Button Board: Prototyping Electronics the Painless Way

A project in Somerville, MA by Travis Bumgarner
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The Button Board makes adding push buttons to electronics projects a breeze by eliminating headaches and adding useful functionality.
DIY Electronics
Backers: 61
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33

Funded: $2,009 of $400
Dates: Aug 16th -> Sep 15th (30 days)
Project By: Travis Bumgarner
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Latest News

Small Update

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody! Just wanted to send out a quick update to say that I'm still here, but I've been working on unexciting stuff such as searching for manufacturers and making minor adjustments to the board design. I'll be sending out to have Board V1.2... (Read More)

What do you plan to use the Button Board for?

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I would love to hear about what projects people imagine using the button board for. If there is a general consensus about improved functionality or accessories for the Button Board, I'd like to try and make it/them a reality.  (Read More)

The Button Board has been funded!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks so much to everyone who has contributed so far! Check out a quick video of the board in action below. I wrote a simple Simon Says-esque game and used the Button Board to control it.  Also, I'm looking into adding some accessories to the board... (Read More)

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