Critical connect, wireless foot switch and battery long term review
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- The Critical Connect Universal Battery utilizes Bluetooth 5.0 technology and is the first wireless battery pack to use Critical Core - created for consistent power and extreme accuracy. Experience ultimate power, freedom, and versatility.
Features & Benefits:
Crisp OLED Display & Precise Voltage
Ergonomic Design
Utilizes Bluetooth 5.0 Technology
Utilizes Critical Core - created for consistent power and extreme accuracy.
Available in both RCA & 3.5mm connections
Compatible with most rotary brands
Featured jumpstart assist for large needle groupings and hard starting motors
Control the ON/OFF function of the batteries through two modes: Continuous & Momentary
Compatible & wirelessly connects with the Critical Connect Foot Switch*
Connect up to (4) Critical Connect batteries to (1) Critical Connect Foot Switch for adaptability & cordless freedom
Dual charging capable dock (optional)
Up to 5+ hours of tattoo time
Voltage Range 4.5v - 13v
Size: 2” L x 1.2” W
Weight: 1.5 oz
USB-C Charger Cable Included
Instruction Manual Included
* = Critical Connect Universal Batteries are compatible & wirelessly connect with ONLY the Critical Connect Foot Switch (simultaneously, the Critical Connect Foot Switch is ONLY compatible with Critical Connect batteries)
Universal Battery: 2X RCA Bundle
(2) Critical Connect Universal Battery (RCA)
(1) Critical Connect Foot Switch
(1) Critical Universal Battery Dock
Universal Battery: 2x 3.5mm Bundle
(2) Critical Connect Universal Battery (3.5mm)
(1) Critical Connect Foot Switch
(1) Critical Universal Battery Dock
Universal Battery: 3.5MM & RCA Bundle
(1) Critical Connect Universal Battery (3.5mm)
(1) Critical Connect Universal Battery (RCA)
(1) Critical Connect Foot Switch
(1) Critical Universal Battery Dock
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Great review! Can’t wait to get hold of some stubby batteries!
Got the set up but how do you change the battery on the foot pedal and how to turn off the pedal for traveling so the battery doesn’t drain?
Have you read the instructions / manual on their website? Worth giving it a look as all the info you need should be on there.
Is there interruption? For instance I have the ink machine dragonfly with their wireless set and if a Bluetooth speaker is on playing music then I get interference and can’t tattoo cause the machine will literally skip like a chord being short or something.
That’s a great question. I don’t know the answer as we don’t use Bluetooth speakers. I can try it with my AirPods and see if they cause interference failing that I’ll ask critical.
I want a baterry for my bishop fantom which one do you recommend ? the shorty one lasts 5 hours or 4? but the big one is too heavy for this machine?
I went with a shorty. I run a rotary machine as well as you. I think the shorty will feel better using the shorty than the big one
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Does the bishop battery runs better than the critical connect on the bishop wand ? Thank you
Both run the same.
I just plugged mine in and put the batteries on the charger and they keep beeping, Is there any way to stop that?
How do you choose wchich battery is controlled by the footswitch if you're using more than one at the same time?
I’m assuming You would select that on the battery. But I will check when I’m back in work, been off with the Rona this week.
@@ThatTattooShow You double tap the power button to put it into standby mode. When it's in stand by mode you can power up the other battery do the sync with the pedal then put them both into standby mode . Whatever battery you double tap power on to bring out of standby mode the pedal will be paired with. It won't let you pair a second battery unless the first is in standby mode so make sure you do that
Do you think the Bluetooth feature drains the batteries quicker with the foot pedal?
I haven’t noticed that tbh. But I don’t use the foot switch that often.
@@ThatTattooShow I keep forgetting the foot switch is there to be honest.
I’ll have to try with and without see if there’s much difference. Great being wireless now though
Can you change the voltage while the Battery is Connected to the Wireless footswich / Bluetooth ?
Yes
hey, can you switch off the jumpstart mode on the batteries?
Not that I’m aware of. Best thing to do is check the manual.
You didn't mention kick start. And question - is there a way to switch it off?
Tbh the kickstart isn’t that noticeable but it’s enough to push membranes. As for switching it off that’s something I don’t think can be done tbh.
@@ThatTattooShow thanks.
@@ThatTattooShow but it's possible to do so with bigger battery? Correct?
How long does it take to charge batteries from 0 to 100 ? Anyone ?
Shorty Batterys fit with Cheyenne thunder?
You would assume yes as they do have Cheyenne fit. I would however double check with critical or the supply company you buy them from just to be 100%
As far as I know you can simply plug it into your gun and you don’t need a footswitch. Is that right?
I wouldn’t recommend plugging it into a gun.
You can however plug the battery directly into the machine and use it without the need of the foot switch.
Does the foot switch shut off on its own?
It loses connection during tattoos do not waste you money
Are you Paul or Chris, just checking out your insta and no hate but I definitely would trust the opinion of paul over chris.
No hate but, you know what the say. Opinions are like arseholes, everyone’s got one ;).
@@ThatTattooShow I just mean experience wise, one has clearly way more time under the belt, and therefore a more valid source of information
It ok to be wrong sometimes so we don’t hold it against you ;) but….
Reality of the situation is both Chris and Paul have been tattooing for around the same amount of time which is approximately 18 years.
Both have an equal amount of experience in the craft of tattooing.
In fact if you were to ask us who do we think is more knowledgable about tattooing, Paul would tell you that Chris knows more about tattooing than he does, which is why Chris does the in-depth reviews of machines and products.
It’s always good to do research and know actual facts before making assumptions.
Assumotions are made
and most assumptions
are wrong…
@@ThatTattooShow shit, my bad boys, i was looking at @chrisharrisontattoos"" wrong artist and very different levels of talent and experience
Haha yeah he’s from South Africa. I know chris has a funny accent. Simple mistake to make there. Just one letter lol.
that one thing with the FKirons batteries.. they'll just loose power if you don't use them.
I talk about this in my long term review which is coming out in a couple of weeks. Yes the battery life on the flux drains which is a ball ache. But there is a workaround which is turning it into the flight mode. Which is essentially what happens when you long hold the power button on the critical. Except to turn it back on with the power bolt you need to plug in the usb which is abut annoying for some people. Ideally you should be able to switch it off and on from the battery.
Yup the flight mode trick works I believe it's because they are always sending out a bluetooth signal for the app to pick up. I hope they can fix this with a firmware update not a deal breaker but annoying when other batteries you can pick up a week later and still good charge
@@x_z0mb1_x absolutely agree man
I wasted 400.00 for the bundle it is pure garbage and the blue tooth will not connect or drop connection during a tattoo.
Have to say, I’ve not experienced that. Once it’s paired and connected it worked fine and the batteries are still going strong from the point I had them.
@@ThatTattooShow I guess that is the difference in real consumers and sponcered artist. They advertised the batteries to last 5-6 it is good to get 2-3 out of them. And then when you have to send their product back due to their manufacturer defect they charge you for shipping.