Project progress summary
- We are on target to deliver Node in early July.
- Plastic injection mold is being fabricated
- Ordered Li-Poly batteries
- Revised circuit design to incorporate 4 MB of memory and louder piezo buzzer
- Revised Clima module to include ambient light and 20 cm IR proximity sensor
- Revised Luma module to spread the 8 LEDs to be in a perfect circle pattern
- Completed the demo android app and will release source code soon
- I will setup a Paypal account to allow existing kickstarter backers to increase their pledge or to make up for missing international shipping fees. However, we are not yet taking pre-orders until June 24th.
- Planned launch of NODE for pre-orders at the Consumer Electronics Week’s Innovation Zone during the week of June 24th at NYC. We will have an exhibit there to demo Node.
- Currently working with sensor manufactures to create low-power high-sensitivity radiation and air pollution (multiple gas) sensor modules.
- Working on logistics for FCC and CE certification of our design. Our radio modules are already certified.
- I will be in Hong Kong and ShenZhen from May 6-8.
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Feb 19, 2012 -
Mar 23, 2012
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- George Yu 196 friends
- Website: variabletech.com
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77 backers
Respect! And a big THANK YOU from George. Every bit helps bring NODE to the world.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $20 or more
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Get a Variable Technologies t-shirt that says "Gadgeteer". Show off your love for tech and new gadgets with this classy tee!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $30 or more
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For this level, you'll receive a unique combination flashdrive and miniature keychain tool with the Variable logo. This tool comes complete with the right size of screwdriver to remove the end caps on your NODE device when you interchange modules. Keep your files and your NODE tool stored on your keychain, ready whenever you need.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $50 or more
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At this level, you'll be receiving the above mentioned "Gadgeteer" t-shirt and flashdrive keychain tool. Style? You got it.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $175 or more
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-FOR ALL SMARTPHONES- One NODE Kore with aluminum end caps (Bluetooth 2.1 version) + $15 for international shipping outside of U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $175 or more
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-FOR iPHONE 4S- One NODE Kore with aluminum end caps (Bluetooth Low Energy version) + $15 for international shipping outside of U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $225 or more
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-FOR ALL SMARTPHONES- One NODE bundle which includes Kore, one Luma module, and one Clima module (Bluetooth 2.1 version) + $15 for international shipping outside of U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $225 or more
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-FOR iPHONE 4S- One NODE Kore bundle which includes one Luma module and one Clima module (Bluetooth Low Energy version) + $15 for international shipping outside of U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $225 or more
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-FOR ALL SMARTPHONES except for iOS devices- One NODE bundle which includes Kore, one IR THERMOMETER module, and one Clima module (Bluetooth 2.1 version) + $15 for international shipping outside of U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $225 or more
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-FOR iPHONE 4S and future iOS devices- One NODE Kore bundle which includes one IR THERMOMETER module and one Clima module (Bluetooth Low Energy version) + $15 for international shipping outside of U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $250 or more
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-FOR iPHONE 4S and future iOS devices- One NODE Kore + one IR THERMOMETER module + one Clima module + one Luma module (Bluetooth Low Energy version) + $15 for international shipping outside of U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $350 or more
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-FOR iPHONE 4S and future iOS devices- One NODE Kore + one RADIATION sensor module + one IR THERMOMETER module + one Clima module + one Luma module (Bluetooth Low Energy version) + $15 for international shipping outside of U.S. ***PLEASE NOTE THE LATER DELIVERY DATE IN SEPT. 2012
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $425 or more
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Two NODE Kore bundles, both including Luma and Clima modules (specify bluetooth versions via message) + $20 for international shipping outside of U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $425 or more
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Two NODE Kore bundles, both including IR THERMOMETER and Clima modules (specify bluetooth versions via message) + $20 for international shipping outside of U.S.
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-FOR iPHONE 4S and future iOS devices- One NODE Kore + one RADIATION sensor module + one CARBON MONOXIDE gas sensor module + one IR THERMOMETER module + one Clima module + one Luma module (Bluetooth Low Energy version) + $15 for international shipping outside of U.S. ***PLEASE NOTE THE LATER DELIVERY DATE IN SEPT. 2012
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $599 or more
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Three NODE Kore bundles, all three complete with Luma and Clima modules (specify bluetooth versions via message) + $20 for international shipping outside of U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $599 or more
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Three NODE Kore bundles, all three complete with IR THERMOMETER and Clima modules (specify bluetooth versions via message) + $20 for international shipping outside of U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $799 or more
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Get three NODE Kore bundles for some serious sensor fun and one prototype game controller module, turning your NODE into a motion-based joystick for gaming or a sophisticated remote (specify bluetooth versions via message) + $25 for international shipping outside of U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $1,999 or more
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For the serious gadgeteers and tech developers, this is the super prize of Variable's tech! Two NODE Kore bundles with one prototype carbon monoxide gas sensor module, one prototype infrared thermometer module, one prototype game controller module, and one prototype radiation sensor module (specify bluetooth versions via message) + $30 for international shipping outside of U.S.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
Comments
Creator Kelly Johnson on May 23, 2012
Does "multiple gas sensors" include hydrocarbons, as we spoke about? I would LOVE to see that!
Creator Matthias on May 11, 2012
sounds nice, can't wait to see them!
dou you think there will be the possibility to connect the NODE and the Pebble Smartwach directly together? Can't image all the usage-scenarios like seeing the live output from NODE at the Pebble display :-)
Creator George Yu on May 10, 2012
Matthias, everything is still on track. I am still in China working with suppliers. I just got the first batch of sample batteries in its final form and sample injection molded plastic enclosure. We have also upgraded the micro-controller to Atmega 2560. Once I get back home, I will write a more complete update with pictures.
Creator Matthias on May 9, 2012
So is everything still on track?It would be nice to hear a heartbeat ;-)