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Solutions for wireless charging
To run the bGeigieNano as a fixed sensor for a longer period of time, it is required to keep the bGeigieNano charging at all times. Without charging the device the owner would have to remove the device as a fixed sensor and charge it manually. One way to charge the device, is to lead a cable to it. This will work if the device is in a safe location (inside for example), but won't work if the device is outside, in various unpredictable weather.
The Pelican case of the bGeigieNano is waterproof to keep the device safe. By wirelessly charging the device through the Pelican case, the owner of the device can not only keep their bGeigie safe but also easily take the device for a drive.
So the question is, how can we wirelessly charge the bGeigie?
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Transmitter- Name of the wireless transmitter with link -
Retail- Where the sample transmitters were bought -
Price- Price of the transmitter as of May 2019 -
Wattage- Transmitter Wattage -
Wattage- Transmitter Voltage -
Waterproof- Is waterproof (according to the retailer) -
Uses dock- Uses the safecast 3D printed dock -
Compatible- Charges bGeigie enough to run fixed mode indefinitely -
Notable +- Upsides for using this transmitter -
Notable -- Downsides for using this transmitter
| Transmitter | Anker | EnergyPad | PowerPort Qi | Inductive charging set | Universal QI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | amazon | amazon | amazon | adafruit | adafruit |
| Price* | ￥2999 | ￥1600 | ￥1577 | $9.95 | ￥26.95 |
| Wattage | 10W | 10W | 7.5W/10W | 10W | 5W |
| Voltage | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Uses dock | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Placement of the receiver, precision