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Flux - World's Fastest Charging Battery

Power for 50% iPhone battery in just 4 minutes!

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Flux - World's Fastest Charging Battery

Flux - World's Fastest Charging Battery

Flux - World's Fastest Charging Battery

Flux - World's Fastest Charging Battery

Flux - World's Fastest Charging Battery

Power for 50% iPhone battery in just 4 minutes!

Power for 50% iPhone battery in just 4 minutes!

Power for 50% iPhone battery in just 4 minutes!

Power for 50% iPhone battery in just 4 minutes!

Leigh Purnell
Leigh Purnell
Leigh Purnell
Leigh Purnell
1 Campaign |
Birmingham, United Kingdom
$62,642 USD by 868 backers
$46,012 USD by 613 backers on Jan 17, 2015

SAY HELLO TO THE FLUX!

The Flux is the World’s Fastest Charging External Battery with 

100% charge in just 15 minutes.

 

Simply connect the Flux onto the Flux Power Dock and:

- In just 15 minutes, it is fully charged to 2,600mAh.

- In just 9 minutes there is enough power in the Flux 
to charge and iPhone 5s to 100%.

- If you are in a rush a quick 4 minute charge will give you enough power for half an iPhone 5s charge! 

AMAZING!

 

 

Inspired by electric vehicle supercharging technology, the Flux prides itself on its ability to keep you on-the-go throughout the day by creating a portable power outlet in your pocket, without having to compromise!

 

Imagine you are in a rush and you are running out of phone battery… Are you able to wait for 3 or 4 hours until your battery is fully charged?

Is it worth the risk spending all day without even being able to use your smartphone? Missing out on important calls, notifications or work emails?

What if there were a product which knows you are in a rush and how many problems you have to think about every day?

A product which, even if you forget to recharge it or you just don’t have long time, could be fully charged in the time it takes to have a shower?

It would be awesome, right?

This product already exists and its name is the  Flux.

 

 

 

IS THIS YOU?

 

 

Finding and waiting for a small amount charge at a wall outlet is a constant struggle, whether in an office, pub, airport, café or even at home.

 

 

We identified and understood the necessity to create a product that differentiates because it innovates. 

When you are waiting on an important email, phone call, or SMS message, or using your phone for navigation, you do not wish to go without your device being at hand through fear of missing out (charging via a mains outlet, for example): the Flux is built with this in consideration.

Time is Priceless. How Much is Yours Worth?

 

 

 

AS FEATURED IN:

 

“External chargers are handy, but remembering to charge them up can be a pain. Indie project Flux seeks to solve that by making a battery that can charge in just 15 minutes”

- Andrew Williams, TechRadar

                                   

“You can easily take it along with you on your daily travels since it’s light and portable and fits in your pocket. Just whip it out whenever you need to charge your phone and you’re good to go! And thanks to its durable construction, it can take a beating when tossed into your bag or in your desk at work.”

- Kristie Bertucci, Gadget Review

 

 

HOW TO USE IT

 

 

 

 

THE FLUX

 

 

The Flux does not rely on gimmicks or unfounded claims, charging to full capacity in just 15 minutes effectively replacing mains-charging, meaning that you never miss a thing.

At only 95g (3.35oz), the stylish cylindrical design ensures maximum durability and reliability for users, whilst its weight and footprint are small enough to carry in your hand, purse, or pocket.

Moreover, in comparison to conventional Lithium-Polymer, the life-expectancy for the Flux is three times longer! With conventional use (charged once per day), the Flux will take at least 1,500 days before charge degradation sets in; this is in comparison to the 500 - 800 days average of most mobile phones on the market today.

 

FEATURES

 

The Flux can be used to charge over 90% of current handset models available today; also, effectively, extending the life of older models who's batteries now fail to last an entire day, this is achieved through the USB port of the top of the Flux.

 

 

 

 

 

15 minute charge-time for 2,600mAh:

Providing a power supply for supported devices throughout the day.

True freedom of movement: 

Liberating you from time-consuming, tethered charging.

Universal connection: 

Supplied with both Micro USB and  Apple Lightning cables for peace-of-mind.

Long life-span with over 1,500 charge cycles: 

Lasting up to three-times longer than commonly used Li-Po rechargeable batteries.

Environmentally Friendly: 

Utilising components & elemental compounds which are environmentally conscious, the Flux is more recyclable than conventional cells.

Safety Concious: 

The combination of novel battery chemistry, high quality components & extensive rigorous testing, guarantees safety and product longevity.

The Flux excels in both style and substance: designed to be light, stylish, ultra-portable, & highly durable. A brilliantly dependable source of power, you can always rely on the Flux to keep you on-the-go: charging in just 15 minutes via the Power Dock.

 

 

UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY.

The  Flux is not limited to charging just mobile phones; with the USB port on the  Flux you are able to use the Flux to charge an abundance of items, including: wireless headsets, e-readers, wireless video game controllers, tablets (not necessarily to a full charge), electronic cigarettes, MP3 players, smartwatches, fitbands and Google Glass! 

You are also able to charge a majority of Apple iPads and iPods. With such a universal integration with existing mobile technologies and devices, the Flux is effective at mimicking a mains power outlet, despite its humble origins as an external power source.

 

OUR TECHNOLOGY.

 

 

With Lithium Polymer cells the compromise that phone manufacturers have accepted is that in order to get the maximum energy in the smallest weight and size in a cell they have to compromise with cycle life (charge and discharge), charge time and decreasing safety tolerances (temperature range, voltage tolerance). 

Our Business was founded to develop a product line utilising the opposite end of the battery power/energy spectrum, focusing on fast charging characteristics of Lithium-ion developed for supercharging electric vehicles rather than energy density; the result is a cell that lasts 3x longer than normal lithium-ion cells and allowing the ability to rapid charge to 100% in under 15 minutes; bringing the ultimate convenience to the user.

The design focus has been around the charger technology and how to transfer that power safely and conveniently whilst keeping the size down to a minimum. This is where we have focused its engineering efforts to date.

 

 

 

HAVE WE DEVELOPED A NEW BATTERY?

Bringing a new battery chemistry to market in full production is one of the single most expensive things a business can do in industry, this is only beaten by the production of super capacitors. There is a significant technological leap between test in a lab and full scale production and on average takes 10 years to bring a new chemistry to market.

What our business has accomplished is to utilise new and advanced battery chemistry tested for supercharging electric vehicles and miniaturised the technology into a much smaller footprint, to allow a safe and compact transfer of high current power to the Flux, this is the key to our intellectual property.

 

 

 

DEVELOPMENT SO FAR.

We have also been redesigning the charging dock to be as slim as possible with a 30% lower profile and slightly smaller diameter. 

As things get smaller they become significantly harder to design without introducing significant bi products (such as Radio Frequency noise). 

 

Most of the work undertaken has been in the board layout and reduction in size to fit the new slimmer dock design shown in the campaign, some internal changes have also happened with the planned removal of the fan to keep moving parts in the design to zero, this has been extremely difficult due to the amount of heat the charger generates and we are very pleased that we have achieved it :-)

 

The picture below doesn’t show too much but we have been working hard, we promise! Shrinking each component and reducing the height is challenging as limitations on current technology and price have to be taken into account.

 

 

 

 

WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP.

 

We have spent months designing, testing & reformulating the Flux and its prototypes or order to deliver the most innovative, durable external power source whilst maintaining a reasonable price-point. 

As a result of our R&D, the Flux and its Power Dock are now ready for final testing, certification & full production, and we are in need of support from tech-savvy early adopters, who wish to remain at the bleeding-edge of convenience technology.

 

 

Indiegogo is essentially a direct retail channel which allows direct communication to consumers, giving them a more detailed and personal view of a company’s progress from inception, design, development, and manufacture.

 

SPECIFICATIONS.

Dimensions: 

90mm x 30mm x 30mm (3.54″ x 1.18″ x 1.18″)

Weight: 

95 grams (3.35oz)

External Battery Input via Charge Dock: 

5v @10A

External Battery Output

5V / 1A (via micro USB or Apple Lightning connector

Status Indicator: 

Four individual LEDs, each signifying 25% of a full charge of 2,600mAh

Superior Smart-Safety Technology: 

Protection circuitry providing safety to the end-user,
despite our high current outputs

Innovative Cell Technology: 

2,600 mAh high power, low resistance, automotive grade cells

Built-To-Last: 

Durable, rugged casing; resilient input ports; automotive grade components

Certifications: 

CE, RoHS, FCC, WEEE

 

 

LIST OF PERKS.

 

 

 

STRETCH GOALS.

We have successfully surpassed our initial target of $30,000 because of your support!

Check out our stretch goals and spread the word to social media to unlock more.

 

 

 

 

MEET THE TEAM

Management

Leigh - CEO

 

Marketing Team

Michele - Online Content Executive - Michele focuses his talents on the content for the website, blog and social media.

Matthew - Media and Communications Associate - Coming from a production background, Matthew brings this experience in the media industry to the marketing team.

Avanti -  Media and PR Associate - Specializing in social media and client communications.

 

Research & Development Team

 

Opus- Lead Electrical Engineer - Opus designed the latest prototypes for the  Power Dock.

 

Mina -  Lead Battery Specialist - Mina's expertise in battery structures and chemistry make her imperative .

 

Omar - Electrical and Electronics Engineer - A specialist in power electronics, Omar brings a considerable wealth of experience.

Rifat - Electrical and Electronics Engineer -  Specialist in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and circuitry implementation.

 

 
 

 

IN THE KNOW.

We like to remain as visible, yet transparent as possible with potential, and existing, customer. So, if you have any questions or enquiries, please contact us via email.

Alternatively, please support/contact us via one of our social media channels.

Any form of contact will be responded to as soon as possible.

 

RISKS & CHALLENGES.

 

There are always possible bumps in the road with any new product development. Maintaining the integrity of the design and high standards of quality in the materials and craftsmanship is important to us, as is being open to our backers about the schedule so our customers get their Flux as soon as possible.  

 

We've worked hard to minimize risks by first designing, creating, testing, using and improving several working prototypes in-house so that any design flaws, however minor, could be identified and solved well ahead of time.

Next we've carefully selected and vetted our overseas manufacturing resources to ensure reliability, quality and scheduling is monitored and maintained throughout the process. Instead of having one factory make our product, we will source to factories that excel for each unique part and then bring everything together to assembly.  

Finally, before the first unit ships, we'll personally perform final quality inspections so every Flux meets our high standards of quality and performance. 

All that said, there's always the possibility for unforeseen delays due to circumstances beyond our control. Inclement weather can affect shipping times. Ports can become backed up with surplus cargo. 

But no matter what, we promise to keep you informed with frequent updates on the progress of our project. So check back often to see how everything is going, and thank you again for all your support!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Why was 15 minutes chosen as the time to charge to 100%?

15 minutes was chosen  as it provides a blend of the fastest charging battery, the smallest formfactor and the best price for you as the consumer. The problem with faster charging systems is the dramatic increase in required power and associated cost. 

At 15 minutes we utilise a 10 amp charge current, however a 1 minute charge requires a 120 amp charge! The same as an industrial welder!

 

What would happen to your business model if a revolutionary battery emerged tomorrow?

If a new battery chemistry made it into full production tomorrow, the current industry estimate is that the next jump in battery technology will not reach consumers for another 3 years and this is only to double the current energy densities. Even if this new technology invalidated our technology (which is highly unlikely) there will still be more existing phones in operation than there are people on the planet, creating a sizable market. 

 

 

Can I use my Flux on older model phones?

Yes. The Flux can be used to charge over 90% of current handset models available today; also, effectively, extending the life of older models who's batteries now fail to last an entire day, this is achieved through the USB port of the top of the Flux.

 

How can I support the campaign?

Your mere support is appreciated, whilst also demonstrating that our endeavour is worthwhile. However, should you wish to pledge financial backing to our cause, please return to the top of the page where you can gain more information about our packages. If you cannot pledge financial backing but wish to help our campaign by helping us through word-of-mouth, please do so by sharing us to acquaintances, friends & family members who may find our products useful and may wish to pledge support.

Also, please like/follow us on our various social media accounts.

When will I receive the product ?

With a successful launch on Indiegogo, the estimated delivery date to backers is 2016.

How will I keep up-to-date with the Flux?

In order to keep up to date, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and register for the mailing-list on our website

Are there any special packages?

Yes, in order to be inclusive of every potential customer, we will be supplying packages to solo individuals, couples, and families, whilst also making corporate packages available.

How much would shipping cost?

Shipping will vary in cost depending on the perk you select and this has to be added on as an "Additional Gift", before you donate. Shipping is already calculated and is highlighted in the perk details. If you've forgotten, don’t panic, as the shipping can be paid later.

Would this damage my phone over long term use?

Not at all. Your phone will behave as though you are connected to a mains power outlet via a conventional charger, and will not affect your existing warranty. 

Will the battery survive drops, falls and scuffs?

Combining high impact-tolerant plastics, resilient structural design and safer battery cell chemistry, means that the Flux is incredibly resilient to a mobile lifestyle.

Can I use my Flux on older model phones?

Yes. The Flux can be used to charge over 90% of current handset models available today; also, effectively, extending the life of older models who's batteries now fail to last an entire day.

How do I ensure that the battery charges within fifteen minutes?

 In order to bring the best out of your new Flux battery, you will need to purchase the Power Dock; which, then, ensures your Flux will take no longer than 15 minutes to charge.

Should you only take ownership of the Flux, it will take two hours to gain a full charge via a mains outlet - still quicker than our direct competitors.

Can I use my Flux to charge my tablet?

Yes. The Flux is universally inclusive of any technology which uses a USB, or Apple Lightning, connector in order to recharge.

However, depending on the model of your tablet, you may be required to charge your Flux twice; alternatively, purchasing two Flux and a Power Dock will usually ensure that your tablet is able to charge to 100%.

Am I able to charge my other devices?

Yes. The Flux is able to charge other devices with the included Micro USB/Apple Lightning cable. Our micro-USB and Apple Lightning connection enables you to charge e-readers, Bluetooth headsets,portable radios,digital cameras and game controllers.

If I do not purchase a Power Dock, can I still get a fast charge?

The Flux can be charged via a mains outlet, or USB port (computer, games console, etcetera.); however, a full charge will take an average of two hours - depending on source. 

To get the best from your Flux, we advise you purchase the Power Dock as it enables you true mobility and freedom from anchored charging: meticulously designed battery chemistry, high quality components, & superior electrical engineering for the dock, are required in order to handle such high Amp loads safely.

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Double Pack

$89 USD $110 USD (19% off)
(approx £58 GBP) Get DOUBLE the amount of battery with the Double Pack! You get 2x Petalite Flux and 1x Petalite Power Dock to share the 15 minute charging love with either yourself or a loved one. This offer is for the Indiegogo campaign only. Price will be $110 after this* SHIPPING *Please add $15 extra for shipping (approx £10 GBP)
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Starter Pack, Early Bird

$64 USD
(approx £41 GBP*) Get the Petalite starter kit with all that is needed to get your 15 minute charging going. Contains 1x Petalite Flux and 1x Petalite Power Dock. Get Exclusive access to the Petalite Starter pack at early bird prices. This offer is for the first 50 units during the Indiegogo campaign. Price will be $72 after these units have sold* SHIPPING *please add $15 extra for shipping (approx £10 GBP)
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Petalite Starter Kit

$68 USD $89 USD (23% off)
(approx £43 GBP*) Get the Petalite starter kit with all that is needed to get your 15 minute charging going. Contains 1x Petalite Flux and 1x Petalite Power Dock. Get Exclusive access to the Petalite Starter pack at Indiegogo Special prices This offer is for the Indiegogo campaign. Price will be $89 after these units have sold* SHIPPING *please add $15 extra for shipping (approx £10 GBP)
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Two Starter Packs

$129 USD $140 USD (7% off)
(approx £83 GBP*) Get the 2x Petalite starter kit with all that is needed to give two people 15 minute charging! Contains 2x Petalite Flux and 2x Petalite Power Dock. Get Exclusive access to the 2x Petalite Starter pack. This offer is for the Indiegogo campaign only. Price will be $140 after these units have sold* SHIPPING *please add $20 extra for shipping (approx £13 GBP)
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Quad Pack, Early Bird

$133 USD
(approx £85 GBP) Get a four battery discount with the Quad Pack. You get 4x Petalite Flux and 1x Petalite Power Dock to share 15 minute charging with family, friends or even just yourself! Get Exclusive access to the Petalite Quad Pack at Early Bird prices. This offer is for the first 25 units sold of the Indiegogo campaign only. Price will be $158 after this* SHIPPING *Please add and $20 extra for shipping (approx £12 GBP)
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Petalite Quad Pack

$149 USD $180 USD (17% off)
(approx £96 GBP) Get a four battery discount with the Quad Pack. You get 4x Petalite Flux and 1x Petalite Power Dock to share 15 minute charging with family, friends or even just yourself! Get Exclusive access to the Petalite Quad Pack at Early Bird prices. This offer is for the Indiegogo campaign only. Price will be $180 after this* SHIPPING *Please add and $20 extra for shipping (approx £12 GBP)
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Business Pack 10

$320 USD $410 USD (21% off)
(approx £205 GBP) Set up your small business for 15 minute charging with the Business Pack for 10 people; this Pack Contains all the equipment required for 10 People, 10 x Petalite Flux and 2 x Petalite Power Docks. This offer is for the first 8 units sold of the Indiegogo campaign only. Price will be $410 after this* *Please add $50 extra for shipping (approx £32 GBP)
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Enterprise Pack 100

$2,850 USD $3,600 USD (20% off)
(approx £1823 GBP) Set up your business for "No worry charging" with the Enterprise Pack (save $200!), this Pack Contains all the equipment required for 100 People, 100 x Petalite Flux and 10 x Petalite Power Docks. This offer is for the first 4 units sold of the Indiegogo campaign only. Price will be $3600 after this** SHIPPING *Please add $200 extra for shipping (Approx £128 GBP)
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Double Pack, Early Bird

$84 USD
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2x Starter Pack, Early Bird

$120 USD
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3x Starter Pack, Early Bird

$180 USD
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