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on April 18
Simon Hallam
Posted project update #6We're getting close!
Post CommentSome of you have asked how things are going, which made me realize how long it's been since our last update. Sorry about that! It has taken a bit longer than anticipated to go from prototype to production but things are moving forward and our expectation is that shipping will begin in mid to late May for both the versions. Below is our first production coffee table, now in beautiful bamboo and nearing completion.
The first production Zen Coffee Table in its final stagesOur two biggest challenges so far have been sourcing enough high quality components and transferring the prototype electronics to a production-grade printed circuit board. To speed up development we even went as far as purchasing a PCB milling machine, which has made an enormous difference in terms of our ability to rapidly iterate on designs. Both versions of the table are now awaiting final electronics.
The Desktop version of Zen Table, nearing completionWe've made a few enhancements to both the desktop and coffee table versions, some of it based on feedback received during the initial campaign. Our goal has been to improve on the look, ease-of-use and durability of the original prototypes. We are quite pleased with the results and hope you will be too.
Thank you again everyone for your patience, I promise it will be well worth it.
-Simon
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on February 22
Simon Hallam
Posted project update #5Website thank you
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on February 22
Simon Hallam
Posted project update #4A new company, a new website
Thanks once more to everyone that backed this project; your support has been the inspiration for an amazing chain of events. I have teamed up with several individuals that share my passion to form a new company - BruHa Robotics. Together we'll be working to fulfill our backer rewards, moving the Zen Table into full production, and concocting even more cool stuff. Our website is live (at www.bruha-robotics.com) and, in case you missed the opportunity to back the project initially, some pre-orders are now available.
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on February 4
Simon Hallam
Posted project update #3Thank you for your generosity and belief in Zen Table.
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Elaine Barlow on February 4
Congrats Simon. I was really hoping this would happen! I just fell in love with the whole concept and I am glad I could do something to help see it through!
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on February 3Funded!
Zen Table by Simon Hallam
A beautifully-crafted table encapsulates electronics and robotics, allowing images to be magically sculpted in a layer of sand.
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142% funded $35,537 pledged
- 125 backers
- Funded Feb 03, 2012
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on February 3
Simon Hallam
Posted project update #2More videos, and last minute hope for funding successfully.
Post CommentWith just under a day to go, things are getting down the the wire, will Zen Table get funded or not? My fingers are crossed :)
I know that many of the images and videos I have shown the table sculpting aren't exactly Zen like, they are mostly the result of ideas I have had for places that might be interested in purchasing a few of them, like hotels, and others are the result of special requests from people. Here are a few more along the same lines:
This video speeds up to get through the action quickly, but it is one of my favorites:
This one takes a while to draw, but it is cool to see the lion take shape:
Several people have asked how the table prepares itself ready to sculpt a new shape. This video shows it going through one of a few sweeping techniques used. The sand does not build up around the edges of the table as some have wondered, the more times these patterns are run, the more level the sand becomes. I sped up the action part way into the video, in reality it takes about 10 minutes to perform a full clear:
I'm not saying Zen Table is self-aware or anything, but it does now how to sculpt its own name...
Thanks to everyone for your interest, and for all the kind and uplifting emails I have received. You have really helped keep alive my dream of building Zen Table for a living.
Simon.
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on January 6
Simon Hallam
Posted project update #1Zen Table is off to a great start.
Post CommentMany thanks to the awesome early backers, and to those who have been posting kind words and links all over the place, your support is very much appreciated.
I have received several requests to sculpt specific logos and images, I will get to as many as I can as quickly as I can. This first offering might not be the most Zen like, but it is still pretty cool.Simon.
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on January 5
Simon Hallam
commented on a projectThanks Michael, my fingers are crossed :) I am working like crazy right now to spread the word as far and wide as possible, and finding time to continue to improve the design and software too, it is exciting stuff.
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on January 4
Simon Hallam launched a project
Zen Table by Simon Hallam
A beautifully-crafted table encapsulates electronics and robotics, allowing images to be magically sculpted in a layer of sand.
- $25,000 funding goal
- 02/03/2012 Funding Ended
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on August 23, 2011
Simon Hallam
backed a project
Nataly Dawn's first solo album by Nataly Dawn
I will be working with some of my favorite musicians on this album, and since it's all filmed, it'll be like you were there too, right?
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523% funded $104,788 pledged
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Simon Hallam
San Clemente, CA
A video-game developer since the 8-bit NES days in 1988, Simon's work has won awards from The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, and the Independent Games Festival. He became a Faculty Advisor to Full Sail University, has developed 38 professional projects, and now devotes time and energy realizing his dreams as an inventor.
Thank you, and congrats on the company!