General FAQ - all capsules

how do I charge a capsule light?
All capsule lights have a USB jack on the side.  Simply plug a micro-usb cable into your capsule light (see micro-usb charging port in picture below) and m...
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 4:02 PM
How to physically connect 2 capsule lights
As of summer 2026, we transitioned to capsule 2.C, which has a capsule shell shorter than capsule 2.0/2.1. We have designed a new capsule link to account fo...
Tue, 7 Jul, 2026 at 3:12 PM
How to swap capsule shells
Check out this video to learn how to swap out your capsule shells.  As of summer 2026, we transitioned to capsule 2.C with usb-C charging and new capsul...
Tue, 7 Jul, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Can I use my own leashes/chains with my capsule-based poi?
  Yes you can set up your podpoi, capsule poi or capsule poi duo with your own leash system if you prefer chains, rope, paracord, or other types of leash m...
Mon, 10 Jun, 2019 at 1:30 PM
Power: I live outside the US. Can I use other wall adaptors for my capsule lights?
The short answer is yes. Capsule lights charge off of USB power and draw up to 500mA at 5V if it is available. You can plug your capsules into ANY co...
Mon, 10 Jun, 2019 at 1:28 PM
Power: how do I check the charge level in my capsule light/podpoi?
Your capsule light/ podpoi has a charge indicator. From off, press and hold the button down. The light will blink a color indicating your charge level - ran...
Mon, 10 Jun, 2019 at 1:29 PM
Power: can I leave fully charged lights plugged into a charger? Will this damage the light?
You can leave your charged lights on a charger without affecting the battery capacity. Capsule lights have custom li-ion batteries that cannot overcharg...
Mon, 6 Nov, 2017 at 4:58 PM
FAQ :: capsule 1 vs capsule 2.0 - what are the differences?
Capsule 1.0 was released in 2012 with the launch of podpoi. We made several improvements to the design over the years of capsule v1, including capsule 1.2, ...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 3:25 PM