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Bluetooth speaker, table lamp and, er, salt dispenser.... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 26, 2017, 08:06:00 am
content: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/smalt-the-world-s-first-interactive-centerpiece-health

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 26, 2017, 08:29:43 am
content: How did this not reach its goal? What is the world coming to!

author: Cyberdragon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2017, 07:00:22 pm
content: SCAM ALERTQuote

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2017, 09:13:03 pm
content: I didn't see that coming, where is this crowd BS going?Next year: buy the accompanying pepper dispenser and have stereo sound on your table

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 29, 2017, 03:19:52 pm
content: Quote from: Cyberdragon on September 28, 2017, 07:00:22 pmActually "0 backers" is just what IGG shows (somewhat confusingly) when a fixed goal campaign fails to fund - I guess because they have to process refunds.Looks like they had at least 57 backers - 2 of which pledged USD1190 for 10 packs - seems plausible as these would probably sell well enough in high end homewares shops at a good margin.I'd say that if it was run with a lowflexiblegoal then it would be more likely a scam.
Multi- USB Wall Charger - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: fievels
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2017, 08:05:19 pm
content: I wanted to make a post for the kickstarter campaign that I backed today: Snuggplughttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1307908807/the-snuggplug-smart-and-slim-space-saving-usb-wall/?ref=kicktraqPersonally, I think we need a DC circuit inside the walls of our homes. ..until we make that leap, it's nice to limit the number of power supplies I have. This seems like a good solution. And, the girls have nearly reached their target goal.

author: timothyaag
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2017, 01:10:21 pm
content: Any particular reason you liked this over other chargers with the same design that are already available?

author: expinkolator
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2017, 02:23:07 pm
content: Quote from: timothyaag on September 28, 2017, 01:10:21 pmBecause he has a vested interest. No one sensible would buy a USB charger withoutanyspecified power/current rating.Calling it SnuggPlug 3.0 seems to be a scam implying it is a USB 3 charger which it isn't claimed to be anywhere. The campaign doesn't deserve a single backer.

author: Rbastler
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2017, 02:30:27 pm
content: Quote from: fievels on September 27, 2017, 08:05:19 pmIt seems to me you are connectet in some way to the kickstarter.Its totally useless btw. There are a lot of chargers that do the same.I always had issues with the AC plug you could clip into the case of the gadget. It broke of.... Plus it might occupy more than one socket...so already thats a no go.

author: fievels
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2017, 05:04:11 pm
content: Quote from: timothyaag on September 28, 2017, 01:10:21 pmWell, I want to support the creators. The profit margin in the power electronics industry has been snubbed out. You can buy your power supplies for really cheap from china.. definitely. But, given the choice, I'd rather support our aspiring entrepreneurs and makers.Quote from: Rbastler on September 28, 2017, 02:30:27 pmI wanted to post about something other than my own work for once. I felt that was within the spirit of this forum thread.

author: Storment
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 01, 2017, 03:02:41 pm
content: Quote from: timothyaag on September 28, 2017, 01:10:21 pmI don't know, it seems like a neat little gadget to me.
Mara CMS -New version preview - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: IanMacdonald
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 31, 2017, 11:02:25 am
content: Preview of v7 now online athttp://maracms.com/seven/and available for download fromour site.Still has a few bugs that need ironing out so probably best not to use on a live site just yet.Add ?login=guest toanypage's URL to go into editing mode.No help pages for the new features yet, they are being written.Principle is that you can drag most types of content into a page being edited, and preview the whole result before uploading anything. The green border tells you that an item is a pending upload. You can go into the media manager to list the pending uploads, and see the approx bandwidth they will take. Might add the option to cancel specific items here in due course, but you can do that by deleting the bordered items from your page anyway.Saves a whole load of bandwidth and waiting just to see which images you want to use. You can also copy and paste sections of images from Photoshop/Gimpwithouthaving to modify/save the original.Been using this myself to build a few pages, and I suppose it's a biased opinion, but IMHO it rocks. Select an area of an image you want to highlight, drop it in. If it looks good, hit Upload. If it doesn't, try another. Until you are happy. Then upload just the once. Images and words, one button... Done. Instead of a half-dozen wasted uploads that then need deleting from the server.BTW, Wordpress doesnothave these features. It has rudimentary drag and drop uploading, but that's all.To embed a YouTube video, drag the link,notthe thumbnail image.You can even drag content on other pages into your site (Bear in mind copyright of course) or link to those pages (Generally permissible) by dragging the button on the URL bar into your text.Not currently crowdfunded but considering new campaign.
WIFI_light control - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Future_engineer
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 04, 2017, 09:24:51 pm
content: I am currently thinking about launching ah kind of kickstarter of ah "DIY Wifi swich(controller) kit".So now my question is does the Word need such things or is this a bad IdeaThanks in advance

author: Future_engineer
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 04, 2017, 09:31:45 pm
content: The Software for it will be provided by me (Android app and HTML webpage)The Board with Components will be delivered.

author: RGB255_0_0
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 04, 2017, 09:35:06 pm
content: Already have Philips Hue and others. And simple ESP8266-based relay controls using Alexa, Google Home, or app controlled for other WiFi switches.What is your goal though? Bare in mind you may run into regulatory issues if you're a company trying to sell this as a DIY kit instead of a user acting on his own method.

author: Future_engineer
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 04, 2017, 09:38:05 pm
content: What about just selling PCBs?? (Austria)Is the user responible for wrong assembly??

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2017, 11:42:24 pm
content: https://www.itead.cc/sonoff-wifi-wireless-switch.html

author: tablatronix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2017, 11:50:29 pm
content: I think its a great idea provided it doesnt touch mains. One of those light switch actuator as a kit would be oretty neat, you could even add a deadbolt turning kit.A safe kit gets around alot of liability and safety issues as far as sales goes

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 09, 2017, 08:38:10 am
content: Check the patents before you end up in court.Many commercial products are already being sold, are you cheaper, are you better, how about security ?So think first why your product would be different than the others, also think from a consumer point of view, will they do business with a single individual startup for their infrastructure or a brand where you can buy from in each store or internet webshop?Some brands that have connected lighting: Emlight, Ikea, Milight, Philips, Cree, MiPow, Lifx, GE and probably forget some.https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2483488,00.asp

author: zeqing
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2017, 02:44:48 am
content: good, but old idea...except some news ideas more that wifi controlled on/off, currently monitoring, RGB controlling....

author: MrPCB
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 15, 2017, 12:57:43 pm
content: I think it's a pretty cool idea!Must say that I am mostly into such ideas. So the question is are you aiming for the big public. or people like me who are after al those gadgets.
KS: Restore Historic Apollo Mission Control - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 31, 2017, 01:09:49 am
content: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/589813043/restore-historic-mission-controlThe $10k perk with a personal tour by Gene Kranz is SOLD OUT!

author: alm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 31, 2017, 01:50:28 am
content: Should I report this to the moderators as a duplicate of:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/in-search-of-donations-nasa's-famed-apollo-mission-control-center/?

author: sokoloff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 31, 2017, 01:59:10 am
content: I got to see Gene Kranz speak at a tech conference; very enjoyable and inspiring.Excerpts are on YouTube:
"CARWASH" phone cleaner - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: keethrax
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2017, 08:32:52 pm
content: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1661063041/carwash-worlds-first-automatic-phone-cleaner/description"The CARWASH Company has well-qualified personnel. The team is run by myself, a Business Administration student in Germany, as well as a Marketing student, and two lawyers to make sure we overcome and work through any business hurdles."So a business student, a marketing student, two lawyers and no engineers. What could go wrong?

author: RGB255_0_0
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2017, 08:36:42 pm
content: Why not just reapply a fresh layer oleophobic coating that will last for months?

author: BBBbbb
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 20, 2017, 09:01:29 pm
content: "high end components"even the arduino is a clonewhy do I also thing there will be damage made to some phones used with it.Anyways apart from those phone accessories stores, not sure who would want it.

author: romelec
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2017, 07:59:45 am
content: It's a joke, right ?

author: Raj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2017, 02:29:43 pm
content: use the following-microfiber+ alchaoluv lightsame job,done cheaperI don't think, it'll be removing scraches by scraping a layer off

author: kalel
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2017, 02:45:48 pm
content: Well, they say it's targeted at those that want luxurious gadgets. Those don't always have to be particularly useful, just interesting.
K-Mometer: Smart Wi-Fi Thermometer - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: konnected
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 17, 2017, 10:41:29 pm
content: Hi Folks,I thought I would bring your attention to the K-Mometer, which is currently being crowdfunded here:https://igg.me/at/k-mometer, and is about to reach its funding goal.Although its primary target market is for food enthusiasts, it can be also used for a lot of scientific purposes, which I think will resonate with this crowd.The K-Mometer is enabled by a Type K thermocouple sensor and probe, and so can be used to monitor the most arduous of temperature environments. It also uses Wi-Fi so you can practicallyget access to the sensor data anywhere you have Wi-Fi. It's ready made hardware that you can use for your temperature projects so you don't have to worry about cobbling together something.It uses UDP to communicate with a smartphone app, but you can easily create your own server if you have special requirements.This type of "equipment" has only been previously available to people that can fork out hundreds of dollars. For $69 at an early bird price, it's a steal, and is positioned to disrupt the temperature sensor equipment market.Looking forward to your contributions and/or feedback!Thanks,Zin

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 18, 2017, 12:50:12 am
content: Questions:1. Did you donate $15000 of your own money to the campaign? Why?2. What's the sample rate? Is it programmable?3. What's the cold junction range?4. What's the accuracy? Can it be calibrated?

author: konnected
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 18, 2017, 10:37:54 am
content: Hi, thanks for your questions.1. No, these are from investors.2. Default is once every 3 seconds. It is programmable.3. -55°C to +125°C4. Initial accuracy tests show that without calibration it is already accurate to +/- 1 degrees Celsius (or +/- 1.8 degrees F), but with calibration we can get it down to about +/- 0.5 degrees F. This should be sufficient for most applications out there.Thanks,Zin

author: konnected
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 25, 2017, 08:39:25 am
content: Here is a video showing the accuracy of the K-Mometer. Note that this is uncalibrated.

author: zeqing
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2017, 06:56:39 am
content: actually based on the plarform there is more can do ...the most difficult is the app develop and mass data dealing. the hardware is relative simple.

author: fcb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2017, 04:57:03 pm
content: Why would an investor use IndieGogo to invest funds into your business?This wouldn't entitle them to shares, IP or similar & they would have just smoked a portion of their 'investment' on IGG and CC fees?
Manga Screen 2 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2017, 07:11:29 pm
content: Not my project, but this one was launched just now:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1924187374/manga-screen-2Nice little full-hd capacitive touchscreen with hdmi, very usefull for beaglebones, raspberry pi's etc.
Ticwatch S & E - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: casinada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 10:05:59 pm
content: This one took a few seconds to get fundedhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mobvoi/ticwatch-s-and-e-a-truly-optimized-smartwatch?ref=nav_search

author: nidlaX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2017, 02:07:18 am
content: Waiting for the generic versions with NFC to show up on Banggood.

author: janekm
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 12, 2017, 02:12:03 am
content: Since they are already selling them in China, this must be one of the safest Kickstarters everA friend has one of the ticwatches, they are very nice, no point waiting for the crappy generic version to show up if an Android Wear watch appeals to you. These ones already support NFC according to the tmall listing (not sure what you'd want that for though... metro tickets and Android pay?)The early bird deal is great value considering that the China price is substantially higher than that (about $175 for ticwatch E on tmall)!

author: casinada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2017, 07:27:13 am
content: I have the Ticwatch 2. It works. They produce firmware updates every month. They have a beta path. There is a Chinese version of the firmware and an international version.It still a work in progress but so far I'm happy with the watch.The new versions are Android Wear 2.0 based, the older ones are a custom Android Wear 1.0 modified.Probably the S and E are already packaged ready to ship.They use Kickstarter for the visibility.
Oscilloscope Music - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: FrankBuss
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 14, 2016, 05:01:26 pm
content: Amazing, and already funded. There are some other famous scope demos, like Youscope, but it didn't combine audio and visuals. This is different, and even with a polished application to create your own demo:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1230242223/oscilloscope-music/description

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2016, 08:07:35 pm
content: Really clever and creative! Don't know why he offers a vinyl option - I thought vinyl had poor frequency response? Not that CD is much better, but I don't expect you'd be able to get quality images with a vinyl record...if that's the idea of course...I may have misunderstood the purpose of the vinyl option

author: Godzil
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2016, 09:23:38 pm
content: I love that!

author: AlxDroidDev
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2016, 03:49:43 pm
content: That's creative! I've seen people do a few nice things on an oscilloscope, but this goes beyond imagination!I hope they meet their funds goal.

author: FrankBuss
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 15, 2016, 04:08:15 pm
content: The project is already funded. The latest update looks cool:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1230242223/oscilloscope-music/posts/1403652Looks like you can import Blender 3D files in the osci studio app and create some rotating 3D trace output.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2017, 02:51:09 am
content: There's quite a library of these now from Jerobeam Fenderson, some are quite stunning.https://www.youtube.com/user/jerobeamfenderson1/videos
Charmaster Going from Prototype to pre-production - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: XYZVector
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2017, 08:03:11 am
content: Good morning fellow EEVBlogers, I hope your having a wonderful day. I am just finishing up my first item I want to mass produce. I have developed a charcoal grill controller, it's a PID controller, and it is IOT device. Anyways here is my question to people that might know. I am getting ready to ramp up, first I am using OSHPark to produce 3 of my pre-production proof boards. I just want to make sure that they are 100% what I need before I commit to producing my first production run. Next I want to do a production run with a chinese manufacturer for cost. Right now I'm paying 20.00 for a 4 layer 70mmx70mm board which is insane. They are beautiful boards, I have never had a defective board as I shouldn't at 20 bucks a copy. However with a Chinese board OneHungLo (PCBWay) I can get these boards produced at 2.90 per copy. I am nervous however that the quality will suffer. Should I try them out with 10 boards first before ordering my 100 unit production run? I don't want to make more than 100 units for my first production run. Additionaly I have found a captive market to sell these to, and I am going to try and sell the first 100 units directly to people that are on the BBQ competition circuit. This product's source code I will make open sourced, because I would rather drive the standard. Thanks guys for your time answering this question.
SolarGaps (solar panel blinds) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: nidlaX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2017, 02:23:13 am
content: KickstarterWhat do you guys think? I think their product can work as advertised, but it's about 5 - 10 times too expensive to be practical at all.Also, in their promo video at 1:10, is it just me or does it sound like he's saying "We created a product that is ready to be produced, and shit!".

author: earl colby pottinger
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2017, 10:54:50 pm
content: Not only are these blinds too expensive for what they do, the average house does not have enough windows to reduce your power bill by 70% like they claim.Add in the fact there is no batteries included to do a power time shift so that is an extra cost. No all places let you sell back electric to them and the one that do require you to use an expensive converter that will stay in sync with the grid. As for using it directly, in most places summer is the only time when demand peaks at the same time as production -Opps, I just realize the when the sun is high and overheating your house is just the time when your VERTICAL windows will not get peak power.This idea is a waste of good solar cells.

author: buck converter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2017, 12:39:46 am
content: Quotenow that is straight up BSQuotethis makes me cry inside

author: nidlaX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2017, 09:58:03 am
content: Quote from: earl colby pottinger on June 04, 2017, 10:54:50 pmHmm, missed that claim while I was reading their page, shit product confirmed.
Magpie GPS tracker - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: latigid on
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2017, 05:52:46 am
content: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1851162219/magpie-the-smartest-truly-global-gps-tracker-arounThis one got a bit of press in NZ.Interesting that the hardware is "free" but you pay a subscription to use it.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 01, 2017, 06:23:39 am
content: From the photos, it appears to include a ublox GPS and ublox SARA (I think) cellular module.And they plan to sell it at $49 including 1 year subscription, or effectively give it away ($5 + shipping) with no guarantee of ongoing subscription.Anyone else think that they've going to have problems staying afloat?Also, it uses an ATmega328 - doesn't seem like the best choice.(Disclosure - I design custom GPS trackers, and consult on related projects)

author: MicroBlocks
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 02, 2017, 06:00:16 pm
content: I have been selling and giving away GPS trackers for over 15 years. The business model only works with at least a 1 year contract because then you will have at least your initial investment back.If they start out with giving them away for 5us$ per month without at least a year contract then they will have a huge shortage of cash in the beginning, taking at least a year or more to recoup.The question is where is that money coming from? And if they have money available then why the need for kickstarter?Also the availability in 185 countries is hard to believe. Getting it to work in Europe was an enormous challenge that took many years to function right. It is better organized now as the EU has regulated most of it, but worldwide there is no common carrier, so they would need to use roaming which comes at a cost, a huge cost in some cases.It might be possible that they get a kickback from a provider, this is however only worthwhile when contracts are at least one year. Maybe they use that as a way to cover their costs. Probably hoping that most people who choose the 5US for one month will actually use it longer. Normally they would then have to sign for a year which opens them for even higher costs as the bill from the provider will not be adjusted.

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 02, 2017, 07:04:32 pm
content: So...1 magpie + clip + cable +1 month = $52 magpies + clip + cable +1 month = $25

author: JimRemington
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2017, 03:36:22 pm
content: QuoteSubscription cost = ($5)^(number of magpies)
Fran's DSKY reproduction project is still alive. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: wilfred
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2017, 05:40:42 am
content: I thought this was such a cool idea.

author: chriswebb
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 25, 2017, 07:52:23 pm
content: Here's the link to the gofundme page for those that want to go there directly:https://www.gofundme.com/apollo-dsky-display-project
Husarion CORE2 - a connected computer for robots [Crowd Supply] - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: radeknh
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 25, 2017, 02:43:10 pm
content: Hi,after launching and delivering the former generation of controller - RoboCORE - I would like to present a Husarion CORE2:https://www.crowdsupply.com/husarion/core2(of course I would like to invite you to sign up on the pre-launch page)The campaign should start in the beginning of June.Could you please give me a feedback? We still haven't confirmed the reward, price levels, description, features, delivery schedule and some things that can still be changed.Thanks!P.S. The topic about former project - RoboCORE:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/crowd-funded-projects/robocore-the-heart-of-your-personal-robot/
IGG: Vortex Bladeless: a wind generator without blades - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: RGB255_0_0
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2017, 09:40:23 am
content: )

author: The Soulman
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2017, 10:36:04 am
content: I think the Q is to high for it to be of any practical use, however half a forest full of these things of different sizes probablycould power one tree-huger's tiny house..

author: t_ryner
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 13, 2017, 12:23:55 pm
content: - "we are 30% less efficient, but we could put more of them in the same area"

author: ebastler
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 13, 2017, 02:19:39 pm
content: Quote from: t_ryner on May 13, 2017, 12:23:55 pmWhat's wrong with that statement? I don't know whether their numbers are correct, but I can't see a flaw in the logic?!(They also claim that the unit cost is significantly lower than for a conventional wind turbine, so they could afford to place more units.)

author: Kelbit
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 18, 2017, 12:20:30 am
content: Quote from: ebastler on May 13, 2017, 02:19:39 pmWake turbulence. Turbines disturb the wind (an unavoidable result of extracting energy from it) which imposes a hard limit as to their packing density.

author: Cyberdragon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2017, 12:56:08 am
content: Quote from: t_ryner on May 13, 2017, 12:23:55 pmApplying BS translator:"Our product is shit, but we are desperate so buy it anyway!"
PCBGRIP Vise - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: PCBGRIP
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2017, 01:22:55 pm
content: First, thank you to those who have supported us previously. There have been quite a few of you from this forum and your support is greatly appreciated.I started PCBGRIP a few years ago because I was wanted a tool that would not only hold a PCB but would also help hold components or probe holders too. As we expand our product offering, we have just launched a crowdfunding campaign for our PCBGRIP Vise. Similar to our larger systems, this vise will not only hold your PCB, can can also help hold components and probe holders too. We wanted to make a tool that was smaller than our existing product and have designed a ‘FlatBall’ that allows our vise to be attached to the popular PanaVise® Model 201 base. The vise is rugged, made of aluminum with stainless hardware, adjust quickly, and will withstand high temperatures. Precut polyimide (an insulator that withstands high temperatures) tape will be provided for the vise faces if there is concern about electrical isolation.Here is the link to the Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2065435222/pcbgrip-vise-panavise-model-201-base-compatibleThe campaign provides more details of the vise, its design and construction, and some videos of it in action. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.Thank you for your support,Jason

author: tablatronix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2017, 01:41:41 pm
content: Looks promising, that thumb adjustment knob looky janky, and knuckle scraping close to the other mountings though.

author: Timko
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2017, 06:53:08 pm
content: I saw this earlier today when doing some research about buying a Panavise. I had a couple questions for you.* Will this work with the other Panavise bases outside of the 201?* With the 150mm OpenBeam, what is the maximum PCB size you can fit?Thanks!

author: PCBGRIP
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2017, 12:42:46 am
content: 1. The FlatBall we have designed will mount to the 201 base. It will work with the 203, 207, and 209 too. All of those vises use the same vise head. The PCBGRIP Vise is also fully compatible with our existing PCB holding system;2. With a 150mm length of OpenBeam, the maximum PCB size is 87mm. OpenBeam is available in lengths of up to 1,000mm.Thanks!Jason
KS: How to get caught rebranding: Switch-Con: World's First Hub for Switch/S8 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: RGB255_0_0
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2017, 10:36:12 am
content: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/switch-con/switch-con-worlds-first-hdmi-hub-for-switch-and-s8/posts/1929739http://gizmodo.com/these-crowdfunded-nintendo-switch-docks-are-just-rebran-1796654469Oops
Knops - The volume button for your ears. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2017, 08:37:45 am
content: Not electronic related, but any sound "expert" to comment?Alexander.

author: sleemanj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2017, 08:50:14 am
content: I don't know about the feasibility, but I do know one thing. I would lose/damage/destroy/get-unpleasantly-dirty those things, so at 58 Euro, no way, no how.I wear earplugs almost all the time (as in 20 hours a day, I don't like noise, fans, pets, kids, cars, neighbours, the general cacophony of life), I buy a big bag of them for $20 or something, when I lose them/they get too dirty/they get wet I grab another pair, I would go through at least a pair every couple of days, they cost well under a buck a pair, 20-30c.And if I need to hear something better, I pull one or both out, simple as that. It's not like earplugs give you complete and utter silence, you can still hear perfectly well with them, they just attenuate the most irritating of sounds.

author: ar__systems
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2017, 08:34:15 pm
content: Not sure why you would want to adjust the volume - you either want to listen to the things around, or you don't. So you either wear earplugs or you don't. Cool toy though, I'm sure they will find their buyer.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2017, 09:45:00 pm
content: Quote from: ar__systems on April 26, 2017, 08:34:15 pmMusicians (specifically drummers), concert goers, movie watchers, etc. who want to listen to the content but not damage their ears.I have used these and they work well:https://www.amazon.com/ETY-Plugs-Fidelity-Earplugs-Standard-Frost/dp/B0015WJQ7A?th=1Question is if these adjustable ones can not affect the sound. I wouldn't buy until its been measured with a mic, and shown to work well.Link:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/knops/knops-the-volume-button-for-your-ears

author: ar__systems
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2017, 02:14:16 pm
content: Quote from: thm_w on April 26, 2017, 09:45:00 pmYeah I thought of that, however normal earplug come in different noise reduction levels.

author: ferrix
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2017, 02:44:04 pm
content: Quote from: ar__systems on April 27, 2017, 02:14:16 pmNormal earplugs are not designed for fidelity of the sound that makes it to your ear, just that the loudest sound is reduced by x dB. They make the environment sound muffled and much detail is lost.Etymotic plugs are totally sufficient for this as far as I can tell, however.
Bogus water Purifier now live on KS... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Khendrask
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 24, 2017, 11:39:47 am
content: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/572058660/orbtm-the-worlds-first-germ-killing-uv-light-ballI use several UV water sterilizers, and I don't even have to crunch the numbers to know that this is 100% bogus. Just from that fact that if it were even slightly effective, it would blind anyone that used it in short order. UV purification uses extremely high intensity UV, and great pains are made to ensure that the sources can never be energized unless completely enclosed the the opaque (metal) chamber.The UV "Air Purifiers" you sometimes see as florescent tubes in ceilings are also non-effective, as even though they are much higher power then this "Ping Pong Ball", they don't actually produce much in the spectrum of organism damaging UV radiation.

author: m98
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 24, 2017, 11:23:27 pm
content: I wouldn't go as far saying that the product is bogus, I personally have some experience in the field and even a single comparably low-power UV LED can be quite effective at sterilization. So their claims sound quite reasonable. However, I would not even want to go to the same country those things would be used in regular households because they just ask for accidental corneal damage.The more probable answer might be that they're not using actual UV light, but rather intense blue light at around 415 nm, which also works as a disinfectant because it exerts phototoxic effects in many microorganisms. It also isn't as dangerous to the eyes, because you can simply look away as you'd do with any other bright light source. There's still an accumulated damage to the retina so I wouldn't be putting that in my fridge anytime soon.And how'd you know, just read the Kickstarter comments:Quote

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 28, 2017, 09:44:16 pm
content: I would be concerned if someone took this ball and put it in their shoes then tossed it in with the vegetables. But then again you will end up washing those vegetables anyway.Here are some studies:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20662022https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2663198/The second used an array of 100 LEDs, and many of the bacteria were killed (one was not). However, it took between 30-50 minutes for this to occur.They state at max output its on for 5 minutes every hour, not much. Would pulsing a few minutes have any useful effect at all then?Without knowing the relative light intensities its hard to say, the study is from 8 years ago so LED efficiency would have increased, but I suspect not 10x.
Nimuno Loops - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: FrankT
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2017, 01:28:17 am
content: This one caught my eye...https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/nimuno-loops-the-toy-block-tape#/Not because I'm into lego, but the 17476% (current) funding.It was a bit more than they were expecting. I hope they can deliver.

author: Nusa
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2017, 02:00:22 am
content: The pricing seems adequate and they didn't include shipping in the pledge price, so they are probably good on the money side. The concept seems easy enough for production. For prototyping it's probably just silicone molds, then appling commercial double-sided tape. For large production, there are specialty tape manufacturers out there that can probably handle it. Or they can ramp up a minimal-level production facility themselves, which is more risky but certainly doable.

author: bitwelder
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2017, 05:40:36 am
content: I hope for them they checked it with their legal team, as Lego is not much 'toying' with other companies offering blocks that use construction blocks compatible with (or 'clone of') theirs. IANAL, of course

author: donotdespisethesnake
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2017, 01:29:34 pm
content: Quote from: bitwelder on March 23, 2017, 05:40:36 amLooks like they have it covered. Lego can protect their trademark name, but I think last time they went to court it was ruled that Lego-compatible blocks themselves could not be patented or trademarked, so they can't prevent "compatible" designs.http://edition.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/09/15/eu.lego.trademark/However, Lego did get trademark protection for their Lego figures, a somewhat dubious decision IMHO but there it is.http://time.com/3922661/lego-figures-trademarked/Interestingly, Lego did not invent the original brick idea, they ripped it off from someone else.http://ipkitten.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/lego-great-british-invention.html
DSP-Crowd and the Raspberry Pi Zero to DE0 Nano connector - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Joe Natter
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 15, 2017, 04:13:05 pm
content: Hello!We will start our first Kickstarter in a few days. Here is the preview link:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1077092786/325890818?token=320bf912What do you think about our project? We would be glad to get any feedback

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2017, 10:44:15 pm
content: Raspberry Pi Zero is the wrong target... too hard to get and too slow. Anyone who would buy the DE0 Nano and your board would be willing to spend a little more on a Pi 3.

author: chickenHeadKnob
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 16, 2017, 11:40:18 am
content: While I wish you good luck I would point out that a DE0 nanoSOCcomes in at about the same price and is all integrated with a high speed interconnect to the fpga and two arm cores. A Pi 3 would as edavid says, be more desirable but more expensive yet.

author: Joe Natter
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 16, 2017, 08:17:57 pm
content: Thank you for the constructive feedback to both of you!We will test the connector with the Raspberry Pi A+, 2 B and 3 B as well immediately.The connector should also work with these boards due to the identical pin header assignment.After that we will adapt the documentation on the Kickstarter page.@chickenHeadKnob: The high speed interconnect to the fpga is indeed a pointFor my part, I don't like a "System Builder" or a "Design Suite" very much. I just want to code some little vhdl modules and get the data out of the FPGA or control my modules through an SPI. This was the main reason to connect the "simple" DE0 Nano board to my Raspberry Pi. For me it seems to be fewer pain in the ass. It depends on want you are planning to do with this stuff.Thank you again for the feedback

author: Joe Natter
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 28, 2017, 07:54:24 pm
content: Hi everyone!In the last few days we tested the remaining Raspberry Pi models. The connector works with all Raspberries which have the 40pin header. Thanks for the hint edavid!The supported Pi models are therefore:Raspberry Pi ZeroRaspberry Pi Zero WRaspberry Pi 1 Model A+Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+Raspberry Pi 2 Model BRaspberry Pi 3 Model BWe adjusted the documentation accordingly and launched our Kickstarter campaign today!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1077092786/dsp-crowds-raspberry-pi-to-de0-nano-connectorBest regards,Joe
KS: Anywhere Electricity Powered by Shape Memory Titanium - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 23, 2017, 03:23:55 am
content: I expect this crap on Indiegogo. How did it make it onto KS?https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/efa/anywhere-electricity-powered-by-shape-memory-titan

author: timb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2017, 04:17:54 am
content: Someone should hook one of these up to the Fontus Self Filling Water Bottle, then you can get continuous water from air!

author: ludzinc
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 23, 2017, 04:42:42 am
content: Read their page, didn't watch the video.Only power rating I saw was the in-development unit that ruins on 'industrial heat' and puts out 65W.So with a large Delta-T I can see some usefulness to this - but who would it compare to a bunch of thermocouples in it's place (i'd assume the latter is more efficient just through the lack of moving parts).As for the field demo with a small Delta_T during day / night, sure it can light a bunch of leds, but how doe sit compare to simple solar cell??

author: cat87
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2017, 10:52:42 am
content: There are actually some poor guys that bought whatever those guys were selling.I really think I'm in the wrong line of work

author: timgiles
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2017, 11:22:39 am
content: How can KS allow this project page on their site! It is awful. Even if it was for a nonBS project, it should have been removed or never allowed up. Just awful.

author: edy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2017, 01:58:25 am
content: Why did I ever click on the link... that is 5 minutes of my life I can never get back.Complete and utter 100% grade "A" BULL SHEISTER... There is so much wrong going on that it defies explanation.From what I gathered from their horrible animations, the Nitinol (which undergoes a phase change due to temperature and is one of the features exploited by orthodontists when using Nitinol wires for braces) is used to stretch and expand a hydraulic piston which, due to a one-way valve, presumably works like a pump to compress oil from a reservoir into a cyclinder. When the oil is released from the cylinder through an exit valve it creates movement of a turbine/motor that is used to generate electricity. The oil is then recirculated back into the main reservoir.This is just the latest iteration of the old "over-unity" energy scams from at least the 1970's as seen here:CORRECTION:It is not over-unity... these devices work and can harvest energy from otherwise wasted heat but the amount of useful energy that can be extracted and the limited application situations make it impractical. The device may work in an environment with frequent temperature fluctuations and the amount of energy it puts out will be tiny.
sndrBlock - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 09:02:11 pm
content: I haven't seen this already published, thus:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sndr/sndrblock-your-secure-elevator-to-the-cloudIt seems legit and doable. Thoughts?

author: julianhigginson
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2017, 10:03:46 am
content: There's been a few times when I have been stuck trying to upload a huge file before leaving the house... Something like this on my local network would have been really handy those times.But the more advanced features seem a bit garbage. Do they really truly expect everyone will download their app or program when sent a file using it? more likely, people will email back to the sender asking for a simple http link to download from their browser, like they are used to.

author: ShaunMurphy
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 09, 2017, 08:35:15 pm
content: Hi there - My team and I created the sndrBlock and I'd love to talk about any questions you have.Let's talk about the http link / native app facet - The core of our entire platform revolves around strong crypto, at least AES 256 on the symmetric side and vetted safe curve ECC on the asymmetric side. The current state of WebCrypto across browsers is not so optimal based on our testing. You can somewhat get AES 128 to work reliably across browsers but hardware acceleration is still questionable. For small stuff this may not matter but when you're talking GiB sized files the user experience is not so great. So that's really the need for a native program: hardware crypto accel and stronger crypto. As soon as webcrypto satisfies our core crypto requirements for crypto across the majority of browsers then it will be as simple as an https link.As far as the features, I'd like to understand why you don't find them appealing. Part of this phase of our small company is to understand and build on top of what we have created so far.
Tinfoil Hat 2.0 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: bollio
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 18, 2017, 12:16:34 am
content: So came across this gem today...http://shieldheadwear.com/Not sure if blatantly conning people or if actually works and subtly conning people.Check it out for a bit of a giggle.

author: Terrius
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 18, 2017, 09:18:09 pm
content: I was just wondering where I could purchase a hipster style tinfoil hat! Thank you for making my dreams come true!On a more serious note the FAQ is pretty interesting, and at least slightly honest:QuoteSounds like it is just a Faraday cage made with conductive silver thread. So I'd say cashing in on hipsters who don't understand science, not sure if that is a blatant con or a subtle con.They did answer the most important question of all though!Quote

author: Sprog
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 28, 2017, 11:13:00 am
content: A somewhat humor-based approach by iDubbbz.EDIT: Some users may find this ..... IDK lotsof cussing and pollitically incorrect terminology

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 28, 2017, 11:46:12 am
content: some valid use case
FX Development board - for prototyping Guitar Pedals - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: hamster_nz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2017, 11:48:10 pm
content: This looks pretty interesting - it is a breadboard/baseboard setup for prototyping analogue Guitar FX pedals.https://www.crowdsupply.com/macrofab-inc/fx-development-boardSure, it's a bit over priced for what is essentially a couple of breadboards, but it is pretty neat. If I still played I would think about get one to tinker with.
Immotor GO Electric Scooter - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 13, 2016, 12:10:01 pm
content: I wanted one of these until they said it has a SIM card, key fob, and internet accesshttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/immotor-go-the-most-portable-personal-vehicle-ever-smart-electric#/QuoteYou can use it without the SIM card though apparently

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 13, 2016, 07:10:46 pm
content: Autopilot mode? Can't foresee any problems with that at all...
Kickstarter on Amazon - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2016, 04:19:43 pm
content: Just noticed this on Amazon. Amazon is now listing crowd funded projects as for-purchase items. The program is called Amazon Launchpad.https://www.amazon.com/PancakeBot-PNKB01BK-Food-Printer-Black/dp/B00VU3HUCW
Yet another 3D-printer, but something fishy is going on... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: MadModder
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2016, 03:15:57 pm
content: Look at this at indiegogo:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-best-3d-printer-for-creative-kids-only-249#/Then look here:https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/xiaomi-entering-3d-printing-market-98691/Hmm?Is it possible that Xiaomi is behind that? But then why would the yeehaw team claim that "We have spent 2? ?years designing the Yeehaw"?And Xiaomi doesn't need crowd funding...Strange. Smells

author: MadModder
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2016, 03:32:47 pm
content: Possibly. But that is not my point. Yeehaw looks exactly like mi, and Xiaomi is a quite big company.Not one of the persons in the photo is in the about-page at Xiaomi.

author: robinb
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 01, 2016, 12:16:28 am
content: Suitable for creative kids.... who are prepared to sit quietly and wait for a few hours while the thing they designed gets printed... anyone know any of those? Nah, thought not
Inviot U1 (arduino-compatible) All-In-One Kickstarter - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: inviotcom
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 16, 2016, 03:42:12 pm
content: U1 (Arduino-Compatible) with WiFi plug, Clock , EEPROM, SD, buzzer, NRF24 plug, LCD, RGB led, rotary encoder, buttons... IoT ready.Its on kickstarter at :https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1330096888/inviot-u1-arduino-compatible-all-in-one-board?ref=4fvkh6www.inviot.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1330096888/inviot-u1-arduino-compatible-all-in-one-board?ref=4fvkh6
Sorry. Please remove this subject - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: inviotcom
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 17, 2016, 06:20:01 pm
content: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1330096888/inviot-u1-arduino-compatible-all-in-one-board?ref=4fvkh6I have an other similar subject ! I can not remove it.