Hackable Raspberry Pi Power Switch with Remote Control

A project in Hong Kong, Hong Kong by Andrew Lai
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Give Raspberry Pi a consumer electronics experience - programmable Pi power switch controlled by a single button or Infrared remote
DIY Electronics
Backers: 170
Average Pledge Per Backer: HK$280

Funded: HK$47,555 of HK$4,000
Dates: Feb 14th -> Mar 31st (45 days)
Project By: Andrew Lai
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Latest News

Demostrations showing the Hackable Pi Switch Voltage output

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00   You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  As shown in the video, the... (Read More)

Update of Hackable Pi Switch - Relay has been confirmed

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Project is on track and I have just received the latest prototype as shown below. The relay is rated at 2A is more than enough to power any Raspberry Pi.  Also, as suggested by one of the backer, a 2-pin 5V power out header has been added in... (Read More)

Update on Hackable Pi Switch - Relay Testing

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Quick update on progress, I have been testing with different kinds of mechanical and solid state relay to search for the best balance between performance and size. The project is on track to deliver on time. Thanks and have a good weekend! Relay... (Read More)

Progress update #1

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
A newer version of the PCB has been sent out to print and I expect it to be ready in a few days.  The main changes are to accommodate the smaller and thinner relay as well as Infrared receiver.  I will post some photos as soon as I have received... (Read More)

Thank you all !

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I have reached my goal and I would like to thank all of you who supported!! It's the first ever kickstarter project for me so this moment truly meant a lot to me. As for the project , I have just sent a latest version of the PCB to the printers with... (Read More)

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