Raspberry Pi Mega-IO Expansion Card
A project in Cupertino, CA by Mihai Beffa000days
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Eight on-board relays, 8 12-bit ADC channels,12-bit DAC output, 8 opto-isolated inputs, 4 open collector outputs, 6 GPIO's, stackable
Backers: 401
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54
Funded: $21,645 of $10,000
Dates: Sep 1st -> Oct 1st (30 days)
Project By: Mihai Beffa
Backers: 401
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54
Funded: $21,645 of $10,000
Dates: Sep 1st -> Oct 1st (30 days)
Project By: Mihai Beffa
$21,645
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 1 @ 11:30 -0400 GMT
216%
of goal
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Latest News
Over 200% funded with one day to go 
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
On Sep. 14th, 14 days into our campaign, Sergey from Russia pushed us over $10,000. Yesterday Geoff from Australia pushed us over $20,000. Thank you, Sergey. Thank you, Geoff and almost 400 others from all around the world who trusted us. We were... (Read More)
Remote Mega-IO firmware updates
September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We finished the software development for the remote firmware updates. We are now waiting for the production run boards for final tests and tweaks. Once you receive your card(s), you will be able to issue a command (megaio_update) on your Rapsberry... (Read More)
Using Mega-IO to control 120V devices
September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Several people inquired about the possibility of using the Mega-IO card to control 120V devices. I post this as an update, the only tool I have on Kickstarter to properly address the issue. The relay contacts are connected to the exterior world... (Read More)
Python library for Mega-IO card ready!
September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We received a few requests to add a Python library, so we did it. We are still testing a few functions, but the core is functional. The library will be available for download on our website. Here is the terminal Python output from checking the... (Read More)
How to get a LED Add-on card
September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Fully funded with 17 days to go!
September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear fellow Kickstarters, and especially dear backers: At 4:42 AM today, 13 days into our campaign, we surpassed the $10K goal. We are starting the production preparations. The hardware is stable, we have to tweak the software a little and we'll... (Read More)
LED Add-on card for Mega-IO
September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Since there was no room on top of the Mega-IO card, the LED's showing which relay is active had to be placed on the board's edge. This was OK for lab debugging, but when we installed the card on a panel, the LED's were out of view. I felt would be... (Read More)
Mega-IO in the Media
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Two important thinks happened today: 1. Eric Brown, Editor at LinuxGizmos published a comprehensive article about Mega-IO http://linuxgizmos.com/stackable-raspberry-pi-add-on-card-aims-for-maximum-io/ 2. We surpassed the magic number of 100 backers.... (Read More)
Home Automation Update
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
As mentioned in the "About" section, this project started with the desire to concentrate all the Home Automation elements on one Raspberry Pi platform. The project is up and running. You can check it HERE. Home Automation using Raspberry Pi You... (Read More)
One week gone, three to go
September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear fellow Raspberrians, and especially dear backers,One week into our campaign, we received pledges for more than 25% of the required funds. Assuming the existing trend continues, we'll have a successful campaign and we will fulfill all orders. ... (Read More)
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