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Following the most successful Nanode Weekend - here are some latest developments: | Following the most successful Nanode Weekend - here are some latest developments: | ||
Over the two days we had approximately 30 people take part and we built approximately 30 | Over the two days we had approximately 30 people take part and we built up approximately 30 Nanode kits. | ||
Even though there were some initial nerves about soldering such a kit, every member succeeded to a high standard, and none of the Nanodes produced, failed to perform because of poor assembly. This was a crash course in neat-soldering and everyone who took part deserves a medal for merit. | Even though there were some initial nerves about soldering such a kit, every member succeeded to a high standard, and none of the Nanodes produced, failed to perform because of poor assembly. This was a crash course in neat-soldering and everyone who took part deserves a medal for merit. | ||
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The initial pledge was more than 25% oversubscribed. | The initial pledge was more than 25% oversubscribed. | ||
Some weeks ago in early April we though we might sell 25 Nanodes, then possibly 40 or 50 as the pledge gathered momentum. We took a risk and settled on 100. Then in a rash move Ken decided that 125 might be a better number. | Some weeks ago, in early April we though we might sell 25 Nanodes, then possibly 40 or 50 as the pledge gathered momentum. We took a risk and settled on 100. Then in a rash move Ken decided that 125 might be a better number. We ended up with 145 pcbs as a contingency plan. | ||
'''Second Wave - Nanode booking List''' | |||
We have sold all of the batch of 125 and have just ordered another 80 more. | We have sold all of the batch of 125 and have just ordered another 80 more. | ||
In order that Hackspace members don't miss out on the initial offering, a further 30 units will be available to | In order that Hackspace members don't miss out on the initial offering, a further 30 units will be available to LHS members and friends under the original terms of £18 per kit. Please contact @monsonite on Twitter for an update to availability. | ||
Put your name here to secure one or more of the next batch of Nanodes - scheduled for the end of June. | |||
'''Debbie Does Dallas - but Nanode Does OggCamp and Brighton Mini Maker Faire''' | |||
Catch us at all of the above events - except perhaps for Dallas. | |||
OggCamp August 13th/14th Farnborough Maltings | |||
Brighton MMF 3rd September | |||
''' Nanode Goes Wireless'' | |||
A couple of Nanodes have been fitted with wirelsss modules and are undergoing alien experimentation. | |||
