RGB LED Shades
A project in Pullman, WA by macetech LLC000days
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Wearable shutter shades with a bright full color pixel array you can see through! Incredible, hackable, and Arduino-compatible.
Backers: 273
Average Pledge Per Backer: $105
Funded: $28,755 of $12,000
Dates: Sep 25th -> Oct 21st (26 days)
Project By: macetech LLC
Backers: 273
Average Pledge Per Backer: $105
Funded: $28,755 of $12,000
Dates: Sep 25th -> Oct 21st (26 days)
Project By: macetech LLC
$28,755
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 21 @ 05:30 -0400 GMT
239%
of goal
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Latest News
There's a fake campaign out there...watch out! 
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
One of our backers alerted us...at the time of writing, there is a copy of our Kickstarter campaign over on Indiegogo. It's a straight rip, all images and text is copied from ours, but it's NOT us! Be careful.... (Read More)
The final day!
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
There are 14 hours left in the RGB Shades Kickstarter campaign (because we launched at 2AM), and we're still finding it hard to believe that we not only exceeded our original funding goal, we doubled it! Our backers have been awesome...generous,... (Read More)
Recording of our RGB Shades Hangout
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We had some technical difficulties! It was our first time running a Hangout On Air. Despite attempting to invite our guests six or seven times each, we were unable to get anyone in the broadcast besides Garrett and Jason. However, our stream was live... (Read More)
LIVE NOW: RGB Shades Kickstarter Hangout
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We're live, join us here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/107230944924062274065/events/cflbqd2nmhhenjjmv3hafhm969k (Read More)
Live video Hangout reminder - 7PM Pacific today
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We're doing a Hangout On Air in about four hours: 7:00PM Pacific time. Come see the RGB Shades in action, ask us questions, join in and ask technical questions or just about our Kickstarter experience. Or show off something cool you're doing! Here's... (Read More)
Mmm, that new PCB smell...
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
...smells like bubble wrap. We just received all of our freshly assembled Early Access RGB Shades! Now we need to flash bootloaders, load programs, and test them all. This is earlier than expected...so if we run into problems (though we don't expect... (Read More)
Live Google Hangout Details - Saturday 7:00 PM (Pacific)
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This Saturday, you have the opportunity to join us in a live video conference about our Kickstarter, using Google Hangouts. We'll be showing the RGB Shades and answering your questions. We'd also love to see your projects! If you want to be part of... (Read More)
First stretch goal reached! Live Google Hangout soon
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all of our amazing backers! We've exceeded $20,000 in pledges, and therefore will be including exclusive Kickstarter carrying cases with the RGB Shades. We weren't sure if we'd even get our first Kickstarter campaign funded, and now... (Read More)
Main video updated with action shots
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We added a few action shots to the main video, thank you Jason, Megan, Ayla, and Matt! There's a few seconds' worth near the beginning and around 2:28. Check it out: (Read More)
Our New Backer Alert Kludge (using Arduino Yún)
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We put up an Instructable showing how to build your own Kickstarter tracker from an Arduino Yún. It was pretty easy, since we did most of the internet and text processing in Python. The Yún is essentially an Arduino grafted onto a wireless router... (Read More)
Stretch Goals!
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We've finally added some stretch goals. While we received many great suggestions for stretch goals and we wish we could do all of them, these are the ones that mesh well with our current production plan. $20,000 - Kickstarter Exclusive Cushioned Soft... (Read More)
Every time someone pledges, the lab gets a little more festive
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
An Arduino Yun is monitoring our Kickstarter stats and updating our ticker every time we get a new backer. We'll post a how-to soon! (Read More)
Production Update: Early Access
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a photo of a successfully assembled panel for Early Access...lookin' good! Need to do some testing but we should be on track for the Early Access delivery goal. (Read More)
Three prototypes about to hit the streets
October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
If you see these in Portland or San Francisco, say hello and try them on! (Read More)
Funded!
October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
YAY!Earlier today, less than halfway through the campaign, we reached our funding goal! Thanks to all of our backers for making this possible. We're definitely going to be able to keep moving forward on this project! We'll be putting up some stretch... (Read More)
Assembling a prototype
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Since many of you want to know what's involved in assembling the kit versions of the RGB Shades, here's a sped-up (8x) video we shot today while building a prototype. While the boards may end up slightly different, this is pretty close! (Read More)
Small video update
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
A Kickstarter user named Franky asked us how the RGB Shades look from the inside. That was supposed to make it into the final video, but somehow got trimmed out! We've added a small clip of the view from the back (as well as a camera can show it,... (Read More)
Quantizing Effort and Other Cool Things
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Almost there!We crossed the 100 backer barrier recently, and it really feels good! That's a lot of people who think our idea is awesome and want to help. Well, you're all awesome too...and we'll do our best get you some RGB Shades so everyone else... (Read More)
Halfway there!
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just passed 50% funding, what a great start to our first Kickstarter! Thanks again to everyone who has backed our project so far. We're working hard to make sure that our early access shades will ship as quickly as possible after the campaign... (Read More)
Off to a great start!
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, we're excited about the results of the first day of our first Kickstarter campaign! It looks like we're going to fund soon, and maybe even soar beyond...we're working on some stretch goal ideas now. Kickstarter just notified us that RGB LED... (Read More)
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