TW Studio EP 07: Thinkware's External Battery Packs - iVolt Mini vs iVolt Xtra

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iVolt Xtra- bit.ly/3FKfAKc
iVolt Mini- bit.ly/3WnyJZy
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iVolt Xtra- bit.ly/3YRZFCi
iVolt Mini - bit.ly/3HOBaQi
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[@tinhtran1309]

I am wondering between the green wire and the fuse holder(B+ power input), Can I to connect them to the fuse box at the same time or just one of the two?

[@aries-war1744]

I am trying to do the research before I invest in one of these! I can see getting the battery and have it installed.
The problem is from the battery to the camera all the install kit I can find have battery drain protection which makes no sense for doing this type of installation! (What’s the work around? Or do you have any idea? As I assume that’s why you use the cigarette lighter adapter. I have the van true E3 (any help would be appreciated )

[@ED-gz8vr]

How Do you Install iVolt Xtra Battery with A Multiplexer Box and 5 Channel Dash Cam? can you explain it Please.

[@earljackson5504]

At 4:06, what does that connector, the one in the red circle, plug into? This video confuses me. I have the q1000 and radar module with the ivote extra, and I'm trying to make this make sense. Customer service always calls me back when I'm not home or on the road and cannot address the issue.

[@AEMBowers]

Hi There,
Here is the question I have for you: If I use an iVolt Xtra and connect its battery input lead to a voltage sensitive relay that is series with the starter battery, and then connect the iVolt Xtra's accessory lead to an accessory fuse port, would this allow for the following situation:
1) when the vehicle is put into Accessory mode prior to starting the vehicle's engine, the iVolt Xtra will power on the dashcam (or take it out of Park mode), which itself will then pull current from the iVolt Xtra, but the iVolt Xtra will not charge yet because its battery lead will only see 0 Volts due to the relay being closed (engine off)
(In the above situation, "Accessory mode" could be substituted with "Run mode," depending upon which fuse port is tapped)
2) when the vehicle's engine is started, and the voltage sensitive relay cuts in, the iVolt Xtra's battery lead will see >12 Volts and the iVolt Xtra will be prompted to begin charging via the starter battery/alternator
I realize that different voltage sensitive relays have different cut in/out voltages, some allow for adjustments, some have 15-second delays or 30-second delays before cutting in and out, many vehicles have variable alternators (mine does, but its charging voltage has never gone below 13.5 volts, regardless of starter battery health--MBZ officially states that it will never go below 13.4 V), etc.
In theory, do you think that the iVolt Xtra's wiring is such that the above setup would work? It seems to me that if it does, a car that utilizes auto start-stop would have the advantage that when the engine shuts off at a stoplight, the relay will cut out and prevent the iVolt Xtra from charging while the engine isn't running, but the dashcam will remain recording--without going into Parking mode--because the iVolt Xtra will still be getting a voltage signal through its accessory wire. When the light turns green and the car auto starts, the iVolt Xtra will then begin charging again. Later, when the vehicle is fully shut down, the accessory port will have its power cut a well, and the iVolt Xtra will signal for the dashcam to either turn off completely or enter Parking mode.
It seems to me that the above setup would be a good way to ensure that an external dashcam battery pack never charges off the starter battery unless the engine is running.
Thank you in advance for any help you might provide!
Andy

[@superlight47]

Nice! when I get a new vehicle and buy a new ThinkWare dash-cam I will get the new battery with it.

[@PanzerPlatform]

Congrats Thinkware for catching up to the PowerCell 8's 96Wh capacity.
How about adding a USB Type-C Port for users who don't drive enough to charge the battery?
Type-C is 100W power delivery capable, this will enable the use of laptop & smartphone QC & PDW fast chargers they already have instead of having to buy a specialized AC/DC inverter?
Who wants to buy yet another specialized charger?
How about adding a 10W - 100W Solar Panel Input?
This will allow the dash cam to run in parking mode during the day on solar, and the battery will only discharge during night time. This should increase parking mode run time by double.
4:08 That communication cable to enable voice notifications through the dash cam is a pretty neat idea.
-Chuck

[@tejindergill9514]

I don't drive the car enough to charge the battery, what's the best way to charge it while the car is parked in garage? Appreciate the help!

[@TM240x]

If I wasn’t to upgrade from the Mini to the Xtra , is it a straight swap? Can the minis wiring fit the Xtra ?

[@thinkwaredashcam]

Hi! The iVolt mini uses an input cable to connect the battery to the vehicle while the iVolt Xtra is directly hardwired to the vehicle's fuse.
You can check this link to learn more how to install the iVolt units,
mondosystemhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16357652595859-How-to-Install-the-iVolt-Xtra-Battery-Pack
mondosystemhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047504653-How-to-Install-the-iVolt-Mini-Battery-Pack

[@christopherlee1673]

My red and green lights on the mini keep on flashing and is not working iv had it one month

[@thinkwaredashcam]

Hi! We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with your iVolt Mini. Please reach out to us via email at [e-mail] for us to better assist you. We would love to help you out with this. Thanks!

[@gsgs856]

since July until now Thinkware connected still cannot registration

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Hi there! We're sorry to hear that you are having difficulties registering your dash cam. Please contact us via email and phone call at [e-mail] or 1 [phone] so we can help you with this. Thank you!

[@ACEX2]

My ivolt mini has failed out of the box.

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Hi there! We are sorry to hear that you had issues with your iVolt mini. Please reach out to us via email or phone at [e-mail] or 1 [phone] so we can further assist you with this. Thank you!

[@jeremywhitesell2688]

Its not worth the price. I got a lithium iron phospate solar generator for half the cost and it runs a f200 pro 2 front and back camera and 2 Garmin minis for weeks without a recharge. Not attached at all to my vehicles system. Just sits on the floor in the back doing its job.

[@ej9236]

Can you tell me brand and model you got because I've looked and there way more than the ivolt ..thanks

[@jeremywhitesell2688]

@@ej9236 the Ivolt was $400 when i wrote this. Still is on some sites. The Energizer battery/ generator model PPS320W01 was $130. Its a 320 wh battery.