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Light Pulse Electroluminescent Charge & Sync Cables - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 05, 2015, 12:20:21 am
content: Just what the world needs, another fancy charging cable:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1482290966/light-pulse-electroluminescent-charge-and-sync-cab

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2015, 11:15:21 am
content: It's electron current vs conventional current...Anyway, the net movement should be zero because the wires are bundled.

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2015, 05:51:37 pm
content: Has anyone tried the AliExpress version? Is there any EL inverter noise? I had some EL Firewire cables that were unusable because of that.

author: edy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2015, 01:39:27 am
content: All things considered, you have to admit it does look cool. The fact that it somehow detects the current draw and adjusts the speed of the light "flow" effect, you can see from afar how charged your device is. Obviously we have 2 or 3 intertwined luminescent surfaces that based on the sequence of turning on/off give the marquee effect like charge is flowing.As far as the price goes, I can see people picking these up at that price. I wouldn't, but then again I'm also not in the same market as people who buy $400 Beats Audio headphones either. But someone who is would buy this in 2 seconds. Better yet, add the same features to headphone cables in sync with music and you have yourself another Kickstarter.

author: electr_peter
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 07, 2015, 07:48:38 pm
content: I do not like the idea at all - I find it super annoying. All these lights for no real function... Also, additional eye distraction contribute to visual pollution.What is next - glowing mains cables and DC power adapters? No way I am going to use anything like this unless a client specifically asks for a special project.

author: Fsck
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2015, 09:43:48 pm
content: Quote from: electr_peter on August 07, 2015, 07:48:38 pmit could appeal to some people.ie, the crowd who bother to have lighting in their computer cases.
Lateral Magazine - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: LukeW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 05:39:54 am
content: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lateral-magazine#/storyThis isn't a technology or engineering project, but I hope it might be of interest to some of you.This is a new project I'm currently working on with some friends, focusing on science communication and science journalism. It's an E-magazine format, with an audience that will probably end up leaning towards the demographic of younger people. (The same is true for our writing and editorial team, and it's a little bit of a demographic shift away from the people you normally meet if you turn up at greybeard-dominated Royal Society meetings or Australian Skeptics meetings.)We have a strong interdisciplinary team covering physics, genetics, chemistry and all sorts of other things, as well as the interaction of science and technology with society and popular culture. We're hoping to put together a little bit of crowdfunding to cover some basic costs, web design, server and hosting costs, graphic design and some other little bits and pieces to help make things a little more professional, and I'd be really grateful for any support anybody here might be able to give us in terms of telling your friends, spreading the word on social media and all that sort of thing. (Any funding contributions would be immensely welcome, too.)I think Carl Sagan would approve. And little Sagan, too.Please do check out our video. Thanks so much!
More efficient! Less silicon! Less cost! More bullshit? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Bassman59
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 27, 2015, 10:48:21 pm
content: Article from the end of last year that's going around Facebook ...http://inhabitat.com/raytons-new-super-efficient-affordable-solar-panels-could-trump-fossil-fuels/"could"and they were raising money for UL testing?

author: Marco
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 28, 2015, 03:41:14 am
content: The campaign failed immensely, dunno what these people were thinking really.Twin Creeks already developed the same technology, then went bankrupt, then GT Advanced Technologies got their patents and machine ... which they probably wanted to use to manufacture their screens for Apple, but in the end they boughta whole lot of diamond sawsand went bankrupt.Wonder if the patents reverted to the inventors or something and they just decided to try to make the third time the charm ... but the investors didn't bite this time.
Wow... Project Heaven - Cloud Solution to Create Heaven on Earth - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rthorntn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2015, 09:20:25 am
content: This could be the first kickstarter to pulverise their $500 goal!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/387168875/project-heaven-a-cloud-solution-to-create-heaven-o/descriptionApparently all the technology is already there for a heaven on earth:Biological immortalityNew energyNew economicsSome more info:Tesseract ResearchThrive MovementVenus ProjectLots of conspirencies involved!

author: FrankenPC
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 16, 2015, 11:23:50 pm
content: "When it comes to biological immortality,Tesseract Research is a very good source for a start. It is based on the findings of Royal Raymond Rife. Basically the same electromagnetic frequency generator that Rife used to destroy cancer cells before he was shut down by the American Medical Association in the 60s. "LOL.

author: edy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 17, 2015, 02:26:39 pm
content: They even misspelled their own description on Kickstarter:QuoteAt least they are only looking for $500. They have 1 backer and $1, with 12 days to go. I don't see this as being a big scam... a few people may bite but I suspect it won't get funded. You can find lots of interesting projects:iPhone EMF Ghost Detector:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/62367895/mrghost-iphone-emf-detector?ref=nav_searchElectroMagnetic Flux Car Power:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1052317223/give-to-the-future?ref=nav_searchFree Crystal Energy:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1522712959/free-electricity-device-randd?ref=nav_searchYou can search for many more. It's amazing what you'll find.

author: Sigmoid
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 17, 2015, 09:23:15 pm
content: Quote from: mojo-chan on June 16, 2015, 04:04:07 pmThere are some pretty interesting science fiction analyses of the questions immortality would bring up...Usually people envision some sort of official quota on childbirth, like a childbirth lottery (see Larry Niven).This isn't stupid because biological immortality is stupid. This is stupid because this is stupid.
Power over WiFi - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: loneoceans
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2015, 06:50:45 pm
content: There have been a lot of news lately on 'wireless power' lately, many of them related to WiFi as well, and many of which may dubious claims.For example, here's one:http://www.wired.com/2015/06/power-over-wi-fi/I came across today. This worries me because there seems to be a lot of misinformation regarding wireless power these days (mixed in with some real proper research though), and quite a bit of media hype as well. Above, it was claimed to add such capability with a simple 'firmware upgrade'.I was wondering if Dave would be interested to make an episode both explaining how wireless power could work e.g. via phased arrays, as well as talk about the downsides to such a technology (e.g. inefficiency, added RF noise and power etc), as well as the possible upsides (maybe it'll work for very low power devices which wake up periodically etc).

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2015, 07:08:36 pm
content: Quote from: loneoceans on June 08, 2015, 06:50:45 pmIt's been covered here to some degreehttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/crowd-funded-projects/wave-a-cell-phone-that-charges-battery-with-wifi-signal/msg687309/#msg687309

author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2015, 04:56:13 am
content: 'We' were all concerned about getting brain cancer from our cellphones and TV remote controls...Let's get 'really' worried about high-powered RF power distribution within our homes!

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2015, 04:28:16 pm
content: I totally agree that the bullshitters have taken over the asylum when it comes to power over RF, but even for the few that work it's difficult to see where RF delivery would be better than solar in terms of power for most use cases even indoors given a similar harvesting aperture area.

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2015, 04:55:49 pm
content: Quote from: mojo-chan on June 10, 2015, 09:51:17 amNo, the real problem is that people confuse wireless charging with energy harvesting.The Qi chargers work with some 50% efficiency in 5mm distance. And people expect to charge phones and their stupid smartwatch with it. And the IoT is just around the corner.I think the EU should actually make a law, that things requiring more than (say) 1mW average power are banned if they charge wirelessly.

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2015, 02:41:40 pm
content: Quote from: mojo-chan on June 11, 2015, 09:51:43 amGrr. You know I'm talking about wirelessly with energy harvesting, not Qi charging.
Yet another physics defying indiegogo project - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 24, 2015, 07:38:19 pm
content: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bold-knot-world-s-fastest-charger-on-a-keychain#/storyIt appears to be nothing more than a 49USD boost-battery.That’s pretty damned expensive for a 700mAh top up charger.I can buy 6,000mAh for that price.Then they make the ludicrous claim that it can charge a phone twice as fast as a standard cable.QuoteJust how does it do this…???QuoteSniff… Sniff…

author: oPossum
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2015, 07:59:23 pm
content: Quote from: Mr.B on May 24, 2015, 07:38:19 pmFake the presence of a 1 amp+ charger and hope the USB port can deliver. Not a good strategy, but it can actually sometimes work.I am not in any way claiming this device will work, but there are ways to make some devices charge faster than when they are connected to a computer's USB port.

author: m98
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2015, 10:13:37 pm
content: It would only be an advantage, if the USB-port doesn't support fast charging and the mobile device does. Then the additional power required would come from the battery. When the battery is empty, then it would charge with normal 500mA.With USB 3.0 power delivery standard, there is no more need for such hacks, so this product doesn't have much future.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2015, 11:20:14 am
content: Quote from: Mr.B on May 24, 2015, 07:38:19 pmso there's nothing physic defying about it. i guess new breed of evolusion from audiophoolery generation. a shame to indiegogo and kickstarter website.
Fart tracker - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: purfield
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2015, 04:44:31 am
content: "CH4 is a wearable device that you can put in your pocket or attach to your belt and it helps you to reduce your gases. "https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/963861855/keep-track-of-your-gases-with-ch4I don't know what to say!

author: cow
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 19, 2015, 03:07:39 pm
content: I was working on a fart activated geocache that would open after you fart on it. I also had a nice place for it near a mexican restaurant.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2015, 03:44:13 pm
content: Quote from: mojo-chan on May 19, 2015, 09:01:14 amI indeed wondered about some of your posts.;-)

author: chefkoch84
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2015, 04:14:41 pm
content: A lot of research went into this alredy:p.s. I like the geocache idea very much:Perfect location would be probabliy a snobby hotel lobby or any other place where farting is considered not apropiate...

author: bitwelder
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2015, 06:18:21 pm
content: I'd be happy to DoS- or DDoS-attack the poor soul who carries one of those thingy.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2015, 04:15:39 am
content: Quote from: Mechatrommer on May 19, 2015, 04:50:27 amPerhaps a vibration sensor?

author: CanadianAvenger
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2015, 04:19:48 pm
content: Quote from: Mechatrommer on May 19, 2015, 04:50:27 amThe answer likely lies in the name CH4 (AKA Methane)Likely used one like here:http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Fart-O-Meter/step3/What-is-a-Methane-sensor/

author: codeboy2k
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2015, 11:21:39 am
content: But what happens in an elevator?

author: Bob F.
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2015, 12:56:07 pm
content: Quote from: codeboy2k on May 23, 2015, 11:21:39 amWhat happens in the elevator, stays in the elevator...
$500 Lily Camera Drone - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: valley_nomad
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2015, 10:18:39 pm
content: Although Lily camera drone is not an exact crowd funded project, it takes deep-discounted pre-orders and has fancy video and sketchy info on its features and performance. So it is kind of similar to those on KS and IGG...https://www.lily.camera/tech-specs/

author: FreddyVictor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 13, 2015, 02:46:09 pm
content: cool video - always ammuses me how they nonchalantly toss it off a bridge !

author: valley_nomad
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 15, 2015, 10:57:00 pm
content: It actually minds me of the most funded KS drone campaign Zano which seems to be on its way to make into the List of Dodgy Crowd Source Funded Projectshttp://arstechnica.com/business/2015/05/dirt-cheap-drones-is-europes-largest-kickstarter-in-over-its-head/

author: notzippy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2015, 05:35:12 pm
content: I saw a hands on review were they tossed the prototype into the air and it dropped to the ground - breaking into a thousand pieces..D'oh

author: lutkeveld
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2015, 06:24:29 pm
content: Do you have a link to the video?

author: Marco
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2015, 05:00:57 pm
content: It all seems theoretically possible, if your engineers are working for free ... the throw take off makes for good looks, but I can see how people might not wait for it to boot up before doing it so maybe not the best idea.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2015, 05:12:10 pm
content: Quote from: notzippy on May 20, 2015, 05:35:12 pmjust if they cant think of it. put a mattress on the ground.
$9 chip computer on kickstarter - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: uknerd
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 16, 2015, 02:10:49 pm
content: Dave et al.has anyone seen this on kickstarter?whats everyones thoughts on iti have to say it looks a lot better than the raspberry pi's?hope to hear back form you all with all your thoughtsNerd

author: mtdoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 16, 2015, 02:52:38 pm
content: SeeHERE

author: uknerd
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 16, 2015, 03:37:48 pm
content: oops sorrydidnt see that when looking. :$
The Palette: 3D Printing Evolved  --  Will it work? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: valley_nomad
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2015, 06:36:48 pm
content: It is a very interesting idea that basically emulates the printing process which is just a very short constant time (or length of filament) ahead of the actual printing. It also adds an extra "bridge" or "buffer" block for more precise color switching....https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mosaic3d/the-palette-3d-printing-evolved

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2015, 04:46:41 am
content: Quote from: valley_nomad on May 03, 2015, 06:36:48 pmthere is no mentioning of that there. it only for mixing filament colors. its an interesting idea lets see how its synchronize. one pass per layer constant time 3d printer already exist, but in very large scale manufacturing and using those "metal dust build up below it" method.

author: Sigmoid
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2015, 07:25:12 pm
content: I've been following them from quite long ago... The product seems legit, and the team has the right idea about KS - they have a product, and are only kickstarting for scaling up production. Also, they don't have stretch goals which is a huge plus.Let's see how they deliver.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2015, 09:01:38 am
content: interesting idea but I think probably not as flexible as the make out, as there is the issue of syncing the colour transitions to extrusion rate.Fine of you want each layer different colour but I can't see it being able to do different colours within a layer with much accuracy, and performance is likely to differ significantly between 3D printers.There may also be issues of the different filaments having slightly different physical properties, leading to differences in extrusion rates.

author: Fsck
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2015, 06:28:57 pm
content: seems like a really expensive addon for something you would probably only use for prototypes. given how they need to join different filaments together, I don't see (though they may have sorted it out) how accurately they'll have the color transitions as mike said.at the very least, they're not putting some ridiculously low price on it and they have viable prototypes.I wonder what the comparable cost (printer+palette vs wholly integrated) would be if they had just designed it directly into a printer instead of making it an attachment.

author: valley_nomad
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2015, 11:39:23 pm
content: The key here is how to keep a constant known length of the mixed filament between the real nozzle and the virtual nozzle at which those filaments are joined or spliced in the Palette box. This can be done because both the printer and the box use the same (modified) g-code and a passive roller is used between them to give the filament position feedback to the box. The application of the Palatte can also add one or more extra "butter" or "sync" blocks for more precise color splicing, as shown in this video:
Some of my boards. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rickey1990
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 08, 2015, 09:18:06 pm
content: Plug & play BEAM robot boards.Will be trough hole boards, "I know Dave, how old fashioned" but maybe easier for someone young to solder in. with Driver chips (no other components)https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2107586344/robot-pcb-kitsStill afew more things to iron out but getting thereKITS FOR >Head walker.Walkman.Moon walkerOthers,Hexapod WalkerLight seeker with reverse!£2.99 RRP light seeking walker.
Nikola Phone Case harvests RF to recharge phone - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: megapix
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 11, 2015, 05:57:33 am
content: Kickstarter for a phone case that harvests the "wasted" RF to recharge the phone. They have a graph implying that after you have used the equivalent of 70% of your battery life, the charger will have put 40% back. Sounds highly dubious to me...

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2015, 06:24:18 am
content: Please join the discussion already in progress...https://www.eevblog.com/forum/crowd-funded-projects/wave-a-cell-phone-that-charges-battery-with-wifi-signal/
Restoration of the B-29 Superfortress at Nuclear Museum - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: snoopy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2015, 11:15:16 am
content: Not exactly modern electronics but still an interesting projecthttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nuclear-museum/restoration-of-the-b-29-superfortress-at-nuclear-m

author: Skimask
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2015, 12:10:41 pm
content: Somewhere I've got a picture of me and my truck sitting under the wing of that very aircraft while I was stationed at Chanute AFB back in 1988.Now I gotta dig it up.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2015, 12:22:21 pm
content: Why do they want to paint it? I seem to remember most if not all B-29s were left in bare metal during the war.

author: PeterFW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2015, 01:44:14 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on April 23, 2015, 12:22:21 pmProtection i guess, aluminum can "rust" just as well als steel.Maybe they were left bare in the war because it was more important to get them out quick because... well, they were at war

author: rob77
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2015, 02:45:36 pm
content: Quote from: PeterFW on April 23, 2015, 01:44:14 pmpainting them would decrease the lifting capacityhalf a ton less paint means half a ton more bombs to carry

author: Towger
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2015, 04:04:54 pm
content: It also offers flash projection to have a reflective surface.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2015, 06:18:23 pm
content: Quote from: rob77 on April 23, 2015, 02:45:36 pmHalf ton more fuel or ammunition is a better bet. Most pilots wanted to make it back rather than drop more bombs per mission. BOPAH is a lot more important. My dad did not make it back, he sorta got to lake Constance, then him and the plane kind of parted company. he woke up in a hospital ( now a hotel, he went through Austria in the 1980's on business, and went into his room just to see) and as he spoke fluent German he did not like the final destination, Dachau, so escaped with a lot of help of the hospital staff. Still has an arrest warrant in Switzerland for hitting a policeman.

author: DaGlitch
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2015, 07:42:26 pm
content: I actually live just a few blocks away from this. Amazing museum that really tries to do the best it can with what they get. Since we live in a desert, the dust and wind really wreak havoc around here and also the amount of UV we get is pretty decent since we are at a fairly high altitude (5600ft). They do their best to restore things back to as close to their original condition as possible. Most of what they can do over there is based off of donations (which is why their parking lot is only half paved if you check them out on google earth lol). I'd be more than happy to post up some pictures of some of the cool stuff they have around if people were interested.
PCB Rax - An easy to use circuit board holding system - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rthorntn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2015, 08:18:48 am
content: Looks good, I like the price, thoughts?https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1428014401/pcb-rax-an-easy-to-use-circuit-board-holding-syste$1930 pledged of $25000 goal.

author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2015, 08:47:15 am
content: Rewards are a bit strange.Makers pay $10 more than the Early Birds, and get the same reward a month later ?.or am I missing something?

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2015, 08:55:05 am
content: Quote from: SL4P on April 29, 2015, 08:47:15 amKickstarters usually work that way so you are better off getting the Early Bird than not.As opposed to first adopters of some tech that usually pay more to get it first, which is your standard sales model.

author: JBaughb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2015, 09:40:03 am
content: Honestly, I could never use it. The posts on the sides get in the way of effectively using a soldering iron. But, to each his own.
AllPixel LED Controller Available for General Sale - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: adammhaile
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2015, 01:18:30 pm
content: A while back I posted about my Kickstarter for the AllPixel:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/crowd-funded-projects/the-allpixel-a-usb-controller-for-programmable-leds/The Kickstarter was quite successful and it's now available for sale direct from Seeed:http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/AllPixel-Kit-p-2381.htmlFor the Australians, you can buy it a bit more locally from TronixLabs:http://tronixlabs.com/components/leds/adafruit-strip/allpixel-kit-led-strip-controller/We're working on securing more distributors around the world. Let us know in the comments if you have any suggestions for distributors you would like to see carry the AllPixel.Thanks!
Crowdfunding and approvals - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: pcblearner
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2015, 12:45:13 am
content: HelloI am interested in setting up a crowdfunding page for a product I am working on. I designed the PCBs myself and it sits in an enclosure. It is powered by a 5VDC 50W external AC-DC adaptor power supply (this means the device itself has no real power circuitry, it just takes 5VDC in). It's basically just a box that sits on a table.My question is - should I get UL approval and include this within the cost of the project? I already know I need FCC and CE and required by law, but UL is not required by law. I don't want to be held liable if something goes wrong, but also the cost of actually getting these approvals completely overshadows the development cost which is really minor in comparison.Thanks for the advice

author: lutkeveld
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2015, 11:29:18 am
content: Was wondering about this too. Me and my friend are looking into doing a kickstarter but are worried about liability.Our projects main object is a battery powered PCB. Short circuits, exploding/leaking batteries etc are things that could bring you in major trouble.Can you share some info you already found regarding certifications?We calculated our needed capital te be around 10k euro. Needing multiple certificates in the range of a couple 1000 euros would render our project infeasible.

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2015, 05:14:24 pm
content: Since we have no clue what it is, nobody can really offer any kind of informed response.Is this a commercial product for sale to the general public at retail? Or is it a hobby gadget?How do you know that you need FCC approval? Does it emit RF energy? Do you understand how remarkably expensive that is?How do you know that you need CE approval? In many (most?) cases that would tend to imply that it needs UL also.
Cheap robotic kits - BEAM - Kickstarter campaign  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rickey1990
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2015, 08:04:35 pm
content: Hi everyone, Just letting you know about a current campaign I have going on, I am offering Three different kits and currently developing two more, Any questions about my project, please leave a comment and il get back to you as soon as I can.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2107586344/robot-pcb-kitsThankyou for your interest,Rickey.

author: Zef
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 21, 2015, 08:15:59 pm
content: I would be interested in backing however you don't ship to Australia.

author: rickey1990
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2015, 08:55:14 pm
content: Hi Zef, Well I am hoping after iv got some momentum behind my campaign to start shipping to other countries, I am also hoping to drive the costs down with a board costing from 5 to $10. Robotics kits have been dumbed down so much,slapped with a high price tag and promises to teach people about electronics. I would like to change that with cheap kits where people solder the boards together. If you cant wait You may be interested in my blog:http://beambuilder.blogspot.co.uk/Rickey.
Magic Mate : Protect lives, all your love : indiegogo.com - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: magicmate1
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 19, 2015, 02:07:03 pm
content: Magic Mate : Protect your lives,our love family and everything your lovehttp://igg.me/at/magicmateshe can know everything for arrest the thief .Next 2 hour ,the police arrested the culprit.She get her daughter and car back.From this event, we figured out a way to protect those we love ,We try to invent something called "Magic Mate" with easy use by easy application,quickly and exactly to work.MEET MAGIC MATEJust like you have the magic and ubiquitous can know position,see and hear event from anywhere anytime you want.Magic mate is used the newest technology, which has the advantages of small and send back accurate position or event picture,clear voice, long standby duration by solar panel, simple operation, stable performance, easy installation and so on.Moreover, Magic mate will take video/audio record or both for imputation with evidence.In the future we think it will widely used for home monitoring; children, the elder, pets' care, monitoring; car, warehouse security,tracking etc.Authorized mobile number can use the device ID and password in the authorization message to login the platform. Can query machine position, electric quantity inquiry, path query, missing message, electronic fence, adding equipment etc.Also, users can easy download and install Magic mate application to android phones or iphone(future).

author: magicmate1
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 19, 2015, 02:12:29 pm
content: Features:1. Realtime Remote Listening In call user automatically2. Realtime Picture Returns for taking picture and send back to user via MMS3. Remote Control Camera for start/stop video recording4. Audio Recording5. Auto Remind Userwhen the around voice is over 30dB, auto call userwhen the around voice is over 30dB, auto send message to user6. The voice sensitivity can be adjusted by instruction7. Micro SD card support up 32Gb

author: mikefatom
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2015, 03:48:50 pm
content: Quote from: mojo-chan on April 19, 2015, 03:37:15 pmYou don't actually think these guys are serious, right?Smells like a scam from a mile away.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2015, 05:41:19 pm
content: gps monitoring device is for real i have one, battery operated though. the OP claims that i dont have is solar charged and camera capture and send to camera, i'm not sure how the later is done through internet or mms?. but talking about 2 post cheap marketing noobs here...

author: Sigmoid
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 20, 2015, 06:44:35 pm
content: Now with free bad English!
Magnetic Battery - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 12, 2015, 12:52:22 am
content: Oh FFS, here is another oneKickstarter et.al has really bought out all the loonieshttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/825547712/future-of-power-generation

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 12, 2015, 03:43:06 am
content: You really have to ask who in the Kickstarter HQ is looking at these shams and woowoos?

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 12, 2015, 04:03:04 am
content: You have to wonder if the realBrettBiddingtonis involved, or if someone just stole his photo & first name...

author: jippie
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 12, 2015, 06:36:21 am
content: Did you notice the date that the project was initiated?https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/825547712/future-of-power-generation/updatesHope it isn't a coincidence.Quote from: Tac Eht Xilef on April 12, 2015, 04:03:04 amHealth affects have been noticed, growing of hair back, hair colour changing from grey to natural color as if a age reversal is taking place.Surely the hair colouring effect didn't work for Brett

author: FrankenPC
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 13, 2015, 06:07:18 am
content: Caveat Emptor. These assholes really can't be stopped using conventional legal means.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 13, 2015, 05:10:18 pm
content: I really have to admit that I didn't read the whole description and I don't see the publish date, but it is obvious it is an April Fools joke. I am so tired of these "jokes". The whole day of April 1st I faced a deluge these kinds of tings to the point it would have been easier and less time wasting to just shut off my computer and wait till the next day.

author: jippie
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 13, 2015, 05:16:38 pm
content: Quote from: Lightages on April 13, 2015, 05:10:18 pm
Pledgeworthy - A crowdfunding review community - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: n1ck
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 09, 2015, 03:06:05 pm
content: I wanted to let everyone here know about a website I've been working on calledPledgeworthythat may interest you. Pledgeworthy is a crowdfunding review community where people can share due diligence predicting a campaign's execution. For example, I might anticipate that a campaign will deliver up to 3 months late with the reward being as specified. Ratings quantify to what degree you expect to get what was promised, when it was promised. The goal is to help prospective backers make informed decisions and prevent backing campaigns that are not likely to meet their expectations. I'd be happy to discuss any thoughts or feedback and hope that you consider participating at Pledgeworthy.
thorium car... ôO - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Psycho
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 16, 2015, 10:46:19 pm
content: A friend of mine sent me this link but I think it is not genuine or am I really that wrong right now?I don't think this is a good possible way to power a car and furthermore with only 8grams?How do they want to do that? A fusion reactor?ôO

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 16, 2015, 10:50:25 pm
content: Thorough debunking:

author: SaabFAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2015, 04:19:19 am
content: Didn't Ford fiddle around with nuclear powered cars in the 50s?

author: calexanian
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2015, 06:37:23 pm
content: Thorium is now unfortunately considered a restricted substance in the U.S. which sucks for the metallurgy and thermionics businesses. The government fears somebody could make a dirty bomb from it. In reality that is absurd, but when was the last time the government took actual data and reason into account for banning anything. I did not even bother watching this video. Thorium does have a great many practical applications in a great number of fields though. Its a shame.
Retouch3D - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: FrankenPC
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 06:26:09 am
content: Why not just make a Hakko/weller tip set?https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1654851065/retouch3d-a-brand-new-way-to-finish-3d-prints"World's first heated tool to finish 3D prints with variable heat and interchangeable heads designed for specific 3D retouching tasks."

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 11:38:44 am
content: i've done this from many months ago, ie finishing up 3dprint output with bundled flat tip temp control china 852AD. just make sure you sacrifice that tip for the purpose only because after that it wont be good for normal soddering without extensive abs ash deposit cleanup.

author: BloodyCactus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 05:49:55 pm
content: hakko make a knife tip. T18-K, 10$!www.amazon.com/dp/B004ORB8MY
u-Trigger helps TriggerTrap ADA backers with 50% discount - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: u-Trigger
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 27, 2015, 07:31:31 am
content: u-Trigger (http://www.u-trigger.com) has decided to help bakers which didn’t get their TriggerTrap ADA with 50%!!! discount on trigger and cables. Don’t miss this offer and check it out on web page:http://www.u-trigger.comOnly first 100 orders will get it at this discount so think fast! This is completely new product on market and is amazing!To get 50% discount just enter coupon code: BACKER_HELP-50%Enjoy making photos with u-Trigger.
Arduino enclosure, LCD shield, keypad launched on kickstarter; revision 2 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: tim48v
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 31, 2015, 03:38:55 pm
content: After sorting through the feedback from our first project, here's the newest version:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/638976489/elk-junior-enclosure-lcd-keypad-shield-for-arduinoTim

author: peterrash
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2015, 04:39:10 am
content: Backed it.I'd love to see a similar product compatible with a 16x2 or 20x4 or similar LCD display in the future. Many of my projects need more than a simple 4-digit LCD. But I'm sure I can find lots of uses for this one too.

author: mikerj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2015, 02:56:57 pm
content: Nice project, great for a custom timer, thermostat or charge controller etc. though I agree with the others that the LCD may be a little limiting for general purpose use.One oftheselooks like it would fit in your enclosure pretty nicely, though obviously a lot more expensive than a simple glass LCD.

author: peterrash
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2015, 06:12:13 pm
content: Quote from: mikerj on April 08, 2015, 02:56:57 pm^^ Exactly. If it had an LCD like that, I could find tons of uses for it. With the current LCD, I have one specific project in mind that it will be useful for, but that's all.
Impression Pi - Another Virtual Reality headset - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: snoopy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 21, 2015, 03:44:10 am
content: More out of interest and not being an expert on this stuff how do these compare with CastAR and Occulus etc ?Quotehttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/impressionpi/impression-mobile-vr-ar-with-gesture-position-trac?ref=category_featured

author: andersm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2015, 09:39:36 am
content: This thing looks like a clone of theSamsung Gear VRheadset. The big difference to devices like the Oculus Rift is that it uses a smartphone for both the display and processing, instead of being connected to a PC and using a built-in display (or displays). The flipside is of course that you're not tethered to anything, so you could at least theorethically move around freely. One defining factor will be software support. Oculus have a lot of developer support by virtue of being first out the gate, the HTC Vive is backed by Valve, and Sony's Morpheus is at least theorethically backed by the Playstation development community. Unless some kind of standard software interfaces are worked out, that won't leave much space for the smaller players. Google developed an SDK for their Cardboard headset which I guess will be the standard API for Android, but I have no idea about other platforms.The castAR is different, (so far) it only does augmented reality, and works by projecting onto a reflective surface.
Advertising my Kickstarter project on Kicktraq and Kickspy. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: electrodacus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2015, 09:25:16 pm
content: Maybe some of you are interested in advertising your project on this websites so I will have my opinion here in about two weeks.Just made a 930x80 pix banner for my project to advertise on those two websites Kicktraq and Kickspy.On each of those websites there is a lot of traffic from those that have already a Kickstarter account so I was thinking it is a good way to advertise.Both websites charge the same 10$/day with minimum 14 days for Kicktraq and minimum 7 days for Kickspy.I did that yesterday for both so I will see how it works out. It is a big chance this are lost money but I wanted to try something so I can know for future projects.Is a bit early to say anything about the effectiveness of this advertising.I can say that Kicktraq has probably more views than Kickspy but since this banner is displayed by rotation the number of views is probably similar.On Kickspy my adds has about 1 in 4 chances to be displayed where on Kicktraq is probably around 1 in 20 or worse since there are much more advertisers there mostly games but also some technology products.One strange thing is that Kickspy will shut down at the end of the month. It seems Kickstarter dose not like their website not sure what will happen with Kicktraq since it seems the same type of website.
Please help us open new makerspace! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Mr. OBrien
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2015, 11:41:17 am
content: I am opening a Makerspace to cover this Fulton County Illinois and 100mile radius and need a lot of help. most of the collage student that will be participating can barely afford lunch.

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2015, 12:41:26 pm
content: Really?I mean we can see the country flag but who (apart from yuo) knows where the hell you are ?

author: TopLoser
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 03, 2015, 12:45:04 pm
content: Canton, IL

author: linux-works
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 17, 2015, 04:09:08 pm
content: have you tried contacting techshop.ws and see if you can partner with them?they know how to do all this stuff (I'm a member). doing it all on your own, first time, sounds like it could be a major undertaking.

author: Mechanical Menace
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 18, 2015, 04:32:46 pm
content: Start as a local "maker/hacker" user group, set up a mailing list, see if any of the local Universities more techy departments will let you mass mail their students an invite to the user group once (or maybe once a year if it gets going). Start meetups with people on the mailing list, when there's enough people get the "back room" of a pub/bar booked for monthly meetings.Don't over emphasise 1 skill set, you want software guys as much as hardware guys, you want people who can do woodwork as much as a good fabricator/welder.Don't go in there saying "We're going to set up a Hackspace," at most "We hope we can one day do this in our own place one day."Don't go full in when you think you have enough members to just manage it, wait until you have more than enough.
Tuna Knobs: Stick-on hard interface knobs for your tablet - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: codeboy2k
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2015, 11:05:19 pm
content: I didn't see this on the forum yet.It was successfully funded in August 2014 and they have delivered already. They have designed these stick on knobs that you can use on a tablet, and they are marketing them mostly for DJ and club use. Seems simple in concept, they would only have to transfer the capacitance of your body to a small contact point on the bottom of the knob so it can be spun around and affect the tablet.I think these could also be used to remote control an instrument interface with hard knobs.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/samuelverburg/tuna-knobs-stick-em-to-your-tablet-and-its-a-contrhttps://www.facebook.com/TunaDJGear

author: zerorisers
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 11, 2015, 07:27:23 pm
content: I don't believe it needs the capacitance of your body. You can wear gloves and these should still work perfectly fine. there suction cup on the bottom of the nob to keep it on the screen with some conductive material on the underneath of the side for the indicator of the knob. Here are a few articles about how capacitive touch systems work.http://www.touchscreenglovereviews.com/howdotouchscreengloveswork/http://www.ti.com/lit/an/slaa363a/slaa363a.pdfBest of luck,zerorisers
Let's Build a Robot Together Campaign - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: KSmith
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 03, 2015, 02:58:27 am
content: Hey Everyone!So I figured this would be a good community to post on! I am currently trying to get funded to build a robot/ host a YouTube tutorial series called "Let's build a robot together."Please let me know what you think!My Campaign:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1180453019/electronics-lets-build-a-robot-seriesMy Website:https://www.ksmithelectronics.com

author: iampoor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2015, 12:33:06 am
content: Why not use KiCad?
Tsunami on Kickstarter - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Ca_s12
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 17, 2015, 12:58:36 am
content: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nickjohnson/tsunami/?ref=kicktraqI thought some of you here might find this signal generator and more useful. Enjoy!

author: bartek
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 17, 2015, 01:41:32 am
content: Awesome, backed it!

author: MrB
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 18, 2015, 03:00:00 pm
content: QuoteToo bad the measuring part isn't really that fast. I would love a device like this with way better measuring frequency. Having to use it trough the Arduino IDE also limits it's usability a bit in my opinion, although for the price you're not really allowed to complain.Are there similar devices with better specs that aren't extremely expensive?

author: nickjohnson
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 24, 2015, 04:07:03 pm
content: Quote from: MrB on March 18, 2015, 03:00:00 pmI'm the creator of the Tsunami.In principle, the peak detection will work above 8MHz, though you'd have to adjust the lowpass filter on the input if you want decent amplitude, and eventually you'd run into the limits of the 100MHz opamp. Frequency counting is limited to just under 8MHz because that's the fastest the AVR can count. And phase measurement is relative to the generated sinewave, so it's limited to that speed.Of course, you're welcome to write your code in AVR C instead of in the Arduino IDE - in fact, I intend to port the libraries to standalone AVR versions, and just write wrappers for use in Arduino. It's quite likely that the "official" firmware that uses most of the capabilities as a test and measurement device, will be a 'bare' AVR-C program.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 25, 2015, 04:44:25 am
content: I really like the concept and the price. My question is: What are the specs of the input?