Robot Core - The Ultimate Raspberry Pi Robot Controller

A project in St. Louis, MO by Second Robotics
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Robot Core board is a robot controller that connects the Raspberry Pi, allowing you to easily control motors, servos, and read sensors.
Backers: 148
Average Pledge Per Backer: $90

Funded: $13,300 of $13,300
Dates: Feb 17th -> Mar 19th (30 days)
Project By: Second Robotics
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Latest News

We are close... In the next 1 hour, bonus original art will be given to the last donations!

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
To the backers that brings us over the goal, I will include with the rewards one hand drawn original art of the Second Robotics adorable logo robot as a personal Thank You! This will be archival ink and paper.  Hurry! less then a hour remains... As... (Read More)

It's the final countdown! Less than 3 hours to go... CALL TO ACTION!

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are close to 90% funded and very close to the goal. It's time to get out there and get the final push that is needed. Post about the project on Facebook, Twitter, and even imgur! Make sure to let them know there is < 3 hours left so they don't... (Read More)

Donate Today! Spread the Word!

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We need your help! As we are in a bit of a rut... So we are kindly asking everyone to make this last week one of the best comebacks ever. To do this, we need you to get out there and let people know about the project. Craft a beautiful Twitter post... (Read More)

Outdoor Rover!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
For this weekend project we created a outdoor rover. Using a 1/12 scale RC rock crawler chassis we simply added a bamboo top plate. Next for sensors we 3D printed a ultrasonic sensor housing and a GPS housing. The sensors were mounted with 5mm carbon... (Read More)

We hit 50% mark and we are still going strong!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Make sure to tell your friends about the Robot Core Kickstarter project. You would not want them to miss out on this project!  Spread the word via social media. Here is a short link for the project to help! http://goo.gl/OSL2zX Apollo W. Timbers... (Read More)

Robot Core is Versatile!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
For our first weekend project we created a plant monitoring and automatic watering system for two plants. It monitors ambient light with a TEMT6000, moisture with a Octopus Soil Moisture Sensor, and temperature with a analog TMP36. All the analog... (Read More)

We're past the 1/3 mark! I know this because...math.

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Let's keep the momentum going! We need all hands on deck to get the word out there via Facebook, Twitter, and even regular old conversation. Spread the word! Thanks to all the backers so far!  (Read More)

The robotics lab after the Kickstarter Video

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
So clean.... The Second Robotics lab For more interesting projects and tutorials please visit are web page at http://www.secondrobotics.com/  (Read More)

Shipping Update!

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We have added a lower shipping rate for our friends and close neighbors in Canada. Shipping went down from 15 to 8 dollars on the board pledge levels.   (Read More)

The *Super Early Bird Special* Pledge level is almost gone!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 6 slots left at the time of this writing. Let your friends know so they can get Robot Core v1.2 at the best price. Hurry!  (Read More)

We just passed 20%!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We can't wait to see what projects you come up with!  Note: Please join the online forum here --that way we can build a strong community for the board. (We will sort out permissions as quickly as we can). Also a big thank you from the Second... (Read More)

We past 10% funding on the first day! Woot

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all the backers so far! There is still a long way to go so remember to keep spreading the word about the Kickstarter.  Robot Core v1.2 in it's natural habitat    (Read More)

Just Launched!

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
A big Thank You to all of the people that made this Kickstarter possible and all those who have donated or spread the word so far. Happy robot building to you from us at Second Robotics!    (Read More)

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