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Update #13 · May 1, 2012 · comment

After failing to reach my original, overly ambitious goal the first time around, I've started a second Kickstarter campaign:

http://kck.st/KHhJpI

What's different this time?

For one, I'm not looking to go straight to a retail, mass produced product. Instead, I'm focusing on what I can do in small scale, building parts locally and mostly by hand. What you see in the demo videos is what you're getting - with a slightly more streamlined, less bulky shell.

To that end, I'm only asking for $10,000 instead of $60,000 - enough to build some inventory and clean up the design.

Also, new rewards! 

For as little as a $10 pledge, you will get a tangible reward this time around. In the process of coming up with the current stylus tip design - a swanky chisel-shaped conductive silicone nib - I build a handful of test styli with brass, aluminum and steel shafts. These turned out to be so nice to use, that I'm going to make more of them and offer them for sale alongside the PressurePen.

So, please take a few minutes to go over to the new project and make a new pledge. Thanks again for your help so far!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/option8/pressurepen-the-open-source-pressure-sensitive-sty

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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on April 20, 2012.

Funding period
Mar 21, 2012 - Apr 20, 2012 (30 days)

  • Pledge $5 or more

    2 backers

    A tweet to the Twitter handle of your choosing with my eternal gratitude. Thanks on the website.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    1 backer

    Tweet of gratitude, plus Contributor credit in printed materials.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    28 backers

    Retail version of PressurePen. Complete with commercial packaging and full schematics. You get yours before they're available for purchase. Contributor credit in printed materials.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    4 backers Limited (96 of 100 left)

    Hacker/Maker version PressurePen kit. The beta prototype complete components kit - custom PCB, electronic components, tip and spring assembly - unassembled WITHOUT SHELL. You'll need to download and print the STL from Thingiverse or order one from Shapeways. Recommended for those with access to a 3D printer, some soldering skills, and basic tools. Complete schematic, STL files and assembly instructions included. "Maker" credit in printed materials.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    5 backers Limited (45 of 50 left)

    Prototype (beta) version of PressurePen. This is similar to what you see in the demo videos. Small refinements to the design have been made, but not quite ready for mass production. You get one hot off the 3D printer, individually numbered, lovingly soldered and assembled by hand. "Beta tester" credit in printed materials.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    1 backer Limited (49 of 50 left)

    Prototype (beta) version of PressurePen now PLUS Retail version when it becomes available. Prototype is similar to what you see in the demo videos. Small refinements to the design have been made, but not quite ready for mass production. You get one hot off the 3D printer, lovingly soldered and assembled by hand. Retail version is complete with commercial packaging and full schematics. You get yours before they're available for purchase. "Beta tester" credit in printed materials.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers

    Prototype PressurePen, Retail version. Plus a custom 3D printed shell with your name or logo embossed. "Gold Sponsor" credit in printed materials.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    1 backer

    Prototype PressurePen, Retail version, Custom 3D printed shell with your name or logo embossed. Plus, your portrait, rendered by professional artist (to be named later) with PressurePen. "Patron" credit in printed materials.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012