40 smart crowdfunding campaigns you may want to back this week

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Every Friday, we take a look at some of the smartest, most innovative projects that caught our attention on Kickstarter and Indiegogo over the last seven days. 

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Prometheus

This milling machine quickly carves, drills and shapes your PCBs so you don’t have to wait for a delivery truck. Zippy Robotics is currently seeking $95,000 on Kickstarter.

Tiny Arcade

This mini arcade cabinet lets you relive the golden age of video games right in the palm of your hand. Tiny Circuits is currently seeking $25,000 on Kickstarter.

FUSAR Mohawk

This helmet-mounted accessory allows you to capture photos and videos, talk to friends, call for help, track your rides and more. FUSAR has already reached its goal of $100,000 on Indiegogo.

NX1

This super fast, revolutionary 3D printer can create objects in minutes, not hours. NEXA3D is currently seeking $170,133 on Kickstarter.

QUBE

This $19 bulb is being billed as the “world’s most affordable” multi-colored smart bulb. Qube Smart Home is currently seeking $50,000 on Indiegogo.

MyTree Bonsai

This portable device will remove harmful pollutants from the air that you’re breathing. Purair MyTree is currently seeking $131,317 on Kickstarter.

uCella

This smart home portal allows online shoppers to receive, return and manage their packages like never before. ComingSoon-Tech is currently seeking $25,000 on Indiegogo.

GeoThings

This Arduino-compatible, GPS-equipped, solar-powered platform can bring your outdoor IoT ideas to life. GeoThings is currently seeking $190,000 on Kickstarter.

TinyGlo+

This ATtiny167-driven board lets your imagination run wild with three programmable, full-color LEDs. JACK Enterprises is currently seeking $5,000 on Kickstarter.

LIVALL BH60

This smart helmet lets you signal turns, make calls, listen to music, send out an SOS for help and more. LIVALL is currently seeking $65,396 on Kickstarter.

Phazon

This pair of one-size-fits-all, wireless earbuds promise that they’ll never fall out. Phazon has surpassed its goal of $80,000 on Indiegogo.

Spot

This gadget is more than just a smart camera, it serves as your home’s eyes and ears. Zac Sutton just passed his goal of $50,000 on Indiegogo.

Bad Elf ADS-B

This affordable ADS-B weather and traffic receiver features universal app compatibility for pilots. Bad Elf is currently seeking $500,000 on Kickstarter.

Walli

This intelligent wallet connects to your phone and sends you a notification wherever and whenever you leave it behind. Walli Wearables has hit its goal of $25,000 on Indiegogo.

Elephant Door

This security system can detect when someone’s attempting to break into your home before entry has been gained, and alerts you in the process. Elephant is currently seeking $40,000 on Kickstarter.

Volta Flyer

This DIY airplane kit is solely powered by the sun. ToyLabs is currently seeking $39,000 on Kickstarter.

Clair B

This portable purifier utilizes dual filtration technology to provide you with fresh air whoever you go. Clair has garnered over $30,000 on Kickstarter.

AfterMaster TV

This unit makes TV dialogue louder and clearer, while making everything else sound fantastic. AfterMaster Audio Labs is currently seeking $200,000 on Kickstarter.

TrackR Atlas

This small device maps out your home and pinpoints where lost items are located. Chris Herbert has already well exceed his goal of $50,000 on Indiegogo.

The Luminous Electric Bargraph Clock

This beautifully-handcrafted clock automatically changes between three modes based on its position, giving you endless hours of vintage entertainment. Nuvitron is currently seeking $15,000 on Kickstarter.

Zoyo Baby

This Bluetooth-equipped wearable senses your baby’s vital signs and relays that information to you in real-time. Zoyo is currently seeking $50,000 on Kickstarter.

KeyDuino

This development board is like an Arduino Leonardo with built-in NFC. Pierre Charlier is currently seeking $10,723 on Kickstarter.

JamBlaster

This accessory enables you to play music with others live remotely, record professional-grade audio, broadcast video performances and more. JamKazam is currently seeking $20,000 on Kickstarter.

Juvo

This sensor mat slips under your mattress to track and manage your sleep. Juvo is currently seeking $50,000 on Indiegogo.

Pura Scents

This plug-in dispenser allows you to control the aroma of any space from your smartphone. Pura Scents is currently seeking $50,000 on Kickstarter.

Femometer

This connected basal body temperature thermometer syncs to your phone, tracks and predicts your cycle, and alerts you to important natural changes in your body. Snow Li has already achieved her goal of $35,000 on Indiegogo.

smartBAT

This smart bat provides you with real-time data, speed and contact analytics on each swing. RIP-IT is currently $30,000 on Kickstarter.

The Kodiak

This lightweight, expandable backup solar system will ensure you’re never left in the dark again. Jared Grover has passed his $50,000 goal on Indiegogo.

RedBear Duo

This thumb-sized dev board designed combines Wi-Fi, BLE and a powerful Cloud backend, all in a compact form factor. RedBear has generated great popularity so far on Kickstarter, nearly doubling its $20,000 goal.

FireSat

This network of 200 satellites equipped with temperatures sensors can detect wildfires and oil spills as they start. Quadra Pi R2E is currently seeking $280,000 on Kickstarter.

FLOW

This smart, filtered water bottle has the ability to tailor a unique personal hydration program depending on your age, height, weight, activity level and environmental conditions. FLOW is currently seeking $30,000 on Indiegogo.

LifePrint

This portable printer, along with an accompanying app and social network, enables you to create augmented reality pics, then instantly print them directly from your phone. LifePrint has stormed past its $30,000 Kickstarter goal.

OXY

This Android smartwatch is fully customizable and works with virtually any phone. OXY is currently seeking $250,000 on Indiegogo.

NeverLose

This ultimate sports tracker mounts to skis, snowboards and bikes to prevent loss and theft from occurring. NeverLose is currently seeking $30,000 on Indiegogo.

Thermoco

This coin-size smart gadget measures and records room, fridge, cooler, camping tent, body temperature and much more. KSOLUTION is currently seeking $10,000 on Kickstarter.

The STARFORCE PI

This tabletop mini-arcade boasts microswitch controls, video and audio, all crammed into a portable form factor. Marcel J. de Haan is currently seeking $204,654 on Kickstarter.

EcoQube C

This fish tank uses plants like basil and mint to keep your water clean.  Aqua Innovations has just about doubled its $15,000 goal on Indiegogo.

LightCan

This versatile LED light, which is no larger than an energy drink can, is capable of running at least eight hours on a single charge. Ape Labs is currently seeking $26,583 on Kickstarter.

CAT Clutch

This chic bag displays LED pixel art which can be changed via a companion mobile app to show off your style, while still holding lipstick and charging your phone. C.A.T. is currently seeking $20,000 on Kickstarter.

Did you happen to miss last week’s notable campaigns? If so, you can check them out here.

GeoThings lets you bring your outdoor IoT ideas to life

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GeoThings is an ATmega328P based, solar-powered platform for creating outdoor Internet-connected sensors and hardware.

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Has an awesome outdoor IoT project ever come to mind yet you were left unsure how to bring that idea to life? Well, one Miami-based startup has developed a powerful platform that will alleviate all the hassle and allow you to seamlessly connect your gadget to the web in no time.

Meet GeoThings — an Arduino-compatible board that comes fully equipped with GPS, solar power and wireless connectivity, enabling you to monitor, control, automate and explore countless things outside all from the comfort of your home, office or even on the go.

Measuring only 1.5” x 1.7” x  0.4” in size and weighing less than an ounce, this super compact board boasts ultra-low power consumption. With an ATmega328P at its core, built-in 2G/3G and GPS with antenna, a USB port for programming and charging, a microSD socket and a 1000mAh battery, all housed inside a rainproof case.

Not only compatible with Arduino, GeoThings supports more than 200 different sensors. And thanks to its solar capabilities, you can run these sensors comfortably without ever worrying about recharging or batteries.

What’s more, you can easily integrate your device with the GeoThings API, as well as develop your own app either using of the platform’s open source libraries or its accompanying app, GeoApp. Simply connect any sensor to the web and observe your data in real-time.

“Our GeoThings Cloud Platform is our online tool that allows you to work with our REST API and mobile apps, interact with IFTTT, etc. It enables you to see your geo data over the web,” the startup notes.

Each GeoThings unit comes preloaded with a global SIM card as well as three months of their basic data plan (1MB/month). Those requiring more data can select an affordable package from one of the platform’s carrier partners.

As to what you can create with GeoThings, the sky is the limit. Some sample use cases already include tracking your pets and receiving a message if they wander off, monitoring your garden soil and turning on the irrigation system when dry, keeping tabs on your swimming pool and activating the filter, as well as securing your car and receiving an alert if tampered with.

“GeoThings works with all outdoor things. Small, almost invisible, solar powered, GPS-powered and mobile chip linked. It easily attaches to cars, trucks, gardens, boats, pets, wildlife, helium balloons, floating devices, waterproof,” the team explains. “Remote travel projects are thrilling and easy. Mountains, wind, pollution, stratosphere, birds, trees, trips, sea, travel… project kits are easy to assemble and launch.”

From analyzing air pollution and radiation to detecting water leaks and traffic congestion, GeoThings does it all. The question is: Are you ready to bring your outdoor IoT idea to life? If so, check out the platform on Kickstarter, where its team is currently seeking $190,000. Delivery is slated for April 2016.