Funding Failed, But Rewards Offered Regardless
Project Progress
Sadly, the Flight Commander Systems Kickstarter project did not reach its goal by the deadline.
However, FCS is continuing to develop the FC Base and RFLink modules, though not on the accelerated schedule the Kickstarter funding would have enabled.
We have frozen Version 0.50 of the circuit schematic, are deep into the printed circuit board layout, and are developing functional modules of the firmware simultaneously.
We have in hand all electronic components required to assemble two units and have used them to verify the board mechanical layout.
Rewards
We very much appreciate the support our Backers demonstrated to the project, and will be offering all Rewards for each Pledge level as they become available.
If you wish, you can receive each Reward element when available by directly paying the appropriate portion of your total Pledge.
We will be offering these opportunities in thanks for your support – you have ABSOLUTELY NO OBLIGATION to purchase these goods or services!
Most Reward elements will not be deliverable by the time estimated in the Kickstarter project, so we will break out the different Reward elements and contact Backers at the appropriate Pledge level with details.
Kickstarter Project
We will continue to use the Kickstarter project page to contact Backers – please feel free to comment or send messages via the links there.
Again, we thank you very much for your support! We hope the Rewards will provide concrete evidence of our sincerity.
All the best, and stay tuned – more to come…
Malcolm J. Kudra
Sam Chesnutt
7
Backers
$1,306
pledged of $40,850 goal
0
seconds to go
Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on April 7, 2012.
Funding period
Mar 8, 2012 -
Apr 7, 2012
(30 days)
- First created · 36 backed
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- Website: theflightcommander.com
Pledge $1 or more
1 backer
Helper - Satisfaction of helping to take DIY exploration electronic systems a big step further and name listed on website Thank You page
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $10 or more
1 backer
Test Monitor - Satisfaction of helping, access to all beta testing flight videos, images, and beta test reports, plus name listed on website Thank You page. Test Data Access will begin as soon as it is posted, well before any FCS Cap shipments.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $30 or more
1 backer
Booster - FCS Cap, Test Data Access, name listed on website Thank You page, USA shipping included (International please add US$15 to Pledge Amount)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $40 or more
1 backer Limited (24 of 25 left)
Test Observer - FCS Cap, visit a scheduled beta test in Orangeburg SC (or other US site if available) with box lunch and soft drink provided, Test Data Access, name listed on website Thank You page, pick up cap at launch
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $50 or more
1 backer
Promoter - FCS Tee shirt, FCS Cap, Test data Access, name listed on website Thank You page (all four = Big Thanks), USA shipping included (International please add US$15 to Pledge Amount)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $100 or more
0 backers Limited (25 of 25 left)
Maker - Hard anodizing of small parts, 650 square inches of surface total, blue or black, parts shipping to be handled by Backer at time of services; Big Thanks, USA shipping included (International please add US$15 to Pledge Amount)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $125 or more
1 backer Limited (49 of 50 left)
Enthusiast - One complete 38mm rocket kit including everything needed to launch except epoxy, motor, and igniter; name on website; Big Thanks, USA shipping included (International please add US$15 to Pledge Amount)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $300 or more
0 backers Limited (50 of 50 left)
Rocketeer - Pre-ordering one assembled and ground-tested Flight Commander Basic unit, delivered once all Flight Pioneer shipments have been made (Standard Delivery); Big Thanks; USA shipping included (International please add US$15 to Pledge Amount)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $350 or more
0 backers Limited (50 of 50 left)
Flight Pioneer - Pre-ordering one assembled and ground-tested Flight Commander Basic unit, EARLIEST production delivery possible; Big Thanks; USA shipping included (International please add US$15 to Pledge Amount)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $525 or more
0 backers Limited (50 of 50 left)
Pre-ordering one assembled and ground-tested Flight Commander Basic unit plus one Expansion Module, EARLIEST production delivery possible; name on website; FCS Cap; FCS Tee; USA shipping included (International add US$15)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $750 or more
0 backers Limited (25 of 25 left)
Space Explorer - Pre-ordering two assembled and ground-tested Flight Commander Basic units plus one Expansion Module, Standard Delivery; Big Thanks; USA shipping included (International please add US$15 to Pledge Amount)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $800 or more
0 backers Limited (25 of 25 left)
Airframe Developer - Eight (8) hours of CNC machining time, parts shipping to be handled by Backer at time services provided; Big Thanks, USA shipping included (International please add US$15 to Pledge Amount)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)
Rocket Scientist - Pre-ordering two assembled and ground-tested Flight Commander Basic units; any 3 different Expansion Modules when available, Standard Delivery; Big Thanks; USA shipping included (International please add US$15 to Pledge Amount)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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