Cool Inventions / Kickstarters / Crowdfunding thread

Doge · 07-12-2019 12:19AM

iLikeWaffles wrote: »

MIDI over Bluetooth can have incredibly latency, but this is a really cool gadget. I wonder how a connected cable would effect the built in censors, would they be as accurate.

20ms they quoted. There will be no audio over bluetooth though so no using it wirelessly with bluetooth speakers.

I reckon the connected cable will be more restrictive in terms of not being able to throw this thing about as much!

If they add decent hang drum samples to this id buy it just for that.
Was going to buy a hand made tank drum from ebay but will be getting this instead.

Il wait til launch though and get it from gear4music who stock their current product, even amazon stock it.
Even though its 10% off on kickstarter, shipping is $18 and customs fees are over 30 euro, it will just be cheaper to get from a retailer at launch.

Bonus video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoxUlNmhQWw

iLikeWaffles · 07-12-2019 12:58AM

Doge wrote: »

20ms they quoted. There will be no audio over bluetooth though so no using it wirelessly with bluetooth speakers.

I reckon the connected cable will be more restrictive in terms of not being able to throw this thing about as much!

If they add decent hang drum samples to this id buy it just for that.
Was going to buy a hand made tank drum from ebay but will be getting this instead.

Il wait til launch though and get it from gear4music who stock their current product, even amazon stock it.
Even though its 10% off on kickstarter, shipping is $18 and customs fees are over 30 euro, it will just be cheaper to get from a retailer at launch.

Bonus video here:

Audio over bluetooth would be a must for me, if its 20ms latency it would not be unplayable, can't imagine the built in speaker would be any way decent. Cables connected won't last very long if you're using the shaker.

A lot of post production in those video's obviously not played as it was recorded.

Doge · 07-12-2019 04:04PM

iLikeWaffles wrote: »

Audio over bluetooth would be a must for me, if its 20ms latency it would not be unplayable, can't imagine the built in speaker would be any way decent. Cables connected won't last very long if you're using the shaker.

A lot of post production in those video's obviously not played as it was recorded.

Well you can get around the no Bluetooth audio issue by using the sounds in the app or 3rd party apps.
They're not bothering with Bluetooth audio as the latency is just too high on most devices.
They have 2 videos of people using it on Instagram, I was skeptical until I saw them.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Y8POPnmkn/?igshid=1gbk3hn01diot

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5dmvRDnZOO/?igshid=mro7h7jsubn0

iLikeWaffles · 07-12-2019 04:54PM

Doge wrote: »

Well you can get around the no Bluetooth audio issue by using the sounds in the app or 3rd party apps.
They're not bothering with Bluetooth audio as the latency is just too high on most devices.
They have 2 videos of people using it on Instagram, I was skeptical until I saw them.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Y8POPnmkn/?igshid=1gbk3hn01diot

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5dmvRDnZOO/?igshid=mro7h7jsubn0

I'd have to see a full review of one myself with pros/cons. I love the idea of using it as a finger drummer. The touch sensitivity is perfect for that and ergonomic, but because it will minimise triggering delay the latency could be very noticeable even with low buffer sizes and usb-c.

iLikeWaffles · 17-09-2020 12:17PM

This is actually a really cool little gizmo! Would be an easy project for anyone interested in electronics, would also be an easy project for a beginner.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1592205788/trexo-wheels-worlds-first-image-processing-table-top-dolly?ref=ef93t7&utm_source=jellop&ja=z2aimakj&utm_term=023.ja&utm_content=Trexo_wheels-VD02&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0VjjHgfU_xY4a3iyl2_Ae9LHW45psGXqQPv3KHa0J22dnX8P9T8hWZ6f8&utm_campaign=1600341294025.5dlk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExTEoseuQxE

New Home · 24-09-2020 11:06PM

A bit morbid, perhaps, but a great idea.

https://www.loop-of-life.com/

New Home · 24-09-2020 11:47PM

New Home · 25-09-2020 12:03AM

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iLikeWaffles · 25-09-2020 12:12AM

New Home wrote: »

This is so clever and easy to make!

New Home · 25-10-2020 02:53PM

https://www.ippinka.com/blog/sono-peace-quiet-home/

Consider this posted in the You Want, You Lose thread, too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv6sBuwzLhk

iLikeWaffles · 25-10-2020 08:12PM

What's this the next episode of Black Mirror?

Doge · 26-10-2020 08:49PM

This is the cutest little invention for bird lovers I've seen yet.

https://mybirdbuddy.com/

It's basically a bird feeder / seed holder which houses a webcam that notifies your phone when a bird perches on it so you can watch the steam from the web cam.

It will presumably recognise the species of bird also and it will mark each species off your "Collection" bird watching style!

They'll be launching a Kickstarter soon and you can sign upto their mailing list to get notified when it launches.

Andrea B. · 26-10-2020 10:08PM

New Home wrote: »

A bit morbid, perhaps, but a great idea.

https://www.loop-of-life.com/

I just don't get the price of coffins. Not just this one. That is 1,500 before delivery, which as a 2 pallet size will likely be 500.
Reading in to it, it offers advantage of breaking down faster than wood.
So much to be said for cremation.
Urns, there's another price I just don't get....

Doge · 18-11-2020 10:21PM

Doge wrote: »

This is the cutest little invention for bird lovers I've seen yet.

https://mybirdbuddy.com/

It's basically a bird feeder / seed holder which houses a webcam that notifies your phone when a bird perches on it so you can watch the steam from the web cam.

It will presumably recognise the species of bird also and it will mark each species off your "Collection" bird watching style!

They'll be launching a Kickstarter soon and you can sign upto their mailing list to get notified when it launches.

Well that didn't take long! Its funded and currently at almost €300,000!

Bird Buddy: A Smart Bird Feeder, via @Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mybirdbuddy/bird-buddy-a-smart-bird-feeder?ref=android_project_share

It won't be available until September next year at the earliest though.

It's priced between €129 - €179 depending on how soon you get in, pricey but I guess it's like the Ring Doorbell of bird feeders!

Here's s video or the prototype working:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgpFA5vpRQc

New Home · 11-12-2020 01:51AM

Not an invention as such, but a wonderful idea.

New Home · 11-12-2020 11:34PM

"27-Year-Old Student Creates Transparent Solar Panels Made From Food Waste That Can Produce Energy Even On Cloudy Days"

https://www.boredpanda.com/solar-energy-panel-aureus-james-dyson-award/

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New Home · 26-01-2021 10:31PM

Andrea B. · 14-02-2021 08:02PM

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/auronbottle/auron-pure-water?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=17.backer.camp&ref=408ggs&gclid=CjwKCAiAsaOBBhA4EiwAo0_AnM6CV1AbHU8IjUrntxlw0078iS2xEQBENM5zhypXmSpIW6sVTU7ZzBoC66wQAvD_BwE

New Home · 14-02-2021 10:04PM

While that's an excellent idea, the fact that they say that you could get water from anywhere and render it potable in 60 seconds is incorrect and dangerous. While it might sterilise water, it won't rid it of poisonous substances or heavy metals. Sterilised cyanide is still deadly.

Eric Cartman · 15-02-2021 12:55AM

New Home wrote: »

While that's an excellent idea, the fact that they say that you could get water from anywhere and render it potable in 60 seconds is incorrect and dangerous. While it might sterilise water, it won't rid it of poisonous substances or heavy metals. Sterilised cyanide is still deadly.

I find most kickstarter 'get water' inventions have an inherent and dangerous flaw from dehumidifier water to filters and uv sterilisation etc...
some downright insane ideas on there at times.