XKchrome: Reinventing Automotive Lighting

A project in Springfield, IL by XK GLOW
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World's coolest way to shine your night rides, easiest way to find where you're parked, and safest way to enhance the brake signal.
Backers: 939
Average Pledge Per Backer: $153

Funded: $143,736 of $10,000
Dates: Sep 25th -> Nov 14th (51 days)
Project By: XK GLOW
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Latest News

More XKchrome compatible LED lights coming soon!

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
A lot of backers have asked if we have plan of developing other XKchrome compatible lighting. Well, since you all have been such great supporters along the way, we decided to share some spoiler alerts about some of the lights that we have been... (Read More)

How many controllers can I control simultaneously?

November 11th - 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 Question: How many controllers can you link to one smartphone device simultaneously using the XKCHROME system? Answer: Well, we're not... (Read More)

XKchrome shipping plan

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Since we have recently received a lot of questions regarding the shipping schedule, we would like to post our shipping plan here: Once the Kickstarter campaign ends in 4 days, we will send out survey email to collect address info from each backer. If... (Read More)

XKGLOW @ SEMA

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
First, we want to thank all backers who helped us reaching 100K yesterday! We had a blast at SEMA and received overwhelming interests on XKchrome system. Everyone who sees this technology was wowed by the features as we demonstrated them.  Your... (Read More)

XKchrome on world's first production 3D printed car

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Maybe you have heard of Local Motors world's first 3D printed car in 2014 SEMA. This year at 2015 SEMA, Local Motors is unveiling a whole version designed to be mass produced (or we should say printed) in microfactories around the US and globally... (Read More)

XKchrome can do more than automotive!

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We know you love holidays and no holiday can be fun without lights. That's why our color designer hand-picked over 15 holiday themes in the XKchrome app, including the most popular halloween and Christmas themes. In addition, you can play songs and... (Read More)

Help us beta testing XKchrome Android app!

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We are excited to announce that we are finally ready to publish XKchrome Android app beta version. If you have an android phone, please help us beta test the app through the link below. https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.xkglow.xkchrome If you... (Read More)

AIMExpo, SEMA, Kits, Kits, and MORE Kits!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The AIMExpo in Orlando was a huge success! Some of the reactions we got when people saw what you can do with the XKchrome controller were priceless! We can't wait to demo it at SEMA in just 2 weeks. We are back in the office and working hard to make... (Read More)

Now offering upgrade add-on light packages

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
At XKchrome, you speak and we listen. Upon increasing requests regarding adding extra lights & controllers to further customize pledged kits, we have just posted the price list for upgrade components.  If you want to add the following upgrade... (Read More)

Check our full iOS app demo video.

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We have received a lot of great questions about the functions of the app and controller in the past two weeks. So we decided to make a demo video using the published iOS XKchrome app. Here are some highlights of details that are revealed for the... (Read More)

XKchrome is heading to Orlando!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
It's a great day here at XKGLOW! We just shipped off our booth crate for the AIMExpo in Orlando next weekend. Being our very first trade show, we are all very excited about this great opportunity. For those in the area and interested in seeing... (Read More)

Have other LEDs but want to use our controller? No problem!

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had many people asking whether other LED kits will work with our XKchrome controller and the answer is YES! Our controller will work with virtually any COMMON POSITIVE RGB LEDs out there. Although some wiring knowledge is required, we wanted... (Read More)

We just hit 10K likes on Facebook!

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Today is a big day for us. After years of hard work and tens of thousands of customer's enthusiastic support. We just hit 10,000 likes on Facebook and it's still going strong. In addition, XK Carbon led kit (the predecessor of XKchrome) is being... (Read More)

XKchrome app is available in iOS app store NOW

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
To backers who supported us reached 150% of the funding goal in the past 5 days, just want to let you know our XKchrome app is ready for download in iOS app store now! You can hit the "+" button in the PALETTE oage of the app to simulate a virtual... (Read More)

We made t!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
What a great day! We achieved our funding goal tonight! We are all thrilled for your support and will make sure the orders get delivered on time from mid Nov so you can all have a BRIGHT Christmas :) Just want to share another great news with your... (Read More)

Thank you for your support and suggestions!

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Less than 4 days in and we have reached 80% of our funding goal! We just want shoutout our big THANKS to all of you who supported us and provide great suggestions from around the world.  We have just updated the FAQ with a lot of helpful info, most... (Read More)

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