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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 22, 2012.

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      Creator JamesLechner on April 28

      Is this Kickstarter campaign compete now? I'm still waiting for the backup battery...

      Thanks.

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      Creator Michael Soldano on April 8

      I still haven't received my i-C2. Am I the only one?

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      Creator Michael Soldano on March 2

      Any update for people who still haven't received their i-C2's?

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      Creator Ken's Lil' Sister on February 1

      Thanks Mike, have a great time.

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      Creator Michael Madson on January 30

      Yes - this afternoon. Will look at it next Tuesday. MacWorldiWorld this week. Booth 335.

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      Creator JamesLechner on January 29

      Thanks. I received the shipping e-mail today.

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      Creator Ken's Lil' Sister on January 29

      Hi, did you get my i-C2?

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      Creator Michael Madson on January 29

      9405 5036 9930 0300 7066 18 Shipping your charger today. Will send the travel battery separately in 10 days.

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      Creator JamesLechner on January 25

      Any shipping update?

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      Creator Michael Madson on January 19

      Well, this is good news which means we do not have to have a special voltage divider for the iPad 4. I put a colleagues 4 on the C3 two weeks ago, it was ok.

      If happens again, it is likely a solder joint or a loose pin on the Molex connector. Easy to fix.

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      Creator Dan Karlinski on January 19

      Michael,

      It started charging it now. Not quite sure what happened before, but it works on all 3 ports now

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      Creator Michael Madson on January 19

      Dan

      I will put an iPad 4 on the C3 early next week and see what is up.

      Michael

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      Creator Dan Karlinski on January 19

      Michael,

      I am also having an issue with my device charging my iPad. My iPhone will charge on front, back, and USB input. My iPad does not charge on any of them

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      Creator Michael Madson on January 17

      Does the bay that does "not" charge your iPad, "charge" any other device iPod/ iPhone 4. If id does not charge then it is the connector - easy to replace. If it does charge another iDevice then it is the fit of your iPad, Tell me what iPad it is and if you are using a case. I will make the distance on the connector greater to accommodate it.

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      Creator Ken's Lil' Sister on January 17

      Great thanks, I tried again today and it will only charge my iphone and ipods, not an ipad.

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      Creator Michael Madson on January 16

      I just made a shipping label for you and will mail it today. I want to see what is the issue so I can watch for it. Will get it fixed and returned to you same day.

      MM

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      Creator Ken's Lil' Sister on January 15

      No, it will not charge an ipad, I tried to use my charging cable in the usb port on the side of the unit and no go. That same charging cord will charge my iphone and all of the charging stations will charge my iphone. None will charge my 3rd Gen ipad.

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      Creator Michael Madson on January 14

      Ken's Lil' Sister,

      If the blue LED's are flashing it just that your iPad is not "seating on the 30 pin connector. Lift it up and put it back down a couple of times until you hear the "chirp" or see the lighting bolt. The pins on the docking connector are tiny.

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      Creator Ken's Lil' Sister on January 14

      So, I have my unit and the ipad is not charging but the iphone is, both blue lights are flashing blue but the battery icon on the ipad says "not charging".

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      Creator Dan Karlinski on January 10

      Just got the shipping email. Pretty excited!

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      Creator Dan Karlinski on January 7

      Thanks for the answer on that. I wasn't quite sure on the other device's syncing capabilities.

      I'm glad you finally got the power supplies in, I got a nice spot on my dresser for the
      ic2!

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      Creator Michael Madson on January 4

      Hi Dan,

      The C3 has a
      1. USB hub inside you can sync all your devices and also plug your camera into the USB side port and download straight to your host library. Then you can put the docs, pics music to any device that is plugged into the C3. i.e. take your pic directly off your phone, edit them, put them on your iPad.
      2. The USB on the side is a Universal charging and syncing port. If you have a Kindle or Android or anything that can charge with USB, the side dock is available.
      3. The plugs are interchangeable. If you ( and you have) want a iPhone 5, a iPad 2, you can change the plug tip.

      The power supplies arrived this afternoon. Shipping Monday..

      Good to know about the Extreme Mac - as a charging station it looks good.

      MM

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      Creator Dan Karlinski on January 4

      What differences does the ic2 have from something like this?

      http://www.xtrememac.com/en-US/products/chargers/incharge-series/incharge-x5-docking-station/

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      Creator Dan Karlinski on December 22

      Michael,

      Do you have shipping times on the charger? It looks like they should all be assembled by now.
      Thanks!

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      Creator Michael Madson on November 19, 2012

      Hi Dan,

      Got it. Will make them black. Shipping end of week. Programming boards now for the LED's, syncing & charging fine.

      Will be so happy to get them out to you.

      Michael

      Michael

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      Creator Dan Karlinski on November 19, 2012

      By survey did not give me a choice or a field to choose a color. Did I miss something?

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      Creator Kenneth Walewski on November 10, 2012

      Hi,
      My name is Kenneth Walewski. I am one of your backers for two units.
      I would like both of mine in BLACK COLOR with iPhone 5 connectors please.

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      Creator Stefan Chan on October 17, 2012

      Thanks for the update! :D

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      Creator Michael Madson on October 15, 2012

      Stephen,

      The circuit boards are scheduled to run - Thursday / Friday. When they are completed, I will send out a survey. a.k.a. playing it safe. Everything looks fine - just want to have the PCB's first.

      Michael

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      Creator Stefan Chan on October 15, 2012

      Hey Michael,

      Just wanted to know if you guys have sent out the survey asking for Addresses yet? I have yet to receive it.

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      Creator Dan Karlinski on October 2, 2012

      If you all are looking to charge your 5 on this base , this will work:
      http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/108290897/iexpander-an-expansion-device-for-your-iphone-4-an/comments

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      Creator Michael Madson on September 12, 2012

      Iit may be that we are golden. Meaning the transition adapter will be all you will need. Go to my home page for pictures. Www.madsonlinecom. This is unverified at the moment. As soon as I know for sure I will post,

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      Creator CBY on September 12, 2012

      Hi Michael,

      Any chance you will design an adaptor for the new Apple connector announced earlier today? Suggestion... Wait for the new mini iPad next month and kill 2 birds with 1 stone.

      Or we'll have to use the USB port which ain't bad at all anyway.

      Regards

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      Creator Michael Madson on September 11, 2012

      The bare boards were started yesterday. The scheduled ETA is Sept 25. However, they have a chance of being here a little sooner. Once the boards arrive, components will be "stuffed". There are 113 components that go onto the board. Inventory of the Bill of Material will be completed by Friday and the balance ordered. If I can get a few boards done, the following week the iC3 will be shown at PCB West exhibition (www.pcbwest.com) in the booth of the board fabricator Imagineering. We are getting close.

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      Creator JamesLechner on September 11, 2012

      Any update? Seems like it should be close...

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      Creator Michael Madson on August 15, 2012

      Hello again,

      The Android will charge in the additional USB port. Yeah !

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      Creator Michael Madson on August 15, 2012

      Hello all,

      All my attention the last 3 weeks has been on the redesign of the circuit board. It is complete and looks simple. Why did it take so long I ask? Well, there is an art to component placement, routing. It is the pattern from which all is built.

      The 3 bay circuit board is now out to be fabricated. 5 boards will be back late next week. The next step is to stuff them with components to verify that they work. If there is anything that needs fixing it can be done before making 100. While I don't see any problems, making a few prototype boards is the safe route.

      The third bay is USB-A plug on the left side of the charger. It is set up for charging a third Apple device. I am testing it with an Android phone this afternoon.

      The enclosures are completed and waiting for the circuit boards.

      The iC3 was designed to sit on your desktop. A couple of you wanted a protective travel cover. One fellow is taking the iC3 to Africa, another to the Solomon Islands, I started making the form over which a vacuum will and heat create the cover. First, oneCAD's up the shape, then the ShopBot will make it for you out of MDF material.

      Looking at production the 2nd week of September.

      To those who pledged for the A3000 travel battery, they are here and ready to ship.

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      Creator CBY on August 15, 2012

      Hi. Can't wait any longer. We are due for an update - please!

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      Creator Matt Malone on July 29, 2012

      Hi, Just wondering what was going on with the charger.

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      Creator Kenneth Walewski on July 17, 2012

      Have you sent survey for backers address information yet?
      When will this be shipping?

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      Creator Dan Karlinski on July 16, 2012

      Any update on the shipping times?

      Thanks!

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      Creator Elliott Wilcoxon on June 5, 2012

      Thanks!

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      Creator Michael Madson on June 3, 2012

      Elliot, I took a picture on the iPad 3 and the C2 charger. Sent it out in a post. You can also see it on the project story page. Thank you for the question..really..it helps to know what people want. As a designer, one can project. When it comes from the user, it is real.

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      Creator Elliott Wilcoxon on June 1, 2012

      This charger will work with an iPad 3 with a Smart Cover on it, right? I was disappointed to find that Apple's own iPad dock doesn't work too well with a Smart Cover on.

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  • Pledge $1 or more

    4 backers

    To support the cause of innovation and creativity.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $30 or more

    3 backers

    This is an awesome bit of reserve power when you need it. The new A3000 with two USB outputs, it will recharge any iPhone, Galaxy, Android Phone and has an LED light. Perfect compliment to the C2 and C4 charger because you can charge the A3000 by using the C2 or C4. You can also charge with an USB. Pledge includes shipping please add $10 if you are out of the US. You can see a picture here: http://www.madsonline.com/Backup-Battery.html

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $145 or more

    17 backers

    Receive the i-C2 SC syncing charger. Color choice of black, red, dark blue. Pledge includes shipping to any address in the US. Please add $10 if you are outside the US.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $170 or more

    9 backers

    Combo of i-C2 SC charger and the 2800 mAhr battery backup. This is a good value. Pledge includes shipping to any address in the US. Please add $10 if you are outside the US.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $340 or more

    5 backers

    Combo of two i-C2 SC chargers and two 2800 mAhr battery backups. Color choice of black, red, dark blue. Pledge includes shipping to any address in the US. Please add $20 if you are outside the US. Est. Delivery: Jul 2012

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012