LoPy – the LoRa, WiFi and Bluetooth IoT development platform

A project in London, UK by Pycom
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LoPy is a MicroPython triple-network dev platform which doubles up as a LoRa Nano gateway. Ideal for edge of network applications.
Backers: 1329
Average Pledge Per Backer: €91

Funded: €120,419 of €50,000
Dates: Feb 2nd -> Mar 8th (36 days)
Project By: Pycom
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Latest News

Competition - We have a Winner!

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Amazing Backers, As we approach the final 24 hours of the campaign, we wanted to come back with details on our casing competition. It’s a tough challenge and some of the contestants had requested more time to finish (apparently it turns out... (Read More)

Hurrah! Today we've reached the €100k Milestone

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
....and we couldn't have done it without you! from the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU! We've hit the amazing 200%-funded milestone, which in itself is phenomenal news but also in addition means we'll make the LoPy Arduino IDE compatible. We'll keep... (Read More)

Today, we announce a strategic partnership with ESPRESSIF for supply of ground breaking and state of the art SoC.

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear amazing Backers, As this journey enters its final week, we finally let the cat out of the bag and confirm our choice of SoC supplier for the LoPy. In addition, we also want to share an update on our Asian trip. First things first though. Thank... (Read More)

Awesome News! FREE CLOUD PLATFORM for all our 1000+ Kickstarter backers… and thats just for starters!

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
....yes, dear Amazing Backers, you read correctly!  As a THANK YOU to you all, we are pleased to announce that we have agreed terms which will allow all our Kickstarter backers free access to one of the world’s most advanced IoT Middleware and... (Read More)

So, you want to build a Long Range messaging system, huh?

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear 900 Amazing Backers!! In this update we want to answer some of your questions around the use of a LoPy as part of a Long Range Messaging system and give you a campaign update. How to build a Messaging platform with the LoPy Some of you have... (Read More)

Competition Clarification

February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
It turns out we were a bit hasty on the editing on Update 6 so this is to clarify: The COMPETITION ends Midnight UTC on Monday 22 February 2016. Please send any questions to kickstarter@pycom.io  (Read More)

What do you mean you can track me with that LoPy thing?

February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, that's right Bruno, we can track you... All we need is a LoPy, a LiPo battery pack, a GPS receiver and neck collar case (oh and a pet!). Using the Pymakr, the application can be programmed to kick in once the LoPy leaves a designated home WiFi... (Read More)

PYMAKR - First sneak preview of our open source IDE

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Backers 8 days into our campaign and still going strong thanks to you, our awesome backers! And boy have we been busy. We are currently working on some rewards to make sure we stimulate backing towards our first stretch goal (which we are... (Read More)

WE DID IT! …and it’s all because of YOU!

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Within 5 days of launch we achieved our first GOAL - WE ARE FUNDED and that’s all thanks to you amazing backers! The LoPy will ship to at least 50 countries. That's more than 25% of all the world's kingdoms, republics and states, reached in 5 days... (Read More)

MAJOR NEW STRETCH GOAL: ARDUINO COMPATIBILITY.

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Awesome Backers! Thank you for your continued support. The campaign continues to gain momentum inside and outside of Kickstarter and we now find ourselves in near reach of our main campaign goal. In parallel we have been brainstorming as to how... (Read More)

Loopy...

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We have just about recovered from the great start to the campaign reaching 50% of our Goal within 24 hours. Thank you again so much… ! Another great day today as we see LoPy backers popping up in all 4 corners of the world! Tim's even got a map up... (Read More)

WOW. What a day!

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, we cannot begin to describe how humbled we are by the amazing start you have given us with the LoPy Project. Thank you Thank you Thank you! 100 backers after just 50 minutes, fast forward and after less than 12 hours from launch we have... (Read More)

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