Kite
A project in Bangalore, India by iSquare Mobility000days
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Build a powerful smartphone with your own hands. Tailor it with maker tools. Take your hacks with you. Build the next great thing!
Backers: 157
Average Pledge Per Backer: $239
Funded: $37,571 of $941,000
Dates: Apr 23rd -> May 27th (34 days)
Project By: iSquare Mobility
Backers: 157
Average Pledge Per Backer: $239
Funded: $37,571 of $941,000
Dates: Apr 23rd -> May 27th (34 days)
Project By: iSquare Mobility
$37,571
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 27 @ 10:05 -0400 GMT
3%
of goal
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Latest News
A review of KitePhone, from Australia 
May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! A very important update from the "Backers we Love" program! Stuart Longland from Australia has been a big (and vocal) supporter of Kite, much before we even landed up here on Kickstarter. As a matter of fact, he was the first to... (Read More)
Kite at MakerFaire Bay Area !
May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers ! Lexie (remember him from my "Backers we Love" post?) will be at the Maker Faire Bay Area on Saturday. Lexie will be on stage as a part of a presentation about the Hackaday Prize. If you are attending MakerFaire, please mark the... (Read More)
100 backers ! Thanks a lot for your support, guys!
May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi ! I am thrilled to note that we just got 100 backers ! On & behalf of my team, thanks a lot! Also, Hackaday user Dave pointed out to me that Kite got featured in an article in the German Make Magazine! (Thanks, Dave!) KitePhone featured in... (Read More)
Kite moves to the finals of Hackaday Prize 2018 !
May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Exciting news ! The Kite project has moved to the finals of the Hackaday Prize 2018, the "Academy Awards of Open Hardware". We are competing in the "Open Hardware Design Challenge". For details of this announcement, please follow... (Read More)
"Case" Update
May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi ! We've had a few questions about 3D printed cases. Not everyone has a 3D printer. We are keen to provide the best out-of-the-box experience to backers, and to that end we have evaluated a few options for cases. 3D printing affords a lot... (Read More)
Silent Updates!
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Backers we Love !
April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, I tried a bit of a live stream a while ago. Did anyone tune in ? I am a bit confused by the interface, to be honest. Apologies for anything that went wrong... Any feedback appreciated - as I can't see the other side. That said, time for... (Read More)
Welcome the magical land of Kite!
April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all ! With great joy, I welcome you all to the magical land - of Kite! It's an exciting world that mixes magic from the world of Harry Potter, and the power of the ring from the world of JRR Tolkien (Lord of the Rings!). It's an exciting land... (Read More)
Kickstarter loves us, Guys! Lets make it happen!
April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Everyone! I have some great news for all of us. Kickstarter has given this project the coveted "Projects we Love" badge! It's a time to celebrate. Lovely news! The past day and more have been a bit of a roller coaster ride for me, to... (Read More)
Thanks a lot for early backers !
April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Guys - thanks a lot for the early backing. I appreciate your support a LOT. Note that I am always available to answer any questions you may have. I seek your support to make this a reality! Please help share this among your friends who you think... (Read More)
Kite DIY modular smartphone kit hits Kickstarter for $274 and up
April 23rd - via: liliputing.com
The design files will be available and editable. The computer will run Android Open Source Project software and the Linux kernel source will be available for users. And the system uses Raspberry Pi HAT-compatible connectors, allowing you to use off-the-shelf accessories. (Read More)
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