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SmartCharge™ - World's first LED light bulb which you can turn ON/OFF from the same wall switch even during a power outage.

SmartCharge™ - Never be in the dark again!

SmartCharge™ - World's first LED light bulb which you can turn ON/OFF from the same wall switch even during a power outage.
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Shailendra Suman
Shailendra Suman
984 backers pledged $91,804 to help bring this project to life.
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SmartCharge 2.0 in Production

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SmartCharge 2.0 - First Batch Production and Delivery Plan

We have ordered 10K units for production. They will be ready to ship in mid March and should arrive in USA by the end of April. We should start shipping... Read more

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We are Back!!!

We were quiet but very active doing what you told us to do.  

This is where it all started. Two years ago you supported our vision to make the... Read more

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B22 Base type SmartCharge Bulbs

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B22 Shipment

It has been long since we posted an update. Few things to note:

 

1. All B22 bulbs will be shipped between Dec 22nd – Dec 31st. Good news is,... Read more

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Questions!!!

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How to test the SmartCharge bulb??

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Shipping Update

We started shipping to our backers last week. Some of you have already received it. We cannot wait to get your feedback. Few things to consider for your safety and... Read more

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Started Shipping

We are so excited.  Everyone is full of energy and enthusiasm.  First shipment of 1k units arrived and we started shipping them to our Kickstarter supporters.  Another 2K arrives next... Read more

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Start shipping to our supporters

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Production Status

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Production Status

Making progress.  Not there yet....

Over the past 3 weeks, factory has completed 2 pilot runs producing 200 units/run. After the second run, they found that failure rate is still... Read more

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Pilot Run

Finally - wait is over at UL. Testing is completed and the great news is that our product has passed all tests. We just received the draft test report from... Read more

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Production Plan

We are almost there.

We have been in constant touch with UL regarding the test results. We just found out that our bulb has passed all critical tests. Factory is... Read more

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Recognition

Every year, the Mayor's International Community Awards (MICA) recognizes individuals or organizations that have displayed strong leadership and contributed to the development of Charlotte's international community. 

SmartCharge bulb Founder &... Read more

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Survey

Dear all,

Survey was sent last week. We got most of them back with great feedback. If you have not returned the survey, please do so. We are building  our... Read more

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UL update & Timeline

Just wanted to let you know that things are moving smoothly on the certification and manufacturing front. We've passed the factory’s in-house UL testing for all critical parameters including EMI... Read more

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Still waiting on Test results

Dear all,

We are still waiting on new PCB test results.  As we mentioned in our last update that:

1. We need to re-layout the PCB

2. Evaluate some of... Read more

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UL Update

Dear all,

We got some preliminary test results from UL testing.  Though most of the critical tests have passed, there are still issues with EMI and radiation.  EMI is within... Read more

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UL Tests Update

I spent last week with engineers at factory in Shenzhen, China. Mostly discussing UL & CE approval issues and then production plan. Below is the update on both items:

Most... Read more

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UL Process

We received the final design of PCB from the 3rt party testing company. Next step is to make few samples, do final testing and submit to UL.  Factory is on... Read more

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Successful Campaign

Many thanks to all of our backers for supporting the SmartCharge bulb and making it a successful campaign. Your support has enabled a positive change in the world - Never... Read more

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Successfully raised $91,804 with 984 backers

NBC Today Show - Jan 14th

"NBC Today Show" is doing a segment on  cool and innovative products from CES 2014. They have selected our SmartCharge bulb as well.  They will feature it in 4th hour... Read more

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CES 2014 contd.

Dear backers:

What a busy, hectic and tiring day  - but a great day.  It was overwhelming and amazing to see the reactions of people when they saw the demo.... Read more

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CES 2014

Great interest and press coverage at CES.

Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY - What's cool at CES 2014

We will be in Eureka Park section Booth # 73107.  If attending please visit... Read more

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Reached our Goal!!!

WOW!!! We're fully funded! We're honored and overwhelmed by your support and very excited to move the SmartCharge LED Bulb project to the next phase of production. And we still... Read more

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SmartCharge in Time

Please check these recent articles in press:

Time - This Smart Light Bulb Keeps Working Even If the Power Goes Out

Gizmag - Smartcharge light bulb keeps the lights on... Read more

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Product Design & Development Article & Video

Please check out the feature done by Product Design and Development magazine:

Article: Self-Charging Bulb Stays Lit without Power

Video: Kickstarter of the Week: This Bulb Stays On When the Grid Goes... Read more

Tooling & Press Coverage Update

Hi Everyone,

It’s been 2 weeks since launch of the project and thanks to YOU we’ve achieved 55% of our goal, with 32 days to go. Thank you all for... Read more

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Thank you

Hi Everyone,

We are very excited to see all the enthusiasm around this project. Thank you very much for your awesome support. We are getting emails from all over the... Read more

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