Kickstarter - Plug Hub: Australian Universal USB Power Adapter

Associatedrodgo @ plughub.com.au on 03/12/2015 - 10:05
Last edited 07/12/2015 - 10:33 by 1 other user

Hi OZB community, not sure if i can post this but shall give it a try. After a year of Development today I launched my new product on Kickstarter - PlugHub. I would love to hear from the community and get some feedback on what they think of the product and any changes they recommend. If admins allow it i would also love to setup a deal exclusive for OZB members, let me know what sort of deal you want. Looking forward to your support and feedback.

Thanks

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/857387852/plug-hub-aust…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlugHub15/

Update: 1pm AEST today 7/12/15 i am going to post a deal for OZB members to buy a Plug Hub. I have around 40 in stock i can part way with and hopefully once people have them in hand i can get some more feedback.

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Comments

    • [Deactivated] on 09/12/2015 - 18:49

      The Crest's 2.4A is 31% less max output than OP's 3.5A. But essentially similar. How much, $25?

      • Ultraman on 09/12/2015 - 22:03

        The Crest gmail92 found in BigW is 10A, with "fast charge". I know where I'm going tomorrow! =D

        • [Deactivated] on 10/12/2015 - 01:25

          10A max load for the adapter (two 240V sockets and the two USB ports).

          According to the Crest product brochure that derek324 posted, the USB power supply's specs are:

          2 x USB outlets: 5V DC 2.4A maximum total output

    • Ultraman on 09/12/2015 - 21:33

      10A? Am I reading that correctly? And with "fast charge" too or is that just referring to being able to charge via all four ports & sockets at 2.5A each?

      And I would presume that the surge protection has a LED light to indicate it's working.

      http://imgur.com/msDvVPs - link as provided by gmail92 on previous page.

  • TurkishDelight on 09/12/2015 - 20:04

    Just Contact Technonerd and your campaign is successful.

  • flatwhitepls on 09/12/2015 - 22:35

    I see 2 design issues there:
    1. Over time the plug/socket will get loose due to the weight of tablet/phone. Also the plug is on one side so, the weight won't be balanced. This might cause it to slant and/or lose connectivity to the socket power.
    2. It might not fit all socket well and would leave an ugly gap. Or it might be too short.

    Just my thought. Even if it was $20 I won't buy it doesn't really make a use case for me.

    • centrelink on 10/12/2015 - 10:20

      gonna need scientific proof of that.

  • ibfragalot on 09/12/2015 - 22:56

    Excellent design, well done. Cables everywhere and adapters/powerboards on the floor are a real issue for me. This is almost perfect. A few more USB outlets (if technically possible) and it's a done deal.

  • gasman70 on 10/12/2015 - 07:19

    I like it very much. Well done mate, great design.

  • Crowfoot on 13/12/2015 - 23:17

    Good idea but I would be looking at type c usb ports for future proofing. Actually sockitz just released a glass double powerpoint that is app controlable and has cool led lights that tells you how much power your using and they are using type c usb now too. It's going to be the best way to charge devices going forward with up to 100w of power available.

  • stirlo on 16/12/2015 - 11:22
    +2

    I was lucky enough to get one of the 40 ozbargain units. It works really well and the stand on top is very useful. I've put it in the kitchen which I feel is the best place (power point up at bench height). It's a bit bulky but it serves the purpose really well :)

    • Associatedrodgo @ plughub.com.au on 16/12/2015 - 13:17

      Thanks for the feedback.

  • dasher86 on 21/12/2015 - 18:14
    +1

    Received my plug hub yesterday in a very battered package.
    As for feed back the shelves don't quite sit flush against the plug hub. Looks like the molds have left rough bits on the edges.
    It would be nice to have the shelves click in.
    It would have been nice to have the power point sockets spead out further than the standard.

  • dasher86 on 26/12/2015 - 10:05

    Anyone else have problems with the plughub?
    When I plug my phone in it says charging slowly. I've tried a couple of cables and still the same thing.
    I've had the hub for a while but this has been the first morning I've used the USB ports.

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