$279.00 USD
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.
Here are all the new advantages of BlinkX over Blink:
Compatible with the GoPro HERO5 camera. For GoPro HERO4 and HERO3+ Black cameras, please use our Blink product.
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Camera |
Compatibility ( Y / N ) |
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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 |
✘ |
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 them, priority is given to the lower numbered schedule. For example, schedule 1 has priority over schedule 2.
How does BlinkX attach to the GoPro HERO5?
Unlike the HERO4 cameras, the HERO5 camera does not use a 30 pin connector on the back. In stead, it uses a USB-C connection on the side of the camera. BlinkX is approximately the same height and width as the HERO5, and is designed to accommodate straps to attach to the camera or to our enclosures.
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 V15 and V44 have 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 3seconds. 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.
Product Code: CBL02
gopro-motion-detector-x-band-sensor-with-cable-for-blinkAdd a motion detector to BlinkX to only trigger the camera on movement.
Motion detection can be used for security camera applications, wildlife photography, and for recording events where a person or other object, such as a car or truck, moves past the camera from time to time.
Our X-Band Motion Sensor is an active device powered by BlinkX/Blink’s 3.5mm Port2 connection, which bounces 10.5Ghz microwave signals to determine if motion has occurred. Microwaves do not rely on heat so the moving object does not need to be warm to trigger the sensor. Microwaves will also pass through glass and plastic, so the X-Band sensor can be mounted behind a window or inside an opaque waterproof box for use outdoors such as our DryX / SolarX enclsoures. The range of the X-Band sensor is adjustable from 8 to 30 feet (2-10m). Actual distances will depend on the environment and mounting configurations.
You can read the full details here.
$540.00 USD
ShootX is a purpose-built WiFi enabled time lapse camera with the option for automatic upload of images via the CamDo cloudX platform.
ShootX has multiple mounting connections and features a 120° wide angle lens to capture 2.6K resolution images. ShootX can be programmed for a single interval that repeats continuously. For increased programming flexibility without image upload features, see our BlinkX for the GoPro HERO5 cameras.
As can be seen from the graphics below, ShootX provides high quality 2.6K images and associated time lapse videos. It is significantly better than typical 1080 resolution and blows lower quality 720 cameras out of the water. If you need 4K footage, use our GoPro and BlinkX product offering.
Need to deploy your ShootX for extended periods? Achieve long term deployment with the ShootX Solar Kit. Featuring:
What image file format does ShootX use?
ShootX outputs JPEG images with a configurable JPEG quality. Note that setting JPEG quality above 90 significantly increases file sizes and affects battery life. If battery life and memory capacity is important, we recommend retaining images quality at 90.
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. Just select ShootX as your camera in the calculator.
Can ShootX be programmed to only capture images between set times on specific days?
Yes, ShootX can be programmed to take a shot at a regular interval between set times each day. You can't have a different schedule each day however. For greater programming flexibility, see our GoPro controllers; BlinkX for HERO5 Black and HERO5 Session, or Blink for HERO3+ and HERO4.
How do I change the interval between ShootX's image triggers?
The default interval between images is 10minutes. To adjust the interval, ShootX can be connected to a PC or MAC via USB to edit the settings.ini file using a standard text editor (eg. NotePad). In the future, a mobile app will be available. See the ShootX Quick Start Guide for additional instructions.
Does ShootX have automatic image uploading via WiFi?
Yes, ShootX can connect to a WiFi signal to automatically upload each image to our cloud platform cloudX. See our CloudX page and ShootX Quick Start Guide for additional information.
What if I don't have a cloudX Pro subscription?
The photos will be stored on the camera, which you can download locally to a computer. You won't have access to the online cloud platform including features such as automatic upload, remote status monitoring, email notifications, remote firmware updating, etc.
Why is "Always On" mode for batteries important?
Since the camera turns off between triggers to conserve power, Always On mode is important to prevent an external battery pack 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 camera is turned off for more than a few minutes between triggers, the external battery might automatically shutdown due to inactivity. However, our V15 and V44 have 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 to conserve power.
How can I mount ShootX?
ShootX has three options for mounting, a standard threaded tripod insert (1/4"-20) on the bottom of the camera, a vertical slot (24mm x 4.8mm) at the back of the camera, and a set of three magnets from the back of the camera around to the side opposite of the USB port.
We also have the ShootX mounting kit (see main tab).
What are the dimensions of ShootX?
ShootX is 75mm wide between each flat square surface and is 80mm wide between each of the flat triangular surfaces.
What does ShootX weigh?
ShootX weighs 300g. 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.
Product Code: CMR001
$135.00 USD
The marine grade aluminum swivel mount kit consists of a 6" long straight swing arm on a vertical mounting base for attachment to a flat or rounded surface such as a wall or post. The opposing end is a ball socket used with the 1.5" ball mount plate that can be attached to our SolarX or DryX outdoor enclosure for ultimate aiming flexibility.
The swing arm pivot allows for full 360-degree rotation and the ball and socket system allows a 360-degree rotation with a 180-degree pivot.
There is an insert on the vertical mounting plate to allow solid mounting to a flat surface like a building or a rounded surface such as a pole or rail.
Included in the kit:
The mount is the perfect complement to our SolarX and DryX outdoor enclosures and is included as an option with our Construction Time Lapse kits.
Product Code: MSM01
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