The Arduino Audio Shield

A project in Milford, CT by douglaslyon
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100's of sound effects and synthesizer sounds, all in one box. A sound man in a can!
Backers: 119
Average Pledge Per Backer: $49

Funded: $5,848 of $4,000
Dates: Aug 7th -> Sep 6th (30 days)
Project By: douglaslyon
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Latest News

Contest

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, I am thinking that Audio Shield is not a great name for this device, so I am proposing a contest. Please suggest a name for the "audio shield". If your name is used, you get a FREE metal encased shield, with uno clone (in addition to what... (Read More)

Metal Boxes Laser Etched and Assembled

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, I wanted to share the laser etched and powder coated black metal boxes with you. I think they look pretty! black powercoated laser embossed box   black powercoated laser embossed box  Its an arduino you can step on! Also, created a new... (Read More)

Stretch Goal#1 - _You_ Did It! New Stretch goal levels

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We made stretch goal #1! After breaking the $5,500...Backers get a FREE electronic version of my book, Java Digital Signal Processing (the epub version is on amazon for $9.99). Yes, that is right, a $9.99 value, All Yours FOR FREE! ALL BACKERS GET... (Read More)

DocJava HomePage

September 1st - via: docjava.com
The DocJava Inc Audio Shield (Read More)

Stretch Goal#1, we are almost there!

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, We are almost there at Stretch Goal#1...Please see below. Stretch Goal#1 - Free Book, Java Digital Signal Processing If we get to $5,500...You get a FREE electronic version of my book, Java Digital Signal Processing (the epub version is on... (Read More)

Laser Etched Box

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, We got back some really nice power coated boxes, in black. I wanted to share with you how they look after embossing by a 40 watt CO2 laser. This is prior to adding any hardware and machining. black powercoated laser embossed box    (Read More)

20 pack, new price

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Nobody wanted the 20 pack (20 clones, assembled shields and cases) for $350. So, I removed the clones (except for one, to protect the long pins) and now have reduced the price by $100, to $250. The quantity is limited to 10 rewards. Thanks!... (Read More)

New Reward Tier now available, get your stomp boxes while they last!

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Based on the most recent survey, people want the stomp box at a lower price. We now have a VERY LIMITED OFFER. Buy two, get one free; $180, and only 10 rewards available. This gets the costs way down. I have to hand file the holes (square holes are... (Read More)

Survey to help the project move forward

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Sorry to bother you with another survey. I need help to properly price the metal boxes. If you are interested in helping to set the cost for the die-cast aluminum alloy boxes, please take the survey, below.... (Read More)

We made our goal!

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

The $60 level, Kits+Kases

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, I have marked the prior $60 level for Kits and Kases as sold out. I then created a new $60 level for Kits and Kases. The new level has the US shipping as free (my error made this cost $10, in my first go around). So, if you really are looking... (Read More)

Kits and Kases

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Some backers have asked me (thanks Paul!) for cases to go along with the kits. Kickstarter prevents me from adding accessories and allow backer to  back more than one reward because "kickstarter is not a store". So, I created an alternative reward... (Read More)

Fantastic first day!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Kickstarters, I am totally blown away by your support. With your help, we raised over $3,000 in the first day of sales. Wow. Thanks for backing my project and for your support! It makes all the work worth it. Please take a minute and spread the... (Read More)

Kickbooster

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, You can now earn commissions using kickbooster; just head over to: https://audio-shield.kickbooster.me This rewards you for spreading the word about the project on social media. Thanks for your support! Regards,  - Doug  (Read More)

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