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- We've made significant strides in development and we're really excited about how Dusk Sport is coming together.
- We’ve finalized the coatings and tint levels for the lenses (Don’t worry about the border inside the lenses. Those will not be on the final products —that’s the shape we are using to test the functionality of the electronic tint adjustment on prototypes.).
- All the key electronic features are now working including:
- The audio solution (speakers and microphones)
- Automatic tint adjustment using the ambient light sensor (i.e. InstaOptic) – including the ability to adjust transition speed and sensitivity
- Button tint adjustment
- Button audio control
- App connectivity
- Charging
- And… we’ve made countless tweaks and adjustments to the frames and arms to improve the fit, feel, and function
Challenges
- The MCU on the PCB used too much power in standby mode. The result was that the battery was dying too quickly. We have replaced the MCU and updated the software. The latest sample is working much better and we expect Dusk Sport to have impressive battery life. We are continuing to stress test the battery but do not expect this to be an issue moving forward.
- The ambient light sensor isn’t working consistently after being installed behind the cover. We are still working on the right combination of sensor sensitivity and cover tint for optimal aesthetics and performance. We feel we will have this resolved very soon.
- September: Finalize electronics
- October: Open lens tooling
- November: Test samples with full audio and tint functionality and finished lenses
- November: Open frame tooling
- December: Mold revisions, pilot run
- January, and February: Final Testing and certifications
- March: Mass production and finish shipping
Until Next Time
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- Manufacturing Timeline
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Production Update
- We’ve shortened the length of the “speaker section” of the arms. Our early beta-testers have said that this design change makes them feel more comfortable and secure. We’re finalizing the materials and texture for the ear tips. We are working with different rubber-like materials that are comfortable, grippy and durable.
- We’ve finalized our audio solution. After a lot of experimentation, we’ve made a small design change where we extended the sound chamber outside the housing. By covering the speaker section, we were able to really improve the directionality of the audio (louder for the wearer, quieter for everyone else). This is even more noticeable when you are moving fast (like cycling). Here’s a rendering of what that looks like.
Here I am trying a few different audio solutions.Updated speaker on the arm Looking good!
- We now have a functional EQ section of the Ampere App. This allows you to customize the sound levels based on what you're listening to (or just because you want to pump up the bass).
Screenshots from the new app
- We’ve finalized our solution for the ambient light sensor. The sensitivity can be controlled within the Ampere App. But, here it is at the current default setting:
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Survey Results
Manufacturing Timeline
- End of May - Confirm frame housing structure and finish.
- Mid-June - Sample with all audio and basic tint functionality (using our same low voltage solution as current Dusk)
- End of June - Prototypes with all audio and full tint functionality (with our new high voltage solution that has a wider tint range) -
- July + August - Open tooling and prepare for production.
- Early September - Pilot run
- Late September - Mass production and shipping
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What is going on? In your upgrade offer, you proposed replacing the glasses with the Music Shield Gen2. I agreed and sent you my payment confirmation directly from my BackerKit account. And what happened? Absolutely nothing. Since May 19th, you have gone completely silent and continue to ignore my emails. I'm warning everyone on this forum: these people are scammers who defrauded many of us out of a lot of money by claiming their project was a success. After 3 years of empty promises and endless complaints from your backers, you offered a replacement: the Music Shield Gen2, which turned out to be just another lie. You're making it look like you're going to send the Music Shield Gen2 as a replacement, but in reality, you’re just screwing us over again. Here is your last email: "Chamelo Support Desk May 19, 2026, 04:32 AM Hi Ruslan, Thanks for following up, and I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I want to assure you that we are fully committed to delivering your Music Shield Gen 2. Our fulfillment team is currently experiencing slower processing times than usual due to shipping and logistics challenges. However, your order has already been prepared and is simply awaiting dispatch. We kindly ask for a little more patience, as it should be on its way very soon. I completely understand how disappointing this experience has been, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. Since the Music Shield is lower in value than your original pledge, I’d be happy to offer a gift card for the price difference if that works for you. To proceed, could you please send us a copy or screenshot showing your total pledge amount from your BackerKit account for reference? Regards, Aira Customer Support Team' And here is your previous email, 10 April 2026 , 04:54, you officially confirmed my order and stated that you were preparing the Music Shield Gen 2 for shipment to the address I provided: @Chamelo CS ORDER #PR-2566 Thank you for your purchase! We're getting your order ready to be shipped. We will notify you when it has been sent. Order summary: Music Shield Gen 2 × 1: $260.00 Subtotal: $260.00 Order discount: -$260.00 (Custom discount) Shipping: $0.00 Total: $0.00 USD (You saved $260.00)' I replied to your letter, attaching the screenshot that verified the exact amount I had paid to back your project. And what came next? Since then, absolutely nothing. I have written multiple follow-up emails after confirming my payment with "Confirmation # 90821", but you continue to maintain total radio silence! Just admit to all of us that you lied and have no intention of shipping anything. A scammer is a scammer simply because they act like one. I distinctly remember how you even invited us to invest in your company, beautifully painting a picture of all the benefits awaiting us if we trusted you with our money. Well, from now on, I will make it my mission to expose who you really are on every possible platform, sharing exactly how you deceive the people who believed in you and invested their hard-earned money into your projects.
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Its been now 4years since my pledge, I noticed a few backers have switched their pledge? (To Music Shield Gen 2)How do we get this option at the same level of my pledge? Its been a 4 years hiatus of no dusk sport. And/or on going issues in production.
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Ok, so you grifters post an update that has nothing other than thinking we would ever back you scumbags again. What is the update on the item we paid for 2 years ago? Or is this your way of telling us it will not come, and we will have to get a Chamelo item worth a lot less than what we paid you all? Your responses are all the same, apologizing and promising things that you know are lies. I ask again, how the hell do you stand to look in the mirror? You guys absolutely suck.
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