TurtlTeck

A project in Stevenage, UK by Ryanteck LTD.
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A new way for kids to make basic robots, learn beginner logic and programming while being on a budget.
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Backers: 75
Average Pledge Per Backer: £31

Funded: £2,345 of £1,000
Dates: Aug 13th -> Sep 12th (31 days)
Project By: Ryanteck LTD.
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Latest News

24 Hours to Go!

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 24 hours left on the TurtlTeck project. We've also had a lot happen in the last 48 hours. Both Stretch Goal 2 and 3 have been reachedWe've had a surge of pledges leading to our Open source stretch goal and programming tutorials are reached. The... (Read More)

Pledges Explained

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We've recently had a couple of emails asking what else is required for the RPi robot kit so we've created this table to explain what is needed and provided in each pledge level.  As you can see from the table the TurtlTeck requires a robot kit, the... (Read More)

72 Hours Left!

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
72 Hours Left!There are only 72 hours left on this Kickstarter campaign. We are only £71 from our stretch goal to make the code open source! Here's what's been happening: Final Design PCB'S arrived!We had the final PCBS arrive today from the PCB... (Read More)

Super Update! - Robots, Packing, Prototypes, Parts

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
A very big update today on the progress of TurtlTeck PackagingWe ordered all the packaging ready for production:Jiffy bags to pack all the orders with, ✓Antistatic Bags to put TurtlTecks in,  ✓Boxes for robots,  ✓ PartsWe've also ordered most... (Read More)

PCB Fab, V1.3 Code + Ultimate Robot!

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Things have been very busy this week, here's a quick update: PCB FabricationThe final PCB design is being manufactured. We're expecting to get these within another week just before the Kickstarter ends. If all is well with the boards then we will... (Read More)

Final Prototypes Ordered!

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We ordered last night the final design from the PCB house. We're doing this to make sure our design is perfectly fine before we order the bulk amount (Don't want to send out faulty boards!). We're also polishing off the code for the board within the... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #1 Reached, Now for #2

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night we reached our first Stretch Goal to create a website that will convert a TurtlTeck program to Scratch, Python & MSWLogo. Now for Number 2!We are now aiming to reach goal number 2, Open sourcing the code & leaving the chip unlocked... (Read More)

New Software!

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The last few days have been very busy working on new software for the TurtlTeck. Here's the latest video of the robot in action with some more information on how it works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcYZ2fchmmg  (Read More)

Stretch Goals!

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Announcing our stretch goals!Converting Guides -  £1,250For our first stretch goal we will be creating a range of Tutorials on converting a TurtlTeck program to the following: Python Turtle, MSWLogo & Scratch Turtle. Open Source Software -... (Read More)

We're Funded!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are happy to announce that the TurtlTeck is fully funded! So whats happening now? The survey has showed that a majority prefer blue buttons. We're going to be asking backers what colour buttons they would like on their board once the fundraiser... (Read More)

Your questions answered:

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to the live stream the other day having technical issues. Here's some of your questions answered. Q) Can I change the angle that it turns?A) We're changing the dip switches on the device to do the following. The first 3 switches will be used as... (Read More)

Your questions answered live - Google Hangouts On Air 3PM BST Today!

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm planning to do an hangout on air today to answer your questions on the TurtlTeck. Please send in any questions as messages / comments via Kickstarter, Tweets to @RyanteckLTD or comments on the stream when it goes live. Questions can be anything... (Read More)

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August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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70% Of the way there!

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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