Sensebender Micro

[hek]

Well, first batch was 200 units (180 sold). Guess they want a few spare once if they have failures during test.

They are preparing for batch two but the Si7021-A20-GM humidity sensor was a bit hard to source at the moment. Will be solved soon. Not sure why preorders was disabled though, will check.

[BulldogLowell]

@hek

Is the MySensors API/library set being updated to include the code needed for the on-board thermometer/humidity sensors for the Sensebender Micro, or will we be using another library?

I have not ordered any of these but was considering them for an upcoming project to measure temperature/humidity.

[hek]

Is the MySensors API/library set being updated to include the code needed for the on-board thermometer/humidity sensors for the Sensebender Micro,

No, it won't be included in the core MySensors library.

https://github.com/mysensors/Arduino/tree/master/libraries/SI7021

[Dwalt]

Has anyone who preordered these boards received any update (shipping confirmation) from ITead? Originally their website estimated May 20 ship date.

[gloob]

I did a preorder for the items but did not get any new information about the shipment.
The status of the items is still "processing".

[hek]

I've asked Itead for an update. But they're on china time so hopefully we'll get reply in a few hours.

[tbowmo]

There is an update on iteadstudios facebook page, that they have finished assembling today, and will proceed to testing tomorrow.

So hopefully they will start shipping soon.

[RJ_Make]

That's good news!

[jerry]

Guys, this is Jerry from ITEAD.

Here's the update of Project Mysensor Micro:
184 units are produced. ..for we can only find 184 Si7021-A20-GM1 all over the world.

We finished the test today, 176 units passed the test. The 8 units should be fixed tomorrow.

We will pack the boards tomorrow and arrange shipment this week.

Pre-order for batch 2 will be released when the Si7021 is available.

[tbowmo]

Thanks for the update Jerry.

[tbowmo]

Got a shipment notification for my 5 units :) exciting

[hek]

My six units is also on the way!

[Stric]

3 coming..

[kalle]

my 3 boards also :-D

[nutcracker]

Yep, my units are on the way too...!!
(likely to be here before my iWatch turns up! :-))

[hetbeest]

Same here

[5546dug]

A message was sent to me also --- they are on the way!!

[Dwalt]

I am curious where the name came from, I understand the 'sense' and 'micro', but what is the origin of the ' bender'?

[tbowmo]

@Dwalt

We had a long discussion about the name, if I remember correctly it is because we are bending the sensor world :) right @hek ?

[hek]

Haha, yeah..

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bend?s=t

verb (used with object), bent or (Archaic) bended; bending-

1. to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form:
   to bend an iron rod into a hoop.
2. to direct or turn in a particular direction:
   to bend one's energies to the task.
3. to cause to submit or yield:
   to bend someone to one's will.
4. to modify or relax (restrictions, regulations, etc.) temporarily or in certain circumstances:
   to bend the rules.
5. to incline mentally (usually followed by to or toward):
   bending his thoughts back toward his childhood.
6. to pull back the string of (a bow or the like) in preparation for shooting.
7. Nautical. to fasten.

So was NOT the alcoholic, chain-smoking, kleptomaniac robot on Futurama we had in mind. Unless you really want to build it using a few sensebender-modules :)

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bender