SKU: 180003
Discontinued
Product Code: ABE03
If you are using the GoPro camera for extended periods, it is better to power the camera with a Battery Eliminator instead of connecting it to the camera’s mini-USB charger.
The AC Battery Eliminator includes a 1.1 amp AC adapter with an input range between 100-240 VAC, and a battery coupler the size of the standard AHDBT-301 battery used in all GoPro Hero 3 and 3+ models.
The battery coupler snaps into the battery slot of all GoPro HERO3 and HERO3+ models and latches like the GoPro lid for a secure fit. Using a Battery Eliminator eliminates two sources of heat. The charging circuit in the camera and the battery itself, which gets warm while charging. Less heat makes the camera more reliable. Overheating can cause unexpected shutdown of the camera. A Battery Eliminator also bypasses the problems that some users have had with the GoPro charging logic causing the camera to freeze and require a reset when operating the camera while the battery is charging.
Note that the battery coupler requires space for the cable to exit the back of the camera. Since Blink does not have a slot for the power cable to pass through, the 120VAC Battery Eliminator can not be used in combination with Blink.
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Camera |
Compatibility ( Y / N ) |
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HERO5 |
✘ |
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HERO5 Session |
✘ |
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HERO4 Black |
✘ |
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HERO4 Silver |
✘ |
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HERO4 Session |
✘ |
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HERO (2014) |
✘ |
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HERO3+ Black |
✔ |
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HERO3+ Silver |
✔ |
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HERO3 Black |
✔ |
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HERO3 Silver |
✔ |
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HERO3 White |
✔ |
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HERO2 |
✘ |
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HERO |
✘ |
Compatible with the GoPro HERO3 and HERO3+ cameras.
Why Use Our Battery Eliminator?
Our Battery Eliminator increases your camera’s reliability. It prevents two sources of heat: the charging circuit in the camera and the battery itself, which gets warm while charging. Overheating can cause unreliable behavior or unexpected shutdown of the camera. Using our Battery Eliminator also prevents the camera from crashing if a problem occurs while the internal battery is charging.
Will the Coupler Style Battery Eliminator work with other CamDo accessories?
The battery coupler replaces the GoPro camera’s internal battery, so it leaves the HERO Port open for accessories such as our Programmable Scheduler, Time Lapse Intervalometer, Bullet, or Dash. Blink cannot be used with our 120VAC Battery Eliminator since Blink does not have a slot for the cable to pass through.
Does the Coupler Battery of the 120VAC Battery Eliminator have any voltage regulation?
No. The Battery Coupler used with the 120VAC Battery Eliminator does not have any voltage regulaton and requires a 4.3VDC input that can be provided by the included AC adapter.
Can the 120VAC Battery Eliminator be used with non-American wall outlets?
Yes. The AC adapter takes an input voltage from 100 - 240VAC, so the figure-8 power cable can be replaced with another standard figure-8 power cable with the required wall connector. Alternatively, there are various adapters to convert from the North American 2-prong plug to other international standards.
General support can be found on our Support pages here.
Average GoPro recording times in each video setting (limited by SD card capacity)
Also read the FAQ's tab for more information.
Discontinued
Here are all the new advantages of BlinkX over Blink:
Use BlinkX to achieve long term time lapse and/or motion detection for your next project. Just plug it into your GoPro and use the BlinkX app to connect and configure up to 10 separate schedules (including email scheduling) using a smartphone, tablet, computer, or any WiFi enabled device which has a web browser (no cell service or internet connection required). For more information, see the Quick Start Guide and User Manual.
A WiFi network with internet access is only required if you would like to use our optional Blink Email feature to provide daily status updates straight to your inbox.
If you are looking at a long term time lapse you may be interested in our BlinkX time lapse packs which incorporate weatherproof enclosures external solar power for long term deployment or where finding a power supply is difficult or expensive.
Compatible with the GoPro HERO5, HERO6, HERO7 and HERO8 camera models as listed below. For GoPro HERO4 and HERO3+ Black cameras, please use our Blink product.
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Camera |
Compatibility ( Y / N ) |
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HERO8 Black |
✔ |
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HERO7 Black |
✔ |
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HERO6 Black |
✔ |
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HERO5 Black |
✔ |
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HERO5 Session |
✔ |
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HERO4 Black |
✘ |
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HERO4 Silver |
✘ |
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HERO4 Session |
✘ |
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HERO (2014) |
✘ |
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HERO3+ Black |
✘ |
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HERO3+ Silver |
✘ |
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HERO3 Black |
✘ |
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HERO3 Silver |
✘ |
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HERO3 White |
✘ |
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HERO2 |
✘ |
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HERO |
✘ |
Is BlinkX compatible with the GoPro Plus upload feature?
No. The following link outlines the options available for downloading footage from the GoPro camera during a time lapse when using our BlinkX time lapse controller: https://cam-do.com/pages/how-to-download-your-gopro-time-lapse-footage-with-blinkx
Can I have a time lapse and motion detection simultaneously?
Yes, BlinkX allows for multiple schedules to be active at a time.
What happens if there is a conflict between schedules?
If multiple schedules have been set and there is a conflict between the camera triggering time, priority is given to the lower numbered schedule. For example, schedule 1 has priority over schedule 2. While a schedule with a set duration is active, such as a video recording, any other schedule that is set to trigger will be skipped until the active schedule is complete.
How does BlinkX attach to the GoPro?
BlinkX uses a USB-C connection to communicate with the GoPro camera. BlinkX is approximately the same height and width as the HERO7, and is designed to accommodate straps to attach to the camera or to our enclosures.
What are the dimensions of BlinkX?
BlinkX measures 64.5x44x12.7mm (2.54"x1.73"x0.5").
What housings does CamDo offer that have space for BlinkX and external battery packs?
BlinkX is typically used with our Outdoor Enclosures to also house extra batteries and come with two power options, a 9Watt solar panel, or without a solar panel that is normally used for shorter deployments when you can return regularly to recharge the batteries. The Outdoor Enclosures have space to fit up to two of our V44 (44watt-hour) battery packs.
How long will the battery last if I shoot some number of photos per hour?
Calculating battery life is non-trivial. It depends on the camera model, firmware version, SD card speed, lighting conditions, battery size, age of the battery, ambient temperature, and more. To help you understand the issues and to calculate estimated battery life, consult the Camera Power Consumption Study and our Time Lapse Calculator.
If I know approximately how long my project is, how do I determine the ideal interval between triggers?
The ideal shooting interval is normally determined by the length of the final time lapse video clip, capacity of the SD card or battery capacity available. Our Time Lapse Calculator can be used to help determine the ideal interval between photos as determined by these variables.
Why is "Always On" mode for batteries important?
Since BlinkX turns the camera off between triggers to conserve power, Always On mode is important to prevent the battery from automatically turning off due to periods of inactivity. Most of the USB battery packs on the market have an automatic power saving feature which turns off the battery if the battery is not constantly supplying power to a device. If the GoPro is turned off for more than a few minutes between triggers, the external battery might automatically shutdown due to inactivity. However, our V44 has two modes of operation, the standard Auto Off mode and an Always On mode. The Always On mode prevents the battery from automatically turning off when insufficient current is being drawn due to the camera being turned off by BlinkX to conserve power.
Does BlinkX retain the shooting schedule when power is removed or lost?
When all power is removed, BlinkX will retain the programmed shooting schedule as well as the clock time and date settings. When power is restored to BlinkX, it will resume the programmed shooting schedules.
Can I switch the SD card in the middle of a time lapse schedule?
Yes, the SD card is "hot swappable". If an interval occurs when the SD card is out of the GoPro, BlinkX will continue the shooting schedule by triggering the camera to turn on and off, however, no image will be taken since there is no SD card to save the image to.
How do I change BlinkX's shooting schedule in the middle of a project?
BlinkX's WiFi signal can be turned on or off by pressing the on-board WiFi button for 3 seconds. BlinkX's WiFi only remains active for 15 minutes to program the new settings before the WiFi is automatically turned off to conserve power. If the camera is not easily accessible, we offer a Wired Remote that can be attached to BlinkX's 2.5mm Port1 for re-triggering the WiFi signal, as well as 2.5mm Extension Cables if a longer distance trigger is needed.
What can I connect to the circular jacks on my BlinkX?
Please connect only CamDo-approved accessories to these jacks unless you are experienced. Do not connect other equipment, especially voltage sources such as your solar panel or battery, to these jacks. Doing so could damage your BlinkX or camera.
BlinkX's Port1 is used as an alternate trigger to activate the Blink's WiFi signal via a wired remote (purchased separately).
BlinkX's Port2 is used for Motion Detection operation and information about this port is located in our Blink User Manual.
Please read our series of blog posts to understand how to connect custom hardware or interface a microcontroller such as an Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
Does BlinkX work with your Battery Eliminators?
BlinkX does not require a Battery Eliminator and it is not compatible with our Battery Eliminators which are for earlier generation cameras.
What does BlinkX weigh?
BlinkX weighs 19g. This compares to a GoPro HERO5 Black camera at 117g or the GoPro HERO5 Session at 74g.
General support can be found on our Support pages here.
Also read the FAQ's tab for more information.
Discontinued $25.00 USD
Product Code: IHB01
The GoPro 30 Pin HERO Port connectors fit all GoPro models with a HERO Port on the back of the camera. These connectors are ideal for the hobbyists who wish to build their own cables or experiment with the GoPro camera's HERO Port connection.Solder the pins by hand
Perfect for prototyping
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Camera |
Compatibility ( Y / N ) |
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HERO5 |
✘ |
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HERO5 Session |
✘ |
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HERO4 Black |
✔ |
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HERO4 Silver |
✔ |
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HERO4 Session |
✘ |
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HERO (2014) |
✘ |
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HERO3+ Black |
✔ |
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HERO3+ Silver |
✔ |
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HERO3 Black |
✔ |
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HERO3 Silver |
✔ |
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HERO3 White |
✔ |
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HERO2 |
✔ |
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HERO |
✔ |
Compatible with all GoPro cameras with the HERO Port at the back of the camera.
It looks just like my iPhone charger cable. Can I just use the one I have?
No! The iPhone/iPod cable has a very similar connector to the GoPro Port connector, but the connections are different. You will almost certainly damage the camera if you try to charge the camera with an iPhone cable.
iPhone connectors are actually a slightly different size from the GoPro connectors. Some knockoff connectors will fit the camera, but they may distort the GoPro’s HERO Port if forced.
Will the connectors fit inside the GoPro waterproof back doors?
Low profile design fits easily in any of the extended skeleton backdoors provided with the GoPro LCD Bacpac or the GoPro Battery Bacpac. accessories. The connector is narrow enough to fit inside the back door and the cable fits easily through the slot at the bottom. Alternatively, a hole can be cut in the back of the standard skeleton backdoor.
Where can I find documentation on the GoPro HERO Port interface?
The GoPro User Forum is the best place to find unofficial documentation discovered by users who were not afraid to take their cameras apart and poke around.
How are the pins numbered?
Discontinued
Product Code: ASD01
The microSD to SD card adapter is designed to allow the use of a large capacity full sized SD card in the microSD card slot of the GoPro cameras.
The SD card Adapter also allows the use of WiFi adapter SD cards such as Eye-Fi Mobi 8GB SDHC Class 10 Wireless Memory Card with the HERO3 HERO3+ and HERO4 camera.
We have tested the adapter with a Class 10 128GB card and found it fully functional and compatible with the HERO3+. At 1080 x 60fps, 9 hours of video was recorded on the SD card in one continuous sequence. The GoPro detected when the card was almost full and stopped recording, as it should.
The 128GB card was also capable of executing Super One Button Mode scripts, so the various CamDo products which require a script would operate with that card.
Use High Capacity SD cards
Use WiFi adapter SD cards
Enables the use of WiFi adapter SD cards such as Eye-Fi Mobi 8GB SDHC Class 10 Wireless Memory Card with the HERO3 HERO3+ and HERO4 camera.|
Camera |
Compatibility ( Y / N ) |
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HERO4 Black |
✔ |
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HERO4 Silver |
✔ |
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HERO4 Session |
✔ |
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HERO (2014) |
✔ |
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HERO3+ Black |
✔ |
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HERO3+ Silver |
✔ |
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HERO3 Black |
✔ |
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HERO3 Silver |
✔ |
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HERO3 White |
✔ |
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HERO2 |
✘ |
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HERO |
✘ |
Will the adapter fit in the GoPro Waterproof Housing?
The adapter, as delivered, fits in the GoPro BacPac Compatible Housing which is the housing that comes with the HERO3 and is available from GoPro.
The ribbon cable folds around to the back of the camera where the SD card can lie flat against the camera back inside the housing, allowing for a fully waterproof solution.
Will the adapter fit in the GoPro Standard Housing?
The only limit to inserting the adapter in the standard HERO3+ and HERO4 housing is the plastic reinforcement for the microSD insert. It is easy to trim that back slightly so that the microSD ribbon cable will fit. Simply peel back 1/8 inch of ribbon cable from the plastic and snip off a bit of plastic with diagonal cutters.
The ribbon can then be fed through the O-Ring slot and the SD card taped to the outside of the housing behind the camera.
Are there other WiFi adapter SD cards?
Yes. Some example WiFi SD cards available at Amazon are:
- Ez Share Wifi Sd Memory Card 8GB Class 10
- Transcend 16 GB Wi-Fi SDHC Class 10 Memory Card
- Eye-Fi Mobi 8GB SDHC Class 10 Wireless Memory Card
- Toshiba FlashAir Wireless SD Card
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