Colloquium Details
Entrepreneurship of Embedded Systems
| Author: | Kevin King Plum Geek LLC |
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| Date: | April 09, 2015 |
| Time: | 15:30 |
| Location: | 220 Deschutes |
Abstract
This talk will introduce basic embedded systems and bridge general-purpose computing software to the application of programming small simple microprocessors, which can then directly interact with any example of circuitry. Basic prototyping methods and tools will be discussed including specific examples and tools that will be of immediate use to anyone with an idea for an embedded system. Finally, the business startup aspect will be discussed including team building and funding with an emphasis on crowdfunding via platforms such as Kickstarter.
Biography
Kevin King is a self taught electrical engineer. He invented a radio control system for photographic lighting in 2007 and learned electronics as a necessity to bring the product to market. In February 2015 he founded Plum Geek LLC as a new endeavor aimed at open source hardware and robotics. The intention is to build a sustainable business based on developing open hardware that can be used for pure entertainment as well as education. The Ringo robot is the first product offered by Plum Geek, and recently raised over $85,000 on Kickstarter toward an initial goal of $12,000.