RxDuino Group Buy Has Begun!!
 

http://www.normalexception.net/images/rxduinologo.jpg

Product Website
http://www.therxduino.com

Demonstration

You Tube

Device Cost
$279.00 /ea shipped!

Purchase Information
Welcome to the RxDuino group buy! I know a lot of you, including myself, have been awaiting the day that this goes on sale. Well, that time is here! For those who have been following, the RxDuino is a project that I have been working on for almost a year now with my own money and time for the Series 2 (2009-2011) RX8. This project brings added functionality to the multi information display in the RX8. For more information and videos, please click the link in my signature that will take you to the development thread.

Because the device will be built per order, the group buy wil follow a number of steps to ensure that the buyer is protected, as well as the seller (me) is protected from a loss of funds.

Purchasing Steps
1. Your name will be added to the purchase list
2. You will be given an EULA to read over and electronically sign *
3. Once the order minimum has been met, a $75 deposit will be taken to secure your order. **
4. Once your order comes in, the rest of the payment will be requested

* An EULA is required because this is a part used in a motor vehicle. The EULA simply states (in layman's terms) that if you decide to take your eyes off the road and mess around with the RxDuino, and drive into a tree, you cannot hold me accountable

** The Deposit is NON REFUNDABLE, Unless the order is not fulfilled by me. This protects me from spending money on production only to end up with a surplus that I cannot afford.

What Your Order Gives You
1. The RxDuino Unit
2. A DB9-to-OBD2 cable
3. A FTDI-to-USB cable
4. All related software
5. Instruction Manual

-- Order Status --
* Orders Shipped

-- Group Buy Payment Status --
1. godesshunter - D W P
2. mikeinquincy - D W P
3. ash8 - D W P
4. benben01 - D W P
5. amdhunter - D W P
6. bhammer - D W P
7. neofreak - D W P
8. jrx13 - D W P
9. russ - D W P
10. RadRedR3 - order removed due to failed payment
11. Piroxide - D W P
12. Converted - D W P
13. Are-Ex-Eight - D W P
14. seanp - D W P
15. 3toedsloth D W P
-- minimum requirements met --
16. PTDragon - D W P
17. AerialEight - D W P
18. Jastreb - D W P
19. ZUnlimited - D W P
20. necrogami - D W P

Legend
D - Deposit Paid
W - Waiver Received
P - Full Payment Paid

Group Buy End Date
May 6th

Instruction Manual
http://normalexception.net/index.php...ino-user-guide

FAQ
1. What happens if the 15 orders is not met?

This means that the lead time will be increased as I will need to build these boards by hand instead of submitting them in a fab shop. I guarantee that the hand built boards are quality tested.

2. What is the lead time between deposit and delivery?

The fab shop promised me a 15 day lead time. I would expect that all products will be shipped out within 20-30 days. Again please understand that these boards are built when the orders come in.

3. What operating system is supported for firmware updates?

The software is written in .NET which means that it will work only on Windows machines. There may be support for other platforms in the future.

4. Do you provide any warranty?

I provide a 30 day warranty. This means that if you order the product and it stops working, you may exchange it.

5. How do I report firmware problems

Once orders are shipped out, I will create a thread dedicated to issues and solutions.

Awesome dude, wish I had an S2 :lol:

May I request to fill the #1 spot please. :)

done sir, thank you!

I wasnt following, whst exactly does this do?

Added a video to the first post so you can see what the latest software does ;)

Woohoo!!
Awesome job Paimon. Add me to the list!

wish these worked 4 S1's! do they?

GREAT work there Paimon...very impressive...you're a clever bastard..;)

Count me in as a General Market (RHD International).

put me in as #2 :)

Thanks for the support guys, all added :)


Unfortunately the screen on the S1 uses a different messaging protocol than the S2, therefore at this time it is not supported :(, sorry.

Please add me to the list - are we waiting to submit deposits until the 15 orders are met?

Correct, I want to make sure that this process is as comfortable for the buyer as can be and will not accept deposits until we can get everyone on board. This way I am not holding on to your money while you wait ;). Added you to the list, thanks!

Ohh, dang, I thought I was on the list. Please add me!!!

done sir, thanks for the support!

good job Paimon. I saw the video this morning and almost want to trade my car in :) i sent a tip to Engadget it about it so they might be contacting you.

For serious?? wow man, thanks a lot!! I really appreciate all the support (i know i have said that a bunch so far lol, but it is true) !

Edit: First post updated with the instruction manual

Awesome turn out so far paimon, really cool.



search "Good Box". I love mine.

Add me to the list, please.

Paimon, I also put your Rx-Duino vid on my Mazda YT Channel, I hope OK with you?

I think I have close to 900 followers so you might get some business ..

of course it's ok ;) thank you sir

Such a clever device, must have one!

> At the current moment, orders are limited to locations within the USA. Once orders go out and initial feedback is received, international orders will open.
Dang :(
As soon as you are ready to ship outside USA, please add me to the list. (How come Ash8 is on the list though?) :)

Heya, I would like to have a single international tester from each possible location, which is why ASH8 is on the list. With his help I will be able to bring a firmware that has the proper metric units and will also ensure that the monitors that are not available on international vehicles will be disabled (i.e. the tire pressure/temp sensors, i believe ASH8 mentioned that the international cars dont have TPMS?)

If I do have trouble filling all 15 slots though, I would love to have you on the list! I hope you understand that the only reason I am doing this is because I want to make sure that all customers from all locations are satisfied!

BTW, I never really followed this in your main thread (sorry), but how hard would it be for you to add an Arduino bluetooth module to this? I know the module itself is relatively cheap, just don't know about integration issues with your software.

Or you could even build one out with the Arduino BT board.

If all this has been covered, I apologize, but it might be a good question to have up front for your future customers.

the RxDuino has expansion ports on it that will open the possibilities to add ons in the future. Unfortunately the expansion slots are not made so that a "Bluetooth Shield" can be installed as is.

In the other thread I tossed up ideas like a "Track" addon that would have a gps module and a sdcard slot, a wifi addon, and a bluetooth addon ;). These will be projects down the line though.

Nice.

Thanks for the quick response.

Will definitely be following the "add-ons" phase of this once it starts up. Next up, I wish someone would crack our ECU for proper boost applications. *sadface*

Put me on the list.

Aww man. I wanted this to show off out to my friends. If it hits Engadget, then they'll find this thread and it will blow everything. :scared:






:)

I've been waiting for this ever since I remember telling you about how the Mazda CAN networks work. You sure took what little I knew about them and ran with it! Good job!

You should have already put me on the list without asking! You already knew I'd get one. LOL!

-Jack

Haha yes indeed, added you to the list sir, thanks for your support!

almost there guys! Just need at least 6 more to make this group buy happen!

I'd love to be the UK market tester - if you want to add me to the list :icon_tup: :D:

Yeah tell me about it! I thought I'd have more time to pony up some bones.

I'm in. Just let me know where to send the $s. :)

russ

Is this available for my 2004 model or only S2 models?

added to the list, thanks

Only available for the S2 at the moment.

I'm surprised we haven't got the fifteen yet. I think there are not enough S2 owners.

I need to get my hands on a unit, test it on Mazda 3s and NC Miatas. Your market will explode if these work on Mazda3s and Mazdaspeed 3s.

Then you need to change the name to like MazdaCANduino or Mazdaduino.

My preliminary tests showed that it did work on a M3, but I didn't do extensive testing so I cannot be 100% certain all features work. I do recall the cruise control buttons and the information screen working fine though.

How long did you guys want me to give the group buy? At 10 orders I would need to build the boards by hand, which i don't think will be all too bad. It is up to you guys if you want to wait one more week or something to see if we ramp up to 15.

I'm fine with another week or two, but it's your product. Whatever you choose is fine with me.

Do. Want.

^ as in add you to the group buy? :)

It's your sale man. Up to you. I'm sure those of us who signed up who have been waiting this long already don't mind another day or two for you to build all of these by hand. :D::D::D:



...or however long it really takes. :)

As in... Hell. Yes! Lol

Thanks.

And FWIW I'm fine if we have to wait another week or two to hit 15 for the group buy.

Yup, it is all up to you. I don't think another couple of weeks will kill me. :evil_laug

Give it another week....we have waited this long..;)

What he said.

roger that guys, thanks!

I've been watching your progress for awhile now. Add me to the list please!