Hardware Watchdog HAT & Power Manager for Raspberry Pi
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Protect your mission-critical Raspberry Pi projects from software locks-up. Schedule power-down for battery powered applications.
Backers: 173
Average Pledge Per Backer: $42
Funded: $7,216 of $1,000
Dates: Sep 17th -> Oct 17th (30 days)
Project By: Sequent Microsystems
Backers: 173
Average Pledge Per Backer: $42
Funded: $7,216 of $1,000
Dates: Sep 17th -> Oct 17th (30 days)
Project By: Sequent Microsystems
$7,216
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 17 @ 12:03 -0400 GMT
721%
of goal
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Latest News
Super-watchdog prototypes ready
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
In order to expedite the prototypes, we asked the assembly factory to install only the Surface Mount components. All on the back. China came through and finished the fabs and assembly in a few days. Super-watchdog, bottom view. Missing from the top... (Read More)
Super-watchdog battery backup
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
There have been some suggestions to replace the 18650 battery with a flat Li-Ion on the full area of the Pi, presumably for longer life without power. After looking at various options, I still believe 18650 is the best value for the money. You can... (Read More)
Yet another Super-watchdog update
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
My partner Alex was adamantly against floating the battery socket on top of the components. Not elegant. Not a good engineering solution, etc. I let him win this one and I proceeded with a new layout. Super-watchdog release 3.1 Main changed from... (Read More)
Super-watchdog details
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
The preliminary layout is finished. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Planning to release for prototypes in a few days, but we can still make changes to the design. The battery will not be included, and most likely we will not solder the 18650... (Read More)
SUPER-WATCHDOG ENTERING THE GAME!
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the best things of running a Kickstarter project is getting new ideas from backers. Most of the time, the reaction is "why did I not think of that before?" Some people need a hardware watchdog, but EVERYBODY can experience a power failure. The... (Read More)
HAT offers hardware watchdog for Raspberry Pi
September 23rd - via: linuxgizmos.com
On Kickstarter: Sequent Microsystems has launched a $15 “Hardware Watchdog HAT & Power Manager for Raspberry Pi” for protecting against software lock-ups. (Read More)
Raspberry Pi power managment Hardware Watchdog HAT hits Kickstarter
September 19th - via: geeky-gadgets.com
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts may be interested in a new piece of kit called the Hardware Watchdog offering Raspberry Pi power management and other features for mission-critical projects. The Hardware Watchdog HAT has been designed to monitor your Raspberry Pi mini PC for software lock-ups or schedule power downs for battery-powered applications. (Read More)
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