Ming Micro: Portable 8-bit Video Synthesizer

A project in Seattle, WA by Special Stage Systems
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Portable 8-bit video synthesizer with NTSC composite output, integrated chiptune audio, SD card slot, USB and MIDI control
Backers: 178
Average Pledge Per Backer: $185

Funded: $32,878 of $10,000
Dates: Feb 8th -> Mar 9th (30 days)
Project By: Special Stage Systems
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Latest News

Stretch Goal #1 Unlocked!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Woohoo you crushed it!! All rewards above the $10 level now include a MING branded SD card containing Awesome Digital Stuff. We're especially excited to create the quick-start video guide—time to buy some more tapes! There's just under two hours to... (Read More)

Final week is here! Cases now available; update on PAL support

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Micronauts! Wow, it’s already the final week of the campaign! Sorry for the long stretch between updates; we’ve been hard at work prototyping the desktop editor, working on PAL support, and designing the new cases. Today we’re going to... (Read More)

MIDI Implementation, V-4 Compatibility, Stretch Goals, and Case Design

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Only one week in and we've already hit 200 percent! Thank you again for supporting us and making this dream a reality. We're incredibly excited to get Ming Micro out of the lab and into your rigs. Just a few more weeks and then we can start... (Read More)

FAQ updated: MIDI-controllers, Computer-Free Operation, and Open Source

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Micronauts! First of all, a big digital hug to all our backers, and a warm welcome to those of you just joining us. It's so awesome to see our little family continue to grow! We wanted to let you know that we updated the FAQ to address some... (Read More)

An Update on PAL and LZX Support

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again backers! We wanted to update everyone on some progress. Concerning LZX, we've had a couple users report that the Edirol V4 does indeed work with Ming Mecca (which uses the same video standard as Ming Micro), and can therefore serve as a... (Read More)

Ming Micro Press

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Micronauts!It's been amazing to watch this incredible momentum spill into day 3. We wanted to share some of the press Ming Micro has been getting with you. Creators Project / VICE FACT Magazine All About Circuits The Daily Dot What's really... (Read More)

100 Percent Funded!! THANK YOU

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday, when we finally hit the launch button, we had no idea what an outpouring of support Ming Micro was going to receive. We're honestly speechless; funded in just over 24 hours! Thank you all SO MUCH for backing, sharing, liking, and making... (Read More)

20 percent!! Thank you!

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW 20% already! Thank you so much backers!! Your support means the world to us. still reeling from all the excitement over here but we'll post a more substantive update soon. ~commencing 8-bit disco party~  (Read More)

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