Discord AMA - Weds, May 27th
Crowd Supply has been running AMA sessions with other project creators since they started their own Discord server. We will be participating in a Robo HAT MM1 project AMA at 3 PM PDT on Wednesday, May 27th. Read the full update.
Software Updates & HacksterIO Articles
Here are some recent software updates and links to new HacksterIO articles about Robo HAT MM1! Read the full update.
MakeCode Support!
Robo HAT MM1 users can now test out the Beta support on MakeCode - Microsoft's education friendly platform. Check it out. Plus, a note about questions regarding assembly of the EDU Car Kit and Donkey Car Kit. Read the full update.
Boards out in the wild!
We have been hearing from a number of people and how they plan on using their Robo HAT MM1 boards now that they have arrived to all backers. Docs, software, and more updates... Read the full update.
Delivery Status
All orders placed during the campaign have been shipped, and the pre-orders will be shipping soon. If you haven't received a tracking number yet, please check your account order details for the estimated shipping date. Read the full update.
Submit your Robo HAT MM1 Field Reports
Did you make something awesome with your Robo HAT MM1? Tell us about it! Read the full update to learn how you can submit your own Field Report. Read the full update.
Orders Now Shipping
Campaign orders for Robo HAT MM1 units have begun to ship. You will receive a tracking number by email when your order is shipped, if you haven't already! Read the full update.
Boards Arrived in US - Shipping Soon!
The Robo HAT MM1 boards have now all arrived in the US at Crowd Supply's distribution centre. They are being processed for shipment now, and we expect them to be shipped out as soon as possible. If you need to change or update your shipping address, please do so through your Crowd Supply account. Read the full update.
Manufacturing Headaches and MakerFaire Shenzhen
An update on the manufacturing delays and progress, and a recap of Robo HAT MM1 at MakerFaire Shenzhen. Read the full update.
Factory Time!
By the time this update goes out, the Robo HAT MM1 will be manufactured! And shortly on it's way to the USA for distribution! Read the full update.
Production Delay Until October 14th
Unfortunately we have a manufacturing wait time until October 14th. We hope to have the boards in your hands by the end of October at the absolute latest now. Read the full update.
Testing Jig Arrived
We are getting close to having the boards manufactured. We are just making sure that all our testing procedures are correct and accurate. Read the full update.
Factory Prep, Sourcing Parts, Preparing Test Jig
We have spent this last week sourcing materials, preparing a test jig and preparing the design for mass production. Read the full update.
Pre-production Update, Funds Arrived, and more!
We are getting ever closer now to shipping out the Robo HAT MM1. This week we will finalise the design, organise a test jig and visit the factory. A months worth of news included... Read the full update.
New Bootloader, New Firmware, and Pin Names
This week we focused on bringing the software back up to scratch. This includes the UF2 Bootloader and CircuitPython. Read the full update.
SAMD51 Support Confirmed; Production + Manufacturing Update
We have been making some hard decisions about what we produce and send out to you (backers) for the last two weeks. Some of the design changes are outlined in the update below. Read the full update.
New Processor (SAMD51) and Beefier On-Board Power!
We have been working behind the scenes on a HUGE announcement that radically improves the Robo HAT MM1 - A bigger, better processor! Learn more in this update. Read the full update.
Campaign Nearing Conclusion, Funding Goal Lowered
We have nearly reached the end of the campaign time without reaching the initial $9,000 goal, but we will still deliver the Robo HAT MM1 devices ordered to all our backers at a new funding goal of $2,500. How so? Learn more in this update. Read the full update.
Campaign Recap
There are only a few weeks left on the campaign. In this update we will be recapping what we have done so far. Read the full update.
Donkey Car Improvements and Maker Faire
We have had a big week of announcements and events. We visited Maker Faire Bay Area, hosted a small meet-up, experimented with RC controllers and much more... Read the full update.
More Early Birds available and New pricing
In honor of this week's Maker Faire Bay Area, we've added more Standard Kit Early Bird units! Plus new discounted pricing for the Starter board. Read the full update.
Demos and Announcement
We set out with a goal to make robotics simpler for anyone wanting to learn by removing the complication of hardware and wiring. Plus, check out our latest demo video and come find us at Maker Faire Bay Area! Read the full update.
Adafruit Support, Software Options, and Power Testing
Our campaign started one week ago, and we’ve already gathered 20% of our goal. Thank you for all your support! This week we have been working hard on software. Read on for more details of highlights and special features of the Robo HAT MM1, and answers to some questions we have been receiving. Read the full update.
The Campaign is Live!
Robo HAT MM1 is a Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano compatible HAT that is able to interface with many different sensors and a wide variety of software libraries. Make sure you get your Robo HAT MM1 today. Share the project with your friends and others. And be prepared to make your next robotics project your best! Read the full update.
Software Extravaganza!
It’s been a busy time at the software lab - CircuitPython, SeeSaw, Arduino and more… Read the full update.
A New Website and Design Refinements!
This week we launched our new-look website and we have further refined the board to make it better! Plus, you can check out our previous updates to learn more about Robo HAT's development so far. Read the full update.
Happy Chinese New Year!
The Crowd Supply pre-launch page is live and the open source repository is available online. Read the full update.
Prototypes as an Australia Day Present
The new version-two boards are nearly here... Read the full update.
A New Year - A New Board!
As we start the new year, we can provide you an update on a new board. Read the full update.