Updates! New Keyano and more..

[Dhairya Dand]

Hello Thinkerers!

I am so glad to have you here in the group, please feel free to drop a mail to others about your own work and interests, maybe you will find collaborators and advisers here to help take your work forward!

A few updates from my side - 

I have been working on a newly designed, compact version of Keyano.. The new design is flat, shaped like an egg.. Egg being a symbol of new birth and hope, apart from the fact that the oval shape has no sharp corners and is less prone to damage if it drops from a height..

So here are the pictures... The new body : http://db.tt/Hxl1P0MU  (Notice the note engraved at the bottom, and a small hole at the top to wear it as a necklace / bracelet!) The fully assembled device : http://db.tt/w94DfPiS  (All the circuit is now small enough that it fits behind the slim speaker!) and the port : http://db.tt/gqGD3KXD  (where you plug in the keybaord!)..

I am trying to explore a few more ideas with musical instruments.. 

The other news being, I have left my job as a researcher in Singapore and Tokyo, I am now travelling across different countries testing out the toys with more kids, collecting feedback! Right now, I am preparing to visit Bhutan - a small kingdom nation in the Himalayas.. where opportunities are just opening up for the kids..

You have an awesome day ahead! And we'd love to hear from you!!

-Dhairya

dhairya dand

he...@dhairyadand.com - 0065 8421 8301 - http://dhairyadand.com 

[Jack]

LOVE the new design.
It looks slick and classy.

Will the keyano feature a headphone jack?
That would be an important element to me.

Thanks for the update.
Jack

> *dhairya dand*
> he...@dhairyadand.com *-* 0065 8421 8301 *- *http://dhairyadand.com

[Scott]

Awesome! I really think you are on to something big with this idea.
The new design looks great. Have you considered running a
kickstarter.com campaign to get the first prototype built and
distributed? You would probably sell thousands there and help fund
additional progress. Maybe do a 1:1 deal (get one and donate one).

I work with a group of kids in San Francisco: http://homeaway.org/ we
are really interested in getting technology solutions together that
are low cost and help teach. Your product is perfect. I'm preparing
to run a test with the students and an app I've been working on
www.picthatword.com It's all about teaching new vocabulary through
photography.

Enjoy your trip! I travelled in Asia for 9 months last year. I
didn't get to Bhutan but I understand its amazing. I think travelling
to with the product and meeting with kids is an great idea. I visited
some schools while travelling and this kind of product would change
the dynamic for so many rural school children assuming they have
access to electricity.

If there is anything I can do to help out with your project let me
know. I'm interested in what you are doing, it's very cool!

Scott