Backer Update - Production
almost 5 years ago – Sat, May 18, 2019 at 02:54:05 AM

 Hi Backers!

Here's the update on the NANO1 campaign.

The progress for the project the past week have been good. I've been informed that the 100mm lens and other accessory lenses, have been produced and will be shipping to us shortly. The cases are also on the way to our office.

The "critical path" remains on the aluminum parts. We've been following up with the factory on a daily basis to ensure that the production schedule won't drag behind.

While we were waiting for the aluminium parts to come next week, we've also made some major improvements to the software. We've re-updated almost all the UI icons for readability. The new UI have been approved as of tonight and will be flashed on the 700 cameras before its comes to us from the factory.

The IR cut filter has also completed the production run. The glass will be assembled with it shortly before final assembly into the cameras.

We have also prepared our office for the production work ahead of us.

The remote app is also progressing along nicely. The UI was is now almost complete. The software team will be implementing the new UI for the app in the coming weeks.

Currently what is outstanding:

Aluminum camera front mount

Completion and labeling of NANO-DSLR/Telescope mount adapters

UI implementation on remote app

Thank you all. To Singaporean backers, have a nice Vesak Day holiday

Best regards,

Grey Tan & TinyMOS Team

Backer Update - Production
almost 5 years ago – Tue, May 07, 2019 at 09:28:01 PM

Hi Backers!

Here's the update on the NANO1 campaign.

The reason there wasn’t an update last week was because I met with a traffic accident on Monday and had to be hospitalized. Apologies for the lack of updates on that front.

I’m currently on bed rest. I’m handling the coordination of the manufacturing from home. The bulk of the manufacturing and assembly falls on the TinyMOS team, big kudos to them.

Apart from the injury, the past 2 weeks were used for production of the components. We have confirmed the production dimensions of the aluminum face plate. We have made the order and that is currently the “critical path” (longest path) towards delivery.

Estimated delivery to Singapore is 24th of May 2019. Based on this timeline, we will prepare all other components for delivery by then, so that deliveries can start within May. Where we are ahead of the schedule we’ll refine the product more, so that you can have a better experience using the camera.

780 out of 700 required camera covers have been successfully printed and ready for assembly.

Production level software is being finalized this week. Camera PCB will be shipped to Singapore thereafter.

We’re starting the production of IR cut filter holders this week and expect it to be done by middle of next week.

Production updates:

Previously:

Mini-tripods have reached the office

700 cameras electronics manufactured (partial assembly)

T4 Torx screw ordered

Plastic components manufacturing in progress

Nikon and Telescope adapters approved for mass production

Canon adapter to be approved

Currently:

T4 Torx Screw arrived and fits better than the previous T2 Torx screws

Plastic C mount cover manufactured

Box and cases manufactured awaiting shipment to Singapore

IR cut glass filters arrived

C mount plate dimensions confirmed for mass production

Brown boxes arrived

Serial number stickers arrived

TinyMOS stickers arrived

Thank you cards arrived

Working status:

Camera software finalization (V2.0.0)

To be completed next week

Remote application development

In progress

Aluminum machining parts

Arriving 24th May

Major tasks outstanding:

Aluminum machining parts (lens adapters and camera front plate)

IR cut glass holder production

Once the aluminum parts are in, shipping can commence shortly.

Best regards,

Grey Tan and TinyMOS team

Backer Update
about 5 years ago – Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 03:16:23 AM

 Hi Backers!

Here's the update on the NANO1 campaign.

The past 2 weeks have been round the clock testing and confirmation of production orders. A major break through is confirmation of PCB production and assembly. We have 700 partially assembled cameras at our manufacturing partner's warehouse. We're working on production level software update before shipping it to our final assembly facility.

Apart from completing the PCB and partial assembly, we've also confirmed the manufacturing of plastic parts in house. After about 11 iterations of design and testing, we're ready to mass produce the plastic parts with our SLA 3D printer.

The cover will protect the electronics from being scratched by mounting M12 and C mount lenses.

We're glad to be using this process for mass production, as a single injection mold tooling iteration will take 6-8 weeks to turn around.

We've also just received 200 pieces of mini-tripod this week.

Packaging brown boxes have also been test fitted and ordered.

The bulk of the effort in the coming weeks will be confirming, producing and receiving the aluminum machining parts. We're using a trusted supplier that's helped us with the TINY1 project previously. We believe that they'll overcome the manufacturing challenges and deliver the parts soon.

Production updates:

Previously:

3-12mm Zoom lenses are in

5 camera production samples approved for mass production

T2 Torx screw arrived

All 4 screws can be affixed on the NANO1 front plate

NANO1 standard and large case approved for production

New:

Mini-tripods have reached the office

700 cameras electronics manufactured (partial assembly)

T4 Torx screw ordered

Plastic components manufacturing in progress

Nikon and Telescope adapters approved for mass production

Canon adapter to be approved

Working status:

• Verifying Torx screw length and front plate hole depth

We've decided to change the screw head and lengths. It will improve mechanical reliability of the NANO1 camera. Based on the new dimensions, we've ordered a whole new set of screws which are expected to arrive next week.

• Confirming front plate dimension for mass production

Supplier delayed shipment of camera front plate for approval. Based on previous samples, we've made all the necessary changes in the 3D files and will be conveying it to the manufacturer this week. We're confident of the design changes and would request mass production based on that

•  Procuring brown exterior box for shipment

Test fitting verified and orders placed. Expected arrival 1st week of May.

•  Production of C mount cover and IR cut filter holder

In production. Approximately 120 pieces a day

• Remote application

In progress

Major tasks outstanding:

Receiving

• Aluminum front plate
• Canon, Nikon and Telescope adapters
• Serial number stickers
• IR cut filter glass
• Screws
• Packaging material
• Semi-rigid standard and large cases

Best regards,

Grey Tan and TinyMOS team

Production update: Zoom lenses are in. More to come!
about 5 years ago – Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 02:00:09 AM

Hi Backers!

Here's the update on the NANO1 campaign.

Here's the photo of the aurora we posted last week. The aurora was taken by a NANO1 using 60s exposure and ISO 800. The photo was taken by a NANO1 backer Mark :) Thank you for helping us capture this image of the Northern Lights.

Mark has shared with us that focusing on the Northern Lights was difficult as it was very dim. We have taken note of the issue and we're seeing if we can boost the preview more, to assist with focusing. We'll also prepare better instructions on focusing the camera when they are shipped.

The photo does show how brightly we can capture the Northern Lights with such a small system. Testing it in the field is always the most satisfying validation for us. We can't wait to see what you can capture when you receive your camera!

Production updates:

3-12mm Zoom lenses are in!

We've received all the 3-12mm zoom lenses required for delivery now.

TinyMOS logo printed.

5 production samples are in and approved for mass production

Torx screw arrived

All 4 screws can be affixed on the NANO1 front plate

NANO1 standard and large case approved for production

We are also ready to take delivery for the NANO1 mini-tripod early next week.

Currently we are working on the following:

1) Verifying Torx screw length and front plate hole depth

2) Confirming front plate dimension for mass production

We are facing some difficulties tying down the dimensions for mass production. We're trying to get the factory to design a 0.2mm stop at the end of the screw thread to stop longer C mount lenses from striking electronics on the NANO1.

TinyMOS approved accessories do not require this feature, as we control the length of the C mount threads.

However, we're reviewing this matter for better longevity of the product, in case 3rd party products are used with it.

3) Procuring brown exterior box for shipment

4) Production of C mount cover and IR cut filter holder

5) Remote application

Previously mentioned tasks:

In the previous update we've mentioned that we're working on the sub-zero temperature operation of the NANO1.

We've got confirmation that the battery will retain at least 50% of full capacity charge at -10 deg C when fully charged. Based on our in-house environment testing, the camera is operational for 30 minutes at -18 deg C when capturing timelapses.

Due to the heat sinking capabilities of the aluminium front plate and the small size of the camera, we highly recommend that backers intending to go to cold countries with the NANO1 (colder than 0 deg C), bring along a power pack for extended imaging.

Best regards,

Grey Tan and TinyMOS team

Northern Lights shot with the NANO1/TINY1. Production update
about 5 years ago – Sat, Mar 30, 2019 at 12:31:45 AM

We are finally getting back some images of the Northern Lights with TinyMOS cameras!

Yesterday a backer of the original TINY1 camera sent us this photo of the Northern Lights taken with the TINY1

2 days ago we also got back a photo of the Northern Lights, taken with the NANO1.

The shot was taken by a backer of the NANO1 campaign. We don't have the full resolution yet as the backer doesn't have access to a PC and our iOS app isn't available for public release yet. Fingers crossed we'll be seeing more footage taken with the NANO1 soon!

Production orders

Production orders have been put in for the following items:

1) EVA case, large and small

2) 2.8mm, 3.8mm, 12mm and 3-12mm zoom lenses

3) Mini tripod

Others

Apart from the orders, we're also working on the software remote application, bug fixes on the main camera.

We're also testing the camera in sub-zero temperatures, following feedback from backers who brought the cameras to cold countries.

Stay tuned!

Best regards,

Grey Tan & TinyMOS team