The energyShield - Power for your Arduino Creativity

A project in Melbourne, FL by NightShade Electronics
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The energyShield is a rechargeable battery shield for your Arduino, providing power for your creativity.
Backers: 370
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50

Funded: $18,542 of $10,000
Dates: Feb 19th -> Mar 16th (26 days)
Project By: NightShade Electronics
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Latest News

Solar Charging Prototype

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
There has been a lot of interest in solar charging and, honestly, we're really interested too. Today we completed a prototype of a solar charging circuit. The results were VERY interesting. We knew that there had to be a relationship between the... (Read More)

$15,000 3.3V Output & Breakout UNLOCKED!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We've done it! The first stretch goal has been unlocked!. Now all of the energyShields you receive will include a native 3.3V output and a breakout style header for non-shield use. We've come a long way and I know there's not much time left, but I... (Read More)

Samples from prospective suppliers

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reached 110% percent of our goal! This is fantastic... We could not ask for better backers.  Here at NightShade we have been working hard to design the next iteration of the energyShield and track down suppliers for the major components. It... (Read More)

We made it!!! 100% $10,000/$10,000

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We have made it to our initial goal! This is a momentous achievement; the launch of our first product.  Thank you SO much to EVERYONE that made this possible, The NightShade Team  (Read More)

New Educational Reward Packages of 4 or 8 energyShields!

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
There has been a lot of mention, by backers, that one energyShield is just not enough. We hear you! There are now reward tiers offering multiple energyShields! $150 - SMALL EDUCATIONAL PACK - 4 energyShields (+ $20 international shipping) $300 -... (Read More)

Update #6 - MUST READ - Stretch goals!!!

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Several backers have asked for some special features to be added to the energyShield. Well, we have heard you and this is our offer... We are doing really well so far, and I completely expect to meet our official goal this upcoming weekend.... (Read More)

I2C/TWI Fuel Gauge

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We've had a great weekend! The pledges have kept coming in steadily and now we have passed the halfway mark and we are at 58% of our goal! We were also very excited to be featured in Atmel's blog as I mentioned in the last post. Several times I have... (Read More)

Atmel has featured the energyShield on their blog!

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Atmel, the creator of the microprocessors on the Arduino boards, has featured the energyShield on their blog here. Hopefully this kind of recognition will accelerate our campaign! Thank you SO much for all of your support and please continue to... (Read More)

Design modifications for the next prototype.

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
It's another great day here on Kickstarter! We still have a steady stream of backers coming in from around the world. Keep 'em coming! Are there any Reddit fans out there? Here is our post. Would you please upvote it? :D This morning we have begun... (Read More)

The end of Day #1

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Today has been an awesome day so far! Today we have received $2,373 in pledges! I am blown away by how you have supported us. However, we have just started reaching the tougher times. All of the discounted energyShields are gone and we've gotten to... (Read More)

AC Adapter & International Shipping

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
To begin I want to say, THANK YOU for your support! The energyShield project has been lunched for just over 17 hours and we have already reached 19% of our goal! Please help us keep this momentum by spreading the word. Please continue to share the... (Read More)

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