Reactor Core - Arduino/AVR Programmer, DIY Soldering Kit

A project in High Point, NC by Frank Fox
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Reactor Core: This is a 3-in1 programmer for Arduino & AVR based microcontrollers. Optional DIY soldering kit, solder stencil, & paste.
Backers: 111
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47

Funded: $5,214 of $1,500
Dates: Feb 14th -> Mar 23rd (37 days)
Project By: Frank Fox
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Latest News

Final Four Days, Last Chance for Changes

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, This is the last four days! I can't wait to start ordering parts. I worked on my ordering spreadsheet and it should be a snap to get the totals ready for purchasing as soon as the campaign ends. I have a few updates to share. 1. I... (Read More)

Added an expansion board

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
When I first designed the Reactor Core, I imagined the user would burn the bootloader using the ZIF-socket, and then insert the chip into their circuit for serial programming. It was designed for this usage. Then I started thinking, what if the user... (Read More)

Big Status Update, New Reward Levels, New Pictures, New Video

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, The project has been going great. We decided to add two more reward levels for anyone who wants both the finished and DIY parts for both the Reactor Core and Aurisina. We should have done this sooner, but we were focused on making... (Read More)

Programming Features of the ZIF

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, I've received several questions about programming the Attiny 2313 chip. At this time the Reactor Core does not support the 2313 through the ZIF socket. It can still be programmed using the ISP header to an external breadboard. The ZIF... (Read More)

Instructables on Making Paper Stencils

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, I just made a new instructables on making paper stencils like the ones I'll be sending out with the DIY kits. Check it out here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Paper-Soldering-Stencils-for-Electronic-Cir/ - Frank  (Read More)

We can ship internationally, but...

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, I've gotten a lot of requests this weekend about shipping internationally. I can and have shipped items around the world before. It is a little extra work with the shipping and customs documents, but not too hard. The problem is rates... (Read More)

Redesigned Aurisina

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, The project is going like crazy! Thanks for all the support. I am so motivated that I decided to redesign the Aurisina, the "bare bone Arduino" board. I already built two prototypes, and I had designed a a third version with some minor... (Read More)

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