Limited "steampunk edition" spectrometer and iPhotometer 5 video
OK, so we've gotten a little silly in the past few days and in that spirit we've designed one more spectrometer. It's brass. It's wood. It's engraved. But it's functionally identical to our $300 countertop model, and has the same imaging chamber as our $35 kit. But it really is complete vanity, so we're offering 5 of them for $1000 each to help support the Public Lab nonprofit. See more photos here.
You'll want to watch the video (also on YouTube), below, because we got especially silly and spoofed the iPhone 5 release video. We're not really calling this the iPhotometer 5, but we just had to try to sound as design-drunk as Jony Ive & company. So enjoy the shallow focus!
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A fold-up spectrometer attachment for your smartphone. Ships flat -- you cut it out and assemble it.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $35 or more
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A proven and tested "desktop" USB spectrometry kit which you assemble inside of a VHS box. 400-900 nanometer range and 3-10 nm resolution. (please add $10 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $65 or more
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An experimental "backpack" which clips to your Android phone's camera and turns it into a spectrometer. If more than 250 backers want this, we pledge to develop a native iPhone app as well. (please add $10 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $100 or more
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All three of the above, as they become available (please add $60 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $200 or more
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A "Classroom pack" of 6 desktop spectrometry kits for teachers and those of you who just can't get enough spectra! Please add $40 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $300 or more
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A fully-assembled and calibrated "countertop" model with Pyrex sample dishes and a full-spectrum lamp. Would look great in a coffeeshop, a wine bar, an exhibit or classroom. (please add $40 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $400 or more
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All four -- countertop, desktop kit, mobile, and papercraft spectrometers -- please add $100 for international shipping, as we'll be shipping these separately.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
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This completely egregious "steampunk" spectrometer is made from polished aluminum, brass, and finely finished, laser engraved wood. It's functionally identical to the "countertop" model, but has enough polish to make Isambard Kingdom Brunel proud. Don't back this unless you are a) feeling sooo rad or b) trying to support the Public Lab nonprofit.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
Comments
Creator Jim Baltaxe on September 18, 2012
Absolutely awesome video!
I love the concept and only wish I could afford one of these beauties. Unfortunately, I can only justify the kitset as a toy to play with. Good luck with the project; then again I see how far oversubscribed you are...
Creator Jeffrey Yoo Warren on September 18, 2012
Hmm. There were some pretty bad typos in the first sentence of the update. Too bad I already sent it to over 1000 people! :-P But i went ahead and fixed it anyways.
Creator Joseph C. Ellett on September 18, 2012
I can't afford the thousand dollars, but it's nice just knowing these whimsical beasties exist in the wild:-)
Creator Darren Baker on September 18, 2012
Nailed it