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on January 26
Kellie Sigler
commented on a project@Jonathan We are definitely going ahead with the project. The copter has enormous potential and is very powerful. Please sign up at http://eye3.be and we'll send out an update once we figure out what just happened. :) Thanks again for your support, it won't be long!
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on January 26
Kellie Sigler
commented on a projectOOPS, make that http://eye3.be
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on January 26
Kellie Sigler
commented on a project@Jonathan Nobody was actually charged. A pledge is just a promise to pay, and we receive no funds whatsoever when the project was canceled. We do not know why Kickstarter canceled the project or why they can't figure out how to BCC. We're going to continue the project on our own, and you can sign up for updates on our site: http://eye.be Thanks so much for your support. K&G
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on January 26
Kellie Sigler
Posted project update #2Kickstarter ended the project
Post CommentHey Everyone,
Kickstarter ended this project. We don't really know why. They haven't contacted us with any reason.... or any info at all aside from that it has been canceled.
We will still complete the project on our own. We've been really amazed by the amount of support you all have shown. If you are interested in getting updates you can join our email list here: http://eye3.be
Forums, videos etc coming soon on our site.
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on January 25
Kellie Sigler
commented on a project@david That's really cool about you working at the aviation museum...awesome!
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on January 25
Kellie Sigler
commented on a project@Scott Hi! Yes there will be videos and a lot more info coming up. Keep in mind this is a project in development - which is what Kickstarter is all about - but we've done substantive work on ALL aspects of robotic flight, have tested the components and we are VERY confident in the platform. We are now awaiting the revised airframe which we expect soon (Chinese New Year delay) which we will document (for the guides) and build as the proof of concept (for the umm proof). :) Thanks very much!
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on January 25
Kellie Sigler
commented on a project@marc Oops, you said arducopter! Though the sentiments are the same! Great people, great work.
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on January 25
Kellie Sigler
commented on a project@marc We are not developers for APM, we just bug the developers of APM. ;p We are however huge fans of APM and the devs; it is absolutely brilliant. We hope that by using and promoting APM in our projects - and helping our patrons utilize APM - we will in fact be making a contribution to the project. We'd also love to contribute by keeping public any developments we undertake for eye3 related to APM, naturally!
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on January 25
Kellie Sigler
commented on a project@Eric, Any robot is a just a 'collection of parts' - and it is unwise to trivialize just how CRITICAL parts selection is. The RC market is flooded with cheap junk that no one will warranty, has no instructions and catches on fire in the air. Props, motors and ESCs have to be carefully matched to the loads, overspecified and be of excellent quality. Just getting to that point would require many crashes, testing of dozens of components for longevity under load and a healthy dose of wisdom. How many times do you want to build this thing? And we've barely scratched the surface of getting to a bot that actually works (wait til you try to stabilize it LOL) We needed a somewhat standardized airframe to provide off-the-shelf replacement parts, and some resellers kit this GOOD hexa CF airframe with a bunch of junk and put a $500-700 price on it. Aside from being dangerously under spec'd and composed of China's cheapest stuff, where's the rest of it? Batteries, charger, busboards, IMU, Liposafe bags, BEC etc, ALL of which must be carefully chosen, tested, overspec'd AND warranteed. The frame's the only thing worth having in those kits, it's pretty good, but we are using a custom version of the frame to strengthen critical areas so your heavy cam doesn't go splat on a rough landing. Those mods are made for the eye3 frame, making it unique and requiring a manufacturer to produce. As for the assembly, it's really easy. That we can make it easy should not be underestimated because the DIY way is typically anything BUT easy. Again we had added many things to make assembly as plugnplay as possible which is significant. The only soldering required is to solder the ESC power leads to the busboard, a 10 minute job. You do also need to know how to use a screwdriver and follow the incredibly detailed yet simple hook up instructions (we are producing now). From other projects, we have learned that shipping kits is simply much more logical than assembled machines (box full of broken pieces), and especially so when the machine is as EASY to assemble as the eye3. Bottom line; eye3 works - and there's a reason anything else with its payload capacity is $10k+. Their parts aren't any better, but they have the experience to make it work and THAT typically costs a premium. A closer evaluation of our offering will show what an extrodinary value eye3 actually is.
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on January 25
Kellie Sigler
commented on a project@Alexander THANK YOU!
Kellie Sigler
Asheville, NC
Hi! I am the mother of two children, Ixa and Oli, and I am a computer programmer with a keen interest in the arts and robotics. Thanks for visiting my project!
