Howler Arcade Controller

A project in Calgary, Canada by Josh Wolf
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The All-In-One Arcade Controller: Keyboard/Mouse/Joystick Control + RGB LED Drive + Accelerometer!
Backers: 198
Average Pledge Per Backer: $170

Funded: $33,665 of $10,000
Dates: Oct 24th -> Dec 8th (46 days)
Project By: Josh Wolf
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Latest News

We are officially funded, and then some!

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Victory We are officially fully funded! Thanks a lot to everyone for all your support. If you missed out on this Kickstarter, visit www.wolfwareeng.com to pick up your Howler Arcade Controller or Arcade Kit for late March delivery! We will be... (Read More)

Video Game Memories #3

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
It's time for the third instalment of "Video Game Memories". First off, I would like to thank everyone who shared their memories on the last update. I always thought of gluing a fishing line to a quarter but never actually did it. Street Fighter 2... (Read More)

Video Game Memories #2

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, only 4 days left in the Kickstarter Campaign and we are almost at 30k (3X the initial goal)! Also, time for Video Game Memory # 2: Command HQ! When I was a kid growing up in Saskatchewan we used to have an arcade called Command HQ in... (Read More)

7 Days To Go!

November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, Only 7 more days to go in the campaign. I have a few updates: 1) I am going to be upgrading the spring connectors to screw terminals. They are a little more expensive but this will decrease the board size to 7.88"x3.3" and provide a... (Read More)

New Video!

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, I made a new video to show off some of the LED features of the Howler Controller. Check it out on the main page! Josh  (Read More)

Project Status and Convex buttons

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, Sorry I haven't posted an update in a while but I have been busy sourcing components, finishing up the board and finding a manufacturer. To ensure the highest quality, I have decided to get the board built locally so the Howler Arcade... (Read More)

20k & 3D Layout video

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, just a little update on the progress of the Howler Controller. First off we are almost at $20k! That is awesome, I guess the kits were a good idea… Also I have been working on the layout of the PCB and just need to finish up the routing.... (Read More)

15k and LEDBlinky support

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Another day, another update. First off, almost at 15k, this is mostly to do with the introduction of the complete kits. Thank you to everyone who has helped out this project! Secondly, I have confirmation from the creator of LEDBlinky that they will... (Read More)

Open Source Howler Arcade Controller

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Second update of the day…  First off, it looks like a lot of you are interested in the arcade kits, since their introduction this afternoon 6 of you have already made the upgrade! Secondly, many of you have been asking if I could make this project... (Read More)

Complete Kits Now Available!

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone I have listened to your 'howls' and i am very excited to provide full kits! I have teamed up with www.paradisearcadeshop.com to provide 3 different kits. The Lone Wolf (1P kit): 1x RGB Balltop 12x RGB translucent buttons Howler Arcade... (Read More)

AWESOME!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
WE MADE IT! The pledge that put us over was from... my parents of course, I am sure my mom was refreshing the page every 5 seconds waiting for her chance. Thank you so much everyone for your pledges, we are currently at $10,122! Hopefully we can get... (Read More)

ONE MORE!!!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
*UPDATE, ONE MORE BACKER TO GO UNTIL WE ARE FULLY FUNDED!!!* (Read More)

Small update

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, sorry I haven't updated in a few days, I just have a few things. First off, the howler arcade controller is 93% funded, only 7% to go! I never imagined it would reach the goal this quickly thank you all for your support! Maybe we will reach... (Read More)

Video Update Added to Front Page

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Some backers have been asking for more video of the Howler in action so I threw together a "quick" (12 minute) video. It is on the main page of the project. Go and check it out!! Thanks, Josh  (Read More)

Early Procrastinator Now Available!

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 3 days in and all the Early Adopter awards are gone! I could not have dreamed that they would go this quickly so I have added a new "Early Procrastinator" award level.  For only $6 more ($95) you get the fully assembled and tested Howler Arcade... (Read More)

Daily Update time

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, time for the daily update. First off we are over 40% funded!!! I think I am coming down with the flu or something but I still did some work on the project! I updated the board to add all the spring connectors, USB, and power connector.... (Read More)

Day 2 update

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Another awesome day, currently 28% of the way there! My project was #20 overall on kicktraq.com and #4 in the technology category! I don't know if that is good, but it sounds good to me! Also, check out the stats on the Kicktraq page:... (Read More)

Wow...

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Only up for 8 hours and already 13% funded, the kickstarter community is awesome! I have a quick update: - People have been asking if multiple controllers are supported. Up to 4 Howler Arcade Controllers will be supported in a system, allowing up to... (Read More)

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