Hardware

Lumacore Self-Charging Power Bank: Anywhere. Any light.

$33,448

pledged of $15,000 goal

210 backers

14 days to go

4 reward tiers

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About This Project

Lumacore solves the common frustration of dead power banks by using its AlphaGlass™ perovskite layer to continuously harvest energy from any ambient light—whether sunlight, office lighting, or overcast skies—to offset self‑discharge and keep the bank ready. The device combines this self‑charging ability with up to 15W magnetic Qi2 wireless charging, 20W PD USB‑C output, and a slim aircraft‑grade aluminum frame that fits in a pocket. Built‑in over‑charge/over‑discharge protection, drop resistance to 1.2 m, and a full suite of safety certifications (UL, UN 38.3, Qi2, IEC TS 63163, REACH, RoHS) ensure reliability and safety. Aimed at everyone from desk workers to travelers, Lumacore offers effortless energy independence without apps, cables, or charging routines.

Key Highlights

 ▸ Harvests energy from indoor and outdoor ambient light with AlphaGlass™ perovskite, 2× more efficient than traditional silicon. 

 ▸ Delivers up to 15W magnetic Qi2 wireless charging (MagSafe compatible) and 20W PD USB‑C fast wired charging. 

 ▸ Pocket‑sized aircraft‑grade aluminum body with over‑charge/over‑discharge protection, flight‑safe, and UL/IEC/REACH/RoHS certified. 

Technical Specs

Spec	Details
Technology	AlphaGlass™ perovskite light‑harvesting layer
Indoor Light Harvesting	2× more energy than traditional solar
Wireless Charging	Up to 15W magnetic Qi2 (MagSafe compatible)
Wired Output	20W PD USB‑C
Battery Protection	Over‑charge and over‑discharge protection
Drop Rating	Engineered to 1.2 m drop
Frame	Aircraft‑grade aluminum, soft‑touch finish
Size	Pocket‑sized, hand‑friendly
Certifications	UL 62368‑1, UL 2056, UL 2738, UN 38.3, Qi2 certified
Compliance	IEC TS 63163, REACH, RoHS
Self‑Charging	Harvests ambient light to offset self‑discharge
Flight Safe	Yes, enough capacity for a full phone charge

Reward Tiers

backers

Support Our Mission & Follow The Build!

USD3

~$3 USD

You'll receive backer updates on our progress as we move through validation and production.

15 backers

EARLY BIRD

USD89

~$89 USD

Early-backer pricing, limited quantity. Free US shipping. Choose Warm Sand or Midnight Blue after the campaign, before shipment.

backers

STANDARD

USD99

~$99 USD

Campaign pricing, available until the campaign ends and through late pledge. Free US shipping. Choose Warm Sand or Midnight Blue after the campaign, before shipment.

8 backers

DUO

USD159

~$159 USD

Two Lumacores, the lowest per-unit price of the campaign. Free US shipping. This tier ships one Warm Sand and one Midnight Blue.

Risks & Challenges

The main risks are potential shipping delays caused by global port backlogs and unforeseen production issues; the team mitigates these by working with reliable manufacturers and committing to transparent updates throughout the process.