Looking back at Kickstarter's greatest hits of 2012
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Final Frontier is developing the third version of its inexpensive civilian space suit, the 3G suit, for use on commercial space trips
The Dark Sky app gives you a simple overview of the day's weather and predicts conditions
Formlabs' 3D printer was an explosive success on Kickstarter, but may be in trouble thanks to a pending patent suit lodged by 3D systems
Safecast designed this limited-edition Geiger counter that collects and shares radiation data from users around the world
Kickstarter projects by category – gaming wins big, followed by film and video projects
The MaKey MaKey is an Arduino-based circuit that can be connected to everyday objects, transforming them into playful interfaces
The OpenROV kit provides hobbyists with an inexpensive, quality-tested, remotely-operated underwater vehicle for exploring their local waterways
Article Summary
Kickstarter, the popular crowd-funding site, has assembled a list of 2012's greatest hits which we've narrowed down to five of the more technology-related projects. Conspicuously absent from the company's official selection is the massively popular Form 1 3D printer by Formlabs, which features game-changing technology that quickly sparked a patent suit by 3D Systems.
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