FDL-1: 3D Printed, Robotic, Foam Dart Launcher

A project in Atlanta, GA by Jesse Kovarovics
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3D printed, robotic, web enabled, high powered, fully automatic, Foam Dart Launcher. Convertible between blaster and turret forms.
Backers: 99
Average Pledge Per Backer: $66

Funded: $6,527 of $15,000
Dates: Feb 12th -> Mar 13th (30 days)
Project By: Jesse Kovarovics
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Latest News

Final week assembled blaster special!

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, We're down to a week left in the FDL-1 campaign and there is still a long way to go. I really want to make this happen. I took the FDL-1 out to a full fledged Nerf war yesterday and had a blast with it. I even got a chance to dual wield... (Read More)

New Feature: "Dart in the Chamber"

February 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone, I've already started working on new features that will go into the final version of the FDL-1. I wanted to share one that I'm pretty excited about that I'm calling the "Dart in the Chamber" feature. I've added a sensor to the FDL-1 so... (Read More)

LordDraconical loves the FDL-1!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, This is really...really exciting for me to announce. If you're not familiar with LordDraconical, he is one of the premier Nerf YouTube personalities. He has reviewed hundreds of Nerf models and does some really nice modding work. He has... (Read More)

Gift Tier Reward

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone, I wanted to introduce you to the FDL-1 desk statue. It's the most adorable Kickstarter reward for a 3D printing and robotics project ever. It actually turned out to be more than a statue. The turret swivels, the blaster tilts up and... (Read More)

$2000 mark, another interview, and international shipping

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, We broke the $2000 mark this morning! The FDL-1 is moving right along. I wanted to announce that I've opened up international shipping for all but the gift level tiers. I've been seeing way more interest outside the US than I though I... (Read More)

Week Two Specials!

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, As we enter week two of the FDL-1 campaign, my excitement grows every day. A tech/science blog in Sweden called Tech Stuffed did a great writeup on the FDL-1 and myself. This was my first interview request ever, it was really fun. It's... (Read More)

Three days, $1k, and the price of the FDL-1

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, It's been three days and we just crossed the $1000 mark. I'm about to fill out my first email interview form ever and 3Ders.org did a great writeup on the FDL-1 this morning. It's getting more attention on social media than I imagined.... (Read More)

New Prototype Tier

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, I wanted to thank everyone for the support so far. I'm really excited about the FDL-1 and to see what everyone does with it.  I wanted to announce that I've added the Prototype tier to the list of reward options. In this tier you will... (Read More)

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