Northern Star - Hands-Free Firefighter Compass

A project in Eau Claire, WI by Jeff Dykes
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The Northern Star is an 8-directional electronic compass that helps firefighters maintain their orientation inside fires. Saves Lives
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Backers: 103
Average Pledge Per Backer: $164

Funded: $16,846 of $75,000
Dates: Jan 12th -> Feb 11th (30 days)
Project By: Jeff Dykes
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Latest News

The Northern Star WILL survive!

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Well...with less than 24 hours left on our Kickstarter campaign, I think we can accept the fact that we will not fund - but all is not lost.  First off, Thank you for your support.  Each of you showed that you supported either the Northern Star -... (Read More)

What a great week! Check this out!

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are some updates: -  We were featured on Discovery Channel's flagship science program 'Daily Planet.'  Here is the footage:  http://review.bellmedia.ca/view/366385303 -  We featured on a popular Technology Blog called 'New Atlas'.  Here is... (Read More)

Eau Claire firefighter veteran launches kickstarter for invention

January 12th - via: wqow.com
An Eau Claire firefighter veteran launched a kickstarter campaign for a compass that could save disoriented firefighters battling a blaze. (Read More)

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