Hercules - The World's Smallest Camera Motion Control System

A project in Newbury Park, CA by Rollocam
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The Hercules is a patent pending, motion controlled camera system that works with smartphones, gopros, and DSLRs up to 20 pounds.
Backers: 1382
Average Pledge Per Backer: $275

Funded: $380,285 of $25,000
Dates: Oct 28th -> Nov 27th (31 days)
Project By: Rollocam
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Latest News

For backers of "PRO BUNDLE" with shipping address outside of the US

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers, We understand there's been some confusion about the shipping cost associated with your package, and we will try to explain the process in this update. Originally, the shipping cost for the pro bundle was $75 for international shipping... (Read More)

WOW!!! Over $300K!!!

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for supporting us and believing in the Hercules. We would also like to address some issues that were raised during this campaign. 1. International shipping for $299 pledge... (Read More)

Shutter trigger upgrade!

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Thank you again for all of your support, suggestions, and help!   At Rollocam, we try to keep a lid on technologies that are currently in development and only disclose them when the time is right, such as how far along in the... (Read More)

Stop motion demo video + rejected stretch goal ideas

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Thank you for your support!!! It is because of generous people like you that we are able to continue to innovate and improve the Hercules. As we near the completion of our second stretch goal, we wanted to give you a quick video of how... (Read More)

Stretch goal #2

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers!  With the unbelievable enthusiasm you've shown in getting us to our first stretch goal of the magnet sensor upgrade, we're excited to further explore the potential this new feature brings to the Hercules. Stretch goal #2 allows us to... (Read More)

Stretch goal #1 - unlocked!!!

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers! Thank you!!! $100k+ in less than a week! We are thrilled that you have responded so positively to our product, and that you are as excited as we are to see it get out there! Even though the demand for the Hercules is high, we wanted to... (Read More)

Sound Test

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Supporters! Some of you are interested in knowing how loud the motor noise is when The Hercules is moving.  Well, we did a quick and dirty test and found that the slowest/quietest speed is ~15db (the equivalent of a pin drop), and the... (Read More)

Stretch goal #1

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Halloween!!!  This is definitely a sweet treat for our awesome supporters! Over $40k in 4 days! Incredible! Due to your overwhelming support in our project, we wanted to pull out all the stops to make for you the absolute best product... (Read More)

Thank you!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers! We didn't know what to expect when we launched this campaign, but thanks to you, we met our funding goal in just 2 days! You are awesome! We have been working hard in the lab during this campaign as well and have just finished a new... (Read More)

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