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.

28 smart crowdfunding campaigns you may want to back this week

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Every Friday, we’re taking 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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Eora 3D

This high-precision 3D scanner is entirely powered by your smartphone, allowing you to capture physical objects and turn them into high-quality digital models. Eora 3D has already well exceeded its goal of $80,000 on Kickstarter.

The Things Network

This crowdsourced, LoraWAN-based IoT network will let developers build smart cities in just weeks. The Things Network is currently seeking $170,036 on Kickstarter.

Kamigami

This DIY kit gives Makers the ability to create and program their own origami-inspired, lightning-fast robots. Dash Robotics is currently seeking $50,000 on Kickstarter.

Revolights Eclipse

This set of wheel-mounted, Bluetooth-enabled bike lights are taking cycling safety to the next level. Revolights has already surpassed its $26,000 goal on Indiegogo.

BEDDI

This intelligent alarm clock/speaker integrates with a variety of apps like Spotify, Uber and Google Maps, as well as smart home appliances. Witti has blown right past its initial Kickstarter goal of $25,000.

MiniBrew

This all-in-one, countertop brewing machine makes it simple to craft and experiment with your own beer recipes at home. MiniBrew is currently seeking $100,000 on Indiegogo.

VOYO

This plug-in module transforms your old clunker into a smart car, increasing driver safety, convenience and fuel efficiency. VOYO is currently seeking $50,000 on Kickstarter.

TinyBoy 2

This affordable, easy-to-assemble 3D printer is geared towards the classroom and encouraging kids to become Makers. TinyBoy is currently seeking $30,000 on Indiegogo.

Nuzzle

This connected collar sends real-time location updates directly to an accompanying mobile app, providing you with your pet’s whereabouts via GPS. Nuzzle is currently seeking $75,000 on Indiegogo.

PhoneDrone Ethos

This device gives your smartphone wings, allowing you to deploy your iPhone or Android phone as an autonomous aerial camera. xCraft is currently seeking $100,000 on Kickstarter.

Remi

This smart, customizable companion goes to sleep with your little one and wakes up with them in the morning, ensuring they stay in bed until it’s time to get up. Remi is currently seeking $50,000 on Indiegogo.

ACPAD

This wireless MIDI controller offers access to hundreds of instruments, sound effects and loops by placing it on any acoustic guitar’s surface. Robin Sukroso has already quadrupled his goal of $45,435 on Kickstarter.

ZUS

This smart car charger not only powers up your electronics at twice the speed of others, it’ll also help you find your car with its mobile app. nonda has surpassed its asking goal of $10,000 on Indiegogo.

Ember

This Bluetooth-embedded mug lets you sip your coffee or tea at the perfect temperature for up two hours, or all day when used with its charging coaster. Ember Technologies has already doubled its goal of $50,000 on Indiegogo.

Beagle

This range of sensors can be placed throughout your home, giving you easy-to-understand information so you can take steps to improve your health. Beagle Sense is currently seeking $50,065 on Kickstarter.

Athena

This smart accessory for women emits a loud alarm when pressed, while sending text messages to loved ones with the wearer’s location. ROAR just hit their $40,000 goal on Indiegogo.

Sculpto

This 3D printer empowers families to make their own toys together right from home, with just a press of a button on their smartphone. Sculpto is currently seeking $22,835 on Kickstarter.

ORA-X

This Android computer in the form of stylish headphones lets you play music, launch apps, navigate menus and take pics via its touchpad or voice commands. Optinvent is currently seeking $150,000 on Indiegogo.

SleepPhones

This earphones-equipped headband allows you to listen to music as you sleep for up to 13 hours on a single charge. AcousticSheep has tripled its original $10,000 goal on Kickstarter.

Starling

The little wearable gadget tracks the number of words your child says and hears each day to help boost their IQ. Starling has garnered well over its $30,000 Indiegogo goal.

Wearable Camera for Athletes

This first-of-its-kind, ultra-light wearable sports camera system is designed for athletes, by athletes, to help gain valuable insight and share cool highlights. Shea Kewin and Tim Priamo are currently seeking $30,962 on Kickstarter.

QUBE

This portable Bluetooth speaker boasts four full-range drivers in front with two passive subwoofer dishes in the back to provide an audio experience like no other. Matrix Audio is currently seeking $38,682 on Kickstarter.

CLIKI

This smart button gives you a one-touch shortcut to the smartphone features you use most, whether it’s snapping selfies, sending emergency alerts, playing some tunes or triggering voice commands. CLIKI is currently seeking $35,000 on Indiegogo.

ePint Beer Mug

This LED and sensor-laden mug will illuminate your team’s favorite colors whenever they score, as well as light up when you’re in need of a refill. Xtreme Tech is currently seeking $50,000 on Kickstarter.

Goldilocks Analogue

This board is bringing sophisticated audio capabilities to the Arduino environment. Phillip Stevens is currently seeking $5,821 on Kickstarter.

OhBot

This DIY robot kit features a graphical software interface that lets children learn programming and computational thinking. OhBot is currently seeking $15,475 on Kickstarter.

iKommunicate

This on-board gateway and server enables traditional NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 marine electronic equipment to interface with the newly-developed, open source Signal K platform. Digital Yacht 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.