The Kuramoto Model (1000 Fireflies)

A project in Chicago, IL by David Rueter
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Up to 1000 cyclists at Northern Spark 2012 will receive blinking red bike lights that synchronize with each other.
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Backers: 123
Average Pledge Per Backer: $15

Funded: $1,829 of $1,000
Dates: May 14th -> Jun 2nd (19 days)
Project By: David Rueter
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Latest News

Chicago Premiere of The Kuramoto Model (1,000 Fireflies)

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The Kuramoto Model (1,000 Fireflies) is coming to Chicago this week! We're making 250 new lights for Chicago cyclists, and are hosting a gathering as part of the EdgeUP festival. The lights are redesigned but are still compatible with the Minneapolis... (Read More)

1,000 Fireflies wins Prix Ars Electronica Honorary Mention

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I am excited to announce that Prix Ars Electronica, one of the largest annual prizes in the field of art and technology, has awarded The Kuramoto Model (1,000 Fireflies) with an Honorary Mention in the category of Interactive Art. Without your... (Read More)

Bike Light Pickup Locations and Times

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

We've reached the goal, but still need to get more lights out there.

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who has supported this project! We've reached the goal of $1,000, but our true goal is 1,000 cyclists. If you haven't yet, reserve your light today and join us on June 9 at Northern Spark.  (Read More)

Production Weekend 1

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
The first few days of production have been a great success: here are 138 of 245 bike lights made during a weekend electronics assembly party. Special thanks to Matt Jernigan, Peter Speer, Joe Morris, Lindsey French, Phil Peters, Steve Germana,... (Read More)

Production

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
More than 120 circuit boards -- the fruits of the first couple days of production.   (Read More)

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