in the film industry are equipped with D-Tap ports, designed to power camera accessories and monitors. This port provides the same voltage output as the battery itself, making it an ideal point to measure from.
Extracting the Data
Due to its low cost, each battery in use can have a node that measures the voltage of the D-Tap port and sends it using low-frequency, interference-resistant, LoRa technology to a central hub.
Centralized Monitoring
The central hub collects data from all nodes, providing real-time battery status to the crew, enabling proactive management and preventing unexpected power losses.
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What About the Range?
LoRa, which stands for Long Range, is a relatively new radio communication technique operating on the legal 863MHz frequency in Europe. This lower frequency experiences less interference from common on-set devices like smartphones and wireless audio/video equipment, which typically use 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. Additionally, the lower frequency enables a greater range, achieving over 1km in open air.
What About the Size?
The compact design, measuring only 20mm x 30mm, makes it unobtrusive and easy to handle on set. Future iterations may integrate it into D-Tap splitters or battery plates, making it an even less noticeable tool.
Market Potential and Pricing
ChargeLink is positioned to serve film industries worldwide, with a potential market size of €200,000 in Western Europe alone.
Node
€30 per unit
Hub
€75 per unit
Set
€200 per set
Meet the Team Behind ChargeLink
Our team shares a passion for both film and technology. We conceived the idea while working on set and experiencing the need for a product like this.
Jonas Vanoyenbrugge
Founder and hardware engineer with experience in product development and team management.
Martijn Coenen
Software developer with a deep passion for technology.
Roadmap
1
Proof of concept
Market research and an initial prototype has given us the confidence to further develop ChargeLink.
We are here now
2
Further development
Development of near-final prototypes is underway.
3
Small-Scale Launch
Ensure stability and gather user feedback.
4
Partnership Expansion
Secure collaborations with industry leaders.
5
Global Rollout & Exploration of Other Industries
Scale production and distribution globally while exploring other industries that could benefit from this technology
What We're looking for
To realize the vision for ChargeLink, we're seeking:
Industry Partnerships: Collaborations with film technology innovators.
Funding: Support for further R&D, marketing, and patents.
Contact Us
Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or inquiries. We’re here to help!