ISS LED Light on Kickstarter

[dougkeenan]

Made this ISS light and it took off on Kickstarter. Hit my goal so now effort shifts to production!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1756440631/iss-indicate/?ref=kicktraq

 

[tl8]

Nice work!

Also a nice small Kickstarter campaign.

Not sure if you read it, but I recommend reading some of these articles: http://blog.makezine.com/search/?q=Kickstarter

If it really takes off, (Unlikely but possible) you might find some interesting and helpful information.

 

[Pablo49]

I think I'll pick up one of these as a birthday gift to myself.

 

[dougkeenan]

Feel free. Mention Orbiter for a few options unoffered at KS: choice of color, choice of front panel text, etc. Heh maybe I'll throw in a docked-DG version for an "Orbiter" version of the light.

 

[PhantomCruiser]

I think I'll get one too. Wonder if it'd look cool in blue?

I was going to ask about the size, but it's right there... "measures 8.5" high, 7" wide, and 2" deep."

Wife's boss is taking us all out to eat for the "Company" Christmas dinner (the company only has two employees), I'll pay for mine when I get back home tonight.

 

[dougkeenan]

Super! Looks way cool in blue. This might provide some idea ->

Splurged on one unit, used expensive black acrylic and two LED strings.

 

[Pablo49]

The blue and white together is so rad.

 

[PhantomCruiser]

I got in too late last night to make my pledge, so I'm doing it now. That dual color looks freakin' amazing! How much for one like that?

I'm a backer! :thumbup:

 

[dougkeenan]

Thanks!! The dual-color/black unit would be about $50 (40+10 shipping) due to the increased parts cost. Would you like me to add it as an option? Backers can adjust their level if you have already committed. There's also the "Orbiter" option discussed above also, let me know if you'd like a DG in approach to ISS.

 

[Pablo49]

Would the two color look good in clear plastic?

 

[dougkeenan]

The light "leaks" from the clear acrylic. Here's an owl made for the wife at Christmas:

Compare that with the special edition ISS ... the black doesn't allow the light to escape anywhere except out the front.

 

[dougkeenan]

art for the Orbiter option

 

[Pablo49]

That's totally awesome. I'll take mine as the orbiter version please!

 

[dougkeenan]

Can do, captain! If you'd like some other text than "ISS" on the front please let me know. Got all the clear pieces done but the black pieces need to be cut/engraved.

 

[Pablo49]

Congratulations on successful funding!