Sensor poll #1 results
WHEN motion sensor detects no motion, THEN tweet "Not a creature was stirring."
WHEN motion sensor detects motion, THEN tweet "Someone's peeking at gifts under the tree!"
Our backers have spoken, and the first additional external sensor (which we'll develop for sale after Twine has shipped) has been selected. The IR motion sensor took it in a landslide with over half the votes! This sensor senses movement from up to 5 meters away and has a 90º field of view. It will cost $40.
If your choice didn't get picked, don't fret. Second place was the external high-temperature sensor, and that will get another chance in our second sensor poll next week. And between us and your more tech-savvy Twine fellows, there will be how-tos on building other sensors.
Happy holidays,
John and David
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Pledge $30 or more
88 backers
You'll get a special Supermechanical T-shirt that lets others know that you got on the bandwagon early. You'll also be the first to know about new Twine features and updates. Support us and be a part of a product that makes physical computing radically simpler.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2012Pledge $99 or more
785 backers
You are preordering one Twine, with built-in temperature and motion sensors. Batteries included. You'll also get a card suitable for pre-gifting Twine in time for the holidays (see Holiday note). Of course, free shipping too. (Add $10 to ship to Canada, $15 for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $115 or more
534 backers
You are preordering one Twine with the built-in sensors plus one additional external sensor breakout board. Batteries included. You'll also get a card suitable for pre-gifting Twine in time for the holidays (see Holiday note). (Add $10 to ship to Canada, $15 for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $125 or more
627 backers
You are preordering one Twine with the built-in sensors plus your choice of an external moisture sensor or external magnetic switch. Batteries included. You'll also get a card suitable for pre-gifting Twine in time for the holidays (see Holiday note). (Add $10 to ship to Canada, $15 for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $165 or more
1638 backers
You are preordering one Twine with the built-in sensors plus all three additional sensors. Batteries included. You'll also get a card suitable for pre-gifting Twine in time for the holidays (see Holiday note). (Add $10 to ship to Canada, $15 for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $500 or more
90 backers
You are preordering two Twines in a limited edition color, plus two each of all three additional sensors. The special Supermechanical T-shirt and batteries are included. You'll also get a card suitable for pre-gifting Twine in time for the holidays (see Holiday note). (Add $10 to ship to Canada, $15 for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
Comments
Creator David Luong on January 4, 2012
The "breakout board" is misleading as being a sensor, would David Carr or John Kestner please clear this up?I feel pledgers ay $165+ should have a choice of included 1 of 3 of the upcoming additional sensors being developed...in addition to the moisture, magnetic as being the 3 real sensors pledgers get!
Creator Jeff Burack on January 2, 2012
breakout board is not a "sensor"
Creator Wyatt on January 1, 2012
I'm kind of surprised temperature is more important to people than dB SPL. Guess I've been hanging out with audiologists too much. ;)
Creator J. Bernstein on December 31, 2011
Re the idea of solar power, why not partner with Bsquares, who have these small solar squares.
Creator Supermechanical on December 27, 2011
Adrian, the three external sensors $165-level backers get are the magnetic switch, the moisture sensor and the breakout board. Sorry for the confusion between these initial three external sensors, and the three backer-chosen sensors to be developed.
Creator Adrian T. on December 23, 2011
So uhh $165 supporters won't get the motion sensor attached? :( So what are the three additional sensors we're promised?
Creator Supermechanical on December 23, 2011
We're focused on getting everyone their Twine as soon as possible, so the motion sensor will be developed after we ship rewards, and will be available for sale separately on our site once it's ready.
Solar power is certainly an option, and it should be possible to make something that connects to the micro USB port. But we wanted to keep cost to a minimum for everyone.
Creator James Storozuk on December 23, 2011
Have you considered solar enabling the device - the approach could either extend its battery life or it keep powered up indefinitely. The device seems big enough to accommodate a reasonable solar panel on one side - just a thought...
Creator Y. Chung on December 20, 2011
Where can we get this external motion sensor?
Creator Jon Payne Sr. on December 20, 2011
Any chance we can add the motion sensor to our pledges?
Creator Sashi Chimala on December 20, 2011
Hurray, I second that Motion :)
@chimala