{"product_id":"30035-sx-70-forever-nd-closeup-set-copy","title":"30035 | Poweroid - Open source SX-70 i-Type hardware solution","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHello dear people!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI'd like to introduce you to the \"Poweroid\" - a full-feature, open source SX-70 i-Type hardware solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a passion project of mine I've been occasionally working on for the past year and a half. Since it has now reached a state of maturity where I'm comfortable with publishing it, I'd like to share it with everyone today :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the Poweroid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- It's a rechargeable battery pack designed to mount to the bottom of folding-style Polaroid SLR cameras, such as the SX-70. In combination with a camera modded for ISO-600 film or an ND-filter, it enables the camera to take the cheaper i-Type film.\u003cbr\u003eIt aims to be a sleek yet cheap, easy to use, robust, full-feature battery pack with features such as internal USB-C charging, broad camera compatibility and safety considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat features does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePhysical on\/off switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCharge level display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUSB-C charging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBattery safety (fuse, over-current\/under-voltage protection, ...)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eExternal voltage protection (compatible with SX-70 and 600 film)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIntegrated tripod socket (camera does not need one)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEasy mounting system with no internal mods to the camera required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eModular battery layout compatible with whatever cells you have available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy yet another i-Type battery pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Every i-Type solution currently around is either quite hacky, has little convenience features, is proprietary and\/or very expensive, or not available whatsoever. I wanted to make a battery pack that has all the features, is easy to install, looks good and is cheap to build, while being open to everyone to build themselves or modify to their taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's special about it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- The Poweroid is supposed to be an open alternative to proprietary solutions which are often expensive to buy and\/or out of stock entirely. Anyone can build the required hardware, given they have access to the necessary tools and good soldering skills. If you don't like it, you can change everything about it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a product? Where can I buy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- It's not currently commercially available, however if there is some interest, I may produce a batch or two, or sell cheap DIY kits with pre-assembled PCBs at some point. We'll see, this post however is not mean to be an advertisement, as there is no product yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- I've written up a comprehensive documentation on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"relative pointer-events-auto a cursor-pointer\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  underline\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Prismary\/Poweroid\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePoweroid GitHub repository\u003c\/a\u003e, which is where you can access all project resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI'd love to hear what everyone thinks! There's still a couple of ideas I have on how to improve it, but at this point I'd like to share it, maybe it's already helpful to someone as is :)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"polaroid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48506734739711,"sku":"30-035-009","price":0.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/6732\/2879\/files\/poweroid-open-source-sx-70-i-type-hardware-solution-v0-3mpefdx9la0h1.webp?v=1778549898","url":"https:\/\/instantcameralibrary.com\/products\/30035-sx-70-forever-nd-closeup-set-copy","provider":"instant camera library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}