SnowPi RGB, A Snowman for Raspberry Pi, micro:bit and more!

A project in Great Yarmouth, UK by Ryan Walmsley
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A re-launch of the Snow Pi Add-on for Raspberry Pi and now micro:bit!, now with 9000% more RGB.
Backers: 155
Average Pledge Per Backer: £22

Funded: £3,435 of £1,500
Dates: Jul 24th -> Aug 30th (38 days)
Project By: Ryan Walmsley
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Latest News

Update Number 8 - We're Funded! What happens next?

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We're Funded! The campaign is now over and we're well over the goal thanks to you, this means that the project is fully going ahead now. Overall this has fundraised a batch of 500 units, there are currently 100 units left available for pre-ordering... (Read More)

Update Number 7 - 35 hours to go!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick little update, there's just 35 hours left to go! The kickstarter ends at midnight on the 31st, so on that day Kickstarter will take the money for the pledges. I'll be doing another update on the Monday to then set out the next steps of... (Read More)

Update Number 6 - Less than 2 Weeks Left! Roundup update.

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
2 Weeks Left! Just another quick little update, we're now at the less than 2 weeks left mark with over £3,000 raised! Everything is still currently on track and looking good. On the day that it's funded I'll then send out a detailed email of what... (Read More)

Update Number 5 - Final prototypes are here, over 200% funded!

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
With the post today came the latest PCBs for the final design of the electronics. There was 3 changes made between the 2 boards so lets go over them. micro:bit adaptor On the micro:bit adaptor I made a slight mistake with the spacing between the... (Read More)

Update No 4 - nearly 200% Funded, packaging design, micro:bit adaptor, website setup & prototype update.

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Once again thank you so much for your support so far, we're almost at £3,000 funded which is amazing!   I really didn't expect it to be this popular so thank you. This update's slightly more packed than before so lets start.... (Read More)

Update No 3 - Final Prototypes, over 150% funded

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Just another quick little update for this kickstarter! Final Prototypes The final prototypes for both the micro:bit adaptor and main SnowPi RGB board have been ordered today,  I'm expecting these to arrive in approximately 3 weeks.  Once these... (Read More)

2 Updates in one day?! - Fully Funded!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Fully Funded! Thank you very much to all backers that have backed so far. I really didn't think it'd get funded this quickly. What's next? The next stage of the project is to order the final prototypes, (there was one very minor trace I missed on the... (Read More)

First 24 hours over! - 75% Funded So Far

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Quick 24 Hour Update Just a quick little update at the 24 hour mark to say Thank You! In just over 24 hours the campaign is at 75% funded so far which is amazing! It's looking very likely that we'll get funded. New 10 Packs Due to popular demand of... (Read More)

Raspberry Pi micro:bit SnowPi RGB add-on hits Kickstarter

July 24th - via: geeky-gadgets.com
Rasberry Pi enthusiasts or those looking to engage younger members of their family may be interested in a new Raspberry Pi add-on created by electrical engineer Ryan Walmsley based in the United Kingdom. The SnowPi RGB add-on board is a snowman shaped RGB board equipped with 12 programmable LED lights. (Read More)

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