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Update #7: Back on Board!
Hello Generous olopede Funders and Supporters!
We've been away for quite a bit too long, and so this update is well-overdue. Don't fret, though - we're still working on olopede hard and strong!
So what's been going on?
Zach and I have had an incredible year of school, schematics, and olopede! We've made long strides toward getting all four kits out to our backers and to the world. We did not anticipate that it would take us an entire year to get to where we are now, but we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. As we're beginning to start more rigorous testing of the digital kits, we're also finishing up our home-brew documentation platform - using the documenation for the Turing Machine and oloduino to make sure it's in good working order. We're terribly sorry that we haven't shared all of our progress with you on a more regular basis, but we have been using the git repository.
You may have noticed that olopede.com has gone missing. We're aware of the issue and are looking to have it back up this coming week. For now, Zach and I be posting weekly updates at olopede.tumblr.com. Expect schematics, board layouts, logo designs, and pictures galore. Check out the newest post to learn more about Uber recent progress!
As always - we're looking forward to giving olopede to the world! If you have any questions, feel free to message us or send us an e-mail!
Until next week,
-Josh and Zach
Update #6: Round Two Prototypes are in!
Hey Backers (and everyone else)!
We got our second round of prototypes a few weeks ago!
We've posted an update on our site , including lots of images for your hungry eyes!
We'll actually be posting semi-regularly from here on out since the ball has started to roll pretty fast. Check in for updates at least once a week!
Lower value rewards (microPOV's, thank-yous, stickers) will be sent out soon!
Thanks for everything!
-J.
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Vickie on June 16, 2011
I posted in March that I hadn't heard anything since November & I still have head nothing. Has anyone else gotten any new information?
Vickie
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Vickie on June 16, 2011
when I try the website olopede.com I get a message that it is not available. same thing with http://olopede.com/news
Anyone know what is wrong?
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Zach Banks & Josh Gordonson on June 16, 2011
Hey Vickie!
We know the site's down - we're having technical difficulties with a house manager right now, but we should be getting that worked out shortly. We ARE still working on olopede! In fact, I've made some pretty groundbreaking progress in the past two days. Like Harry said, I suppose we've just not kept up with our backers.
I'll be making a larger announcement covering the site outage, progress, missed deadlines, and new goals tomorrow.
We know you've all been waiting far too long for your kits, so we're working day and night to get them to you as soon as possible.
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Update #5: PCB Runs and Github access!
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Posted on July 29, 2010
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Update #4: Backer Information Request!
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Update #3: Family Link
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Thanks for being awesome and helping out! We'll list your name, link, or whatever under the 'Family' section of our website. You'll also get access to our community blog, where we'll post status updates and give you first dibs for getting our kits.
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We'll send you a personal thank you card for helping us make this happen. We'll also send you some shweet olopede (Olopoda modularus) stickers.
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GITHUB - Besides a thank you card and stickers, we'll also hook you up with github access to all our project files and documentation. If you have the parts, you could make our kits yourself way before they're released. Or, fork our project and start your own line of kits!
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LESSONS - Get everything above, and lessons! We'll be glad to meet with you either in person, or over skype or IM to help you with anything electronics related for an hour or two. It could be about the kits, extending them, or your own hobbyist project.
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TWO KITS! - Can't decide which kit you want? Get two! Pick your two favorites, and we'll send them out as soon as they're ready, along with a heartfelt thanks and some awesome stickers. You'll also be able to combine the kits to make something really cool.
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EXPERIMENTER'S PACK - Get your choice of 2 kits, and we'll throw in a personalized set of extra goodies to do your own projects with. Maybe some microcontrollers, extra ICs, or whatever you'll need to build something amazing.
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LESSONS++ - Get everything in the tinkering kit, BUT MORE! Meet up with us for a day, and we'll work through the kits, help you with your own projects, and just experiment with electronics. (Boston/Cambridge area only)
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For being such an integral sponsor to our project, we'll send you everything in the tinkering kit, PLUS a custom metal-worked sculpture of your favorite Arthropod. (Or another phylum, if you're really obsessed. We won't cry that much.)
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Josh & Zach are self-taught electronic hackers in the Boston area. Josh is a junior in EECS at MIT, and Zach is still trying to get through high school. They met while interning at Instructables a few summers ago and have been collaborating ever since. They both really love tinkering, hacking, and sharing the art of electronics with the world.
Hi Josh / Zach. I still haven't received my kit. Any ideas on when I should expect it?
Thanks again,
Rhys
2-19-2012 Has anyone received their kits yet?
I have not received a kit. When will these be available?