Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers • Hacker News Board

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#11

Post by andygmb » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 12:04 PM UTC

zhovner wrote: post #10

Hi, founder here. I'm glad you liked it.

Congrats on hitting your goal! What's it like watching the number go up?

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#12

Post by zhovner » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 12:08 PM UTC

andygmb wrote: post #11

zhovner wrote: post #10

Hi, founder here. I'm glad you liked it.

Congrats on hitting your goal! What's it like watching the number go up?

Never see so much money, haha. But this just a beginning. Next challenge is to produce it and deliver. Also I'm afraid of NFC goal, because this is a HUGE part of new code. But I will do my best to get this project done.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#13

Post by kiba » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 12:13 PM UTC

Very well done marketing pitch. I am convinced.

Honestly, my biggest worry is that the gadget will stay in a drawer after a day or two.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#14

Post by whywhywhywhy » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 12:17 PM UTC

codetrotter wrote: post #4

sschueller wrote: post #2

Already at $130k, at this rate it will get bluetooth and NFC as well.

Yes, not bad at all. I would back it too, if I could afford to. What I wonder is, did they have a following from before, and that is how they were able to reach enough people to get to 200% of their goal in so short time? Or did it simply spread organically because of how awesome it is? The video was really good and convincing. I just always wonder this because I would like to do a Kickstarter for a project of my own…

The branding/art direction definitely makes it more interesting and sharable.

Makes a difference when you nail those things.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#15

Post by andygmb » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 12:18 PM UTC

zhovner wrote: post #12

andygmb wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Congrats on hitting your goal! What's it like watching the number go up?

Never see so much money, haha. But this just a beginning. Next challenge is to produce it and deliver. Also I'm afraid of NFC goal, because this is a HUGE part of new code. But I will do my best to get this project done.

I believe in you guys! I know of this project through @Aquamine, she's a great artist!

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#16

Post by arc-in-space » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 12:39 PM UTC

This seems way too cool, and I'm not even particularly interested in these kinds of hacking areas, but I'll be sure to follow this project and I'll consider backing.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#17

Post by fsewe20 » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 12:42 PM UTC

This looks great fun! As a child I loved my red tamogotchi and carried it everywhere. Backed!

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#18

Post by LibertyBeta » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 12:49 PM UTC

So, why buy this v. s. building a pwnagatchi? Am I just missing the use case. difference?

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#19

Post by metaphor » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 12:51 PM UTC

What's the story behind the R25 stack?

Roadmap says DFM was last month, so hazarding a guess that this won't find its way into v3 release?

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#20

Post by rtkaratekid » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 12:54 PM UTC

My allowance I give myself is spent, but if this comes to market I will definitely be buying when I get my allowance back haha