Tested power banks¶
Because Trinet cameras draw very little current, some power banks mistake them for a fully charged phone and switch off. These are banks we and our users have tried.
Community-collected observations
This list records tests of individual units. Results can vary by batch, cable and charge level. Panoculon Labs does not recommend, endorse or certify any power bank listed here, and a "works" entry is not a guarantee of compatibility, safety or performance. Use any power bank at your own risk and follow its manufacturer's safety instructions. Brand and product names belong to their owners.
| Brand | Model | Capacity | USB-C output | USB-A output | Wrist Kit (three cameras) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi | Power Bank 4i 20000 mAh Sonic Charge | 20 000 mAh | Works | Works | Works (USB-A and USB-C) | No auto shut-off seen on either port. |
| Amazon Basics | 20000 mAh Power Bank | 20 000 mAh | — | Works | Works | |
| Portronics | Luxcell B12 10K (Type-C input) | 10 000 mAh | USB-C is input only | Works | Works (USB-A) | Use the USB-A port with a USB-A to USB-C cable or adapter. |
| Portronics | Luxcell B 10K 22.5W | 10 000 mAh | Auto shut-off | Auto shut-off | Works (USB-A and USB-C) | Switches off with a single camera; fine with a three-camera kit. |
| Ambrane | MagSafe Fast Wireless 10000 mAh (WLP-12) | 10 000 mAh | Auto shut-off | Auto shut-off | Works (USB-A and USB-C) | Switches off with a single camera; fine with a three-camera kit. |
| Portronics | Halley 20K | 20 000 mAh | Auto shut-off | — | — |
The live, most up-to-date version of this list is the Tested Power Banks sheet.
Tips¶
- A three-camera kit draws more current than one camera, so a bank that switches off with a single camera may work fine with a kit.
- If your phone needs a USB-A to USB-C adapter for the bank's USB-A port, any OTG adapter works.
- Test a new bank with a full-length session before a real data collection.
- Tested a bank we don't list? Tell us at innovate@panoculonlabs.com.