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Dos Owls ODIN: Portable, Android Smart-Projector

Compact, battery powered, Android smart-projector you can take anywhere.

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Dos Owls ODIN: Portable, Android Smart-Projector

Dos Owls ODIN: Portable, Android Smart-Projector

Dos Owls ODIN: Portable, Android Smart-Projector

Dos Owls ODIN: Portable, Android Smart-Projector

Dos Owls ODIN: Portable, Android Smart-Projector

Compact, battery powered, Android smart-projector you can take anywhere.

Compact, battery powered, Android smart-projector you can take anywhere.

Compact, battery powered, Android smart-projector you can take anywhere.

Compact, battery powered, Android smart-projector you can take anywhere.

Alex Yoo
Alex Yoo
Alex Yoo
Alex Yoo
1 Campaign |
Brooklyn, United States
$1,676 USD 5 backers
16% of $10,000 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal

Introducing ODIN!

We are excited to share ODIN, the first product from Dos Owls, with the Indiegogo community. Following our succesfull Kickstarter campaign, we're looking to upgrade some of the features in our first device. We'll be going into our first mass production in a few months and with your help, we plan to upgrade the hard drive capacity and include a tripod mount. 

Together, we will produce the first Android smart-projector that directly projects online content from a compact, battery-operated device allowing sharing and viewing in unlimited ways.

Stretch Goals

$75,000: Include tripod mount
$175,000: Increase internal storage capacity from 16 GB to 64 GB 
$300,000: New color

What Can I Do With ODIN?

ODIN is the ideal product for people who consume most of their entertainment using Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, the web and mobile applications. As we consume more information via the Internet, we need a compact, portable device that gives us a large visual display.  

  • Stream movies from Netflix and Hulu
  • Access files from Dropbox or Skydrive
  • Surf the web on a Chrome browser
  • Use Google Docs and Office 365 to work by connecting a keyboard and mouse
  • Play Xbox on a big screen
  • Stream music from your phone to the Bluetooth speakers
  • Express your creativity in new ways - use as a guide to paint a mural, in an art display, and more

These are just some of the activities you can accomplish with ODIN. We are sure that you will think of thousands of other ways.

Stream and beam Netflix in your living room via ODIN's WiFi. Access to over 1 million apps on the Android ecosystem gives you endless options for online content.


Browse the web or work in Google Docs or Office 365 by connecting a keyboard and mouse (via Bluetooth or USB). Also connect to Dropbox, Google Drive, and other business productivity applications.

Movie night with grandma at the hospital? Easy. Beam Hulu onto a wall and enjoy entertainment in the most unexpected places.


Connect ODIN to an Xbox or/ Playstation and experience game-play in completely new ways.


Create new uses that suit your interests and lifestyle.


How Does ODIN Work?

ODIN combines an Android powered PC, state-of-the-art projector, Bluetooth speakers and WiFi in a compact, portable gadget. It is battery operated and can meet the demands of today's digital consumers and creators who value mobility and freedom.


OPTICAL DISPLAY

Contains state-of-the-art DMD optical technology that beams powerful LED light and a large screen size. 

  • Place ODIN 1 yard away from the wall, and it displays a 25” screen size
  • Place it 10 yards away for a 250" screen size.

ODIN's optical lens is so strong, you can see the projected screen with normal indoor lighting at up to 45" screen size, which is bigger than most flat screen TVs.


KITKAT ANDROID OS

Our intuitive user interface allows for simple navigation and organization of all your apps. ODIN uses a quad-core Android microprocessor and KitKat operating system, which provides access to over 1 million Android apps.  


Home Page (Preliminary)

Settings Page (Preliminary)


CONNECTIVITY

ODIN includes array of connection methods. Built in WiFi wirelessly connects to the Internet as well as a phone’s hotspot. Embedded Bluetooth allows for easy communication between external Bluetooth speakers, keyboard, mouse, and other accessories. ODIN has an HDMI port to connect to XBOX or Playstation, two USB drives for a keyboard, mouse, or flash drives, and a headphone plug.

BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS

ODIN has two play modes:

  • A: Full projector mode using the projector, speakers and access to Android apps

  • B: Bluetooth speaker mode for streaming music from your phone directly to the two speakers  

ODIN sports two 4-watt Bluetooth speakers (to compare, iPhone 5 has one 0.8 watt speaker).

BATTERY

ODIN's battery provides about two (2) hours of run-time in portable mode. For extended viewing and charging, just connect ODIN to an outlet with the included power cord. 


FUNCTIONAL DESIGN

ODIN is designed with flexibility in mind. Beam onto a wall, or rotate the head 90 degrees and display content on the ceiling for a truly unique viewing experience. (Patent Pending)


COMPACT SIZE

ODIN is lightweight and similarly sized to a typical paperback book. It can be easily carried in your briefcase, tote bag or jacket pocket for portability. It is 6" long, 4.25" wide, 1.8" thick, and weighs 1.7 pounds.


Today's Projector Systems

We think pictures do a much better job than any text.


Live Demo


Inspiring Creativity

There are many artistic and creative uses for ODIN. For example, use it to create murals and other wall art, as part of an interactive art display, or as a backdrop to a party.

DOS OWLS TEAM

ALEX YOO BIO - FOUNDER

Originally from the suburbs of Chicago and currently residing in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, Alex Yoo earned his first professional experience in the fast-paced financial world of Wall Street. For five years, he plied his trade diligently at Houlihan Lokey, Nomura Securities and Tri Artisan Partners.

However, he soon grew restless with the repetitive PowerPoint presentations and Excel sheets, so he decided to make a change. His next venture came about as a matter of necessity. A habitual sharp dresser, he’d always had difficulty finding dress shirts that worked for his body frame. He took a bold risk and launched an online custom shirt company called Alexander West. He poured all his energy and resources into the business, and Alexander West is presently an established player in the NYC custom clothing market.

Alex’s newest project is a tech venture called Dos Owls. The idea stemmed from a desire to enjoy his NetFlix/Hulu content on a more compact, multi-functional device. The first Dos Owls product is called ODIN, and it has several distinct features including an Android processor, portable theater-like viewing, wireless connectivity, exceptional sound output and innovative design.

DOS OWLS TEAM

Brooklyn Creative Team

  • Alex Yoo, Founder (Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn)
  • Valentin Sidersky, Electrical Engineer (Navy Yard, Brooklyn)
  • Lance Hazelton, Industrial Design (Bushwick, Brooklyn)
  • Michael Boswell, Art and Graphic Design (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
  • Omar McFarlane, Culture + Web (Long Island, NY)
  • Rob Soucy, Video Director (China Town, Manhattan)
  • George Hagan, Copy (Astoria, Queens)
  • Andrew Zimbelman, Illustrator (Park Slope, Brooklyn)

China Engineering / Production Team

  • A. Zhang, Technology Lead
  • W. Chi, Mechanical Engineer
  • H. Liu, Software
  • A. Zeng, Software
  • A. Feng, Hardware
  • T. Wong, Production
  • A. Ho, Industrial Design
  • A. Fong, Hardware
  • C. Wong, Quality Control

Brooklyn Team Meeting
Brooklyn Team Meeting

China Engineering / Production Team Office
China Engineering / Production Team Office

ODIN DEVELOPMENT STORY

Alex Yoo:

The initial concept for what is now the Dos Owls ODIN first appeared about two years ago and I started working on developing ODIN in the Spring of 2013. Since I did not come from a technology / engineering background, I had to teach my self the basics of mechanical, industrial, optical, and electrical engineering in addition to design for manufacturing and software development (firmware/OS/application). 

First, I attended as many hardware workshops as possible (e.g., Hardware Innovation Workshop by MAKE and Hardware Workshop organized by Marc Barros) and talked to anyone that was in hardware technology development as well as a lot of relevant reading. I also started attending relevant Meetup groups around the NYC area and joined Hack Manhattan hackerspace to hang around technology enthusiasts and makers.

The biggest development hurdle in the beginning was finding skilled and experienced engineers who could develop ODIN in addition to being economically feasible.  Due to limited resources, I looked to Asia. With persistence, patience and many trips to Asia, I created connections to talented and experienced Chinese engineers and manufacturers. Shezhen, China has an amazing infrastructure of experienced engineers and electronic production facilities that can't be compared to anywhere in the world.

Our first prototype, based on a dual-core microprocessor, failed to meet our high expectations for performance and user experience. Therefore, we are currently upgrading all of our hardware specifications (to quad-core, more RAM, Bluetooth 4.0, among others) to have robust performance using Andorid 4.4 KitKat operating system. 

ODIN Product Specifications

PLEASE NOTE THAT FINAL SPECIFICATIONS CAN CHANGE.  ALL OF OUR REFINEMENTS WILL BE TO IMPROVE THE DEVICE.

GENERAL

  • 4.3" W x 6" L x 1.8" H (at thickest)
  • ~1.7 lbs w/ aluminum base 
  • Black / 10KGold 
  • 90 degree adjustable stand

INTERNALS

  • Quad-core ARM Cortex-A9, 1.6GHz 
  • Android Operating System 4.4 KitKat 
  • 2GB DDR RAM
  • Wi-Fi (B/G/N) 
  • Bluetooth 4.0 
  • 16GB Internal Memory

OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY

  • Display Technology: 0.3" DMD (Direct Micromirror Display)
  • Light Source: LED (RGB) 
  • Resolution: WVGA (854 x 480) 
  • Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 
  • Throw Ratio: 1.66:1 (meter) 
  • Refresh Rate: 60 Hz 
  • LED Life: 20,000 hours 
  • 115 Lumens ANSI 
  • Size: 25" @ 1 yard to Infinity
  • Manual focus

POWER

  • Power via DC 5.5mm 12V 3A 
  • Rechargeable Battery 7.4V 3000 mAh 
  • Battery Life: ~ 2 Hours in Portable Mode; ~1 Hr. 15 Min in Full Power Mode
  • Bluetooth Speaker Mode: ~ 8 Hours 

CONNECTIONS

  • Video: Single HDMI Connection 
  • Audio: 3.5mm TRRS 
  • 2 x USB 

AUDIO

  • 2 x 4 Watt Bluetooth Speakers

PROTOTYPE AND COMPONENT PICS

Prototype PCB of the Main Android Board
Prototype PCB of the Main Android Board

PCB Schematic
PCB Schematic

DMD Optical Engine - Bottom View.  Left is the optics, middle has the micromirrors and right side is the heat sink.
DMD Optical Engine - Bottom View. Left is the optics, middle has the micromirrors and right side is the heat sink.

DMD Optical Engine - Top View
DMD Optical Engine - Top View

Prototype - Ceiling Projection
Prototype - Ceiling Projection

TIMELINE TO SHIPPING

JUNE

  • PCBA + SMT Round 2
  • New Battery Design
  • New Mouse Pad Design
  • Prototype #2
  • Firmware + Android 4.4 Kitkat Development (cont'd)

JULY

  • Trial Assembly
  • Thermal Testing
  • Sound Testing
  • Windage + Shock Testing
  • Mold/Tooling Quote
  • Firmware + Android 4.4 Kitkat Development (cont'd)

AUGUST

  • Prototype #3
  • Start Tooling/Molding
  • HDMI License
  • UL/CE/FCC Testing
  • Packaging Design
  • Carrying Case Design and Fabrication
  • Firmware + Android 4.4 Kitkat Development (cont'd)

SEPTEMBER

  • Pilot Run Assembly
  • Tooling Revision
  • Battery Certification for Export
  • Firmware + Android 4.4 Kitkat Development

OCTOBER

  • Finish First Mass Production Run

DECEMBER

  • Shipment to first batch of supporters
JANUARY
  • Shipment to IGG supporters

SEEKING PARTNERS

We are currently looking for strategic business partners and financial partners with hardware experience. 

Please contact alex@dosowls.com

DELIVERABLE

Each ODIN box will include ODIN, power cord and protective carrying case.

PLEDGE GIFTS

$35 Glow in the Dark T-Shirt. Designed by Artist Michael Boswell.  Gildan Soft Cotton T-Shirt.
$35 Glow in the Dark T-Shirt. Designed by Artist Michael Boswell. Gildan Soft Cotton T-Shirt.

Glowing in the dark.  Charge with sunlight and you will GLOW!
Glowing in the dark. Charge with sunlight and you will GLOW!

$40 Leather Phone Back Cover for Iphon5/5S; Galaxy S4/S5 - Designed by Artist Michael Boswell. Made by Artist Jamie Clawson.   Special adhesive simplifies the application process and leaves no residue and can be reapplied multiple times.
$40 Leather Phone Back Cover for iPhone 4/4s and 5/5s; Galaxy S4/S5 - Designed by Artist Michael Boswell. Made by Artist Jamie Clawson. Special adhesive simplifies the application process and leaves no residue and can be reapplied multiple times.


FAQ

  • How is your product better compared to other portable projecters? Like Brookstone has 2 pocket projectors that is 85 and 200 lumens.

    View Brookstone's Project Projector here

    Brookstone projector is a traditional projector. ODIN is "Smart."

  1. ODIN's optical engine is much more advanced. Screen size will be 250" if it is 10 yards away for theater viewing and our quality is much more clear.
  2. Brookstone needs to be plugged in. ODIN can be battery powered or plugged in.
  3. ODIN can stream Netflix, Hulu and 1 million other applications. Brookstone cannot. It is a traditional projector that needs to be hooked up to a computer or another content provider.
  4. ODIN can be a Bluetooth speaker when it is not projecting anything. It will replace the Pill, Jambox, etc.
  5. Also, lumen figures can be very deceiving. It is never consistent from one projector to a another.
  • Is ODIN compatible with iOS?

  • Can ODIN screenshare with my mobile device?

    ODIN supports Android's native Miracast. For iOS, see below.

  • Yes, ODIN is currently capable of streaming audio from iOS via Bluetooth and using your iOS device as a mobile hotspot. Wirelessly streaming photos and videos from iOS is on our roadmap. While we don't have a set date, ODIN's software is upgradeable to provide it with enhancements and improvements.

  • What is ODIN's resolution?

    ODIN displays at 854 × 480 pixels (WVGA). Please see update #1 where we stream Netflix to see the optical quality.

  • What is ODIN's battery life?

    ODIN will run for 2 hours in Projector Mode (projector, speakers, and access to Android apps) and 8 hours in Speaker Mode (audio only + Bluetooth). The battery will not be user replaceable.

  • Does ODIN support keystoning?

    ODIN was made for direct straight shots and direct ceiling shots. It does not have keystoning for angles.

  • What is the lifespan of the bulb?

    ODIN's LED lifespan is good for 20,000 hours. This equals 2.25 years of continuous playback.

  • What is the warranty on ODIN?

    ODIN comes with Dos Owls' standard one year warranty on parts and labor for manufacturer defects from the date of shipment.

  • Will I be able to update the version of Android on ODIN?

    Yes. ODIN will ship with KitKat/Android 4.4, but we are designing a software update push through capability. 99.5% is Android. 0.5% is to make it more aesthetically inviting and functional for a big screen experience.

  • Will ODIN be compatible with my country?

    Yes, we will send the correct AC plug for your specified country.

  • Does ODIN support HDCP?

    This is on our roadmap but currently more testing needs to be done.

  • Can I run Steambox on ODIN?

    Unfortunately, no, but we are currently exploring this option for future versions.

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Contributor

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A big thank you on the Dos Owls Contributors Page. Every dollar helps to bring ODIN to market.
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Dos Owls Artist T-Shirt

$35 USD
One glow-in-the-dark Dos Owls artist t-shirt. Designed in Brooklyn, printed in Chicago. (Please add $15 to ship outside the US)
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Dos Owls Artist Phone Cover

$40 USD
One Leather Phone Back Cover with custom Dos Owls laser engraved design for iPhone 4/4s/5/5S or Samsung Galaxy 4/5. Designed in Brooklyn, made in Long Island City. Please specify phone make. (Please add $15 to ship outside the US)
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$525 USD
FIRST WEEK ONLY! One ODIN [$845 MSRP] (Please add $50 to ship outside the US)
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$545 USD
One ODIN [$845 MSRP] (Please add $50 to ship outside the US)
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Biz Bundle of 24 ODINs

$10,000 USD
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