12/20 BackerKit Staff Favorites: RokBlok, HyperDrive, and More!

RokBlok – A New Spin, on Vinyl

RokBlok is a small, wireless record player that plays your records by lightly riding on top of them. Listen to your favorite album from anywhere with RokBlok’s built-in speakers, or sync the record player with any Bluetooth speaker or headphone set. RokBlok is the coolest, new way to jam out to vinyl records.

HyperDrive: Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Hub for 2016 MacBook Pro

This project is for people who bought the latest Apple MacBook Pro and discovered that the USB-C ports need ugly adapter dongles to connect to older accessories. The HyperDrive is the fastest and most compact Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Hub designed specifically for the MacBook Pro. The adaptor hub features HDMI, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, microSD, SD, and two USB 3.1 ports. Thank you for freeing us from Dongle-Hell, HyperDrive!

txt.ure | New workshop to revive prehispanic woven furniture

Help preserve a beautiful, pre-hispanic weaving technique in San Pedro Tultepec, Mexico. Due to the force of industrialization, many locals have abandoned this artisanship, leaving only two families to carry on this unique weave. This project will create a workshop to educate new artisans on the weaving technique, thus fueling the economy and preserving the cultural richness of Mexico.

Slide: Make Your Existing Curtains Smart

Customize when your curtains open and close with Slide, the first smart curtain system that works with your existing curtains. Love waking up to the sunlight? You can use the Slide app to set timers to open and close your curtains at a set time. The Slide is also compatible with IFTTT platforms like Amazon Echo and Google Home.

EcoReco Model R: Ultimate Personal EV for all

The Model R is the latest smart and trackable scooter to come from an established Silicon Valley startup, EcoReco. Model R is rich with advanced features including unique riding modes, several safety lights, a smart lock system, tracking monitor, and a patented lightvigation system that tells you when to turn while you keep your eyes on the road.

Project for Awesome 2016

This holiday season help decrease the worldwide level of suck. During Project for Awesome, thousands of video creators will create videos to advocate for their favorite charities, while the online video community promotes these videos to raise donation funds. Select an awesome perk and make an impact on “decreasing world suck,” as all funds will go to fantastic organizations such as Save the Children and Partners in Health.

+Winter heated insoles, ultra thin wireless charging

Keep your feet warm on the coldest of days with +Winter heated insoles that feature battery-powered warming technology. Slip the rechargeable soles into your shoe and use the app to customize the heat level. The thin insoles fit into various types of footwear and have a wireless charging system to make recharging simple. Face the rain, sleet, and snow with +Winter heated insoles.

RetroEngine Sigma – Mini Console & Media Player

The RetroEngine Sigma console is designed to make retro gaming accessible to everyone. It can emulate 20+ gaming systems and comes with 15 pre-installed games. The RetroEngine Sigma connects to your display via HDMI, supports USB game controllers, and it has a “Plug’n Play” installer that makes it easy to download and play game ROMs from the Internet.

Hang and Roll

Hang and Roll is the easiest way to pack and stay organized while traveling. Simply roll up your clothes, put them inside in the eight individual compartments, and hang the organizer to easily access all of your belongings. Hang & Roll is light as a feather yet holds one week of clothing. Never unpack your suitcase while traveling again!

TAPS – Make Touchscreen Gloves Using a Sticker

TAPS is a touchscreen sticker with a unique fingerprint for touch ID, that turns your ordinary gloves into touchscreen gloves. Whatever your lifestyle is, whatever your hobby may be, TAPS is great for adding touch screen function to your existing gloves.

Bamboo Renewal : Designing a modern bamboo home in Haiti

Help build a modern bamboo house for a local family in Cormiers, Haiti. This structure is also a communal work of art and architecture – it will involve local teachers, farmers, artists, architects, and school kids in every aspect of its creation. Almost a dozen local artists and craftspeople created the rewards for this project.

Wallet Edition – A Profoundly Thin Front Pocket RFID Wallet

A seriously thin, super secure leather wallet that allows you to store 11+ cards, 5 bills, and a key simultaneously. Minimalism starts somewhere.

The World’s First Color Changing Decks – The Apothecary

The Apothecary is an homage to the mystical, to the handcrafted, to the detailed, and to the inspirational. Find everyday inspiration through these gorgeous, luxury playing cards.

Dating My TV – Season Two

Dating My TV is a New York City based comedic web series about two unlikely best friends looking for love in the age of “The Bachelor.”

Big Ass Light Bar

The most hardcore portable light ever made, featuring a water-resistant design, shock-absorbing components and chemical-resistant materials.

Small Transparent Speaker

Have you ever felt that an interior becomes worse because of a techy speaker? This is the best wireless speaker made for you and for the environment.

Yoswit: World’s 1st Portable Smart Remote & Gadget

The first smart remote with thermostat, shortcut keys, IR and BT to connect everything, anywhere.

Raspi Boy : Retro handheld emulation console, electronic kit

Build your own handheld game console that will emulate all your childhood video games!

Fantasy Football Ratmen Team by Willy Miniatures

Willy Miniatures brings you a complete Ratmen Team. All the players you need, without duplicate models and made in glorious metal.

HAL360 – World’s Most Affordable 360 Degree Camera

There’s no need to spend more than $300 for a professional 360° camera.
The HAL360 has the same or better features than the market leader for a more affordable price.