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Application for versions of the Linxdot light hotspots LD-500, LD-550, LD-555 as per HIP19

Summary

This is an application for the approval for the first versions of the Linxdot Light hotspots, the overall design of the light hotpot is similar to our previous hotspot, with the difference being the lower powered design and not using CM4. The motivation for this change is to ensure that going into 2022, we are able to continue to manufacture units in large volumes and be in line with light gateway architecture of the Helium network moving forwards.

Linxdot is a device manufacturer for IoT. We are part of the same business structure as Fx Technology, a UK based smartphone & accessory manufacturer. Our smartphones have been shipped to over 60 countries globally and we have an active community of keyboard smartphone users.

Linxdot hotspots have been part of the Helium network since 2021. We have a development team working alongside a full support team for our Discord Channel and online customer enquires. We are an open and responsive manufacturer, we aim to respond to all (sensible) enquiries within 24-48 hours.

Product Information

The Linxdot Helium Miner is a product of Fx Technology.

Linxdot Helium Miner LD-500 (Indoor) Specifications:

  • Quad-core Rockchip CPU RK3566
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB eMMC Storage
  • Concentrator based on SX1302
  • Supported Bands: RU864, IN865, EU868, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923
  • Bluetooth 5.0, BLE
  • 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi
  • 1Gbps Ethernet

Estimated price point of Linxdot indoor light hotspot is £285 / $399 (ex VAT)

Linxdot Light Hotspot Linxdot Light Hotspot

Linxdot Helium Miner LD-550 (Outdoor) Specifications:

  • Quad-core Rockchip CPU RK3566
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB eMMC Storage
  • Concentrator based on SX1302
  • Supported Bands: RU864, IN865, EU868, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923
  • Bluetooth 5.0, BLE
  • 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi
  • 1Gbps Ethernet
  • Powered by 12V DC or optional POE components included
  • Enterprise designed & IP67 rated
  • 4G sim-card based modem

Estimated price point of Linxdot outdoor light hotspot is £430 / $600 (ex VAT)

The device is updated automatically over the air, and it is simple to deploy and manage using the Linxdot Android & iOS app.

Linxdot Light Hotspot Outdoor Linxdot Light Hotspot Outdoor 2

Linxdot Helium Miner LD-555 (Outdoor) Specifications:

  • Mediatek Chipset
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB eMMC Storage
  • Concentrator based on SX1302
  • Supported Bands: RU864, IN865, EU868, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923
  • Bluetooth 5.0, BLE
  • 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi
  • 1Gbps Ethernet
  • Powered by 12V DC or optional POE components included
  • Enterprise designed & IP67 rated
  • 4G sim-card based modem

Estimated price point of Linxdot outdoor light hotspot is £430 / $600 (ex VAT)

The device is updated automatically over the air, and it is simple to deploy and manage using the Helium Android & iOS app.

Linxdot Light Hotspot Outdoor - Mediatek Board

Timelines

We are working towards the following timeline:

  • Submit HIP 19 application - May 2022
  • Dewi Hardware verification - May-June 2022
  • Hardware certifications FCC/CE/UK - June 2022
  • Manufacturing - July 2022
  • Shipping to customers - Aug 2022

Customer Support

Our in-house customer service and support team provides international pre-sales support and after-sales support predominantly via email & Discord for Helium hotspots. This includes ongoing customer questions, queries, handling repair requests, and the replacement of hotspots for manufacturing defects or faulty units. We will aim to respond to all emails within 24-48 hours.

We are also accessible via Discord, Twitter, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram.

Hardware Security

The Linxdot Miner is built through our comprehensive experience in creating mobile devices compliant with banking applications, storing sensitive user data, and providing enterprise support. Our Helium hotspot adopts the same security standards applied to hardware, software, and user systems.

A secure ECC chip has been integrated for storing the swarm-key used by the miner as per the requirements.

Manufacturing Information

We have designed, manufactured our own consumer products (Helium hotspots, smartphones and accessories), and we are familiar with the challenges. The engineering team has expertise in electronics design, hardware and manufacturing on a large scale and of consumer / retail quality. Our manufacturing partner (Eternity HK) is based in Shenzhen and also plays an advisory role to our business. We have a close working relationship with them which helps to get our manufacturing prioritised and delivery on time. For example, we’ve done FCC/CE approvals on our products, we have rigorous testing procedures and quality control measures to ensure that devices which roll off the production line are all to the highest standard. Our return rate on products due to manufacturing issues is so far less than less than 0.5%.

Proof of Identity

Previously approved by Dewi team

Budget & Capital

As an existing global technology hardware business, we are in the financial position that we have sufficient reserves and cash flow to continue to manufacture continuous batches of devices into 2022.

We have placed orders for some of the critical components (ECC and Lora parts) with long lead times needed for our estimated capacity (250k+) for the coming 12 months.

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