WEBVTT -- English 00:00:00.006 --> 00:00:03.645 We all love the Raspberry Pi, who couldn't? 00:00:03.645 --> 00:00:08.121 It's an affordable, diverse device with the potential for so many exciting projects 00:00:08.173 --> 00:00:12.791 The thing is - we just wish it was a little bit easier to get into making things 00:00:12.791 --> 00:00:14.791 without the steep learning curve 00:00:14.864 --> 00:00:19.510 Maybe then, these things wouldn't get chucked to the back of a drawer and forgotten about 00:00:21.172 --> 00:00:23.172 That's why we made Tingbot 00:00:23.228 --> 00:00:26.542 A small, compact kit for the pi that makes the it that bit… 00:00:26.608 --> 00:00:28.608 ...funner 00:00:29.327 --> 00:00:31.332 So, what can you do with Tingbot? Well... 00:00:32.134 --> 00:00:35.972 you could create a surfcam feed so you never miss out on the big waves... 00:00:37.286 --> 00:00:39.457 a games console for all your nostalgia needs... 00:00:41.201 --> 00:00:44.722 a gif messenger, to share little moments with your friends... 00:00:45.904 --> 00:00:48.771 a MIDI effects controller for your guitar... 00:00:50.304 --> 00:00:52.304 a one-hit pizza button... 00:00:52.942 --> 00:00:54.947 a new best friend... 00:00:56.261 --> 00:00:58.261 a live stream of your pig! 00:00:58.911 --> 00:01:02.792 What we're trying to say is pretty much anything you can think of! 00:01:03.295 --> 00:01:06.980 We’re a small team of designers and developers with a passion for making things. 00:01:07.259 --> 00:01:09.259 With a wide range of backgrounds and interests, 00:01:09.281 --> 00:01:11.281 we all want to do different things with the Raspberry Pi 00:01:12.114 --> 00:01:14.114 So we developed our own hardware and software 00:01:14.147 --> 00:01:16.147 to make the Raspberry Pi exciting, engaging... 00:01:17.221 --> 00:01:19.221 ...and simple as fudge. 00:01:20.959 --> 00:01:22.959 So what exactly have we got here? 00:01:22.962 --> 00:01:24.962 Tingbot's made up of a few parts 00:01:24.992 --> 00:01:27.459 which build your Pi into a little, internet-connected product. 00:01:27.933 --> 00:01:31.757 Assemble the touch screen, connect the programmable buttons 00:01:31.822 --> 00:01:36.477 and when wrapped up in it's cool wee case, plug in the power and Tingbot's good to go. 00:01:36.864 --> 00:01:41.221 We've also made it really easy to create fun, interactive projects for Tingbot 00:01:41.224 --> 00:01:44.364 using our own development environment, which we call Tide. 00:01:44.802 --> 00:01:46.802 Watch this! 00:01:46.992 --> 00:01:49.813 Just open your code, select your device 00:01:50.019 --> 00:01:53.043 and it's on there in a matter of seconds. 00:01:54.530 --> 00:01:56.530 Tide comes with a bunch of clever libraries - 00:01:56.855 --> 00:02:00.453 simple building blocks, so you can get coding straight away. 00:02:01.197 --> 00:02:03.843 We're commited to building a real community around Tingbot 00:02:03.879 --> 00:02:06.215 and we're really enjoying what we've seen so far. 00:02:06.662 --> 00:02:10.002 The Maker Faires have been the perfect place to get some outside perspective 00:02:10.002 --> 00:02:12.842 to make sure Tingbot is just right. 00:02:13.431 --> 00:02:15.431 We've also sent Tingbot on tour! 00:02:15.777 --> 00:02:18.372 It's currently whisking its way around the country 00:02:18.372 --> 00:02:21.062 where lots of people are making fun, inventive apps 00:02:21.062 --> 00:02:23.729 which we can't wait to share with you. 00:02:24.407 --> 00:02:27.794 So far we’ve done all this without investment, but now we need your help. 00:02:27.841 --> 00:02:31.622 We're almost there, we just need the extra push to go from the few Tingbots we have 00:02:31.687 --> 00:02:33.687 to getting them out there to all you guys. 00:02:33.687 --> 00:02:35.687 So join us on the next exciting leg of the journey, 00:02:35.688 --> 00:02:38.667 and back Tingbot today!