Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 19, 2012.
Hello again Kickstarter Backers,
As a way of saying "thank you" to all my Kickstarter backers from my various projects, I have created what I think is a great Kickstarter Course. These online classes will help you create your own successful projects here on Kickstarter.
Be sure to sign up for my Kickstarter Course: Reaching your funding Goal!
I look forward to seeing you in my new Udemy Class!
Richard
Hello Backers.
I hope you enjoyed my last project, the Soundlazer. Thanks the success from all of your support, I have launched a new project.
Lumapad - An open source, WiFI enabled ultra bright LED light pad
If you enjoyed experimenting with Soundlazer, please be sure to check out my new project
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1324892969/open-source-ultra-bright-led-light-pad-with-wifi-a
I hope to see you all as backers again!
Richard
Shipping Status
Now that many of you have received your reward levels, I wanted to give you some important information regarding setting up your Soundlazer. If you haven't received yours yet, keep an eye out in the mail for it because they are on the way. Obviously, International backers will have a longer wait as they travel further, clear customs, etc. 99% of all packages have shipped. Believe it or not, I still have a few people that didn't fill out their surveys or give me their address. If you are one of those remaining few, you only have a couple of more days until this project is officially closed.
Using Soundlazer for the first time
When you first open the box, with the switch set to middle position, connect your iPhone / iPod, etc and power plugged in, you may think the Soundlazer works like a regular speaker. If you move your head away from the beam, suddenly you will notice that the sound almost completely disappears. The effect is one of the most interesting aspects of parametric speakers and one I hope you guys will experiment with the most. Beam forming, horns and other tricks should produce some interesting results.
Try pointing the Soundlazer at a hard surface across the room and suddenly you hear the unique properties of ultrasonic waves.
Remember, if you don't have an audio source handy, just change the switch to the right position (test tone).
Firmware, case design files and other technical information can be found HERE
Note: Some people have noticed a low volume tone produced by the ultrasonic array. This is a result of the ultrasonic transducers “ringing” when they are in perfect tune. This tone is simply a subharmonic frequency of the 40KHz signal (20kHz, 10kHz, 5kHz, 2.5kHz, etc). To eliminate this tone follow the instructions on this Soundlazer Adjustment Post
Comments, Ideas, etc
Many of you have already contacted me and complimented the work I have done on this project. I appreciate all the kind remarks and I am leaving this post as the official publicly viewable one so that you guys can express your excitement, share ideas and simply leave a nice comment about Soundlazer. Please note, that I am asking for nice comments here. If you have any issues with shipments, etc, please email me directly using the Kickstart email contact system.
It has been very rewarding hearing all the nice compliments. Once again, thank you to everyone for supporting me.
I hope to see you guys again for my next project.
Richard Haberkern
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Funding period
Mar 20, 2012 -
May 19, 2012
(60 days)
49 backers
For pledges of $25.00, we will send you a blank circuit board as a token of our appreciation. All schematics and a parts list will be provided along with setup and other instructions. It won't have any components on it but you can build one yourself the same way I did. This board will also make an attractive conversation piece to display proudly. Shipping to US addresses is included.
24 backers
Get two (2) Soundlazer blank circuit boards along with a nice stand to display on your desk or shelf. Use the other board to add components and build your own Soundlazer. All schematics and a parts list will be provided along with setup and other instructions. Shipping to US addresses is included.
111 backers
While we have done our best to get the cost of the Soundlazer down to the lowest amount possible, the ultrasonic transmitters and DSP are all expensive components. Pledges of $175.00 will receive a fully functional Soundlazer “kit”. Even though we are calling this a kit, it is actually a completely assembled and working Soundlazer without the aluminum case. All cables and power supply are also included. Shipping to US addresses is included.
49 backers
Soundlazer Kit with International Shipping - While we have done our best to get the cost of the Soundlazer down to the lowest amount possible, the ultrasonic transmitters and DSP are all expensive components. Pledges of $195.00 will receive a fully functional Soundlazer “kit”. Even though we are calling this a kit, it is actually a completely assembled and working Soundlazer without the aluminum case. All cables and power supply are also included. Shipping to UK, Europe, Asia and most of parts of the world.
211 backers
Pledges of $275.00 will receive a fully functional Soundlazer in its beautifully Red anodized aluminum case with black stand. Depending on the success of this project, other color choices may be available. All cables and power supply are also included. Shipping to US addresses is included.
79 backers
Soundlazer with Aluminum case and International Shipping - Pledges of $300.00 will receive a fully functional Soundlazer in its beautifully Red anodized aluminum case with black stand. Depending on the success of this project, other color choices may be available. All cables and power supply are also included. Shipping to UK, Europe, Asia and most of parts of the world.
21 backers
Pledges of $500.00 will receive a fully functional Soundlazer in its beautiful red anodized aluminum case with black stand. These backers will also receive fully licensed Analog Devices Sigma Studio software along with the USB programming cable. These developer tools will allow custom sound processing, waveform generation and other functions to be experimented with via the Soundlazer microprocessor. All cables and power supply are also included. Free shipping to US addresses.
