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Breathe - wearable ioniser - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2016, 08:57:20 am
content: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/breathe-keep-the-nature-always-with-you#/Unless you live in a fishbowl ( like their smoke demo) how is this going to have any effect on any useful air volume?

author: m98
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2016, 08:00:51 pm
content: Indiegogo BS-Check:- ultra long battery life - check- to small to believe - check- flexible founding - check- having no clue about how their device works or should work - check

author: edy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2016, 09:33:31 pm
content: What's with the bad overdubbing on the video?I have no doubt it probably works in principle, scientifically. As usual though, the problem with these IndieGogo campaigns is the MAGNITUDE of the effect. I'd like to know how much air it can have an effect on, how you can measure particulate concentration and how fast it works, as compared to say some small portable HEPA filtration fan or one of those Ionic Breeze units.If it had a fan and actively blew the air through it, I would be more confident. So far all the demonstration videos show it working in a tiny sealed jar and it actually took a while. At almost $100 for one of these, that's quite a bit of money to spend.You can buy one of these from eBay and see how it compares inside, for $0.99 each:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wow-Mini-Auto-Car-Fresh-Air-Ionic-Purifier-Oxygen-Bar-Ozone-Ionizer-Cleaner-HOT-/252091916770?hash=item3ab1d961e2:g:o08AAOSwnH1Wa7ik

author: m98
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 15, 2016, 12:53:19 am
content: Not only the magnitude, but also the effect itself. If you'd really ionize enough air to effectively break down organic particles in half a meter radius, then you're also generating a lot of Ozone and NOx. Nothing you want for good air quality.
IGG: The Faraday Grid - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 20, 2016, 03:19:15 am
content: QuoteQuoteWhat does nay of that mean? Doesn't seems to be inkling about how this works at allThey have a lot of EE talent behind this:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-faraday-grid#/

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2016, 04:17:53 am
content: Flexible funding and a site registered a month say it all.Also, "The Faraday Grid Project is managed by Exigen Pty Ltd" and their site will help you to win BS bingo in a heartbeathttps://www.exigen.com.au/It starts right from the main page:Quoteand continues throughout the site.Although people seem to be real, unless they were smart enough to create a bunch of LinkedIn profiles.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 20, 2016, 04:27:13 am
content: Quote from: ataradov on May 20, 2016, 04:17:53 amJesus H. Christ, this has to be jokeQuoteQuoteQuote

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2016, 08:31:48 am
content: QuoteThis reminds me of an anecdote from Richard Feynman.He was reading through some fru-fru sociological paper, trying, well, to make heads or tails of it at all...Finally, he forced himself to read and analyze just one paragraph. To see if it's even possible.He concluded that the whole paragraph meant, simply: "people talk".The above quote makes me think, "Companies want money. We can help you make money."Which is, at least, a little less laughable (well, depending on your perspective), as there literally are companies that do nothing but make money. (Think financial markets...)Tim

author: edy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2016, 01:17:21 pm
content: I think they latched onto the "Faraday" name as a way to increase recognition and publicity and "scientific-ness".... Likely because "Tesla" was already taken. I don't think it has one thing to do with anything Faraday did, other than being an electronic device.From all the hokey-pokey text meant to fill up the pages, all I can gather is that it is a device that helps integrate and balance and improve the efficiency of having multiple power sources feeding into the grid... solar, wind, with traditional like hydro, nuclear, coal.EDIT: I don't see one iota of technical information explaining how it works. A simple block diagram will do, or a cute animated video like they did for their campaign. So far... . I call BS on this, unless proven otherwise.EDIT 2: Why would a company with any calibre crowd-fund something like this? Backers are offered various branded corp promo swag as rewards. Looks like they bought too many for the latest trade show and this is how they plan on getting rid of it. There seems to be a disconnect between the supposed strength of this company and their previous projects and expertise, and asking the public to fund this campaign. Then again, this is not entirely surprising (Batteriser, Airing,etc).
Solar FREAKIN' THORIUM Roadways! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Kalidor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 02:52:58 pm
content: https://igg.me/at/XFjSBPzmv88/x/10280792Great Campaign, funded in less than 13h. This one did my day!!It's from Thunderf00t who did a video about Triton.

author: m12lrpv
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 08:17:41 pm
content: I love it

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 08:44:45 pm
content: Go Thunderf00t!Thats hilarious

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 11:35:44 pm
content: I love Thunderf00t, he does great science and debunking videos

author: hayatepilot
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 06:15:48 am
content: The perks descriptions are hilarious!Can he also debunk sjw and feminists with this gear?I hope he does more science stuff after this.

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 13, 2016, 05:22:27 am
content: Quote from: hayatepilot on April 12, 2016, 06:15:48 amIt's a difficult balance. Of course I like the science videos the most, but I also believe (like him) that this SJW/PC nonsense won't go away by magic.

author: mikgus
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 13, 2016, 09:55:11 am
content: Quote from: hayatepilot on April 12, 2016, 06:15:48 amIf i remember correct he wanted to buy a FLIR camera to do science stuff with and it looks like that's what he going to buy with the Money from this campaign. So hopefully some science videos will come from this

author: edy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2016, 05:04:17 pm
content: I love that video! Hilarious!And even better is that he used IndieGogo to campaign it....A taste of their own medicine!

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 23, 2016, 02:40:36 pm
content: That video was just the right mix of madness and mirth.Made my day!
Return of the Frantone Cream Puff - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: snoopy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 12:43:24 am
content: Funny name for a product but genuine campaign especially for those musos amongst ushttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1703840044/return-of-the-frantone-cream-puff?ref=categorycheers

author: Melt-O-Tronic
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 04:59:28 am
content: Fran is most definitely a nerd. She made her own transistor at home and was allowed to teardown an Apollo DSKY display at the National Air & Space Museum.

author: rfeecs
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 05:21:52 pm
content: Quote from: Melt-O-Tronic on April 22, 2016, 04:59:28 amI thought Jeri Ellsworth was the one that that made her own transistors. Did Fran do it too?https://youtu.be/w_znRopGtbE

author: Melt-O-Tronic
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2016, 03:03:14 pm
content: Doh! You're right. Thanks for that correction!So we've established that Fran Blanche and Jeri Ellsworth are both nerds.
Pompa Adapter - Double Your Device Charging Speed!! (IGG Scam) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Khendrask
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2016, 09:38:50 am
content: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pompadapter-double-your-charging-speed/x/13639189#/What do you even say? Total scam, top to bottom.Aside from the fact that a device in series with a charger can't do anything, or that smart devices handle their own charging, the "San Francisco" based campaign is written in Chenglish, has unrealistic goals, no verifiable people attached to it, no linked social networks, no actual name....they STILL hit 455% of their initial funding goal with two months left.TIASBEM!

author: Kilrah
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 15, 2016, 10:04:26 am
content: Quote from: Khendrask on April 15, 2016, 09:38:50 amWell technically it can, it can signal to the smartphone that it's connected to a high current 1-2A capable charger regardless of what the thingy is plugged into.But the only thing that would achieve is to overload/damage the source, which would say itself if it was capable of supplying the extra current in the first placeBut still there's a moderate chance it's not an outright scam, just someone who has no idea of what they're doing (again).

author: TassiloH
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2016, 11:09:02 am
content: Well, hidden in a lot of text it seems to be doing exactly this: Signalling to the device that the charger is capable of high charging currents. In some rare occasions this could be useful: I have a Huawei cell phone, and it charges quite quickly on its factory-supplied USB charger (1A, I think). But from a variety of car chargers that should all be capable of supplying 1 to 2A, some of them supposedly iPhone compatible, it takes almost no charge current (i.e. the idle device will take about 8h for a full charge, and when using google maps+GPS for navigation the charger just slows down the discharge a bit). So if this thing would now convince the phone that it is hooked up to the factory charger, it would be somewhat useful.So it might just switch the various resistors necessary for different phone brands to recognize a high-current charger to the USB data lines and test which resistor combination gives the highest current. It is maybe not a complete SCAM, but it fails to mention any of the many caveats and conditions that need to be fulfilled for it to perform as advertised.
Wireless charger for mobile devices at a range of 30 feet  plus Batterizer  = ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 20, 2016, 08:07:29 am
content: What a dream come true.Now I can charge my Batterizer from 30 feet away. Cannot waithttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tcharger-the-next-generation-wireless-charger#/storyIndiegogo is the place to buy into ground breaking technologySeems the key to these great deals is to stall until the time limits for credit card and Paypal elapses so no refunds. So the money can further other development.

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 20, 2016, 10:10:42 am
content: well - campaign says "London Based" but Bank Account info is from Russian Federation... That by itself should get the hairs at the back of your neck to vibrate even without reading their "story"Due Diligence !!! before investing....

author: Rerouter
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 20, 2016, 10:24:51 am
content: Hmm, so now lets assume the best of all worlds, a highly directional antenna broadcasting atleast 5W or RF power at the device in your hands, and depending on the location, through you to reach the device, somehow i imagine that may have some negative health effects being hit by a beam that constantly refocuses directly at you,Or the other option, broadcast 160W omnidirectional, + anything for low coupling efficiency from such a tiny antenna, and you get a fine from the FCC, or knock out everyones wifi for 100m,Yeah aint going to fly,Its sad that Tesla has been reduced to a wizard in so many of these scams, Cant beat PowerOut = PowerIn - Losses, And the old favorite of intensity strength at distances,

author: Delta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 20, 2016, 01:20:11 pm
content: This wasn't even worth a proper thread when it was first spotted!https://www.eevblog.com/forum/crowd-funded-projects/list-of-dodgy-crowd-source-funded-projects/msg815208/#msg815208
Robotic limb motor controller - Something abit different! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rickey1990
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2016, 01:52:55 pm
content: Hi, just to let everyone know about my new kickstarter campaign, These boards are designed to not act like a brain, but are made to act like a nervous system, So they require no programming. its designed to not only reverse automatically, but separate boards will work together (non connected) and seek a state where motor load is nominal, which just happens to be when the robot is moving. The boards can also be connected in a master slave configuration. The boards can also be controlled with devices such as a pattern generator or micro-controller.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2107586344/robot-circusKind regards,Rickey

author: MarkS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 16, 2016, 06:18:45 pm
content: Is this a joke?

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 17, 2016, 11:20:56 am
content: Quote from: MarkS on April 16, 2016, 06:18:45 pmClearly not if you look at the campaign. He has put significant work into it, but I think the videos need a lot of work to actually gain interest.BEAM robotics (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BEAM_robotics) are used in some educational contexts, but appear to have been overtaken by the proliferation of cheap microcontroller (esp. Arduino) driven robots, and simple to use educational programming environments like Scratch.I suspect there is going to be very little interest from people on this forum though.

author: MarkS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 19, 2016, 12:51:03 am
content: Quote from: Kean on April 17, 2016, 11:20:56 amApart from the fact that the boards are chain-able, it really isn't that much different than other MCU-less robotics platforms (BEAM) and kits I've seen. The two videos on the kickstarter page do not demonstrate it well enough to show why this deserves funding. What benefits does chaining the boards achieve? If that is the selling point, it is not explained or demonstrated well enough.

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2016, 03:28:03 am
content: Maybe start by correcting the English in this:Quote

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 19, 2016, 05:08:02 am
content: Yeah, looking at Rickey other posts on here, he doesn't seem to be too good at writing in his native English - but at least he is trying to build stuff.He does need to team up with someone to handle the communications and marketing if he wants to be succesful though.
BS-warning Bioo: Charge your Phone with the Power of a Plant - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: uwezi
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 06, 2016, 11:18:01 am
content: Is this too good to be true? Sure!Accroding to this project, plants are producing enough waste during their photosynthesis that this waste can "be converted to" (?) electricity with the help of special bacteria. This electricity is then made available in the form of an USB connector to charge your phone...https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bioo-charge-your-phone-with-the-power-of-a-plant#/They claim an output power of up to 40W per square metre for their full-sized version - even under full sunlight this would still mean an efficiency of 4%, or about 10x as much as is normally assumed for photosynthesis alone...The project has been taken up in the weekly newsletter from Elektor - as usual without any editorial analysis or comment.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 06, 2016, 11:19:26 am
content: Already being discussed athttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/crowd-funded-projects/indigogo-bioo-tech/

author: uwezi
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 08, 2016, 11:58:43 am
content: Quote from: Kean on May 06, 2016, 11:19:26 amI thought so, used the forum search, but didn't find anything...
OPA FM Synthesizer Shield (kickstarter / last hours) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: marzac
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 26, 2016, 05:32:24 pm
content: Hi Everyone here,I have been developing the OPA shield and the last hours are coming for the campaign.I still need to find bakers that would like to see this project succeed.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1304489933/opa-multitimbral-fm-synthesizer-shield-for-arduino?lang=deThe OPA shield brings FM synthesis for Arduino based projects. The current version of the DSP software offers:4-operator voice structure14 different algorithms10 voice polyphony8 simultaneous instruments16-bit high-quality stereo outputIt is made for artists, makers and musicians.Do not hesitate to ask questions here, I am eager to reply.
IGG Passive Cell Phone Amp  Ohhh... tested with a spectrum analyzer! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Khendrask
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 24, 2016, 02:48:30 pm
content: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/connect-with-a-hottie--2/x/13639189#/They showed a spectrum analyzer screenshot, it must work great. Already funded too. /sigh

author: Kalidor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 24, 2016, 05:08:01 pm
content: It's flexible funding, it was funded from the beginning70% of the money is from the $2500 & $5000 perks, it looks as the campaigner wanted a bit more visibility.

author: SaabFAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2016, 01:20:40 am
content: Could actually work.I once managed to get a UMTS-Stick to increase the bandwidth from about 400kbps to just under 1Mbps in an area with very poor coverage with just some tin-foil.If I should guess how it worked, I would say that the tin foil acted as some kind of reflector, like a satellite-dish.
The AMPY "kinetic charging" portable phone charger starts arriving to backers - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: kalleboo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2015, 07:23:57 am
content: And all the lofty claims come crashing down to earthQuoteQuotehttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1071086547/ampy-power-your-devices-from-your-motion/comments

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 25, 2015, 06:11:45 am
content: As correctly called by Ch00f long agohttp://drop-kicker.com/2014/11/ampy-and-juse/And not at all unexpected to see that Juse still haven't got a working devicehttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/juse-world-s-first-solar-nano-smartphone-charger/x/2683689#/updatesKickstarter, and crowd funding in general, really may have a limited lifespan the way things are (not) shaping up. Which would be a pity as there have been some good things come out of crowd funding.

author: Bassman59
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2015, 05:39:41 pm
content: Quote from: Kean on November 25, 2015, 06:11:45 amMaybe it should just go back to helping bands raise money to make records.

author: JimRemington
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2016, 06:12:37 pm
content: AMPY on BBC News today:http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35810137"The battery charger that makes you run... and run.. and run"So AMPY at least has a health benefit!
Send Dave many Anti-Static Wrist Straps! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: coldreactor
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 11, 2016, 10:38:59 pm
content: https://www.generosity.com/fundraising/send-dave-jones-ant-static-wrist-straps/x/13567281I have always wanted to do this, "donate" and send Dave Antistatic wrist straps!I would love to see him open a box of 1000 of them straight from Shenzhen factories!Come along and help me send them!

author: coldreactor
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 11, 2016, 11:06:59 pm
content: Good point it really has no use...

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 12, 2016, 01:02:00 am
content: It's only pointless if you don't also fill the package with glitter

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 12, 2016, 03:02:16 am
content: Invalid page?

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 12, 2016, 03:14:38 am
content: Quote from: coldreactor on March 11, 2016, 10:38:59 pm1000? He has only two wrists.

author: RobertoLG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 12, 2016, 03:29:19 am
content: Quote from: c4757p on March 12, 2016, 01:02:00 amand if the package goes poof when he opens it, the man would get really pissed

author: SaabFAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 12, 2016, 08:27:33 pm
content: Quote from: RobertoLG on March 12, 2016, 03:29:19 amMaybe that already happened and that's why there was no mailbag this weekBut the general idea is not so bad, I think: But instead of just the wrist-straps, they should be used as padding for some other stuff, so there's a fair amount of digging through those required before reaching some beautiful piece of equipment.(Damn! Now I ruined the surprise!^^)

author: Kilrah
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 14, 2016, 01:22:05 pm
content: Huh? He's already been receiving antistatic bands for the whole of last year and (naturally) grown very tired of it. Don't you watch the videos?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 14, 2016, 01:25:51 pm
content: Quote from: wilfred on March 11, 2016, 11:03:15 pm+1

author: AlxDroidDev
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2016, 02:21:40 pm
content: Quote from: wilfred on March 11, 2016, 11:03:15 pm+2. Some people have too much time and money on their hands.
A "Microwaveable" Notebook (with thermochromic ink) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: nidlaX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2016, 04:11:50 am
content: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/642311833/rocketbook-wave-cloud-connected-microwavable-notebI actually like the idea, but I wonder who will be the firstidiotbacker to microwave it without any water?

author: suicidaleggroll
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2016, 03:49:43 pm
content: The image capture and automatic filing looks promising, but the notebook itself and thermochromic ink seems more like a gimmick than anything else. $27 for a notebook that you can only re-use a maximum of 10 times and a pen. Why wouldn't you just buy a bunch of $1 notebooks instead? Or print off a bunch of their free pages and stick them in a binder so you can still use their app?

author: nidlaX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2016, 06:08:18 pm
content: Quote from: suicidaleggroll on March 08, 2016, 03:49:43 pmRight. I think the ghosting would probably be intolerable for some people. Having QR codes on the page is a great idea, traditional paper notebook manufacturers should take notice. The scanning capability they provide is similar to Microsoft Office Lens.

author: m98
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 09, 2016, 04:48:18 pm
content: Actually they didn't even develop something new themselves, aside the app. The Frixion pens are widely available, and the notebook is just a mildly heat-resistant and metal-free one.

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 09, 2016, 05:58:43 pm
content: This is a followon to an Indiegogo campaign that raised $1M (!), and is finally delivering after a year (!):https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rocketbook-wave-cloud-ready-microwavable-notebook

author: nidlaX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2016, 02:18:15 am
content: The app, as a complete package and not proof of concept, is already done by Microsoft Office Lens. They just added the QR code -> page ID system.

author: dadler
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 10, 2016, 03:11:21 am
content: It would be fun to take a bunch of important lecture notes, and then have the heat from the sun erase your entire notebook...

author: m98
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2016, 05:04:07 pm
content: Quote from: dadler on March 10, 2016, 03:11:21 amThe Ink reappears when exposed to a temperature of under -10 degrees celsius.Used frixion pens a lot, nothing ever disappeared unintentionally. Cheap royal blue fountain pen ink is much worse, after only 5 years of dry living room storage, only some faint fragments of the notes where visible.
SanCloud BeagleBone Enhanced - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: dafields
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 11, 2016, 07:29:34 pm
content: BeagleBone Black taken to a higher level. Backed by BeagleBoard.org and adding many new features1GB RAMGigabit networkingExtra USB ports, 2 on board plus 2 via expansion headerSerial NOR flash for boot loader6 axis gyro + accelerometer (we will fit 9 axis '+ compass' if target is reached)Barometer pressure and temperature sensorhttp://igg.me/at/scbbeAll in the same BeagleBone Black form factor.

author: uncle_bob
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 12, 2016, 03:18:59 am
content: HiSeems a bit expensive, especially for an "at risk / early adopter" situation.Bob

author: fake-name
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 12, 2016, 11:22:05 pm
content: If they dropped the silly accelerometer/gyro/barometer/"extra" USB ports, and stuck a SATA interface with a 4 or 5x port multiplier on the thing, it'd sell like gangbusters in the DIY NAS community.There are no commercially available ARM boards (that I know of, at least) that have more then 1 SATA port. You can buy all sorts of variety of NASes that *use* an ARM CPU, but you can't buy a bare board anywhere.

author: dafields
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 13, 2016, 06:32:23 pm
content: Quote from: fake-name on March 12, 2016, 11:22:05 pmThe lack of SATA port on the AM3358 makes this very difficult on the BeagleBone HW. Only method would be USB to SATA bridge, then port multiplier. Throughput would be significantly impacted with this method and there is not enough room on the current sized board to do this.

author: uncle_bob
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 14, 2016, 01:28:39 am
content: Quote from: dafields on March 13, 2016, 06:32:23 pmHiUSB to multiple SATA or USB to multiple Ethernet is not a really great idea on this sort of chip. There are just to many bottlenecks in the hardware and software when doing that.The "ARM" chips you see with a bunch of cool ports on them are generally a "cool port" chip with an ARM tacked onto it. Put another way, they do a lot of development on the ports and port multiplexing. Very little work goes into the ARM. They charge for the custom port stuff and the ARM sort of tags along for free.Bob
Forrest Mims circuit classics on Crowdsupply - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: wilfred
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 05, 2016, 08:14:17 pm
content: /.

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 23, 2016, 04:10:51 am
content: I just picked up a few 1970s books from him before he made the famous illustrated books for a dollar each. I haven't really looked through them much but no hand drawn illustrations.The story goes is they saw his notes and doodles and they liked it so much they wanted him to include it in his next book.
OpenKey - A simple solution to the password & two-factor authentication problem - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: crp_to
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 16, 2016, 04:04:43 pm
content: Brand new on Kickstarter:OpenKey - A simple solution to the password & two-factor authentication problemhttp://crp.to/ok

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2016, 10:27:23 pm
content: Affiliated?

author: drussell
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2016, 11:47:31 pm
content: Quote from: crp_to on February 16, 2016, 04:04:43 pmThere is a password problem?There is a two-factor authenticatonproblem?And, I suppose, how exactly doesremovingsecurity by reducing the potential attack vector to a single PIN help?Oh, except, of course, I suppose ifyou'rethe one with the backdoor to everyone's information...Uh, yeah, I think we'll pass!!(Though you'd probablly sell a whole bunch to totally clueless people!)

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2016, 12:27:06 am
content: 1. After reading the description, I have no idea what it does.2. It doesn't look nearly durable enough to be carried around.

author: PointyOintment
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 22, 2016, 08:41:41 am
content: Without even looking at it, I think I'll stick with SQRL for my post-password authentication needs. It's designed by a known security expert, is far superior to everything else I've seen in both usability and security, and is just about ready for wide implementation instead of asking for money to get started.

author: ferrix
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 22, 2016, 04:40:36 pm
content: Quote from: PointyOintment on February 22, 2016, 08:41:41 amAnd it will continue to be "just about ready" for about another 2 years

author: PointyOintment
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 22, 2016, 08:49:02 pm
content: Quote from: ferrix on February 22, 2016, 04:40:36 pmAnd until then I have an excellent password manager.
Multipurpose USB Fuse - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: badboy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2016, 06:40:09 pm
content: So this is my first Kickstarter project. My hope is you guys actually think it's a good gadget. Let's see.Maybe i'll get some more backers or at least som constructive ideashttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/885642492/multipurpose-usb-fuse

author: Xenoamor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2016, 01:02:21 pm
content: The board should be less wide and use components on both sides to achieve this. This would block slots of a USB hub.I'd like to see ESD protection at least on those data lines

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2016, 01:34:38 pm
content: Looks neat, but it looks like it only has one PFET style device and so no way to block backpowering (when the slave tries to power the host, for example connecting a Raspberry Pi to a power supply and to a computer via USB.) It would only require a change to a dual PFET device with the devices back-to-back and the gates tied together to implement this function.

author: badboy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2016, 09:31:42 pm
content: I did initially for chargers, thats why it's so "big" but yes it would benefit a smaller size.Actually there is protection diodearray from Wurth on all lines.Nope you are right. No backpower protection at the moment. Good comment.

author: station240
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 20, 2016, 03:24:12 am
content: If you run the traces down one edge of the board, You should be able to fit the components on both sides of the PCB, and have it little more than the width of the USB socket.Not going to be as easy to assemble though. I'd put the larger SMD packages on the underside, as far less likely to break/fall off.Also minor mistake on your KS page, here is the fixed sentence."The fuse shall work independently and use settings set by user and not by some software control"

author: badboy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2016, 08:49:03 am
content: :-) great thanks
Creative uses of crowdfunding money - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2016, 12:29:22 pm
content: Creative uses of crowdfunding money:http://www.develop-online.net/news/ant-simulator-cancelled-after-devs-spend-kickstarter-money-on-booze-and-strippers/0216116

author: AlxDroidDev
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2016, 07:22:37 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on February 02, 2016, 12:29:22 pmWhat? And no blackjack?

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 03, 2016, 01:27:42 am
content: Quote from: AlxDroidDev on February 02, 2016, 07:22:37 pmOf course there are two sides to that coin:http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/02/01/ant-simulator-business-partners-respond-devs-claims-100-percent-bull.aspx

author: AndyC_772
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 03, 2016, 07:51:11 am
content: Something definitely doesn't add up in that story...QuoteQuoteQuoteLess than $10k total? Split 10 ways?

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 03, 2016, 08:28:10 am
content: It's an Indie game just a rough first pass is enough for their needs so the contractors could just be fivers for all we know.What it doesn't add up is the PS4 dev kit cost unless Sony did give it to them.Very low operating budget and just because you can do a cool demo in 48hrs it doesn't mean you can actually make a game out of it in a short time as well.I think it's a lot of delusional participants that got caught up because the media hyped the demo.At the end of the day it's just that, a demo and they are all over their heads.

author: station240
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 05, 2016, 04:48:28 am
content: There is already a thread on this exact subforumhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/crowd-funded-projects/they-spent-the-money-on-booze-and-strippers/

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 05, 2016, 04:55:57 am
content: Quote from: station240 on February 05, 2016, 04:48:28 amAs I said on that thread, this one is the original one.Not that it matters much though. The video game media like all other media picks up on everything even if it's really not that news worthy.
Engineer's excuse dice  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: alex89
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 09, 2016, 10:26:37 pm
content: Ahaha this is a nice onehttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darkcultgames/engineers-excuse-dice?ref=category

author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2016, 03:55:44 am
content: Someone in the US, please buy a pair for Bob Roohparvar.

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2016, 04:27:40 am
content: Brilliant !!Backed ...

author: SimonWasAnEngineer
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2016, 08:04:05 am
content: The "Bastard Operator From Hell" excuse generator comes in pretty handy as well.If someone asks you a stupid question: just press F5 and tell themhttp://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~ballard/bofh/bofhserver.pl

author: rrinker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2016, 04:19:28 pm
content: OK, I HAD to back this one!Definitely could use them around my office....
Another day, Another Kickstarter scam - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: GekkoNZ
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 24, 2016, 09:18:16 pm
content: After browsing through Kickstarter, I came upon this glittering jewel:Lo!Behold the Gravity Engine!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1673957641/gravity-engine?ref=categoryAs you can see, it generates electricity by the infinite and almighty power of gullibility. You dont need a background in intelligence to figure this one out, as you will see.Some fun filled quotes:"Consider: all mater is in a state of constant and perpetual motion; additionally a multiverse (quantum universes) may indicate exceptions to entropy."Damnit! He used the words 'quantum' and 'multiverse' in the same sentence in a kickstarter campaign. Now ive got to go and manually reset all my BS detectors. Thanks alot Nicholas Calvano. Thanks alot."In my work on the MALC ((Magnetically Attracted Liquid Circulator) invention) (which (converts magnetism into electricity))"It does? really?"... and is known as Archimedes Principal."Ohhh, so thats what its called. Well blow me down...Here's the money shot:"My goal is to produce the world’s first perpetual motion machine"Ill give him just one compliment. At least he doesnt try to hide it."As for those who would say this machine violates the second law of thermodynamics, I say to you: gravity energy is in the system;...."I say to you: get an education goddamnit!"Some people might think it is crazy to try to shake the worlds understanding of physics and thermodynamics."Some might say it is YOU who is crazy. Or a scammer preying on the gullibility of the ignorant.Either way, he deserves to be banned from crowdfunding from here into perpetuity.

author: Refrigerator
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 24, 2016, 09:49:09 pm
content: Nobody's taking his bait though, this is just a prime example of ignorance.

author: chris_leyson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 24, 2016, 10:00:58 pm
content: I don't what a Tesla Valve is or a parasitotic pump is, I've got a peristaltic pump, it help me poo.

author: bitwelder
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2016, 02:00:04 pm
content: Quote from: GekkoNZ on January 24, 2016, 09:18:16 pmEspecially considering that he doesn't seem to stop at the first unsuccessful attempt:https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/1673957641/created

author: station240
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 31, 2016, 02:32:27 am
content: Quote from: bitwelder on January 30, 2016, 02:00:04 pmYeah I was looking at that earlier, a whole $113 from his one and only successful campaign. Early present from grandma ?
TrackR bravo - The Thinnest Tracking Device. Ever. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Kalidor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 03:12:24 pm
content: It's an older campaign, they collected $1.7M and are now delivering the tracker, according to the commends the device is not working at all.Can happen, but the scam here is that they, after 2 years, are still using IGGs InDemand feature to collect more money.And it's written in the text that you have to add another $10 for shipping (no perk for this, but you can adjust the amount you want to contribute), which most backers not read and therefore they got nothing.https://igg.me/at/TrackRbravo/x/10280792IGG ->https://igg.me/at/DONOTUSE

author: Khendrask
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2016, 03:11:08 pm
content: Did you notice that the campaigner has several "TrackR" campaigns going? Including this one, which is a complete joke:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/trackr-mind-don-t-lose-it--2/x/13639189#/

author: Kalidor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2016, 12:58:38 pm
content: Quote from: Khendrask on April 13, 2016, 03:11:08 pmAndhttps://igg.me/at/trackratlas/x/10280792210k.https://igg.me/at/buttontrackr/x/10280792352khttps://igg.me/at/wallettrackr/x/1028079248khttps://igg.me/at/GlassesTrackR/x/102807922k
Czech opensource router "Turris omnia" in crowd fund - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: 07Pepa
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 10, 2015, 08:21:42 am
content: Hi there i just noticed that Turris lite was renamed on Turris omnia and finaly officialy will be available in as crowd funding project. and it have Tons of security thing it even have criptochip .... and Just for 100USDmore inhttps://omnia.turris.cz/en/and videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?t=43&v=1Gm_x9vKQ6QP.s. if you does not know where is Czech republic... we are next to Austria... not Australia

author: EPLan
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2015, 12:05:04 am
content: You can also place a non-binding pre-order that gives you priority when the hardware is released.

author: 07Pepa
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 12, 2015, 06:20:24 pm
content: now project is on indie go go!https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/turris-omnia-hi-performance-open-source-router#/and i told them that it will be nice to spin one turris omnia for mailback. Because many peope will be abble to see it. and it will be interesting to see Dave hack around with it and make something interesting. But as it look they just think about and mostly doubt about it. Because turris is mainly interesting because of sowftware and not hardware(but still they use hi quality caps). only "pornografic thing" is "criptochip" so it something for 5 minute teardown.p.s. it is also strong in coverage. throught 1 floor and 2 wall still catching preaty stron signal ( with not full power wifi) when i turn it up at 100mW i am able to catch stable wifi in 400m (fast enought to maxe a skype call) ( maximal range 700m ) but there is not so much other wifi networks and it is almost LoS ( only one wall in way of signal) and this was achieved only with cellphone and oreginal antenas...

author: Marco
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 14, 2015, 04:18:06 pm
content: Did they use ECC memory? (Since the Armada supports it, it would be a waste not too.)

author: 07Pepa
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 16, 2015, 07:31:18 pm
content: I do not know, but you can ask them in indiegogo.... they will tell you.And this "next big geek Thing" i can not even use more over 4% of it is function but i will do it later GPIO, one wire sensors etc etc. I know that one guy use it for house heating control watterpump control etc...

author: crispus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2016, 07:40:34 pm
content: Did anyone "baked" this? Is it worthy?

author: bitwelder
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2016, 06:44:17 pm
content: At the end of the month they will have a presentation at FOSDEM 2016:https://fosdem.org/2016/schedule/event/turrisopensourcerouter/(the event should be also streamed live)
Neptune Suite - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Kalidor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2016, 12:52:13 pm
content: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/neptune-suite-one-hub-infinite-possibilitiesInterview with the CEOhttp://montreal.ctvnews.ca/high-hopes-for-smartwatch-designed-by-montreal-teenager-1.1606954Asked for 100k got over 1M, still have not enough $ for developing but for hiring a CTO.The wristband which is the central part of the suite should come in 3 different sizes.Even if they get the money for development I doubt that they can produce all that stuff for only $599.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2016, 08:01:59 pm
content: If you look at their previous campaign:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/neptune/neptune-pine-smartwatch-reinventedThey did deliver, but didn't go too smoothly (took them about a year to short things out for most backers) as some people didn't get it and others are still missing accessories.And just 18 months later, their website went bye-bye (http://www.neptunepine.com/), so no support whatsoever and apparently (by reading the comments) they never had google play support, so I guess you'll have to side load everything.Also, apparently that lack of support was just after they announced the newer neptune suite back in mid August last year.They did however delivered most of it, but unless you want to deal with self support I wouldn't touch this. Then again maybe they did learn a thing or two during their previous campaign.
Arduino UNO Compatible Board Supports Higher Current Demands - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: FTDI Chip
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 19, 2015, 09:12:45 pm
content: The objective of the NerO a board is to deal with the fundamental drawbacks of the widely-used Arduino UNO R3 and, by utilizing a crowdfunding platform, get the engineering community involved right from the very beginning. Thanks to the energy efficient switching regulator incorporated into NerO, it is capable of supplying a full 1A with its temperature being well below 100°C at maximum load. This Arduino UNO R3 compatible board covers an input voltage of 7V to 20V. Unit pricing is $19.75, but backers will get a 25% discount.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1218034479/nero-an-energy-efficient-arduino-uno-compatible-de

author: ElektroQuark
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 19, 2015, 10:00:14 pm
content: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/crowd-funded-projects/nero-an-energy-efficient-arduino-uno-compatible-design/msg823199/#msg823199

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 19, 2015, 10:09:05 pm
content: Fixed that for you: "The objective of the NerO ..." is to get the maker community to trust FTDI USB UARTs again after #FTDIgate.However if, after the campaign FTDI is willing to maintain a public list of manufacturers and retailers selling NerOs made exclusively with genuine 'virgin' FTDI and Atmel chips, it would be a *GOOD* *THING*.

author: timofonic
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2016, 03:49:45 pm
content: BOYCOTT FTDINo more crappy astroturfing, no more copying a device and adding restrictions to it. Your Arduino clone should explode in the CEOs faces.

author: timb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2016, 09:26:52 am
content: ^^^ Yeah, what he said! ^^^Plus, I hope FTDI management get ocular super herpes mixed with ultra AIDS!!!11
On the other side of a failed Kickstarter (Jason Scott @ Made by Few 2015) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: kalleboo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2015, 11:48:39 am
content: This is a talk byJason Scottabout getting theOpen Locksport Kickstarterby Schuyler Towne anywhere near completed after he overpromised, failed to deliver, and then fell into depression.

author: Assafl
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 08, 2015, 12:34:03 pm
content: Wow.
Jolla - bye bye  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: notzippy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2015, 11:27:37 pm
content: So its been a disappointing month, Jolla has also filed for bankruptcy - which leaves likely around $3m of backer investment gone..Plus they screwed there own people as well by not paying them for the past two months (http://m.digitoday.fi/bisnes/2015/11/27/jollalla-kuukausien-palkat-rastissa-osa-vaesta-sai-tarpeekseen-ja-lahti/201515747/66).https://blog.jolla.com/open-letter-jolla-community/No real surprise, it is a tough market..

author: Macbeth
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2015, 12:48:28 am
content: Never heard of Jolla, but from reading the management excuses it's pretty clear that most of the money was spent on external software costs? wtf? ... hmm... I wonder who this external software company is - oh shit, it's the same guys making the Jolla tablet device.. Go figure! ...and then the chutzpah of saying a kind of thanks to the backers for the future development of the OS

author: bingo600
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2015, 02:49:58 pm
content: I was backing, because i thought ineeded a tablet w. a mobile OS that wasn't controlled by Governments.It was my first Crowdfunding , and probably also my last.Thanx Jolla for the experience/Bingo

author: Maxlor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2015, 09:25:17 pm
content: Quote from: bingo600 on November 28, 2015, 02:49:58 pmWell, if it's any consolation, I met the Jolla guys at the Qt World Summit a couple of weeks ago. Their tablets seemed pretty slick, beautiful hardware, and the software ran smoothly too. So at least it's not total vaporware, they did actually build their tablet. But as for their chances of financial success? Always seemed rather slim to me. I mean, if Microsoft can't break into that market with all the money it has thrown at it (or BlackBerry), how's a tiny start up going to manage that?As for crowd funding, I encourage you to not give up on it... just maybe think about the chances of success with the projects you pick. So far, I've supported 5 projects on kickstarter, and only one of those hasn't delivered. And some of the other projects, Star Trek Continues and Dreamfall Chapters in particular, just wouldn't have been possible otherwise. Still, success isn't guaranteed, you therefore shouldn't think of it as buying a product, but instead of investing in something that wouldn't be possible otherwise.