The Perfect, Portable Accessory for your Android Phone and iPhone. Support Most Phone Cases!
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The Perfect, Portable Accessory for your Android Phone and iPhone. Support Most Phone Cases!
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Appearance Prototype
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Design Prototype
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Production Prototype
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About this project
The latest jackless smartphone design has definitely stirred up a lot of hullabaloo. Unless you’re planning to buy one of those easy-to-lose and pricey wireless headphones with limited battery life, you can’t charge your phone while listening to audio from wired headsets.
The Auxillite converter was designed as a solution for dual charging and listening. Instead of purchasing completely new add-ons, The Auxillite external digital-to-analog converter (DAC) attaches to 3.5mm jack and lightning ports, allowing you to play audio and stay charged around the clock.
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As soon as Apple launched the iPhone 7, users have kicked up a fuss, and rightly so, by the fact that there is no port for their high-quality headphones. This created a unique gap in the market for new technology. In steps Auxillite. This cost effective, 2 in 1 converter lets every user keep their original headphones. Auxillite provides the ultimate sleek alternative, that’s no muss, no fuss.
Introducing a dual functioning, charge and listening add-on isn’t exactly groundbreaking. However, it’s unique selling points make Auxillite the most portable, efficient and cost-effective converter on the market.
Truth be told, we couldn’t imagine smartphones without a 3.5mm audio jack so that’s why we created Auxillite to ease users into the transition. Auxillite has the potential of becoming a must have add-on for your new smartphone, especially if you want to keep your original high-quality headphones.
While there are plenty of wireless earbuds available, most of them can’t sustain a proper connection, have a rather short battery life and are easier to misplace, making Auxillite the perfect alternative.
Android users and audiophiles out there, we heard your requests! After checking with our manufacturer, we are happy to announce that we now have another version of Auxillite that is specifically designed for Android devices. Built-in with quick charge technology and 24-bit audio, Auxillite in Android version simply makes your audio experience even more pleasurable. *Due to safety issues/design limitation, Auxillite in Android version doesn't support simultaneous music and charging.
Auxillite aims to restore the standard 3.5mm headphone jack to your smartphone and to resolve the dilemma of charging and listening to music at the same time. When we designed Auxillite, we put a lot of focus into each small, intricate detail, creating technology that’s so compact you wouldn't even know it’s there.
Jacky Yang has over 8 years of experience in product design and project management working in China. With his knowledge of product cycles, he has given this project an edge in this very competitive industry. Auxillite is his first “baby”, where he is making all the calls. Luckily he has surrounded himself with highly experienced team members. Jacky also enjoys long walks on the beach while watching the sunset.
Alastair and Eric are in charge of the manufacturing side of the project. With a combined 45 years of manufacturing experience, to say the duo’s purpose in life is making things would be an understatement. They love technology and are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve the world. With their associates from Asia, Europe and North America, Alastair and Eric have brought many projects to life, including solar-powered golf carts and high polymer LED displays. This is their first project in the smartphone accessories market and they plan to make a splash.
Every crowdfunding campaign requires the help of inspired individuals who come together and show their support by sharing their ideas and making a pledge. These pledges will go towards making Auxillite a reality by keeping production costs low. We have our manufacturers on standby and we hope to start delivering the first batch of Auxillite to our dedicated backers as early as December 2016.
Risks and challenges
While we’re confident in delivering the most portable dual function DAC converter on the market, there is always the chance of that meddling, pesky, cherry-on-the-top-of-your-bad-day delay. Even though we’ve been meticulously working on the idea generation, design and prototype there is always a chance of further extensions in manufacturing and shipping dates. However, we promise to keep backers updated every step of the way by putting our best out-of-the-box thinkers on the case to resolve the issue as fast as possible.
Learn about accountability on KickstarterFAQ
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Applying for MFi is in our plans, but we can't make any guarantees at this point in time. Now that we’ve reached our funding goal, we have started the application process already.
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Auxillite works for all Apple devices with lightning ports. However, the stand on the Auxillite can’t support the weight of iPads.
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16-bits with sampling frequency 44.1kHz/48kHz and 24-bits with sampling frequency 96kHz.
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The mic support is included with noise cancellation once we reach our first stretch goal.
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The difference between Auxillite and Auxillite S is the “S” is slightly larger in size and it has an adjustable stand that allows for portrait and landscape positions.
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Yes, it does
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Yes, there is a Micro USB version available for Android phone users. With a powerful built-in digital-to-analog (DAC) chip, Auxillite is capable of delivering high resolution 24-bit audio in all their detailed glory.
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We’ve checked with our manufacturer and now backers have an extra option for case support to accommodate different case thickness: one option is ~1.5mm thick and the other is up to 4mm thick.
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Yes, it does.
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