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The RODA Gyroscope

Created by Mechanical Design Labs

Physics you can feel. It's the perfect companion for your desk.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

UPDATE #4 - Made in Chicago
almost 5 years ago – Wed, May 08, 2019 at 07:52:39 PM

The RODA is now in its final week on Kickstarter! With over $53,000 pledged by 480 backers, the RODA has shattered all our expectations. We wanted to thank our backers once again for all the support. We also wanted to share some exciting news about our manufacturing plan!

After talking to multiple machine shops around the world and quoting, negotiating, and prototyping, we've decided that the RODA will be manufactured right here in Chicago. 

From the beginning we knew we wanted the RODA to be a high quality piece that would last a lifetime. The only way to guarantee that the quality of the final product is up to our standard is to have control over the manufacturing and assembly ourselves.

We can think of no better way of saying thank you to this amazing city that has been our company's home than by manufacturing right here. 

Thanks again for all the support, we hope you enjoyed this update!

Jose & Team

Projects Supporting RODA

 CF015C: The thinnest 4K USB-C portable display 

     ✔️Connect multiple displays to your USB-C laptops
    ✔️Work with some USB-C devices via USB-C single cable connection
    ✔️Work with all kinds of devices via USB-C or HDMI using the Central-hub CF120
    ✔️Work with PlayStation / Xbox / Nintendo Switch using the Central-hub CF120
    ✔️178°Wide Viewing Angles & Magnetic Stand Cover & adjustable
    ✔️Expand your digital space
    ✔️Light 700g Thin 0.6cm
    ✔️15.6-inch & 4K & 100% sRGB 

 LIMBO | The Magical Top That Spins For Hours!

LIMBO is a smart, self balancing electric gyro, disguised as a beautiful CNC machined spinning top that spins for hours. 

On June 19th, LIMBO broke the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for ”longest-running mechanical spinning top”, all details are in LIMBO’s campaign.  

 LIMBO was designed to amaze anyone that interacts with it, and can even spin on a tomato (watch the “Will it Spin” video on LIMBO’s campaign HERE)! 

 iFreezer Go20, the Redesigned Car Freezer 

 iFreezer Go20, winner of 2019 RedDot award, is a sleek, portable and  lightweight car refrigerator offers both refrigeration and freezing in  the same unit. It uses a removable divider to separate cooling zones and  maintains precise temperature control from 50°F to 0°F within a 21qt  storage area. Enjoy your cool road trips, camping and outdoor adventures  with iFreezer Go20. Super Early Bird starts from $449, CLICK HERE

UPDATE #3 - Gift Packaging Unlocked!
about 5 years ago – Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 12:21:36 PM

The RODA has reached its second stretch goal! We are now at $31,000 and over 260 backers, with more than 2 weeks to go! Thanks to all our backers for making this possible!

With this stretch goal, we will upgrade every RODA to include gift packaging for free. The upgraded packaging will make the RODA a great gift and offer a great unboxing experience. 

Here is an early prototype of what the packaging might look like. We'll send out another update once we finalize the packaging and the outer design. We are also planning to include some instructions in the box with all the different tricks the RODA can do.


Now that we've unlocked all our stretch goals with plenty of time left to go, we'd love to hear from you! What other stretch goals would you like to have added on? Any extra features, accessories, or options that you think would make your RODA even better! 

Keep sharing

We couldn't have gotten this far if it weren't for your help. Thank you for sharing the RODA! 

Click here to share on Facebook  ||  Click here to share on Twitter 

Or you can copy the campaign link:

http://kck.st/2UYVV3N 

Projects Supporting RODA 

EcoQube Sprout - The First Hydroponic, Stackable MicroGarden -- LIMITED SUPPLY at ONLY $18 EACH! Get Up to 55% OFF Until They’re Gone...  

Our friends over at EcoQube have done it AGAIN! They’ve designed a Hydroponic, Stackable MicroGarden so You Can Have HomeGrown Micro-Veggies Up to 40x MORE Nutritious and Save $$$. CLICK HERE to check it out! 

Nanobook : The Toughest Notepad for Your Hand.

 Made from STONE PAPER ✔Mudproof✔Greaseproof✔Waterproof✔Oilproof✔Weatherproof✔Toddlerproof✔Sweatproof✔Hackerproof 

Interested !!! GET IT HERE

Thanks again for all the support, we hope you enjoyed this update!

Jose & Team

UPDATE #2 - Colors Unlocked!
about 5 years ago – Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 02:11:58 PM

As of this weekend, the RODA has reached its first stretch goal! We're now at over $22,000 from 175 backers! 

With the stretch goal now unlocked, we are offering every backer an optional $5 add-on to get their RODA in  Red, Green, Blue, or Black. To make sure everyone keeps their original early bird discount, this will be done as an add-on at the end of the campaign. Once the campaign is finished, we'll send out surveys to collect information on addresses and color choice.

We're discussing the exact color options and will be sending some samples to our anodizing shop soon. We'll send an update with pictures on all the color options before the end of the campaign. 

Keep sharing

We reached our first stretch goal thanks to you! Please keep sharing the project on social media. Now we're aiming to reach the second stretch goal: Gift Packaging. 

Click here to share on Facebook

Click here to share on Twitter

Or you can copy the campaign link:

http://kck.st/2UYVV3N 


Another huge thanks for helping us bring the RODA to life!

-Jose

Fully Funded in 24 hours!
about 5 years ago – Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 04:55:29 PM

The RODA is now fully funded!

We're very excited and thankful to all of you for your support! Thank you for not only putting your confidence in us but also for sharing our project with your friends and family! 

We're already setting up meetings with our manufacturers to get started on our tooling and assembly processes so we can hit the ground running as soon as the campaign ends!

Since the RODA is doing so well we wanted to remind you of our stretch goals:

$20,000: COLORS

We'll add the option for our backers to upgrade the aluminum base and housing to Red, Green, Blue, or Black. 

$30,000: GIFT PACKAGING

We'll include upgraded packaging with every RODA that will make it a great gift option. 


We've included the links below to make it easy for you to share the campaign:

Click here to share on Facebook

Click here to Share on Twitter

Or you can copy the campaign link:

http://kck.st/2UYVV3N 


Another huge thanks for helping us bring the RODA to life!

-Jose