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Charging a GoPro helmet hero HD?

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steezyjibber
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This may sound stupid but

Our gopro is basically brand new, we used it once, and it needs to be charged.

When we plug in the USB to the computer it doesn't charge it...

there are no other charging accessories that came with it

What to do?

thanks
Mar 12 2010 9:54PM
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steezyjibber
Posts: 15967 - Karma: 11,027
looks like we need to buy a USB wall charger
true?
Mar 12 2010 9:59PM
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dwhite
Posts: 1499 - Karma: 32
No, when you are plugging it in, the gopro is supposed to be off. You are plugging it in while the lcd is on and it is accessing the memory card.
Mar 12 2010 10:03PM
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SSteezle
Posts: 9300 - Karma: 7,706
plug it in without turning it on and the red light will be on. Once it turns off the batteries full
Mar 13 2010 11:19AM
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HR8938Cephei
Posts: 1411 - Karma: 46
what if the light is flashing?
Jun 17 2010 4:56PM
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wesley.
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bump because when i plug in my brand new gopro into my computer it just flashes once and then stops even though it needs battery. help?
Dec 13 2010 2:15PM
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cjgncjgn
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ipod/iphone wall adapter works just fine for charging your go-pro. Sure you have one or know someone who does
Dec 13 2010 2:17PM
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MAXWELL.
Posts: 443 - Karma: 298
turn the gopro on
Dec 13 2010 3:40PM
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Ian.Ham
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I found I have to have my computer plugged into the wall for the gopro to charge. And what everyone else said about not having the gopro on.
Dec 13 2010 3:44PM
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.seb.
Posts: 1291 - Karma: 597
dont turn it on and just plug it in, the red light will turn on and when it turns off that means it has been fully charged
Dec 13 2010 3:50PM
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BlackieChan
Posts: 1474 - Karma: 193
What? really? Thats sick, iPod wall chargers work for GoPros? This could be super helpful
Dec 16 2010 6:21PM
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connory998
Posts: 1197 - Karma: 34
yes they work, usb is a standard voltage (5v i believe) so everything that you can charge with a computer usb can be charged with an ipod charger.
Dec 16 2010 6:54PM
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General_Ripper
Posts: 3327 - Karma: 189
Dude buy a shiity LG charger. The one for my phone has a usb slot. I charge my GO Pro and zune on it too.
Dec 16 2010 6:55PM
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connory998
Posts: 1197 - Karma: 34
also, all 110v wall plug to usb things are the same, so you do not need to buy one for ipod, phone, gopro etc.
Dec 16 2010 6:58PM
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rickroller
Posts: 2468 - Karma: 483
happened to me the hole where the charger goes in was fucked up from shoving the usb in too hard. i had to send it to go pro to get it fixed
Dec 16 2010 7:11PM
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ski-swagga
Posts: 5276 - Karma: 219
+k dude.
Dec 27 2010 9:13PM
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jamesth9
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The battery charger is extremely useful as kit for travel usage, such as Euro.
This one is highly recommended for its tough quality.


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