# Kickstarter **URL:** https://community.particle.io/c/the-archive/kickstarter/5.md [Latest](https://community.particle.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.particle.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.particle.io/tags.md) --- ## [What is the Kickstarter category?](https://community.particle.io/t/what-is-the-kickstarter-category/8)
**Author:** [@Steph](https://community.particle.io/u/Steph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/what-is-the-kickstarter-category/8 "2013-06-17T22:34:22Z")
Kickstarter topics! Possible questions and topics may include: For Particle kickstarters (like the Electron): Reward specific questions Updates on delivery timeline Delivery logistical questions For other kicks… --- ## [Getting a project funded](https://community.particle.io/t/getting-a-project-funded/27261)
**Author:** [@jetcode](https://community.particle.io/u/jetcode)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 8:03am UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/getting-a-project-funded/27261 "2018-07-19T08:03:42Z")
I am working on a ioT solution that is fairly sophisticated and can be used in a variety of immediate applications. I am getting very low on funds but need 2 months or so to get a prototype ready for video and kick start… --- ## [Patents, photon, and autonomous roaming](https://community.particle.io/t/patents-photon-and-autonomous-roaming/29983)
**Author:** [@mivoel](https://community.particle.io/u/mivoel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/patents-photon-and-autonomous-roaming/29983 "2017-02-24T22:24:52Z")
Hi again! A few friends and myself have been working on a "week-end" project using the Photon for the last few months. We are getting close to a functional PCB design (as well as neat urethane molded parts \[:smile:\] ).… --- ## [minkeFLIP light switch](https://community.particle.io/t/minkeflip-light-switch/25939)
**Author:** [@gusgonnet](https://community.particle.io/u/gusgonnet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2016, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/minkeflip-light-switch/25939 "2016-09-19T13:33:11Z")
Hey @wgbartley, seems like this open source switch could really use your IoT gateway: --- ## [Heat Oracle - Revolutionizing Heating Oil Management](https://community.particle.io/t/heat-oracle-revolutionizing-heating-oil-management/24672)
**Author:** [@ghovagim](https://community.particle.io/u/ghovagim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/heat-oracle-revolutionizing-heating-oil-management/24672 "2016-07-27T21:21:45Z")
www.kickstarter.com/projects/1848896537/heat-oracle-revolutionizing-heating-oil-management Heat Oracle addresses an all too common challenge: managing heating fuel while saving time, saving money, and keeping your ho… --- ## [LiPo Battery Confiscation during shipping](https://community.particle.io/t/lipo-battery-confiscation-during-shipping/22206)
**Author:** [@awoods](https://community.particle.io/u/awoods)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/lipo-battery-confiscation-during-shipping/22206 "2016-04-18T13:05:53Z")
I received my Electron order today, but the package has been opened during shipping and all the batteries have been confiscated. The enclosed letter form some intermediate shipping authority cites the danger shipping Li… --- ## [Wrong Address - Kicking myself](https://community.particle.io/t/wrong-address-kicking-myself/20881)
**Author:** [@johnventions](https://community.particle.io/u/johnventions)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/wrong-address-kicking-myself/20881 "2016-03-08T17:53:20Z")
So even after the multiple emails about double checking my address, I still somehow managed to squeeze a typo in there. It was one number off - trust me I feel like an idiot. Is there a contact at Particle or Backerkit… --- ## [Data sheets for sensor kit](https://community.particle.io/t/data-sheets-for-sensor-kit/20527)
**Author:** [@Clokey74](https://community.particle.io/u/Clokey74)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/data-sheets-for-sensor-kit/20527 "2016-02-27T14:51:43Z")
Hi. I got my electron and sensor kit yesterday. Looks fantastic and apart from some bent pins on the PIR sensor it all looks to have arrived in one piece. Have any data sheets been posted on what the sensors are an… --- ## [4 live Kickstarter projects built on Particle (yay!)](https://community.particle.io/t/4-live-kickstarter-projects-built-on-particle-yay/17159)
**Author:** [@Steph](https://community.particle.io/u/Steph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/4-live-kickstarter-projects-built-on-particle-yay/17159 "2015-11-04T16:39:07Z")
Hey folks, Just wanted to draw attention to some awesomeness happening over at Kickstarter right now. There are currently 4 different live projects that have been built using the Particle Platform and we could not be m… --- ## [Electron Kickstarter - Update pledge](https://community.particle.io/t/electron-kickstarter-update-pledge/13154)
**Author:** [@JohnM88](https://community.particle.io/u/JohnM88)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/electron-kickstarter-update-pledge/13154 "2015-07-14T17:16:57Z")
Hi all, I backed the electron on kickstarted earlier this year, I went for a 3G model but I'm now thinking that I may upgrade my pledge to include a 2G model as well. As it stands all those who backed the Kickstarte… --- ## [Hook is Live! Pre-order now](https://community.particle.io/t/hook-is-live-pre-order-now/11481)
**Author:** [@rahilj](https://community.particle.io/u/rahilj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2015, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/hook-is-live-pre-order-now/11481 "2015-04-28T13:55:45Z")
Hello wonderful Spark Community Hook enables Home Automation on a Budget. Live now on Kickstarter. Head over and get a early-bird discount while you can! \[image\] Hook is a community effort. It started with this po… --- ## [Kickstarter projects! (you are AWESOME)](https://community.particle.io/t/kickstarter-projects-you-are-awesome/11482)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://community.particle.io/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2015, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/kickstarter-projects-you-are-awesome/11482 "2015-04-27T16:49:18Z")
Hey All! I was trying to count all the awesome kickstarter projects funding right now from members of this community and wow! \[image\] You are awesome. There are so many amazing products coming from you! You've mayb… --- ## [Electron - pinout ballpark](https://community.particle.io/t/electron-pinout-ballpark/10893)
**Author:** [@macdonaldtomw](https://community.particle.io/u/macdonaldtomw)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/electron-pinout-ballpark/10893 "2015-03-25T18:06:15Z")
Hey, just wondering if there's any ballpark info out there regarding the eventual pinout of the Electron. Specifically, I'm wondering if the electron will have the following: UARTs (how many free uart ports) SPI inte… --- ## [Flashing the Electron](https://community.particle.io/t/flashing-the-electron/10253)
**Author:** [@JL\_678](https://community.particle.io/u/JL_678)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/flashing-the-electron/10253 "2015-02-25T20:33:30Z")
Hi, I am pondering the new Electron and it looks very cool! I am also really impressed that it is already fully funded. Awesome! One question, as part of the development process, I am always flashing new code to my… --- ## [It's happening at 11:15am PT](https://community.particle.io/t/its-happening-at-11-15am-pt/10252)
**Author:** [@zach](https://community.particle.io/u/zach)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/its-happening-at-11-15am-pt/10252 "2015-02-25T20:15:12Z")
So you all can be first in line! www.spark.io/kickstarter --- ## [Customs problem with Sparks](https://community.particle.io/t/customs-problem-with-sparks/1396)
**Author:** [@amit](https://community.particle.io/u/amit)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/customs-problem-with-sparks/1396 "2014-04-30T20:20:24Z")
--- ## [Swiss post. My experience](https://community.particle.io/t/swiss-post-my-experience/689)
**Author:** [@Xloras](https://community.particle.io/u/Xloras)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 8:34am UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/swiss-post-my-experience/689 "2014-04-02T08:34:18Z")
--- ## [Anyone received their cores? Or a dispatch notice?](https://community.particle.io/t/anyone-received-their-cores-or-a-dispatch-notice/579)
**Author:** [@dermotos](https://community.particle.io/u/dermotos)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2014, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/anyone-received-their-cores-or-a-dispatch-notice/579 "2014-03-05T16:34:17Z")
--- ## [Got My Cores..YEAH!](https://community.particle.io/t/got-my-cores-yeah/1409)
**Author:** [@TheHobbyguy](https://community.particle.io/u/TheHobbyguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2014, 5:25am UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/got-my-cores-yeah/1409 "2014-01-10T05:25:19Z")
--- ## [Have all core rewards shipped?](https://community.particle.io/t/have-all-core-rewards-shipped/1191)
**Author:** [@rupesh](https://community.particle.io/u/rupesh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/have-all-core-rewards-shipped/1191 "2014-01-02T23:26:55Z")
--- ## [Change Shipping Address](https://community.particle.io/t/change-shipping-address/537)
**Author:** [@Xloras](https://community.particle.io/u/Xloras)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2013, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/change-shipping-address/537 "2013-11-20T20:04:20Z")