Charging and Power Tips for BallerCam

To get the best filming experience with BallerCam, it’s important to plan for battery life — both for your iPhone and your portable battery pack.

Battery Overview

The included portable battery is a 10,000mAh MagSafe power bank with fast charging and a USB-C output. It magnetically attaches to your iPhone and powers both your phone and the BallerCam cooling fan.

Power Consumption Estimates

• Without using a portable battery: Filming with BallerCam typically drains your iPhone battery at a rate of about 1% per minute. On a full charge, most iPhones can film for approximately 90 minutes before the battery is depleted.
   
• With a fully charged 10,000mAh portable battery attached: You can typically expect an additional 2 to 3 hours of filming time. (Actual time may vary based on phone model, filming conditions, and whether you are also livestreaming.)
   

Charging Best Practices

• Always fully charge your iPhone and your portable battery before filming.
   
• Some BallerCam users like to purchase additional swappable battery packs to cover multi-day events or back-to-back games.
   
• Extra batteries can be purchased off the shelf — you are not limited to BallerCam-branded batteries.
   

Cooling Fan Power Tip

If your portable battery runs out of power, your BallerCam’s cooling fan will automatically turn off. Without the fan, your iPhone is at a higher risk of overheating, especially in warm environments.

For best results:

• Keep the fan connected and powered at all times.
   
• Monitor your battery levels during long filming sessions.
   

Do I Have to Plug My iPhone into the Portable Battery?

It’s recommended, but not required.

If you believe your iPhone has enough battery life to cover the game, you can film without plugging into the portable battery. However:

• Plugging in gives you peace of mind, especially for longer games or tournament days.
   
• Plugging in ensures your iPhone is charging while filming, reducing the risk of running out of battery mid-game.
   

Quick Summary

• Plan for 1% iPhone battery drain per minute of filming.
   
• The included portable battery can typically extend filming by 2 to 3 hours.
   
• Extra batteries are optional but useful for multi-game days.
   
• If the portable battery dies, the cooling fan will turn off, increasing the risk of overheating.
   
• Plugging your iPhone into the battery during filming is strongly recommended.