The WiPy: The Internet of Things Taken to the Next Level

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The IoT development platform that runs Python in real time, and features the perfect blend of power, friendliness and flexibility.
Backers: 1382
Average Pledge Per Backer: €55

Funded: €75,564 of €30,000
Dates: Apr 13th -> May 13th (30 days)
Project By: The WiPy
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Latest News

Expansion board preview and 2nd stretch goal reached!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Kickstarters, The expansion board PCBs arrived to our headquarters on Saturday morning and we decided to put our hands to work, here's the result:  Check how nice the WiPy fits in it: And in case you don't want the prototyping areas, breaking... (Read More)

Blynk integration, website overhauled and 1000+ backers!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers! We have several great things to announce today: WiPy <> BlynkWe are excited to to tell you that we have partnered with Blynk, which is a super cool app to connect iPhone and Android smartphones to your IoT devices. Blynk already... (Read More)

First stretch goal reached!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Which means that the WiPy will include a RF switch that will allow software selection of the antenna type to be used (internal or external). For instance: >>> WLAN().select_antenna(WLAN.INT_ANTENNA) This is a very unique and useful feature... (Read More)

Ultra low power WiFi, demonstrated

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, In our last update we saw how to send an email with the WiPy writing only a few lines of code. This time, I will show you how the WiPy can go into suspended mode consuming only 850uA and still keep the WiFi connection active. Check it... (Read More)

How to send emails with the WiPy (video tutorial)

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello kickstarters! This update comes with a video showing how to send emails with the WiPy. You will be surprised to see how easy it is :-). You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  I hope you have enjoyed it! We... (Read More)

Who said stretch goals?

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We know you can't wait for our stretch goals, so here they are: Help us reach 50K, and we will add an RF switch to the WiPy that will allow software selection between the internal chip antenna and the external one attached to the U.FL connector.... (Read More)

...and we are funded!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, that's right, we reached our goal and we still have 19 days left before the campaign ends, so stay tuned because tomorrow we are going to unveil the first stretch goal, and it's going to be awesome ;-) This is a good moment to say:  THANK... (Read More)

We got staff picked!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, that's right, a member from the Kickstarter staff loves the WiPy as much as we do, so go ahead and tell all your friends about it :-) Cheers, The WiPy Team  (Read More)

We are now featured on BackerClub!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are excited to be featured on BackerClub.co this week! They are the top community for people who are very serious about crowdfunding sites and we are really looking forward to the feedback and support from their community of super-backers! The... (Read More)

The expansion board is here!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
On our fourth update we asked you to send us proposals for an expansion board, and we received many great ideas, even 3D models! We have worked on it during this weekend and here is what we have designed, based on your inputs: The image shows 3 PCBs,... (Read More)

Tell everyone, spread the word about the WiPy...

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We feel that we have the best backers in the whole world! We asked you to come up with cool ideas to design an expansion board for the WiPy, and within a few hours we already had many amazing proposals, we even have one backer that stayed awake the... (Read More)

Second day over and almost 50% founded!!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We have been receiving questions on how to connect SD cards, LCD screens and many other things to the WiPy, so we have a cool surprise for you: We are going to offer an expansion board for the WiPy, and we want you to tell us how you want it, and... (Read More)

The first day has been absolutely UNBELIEVABLE!

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We are completely amazed with the great support we've had from all of you during the first day! We were having so much fun that we completely lost track of time and forgot that we had to go to sleep, and we ended up spending the whole night awake... (Read More)

First early bird rewards already gone!

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
It's way past midnight in Eindhoven but we are awake and on top of everything that's happening with the campaign. We just noticed that the first early birds are already gone, and because we are super happy that the WiPy has been so well received, we... (Read More)

Wow!! That's a great start!!

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Just over an hour after launching the campaign and we can't believe how well it's being received! Thank you backers!!!  (Read More)

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