I research
machine learning and computer vision, having received my PhD from the
Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of South
Carolina (SC). My favorite research topics include deep learning, human
action recognition, facial expression recognition, and so on. In my spare
time, I am also interested in embedding various computer vision algorithms into
open-source platforms in order to apply computer vision to a variety of
applications. I believe the performance of the Lemon PI satisfies
demanding computing needs at a reasonable performance/cost ratio.
Saying thanks
It takes more than the Embed Studio team to make the Lemon Pi possible as there are many amazing people at Actions Semiconductor who have helped along the way. We want to express many thanks to the entire Actions team based in Taipei, Zhuhai, and Shenzhen. We could not launch the Lemon Pi as quickly and smoothly as we have without their incredible help.
"Lemon Pi, Amazing computation power in such a little package!“
David Li, founder of XinCheJian and Maker Collider
Many thanks to Daivd Li for his support of the Lemon Pi. David is the founder of XinCheJian and Maker Collider , which is the first and the best-known Chinese-born Hackerspace. XinCheJian is an open society of hardware specialists, electronic artists, designers, DIY lovers, and people who are interested in making things. David has 20 years of experience in the networking and software industries and has actively participated in the open-source movement going back decades.
Media reports
Lemon Pi introduction on 优酷
Risks and challenges
The black board you see above is the second generation of the Lemon Pi, which is the mass production version you will receive. The first generation is the green board with some bugs to be fixed. The first version produced has been working excellently, and we have fixed some hardware and software issues to create the second-generation black board. We believe the principal risk of not being able to deliver on our promises is very almost none.
As the production cycle of the board is typically one month. the Lemon Pi is expected to be delivered in August, 2015, about one month after the end of the campaign in July, 2015. We will keep progress updated among all of our backers.
Some may worry about Flexible Funding and wonder why we chose it for this campaign. The following are our reasons:
First, our team believes we will succeed in our campaign with the help of everyone who pays attention to and supports us, like you. We also want to thank anyone who doesn't provide a financial contribution but helps promote our vision of delivering a high-performance SBC at low cost.
Secondly, even If we can’t achieve the $10,000 USD campaign goal we set originally, we will still send out a Lemon Pi board to every contributor in order to become friends with every one of our backers and will reply to every e-mail sent to us. All funds we receive are very highly valued toward our dream coming true, although it's a tough way to achieve a low price via mass production.
We will keep our promises to every contributor to this campaign, whom we want to treat like our first investors. We will not break the heart of anyone who helps us, even though that would result in financial losses in our business, or even make us go bankrupt at startup. We will send a Lemon Pi to every contributor at the promised price as your perk. We believe it's worth the effort to make you completely satisfied with our product.
Remember to select a shipping choice
Because the price of the Lemon Pi board does not include the shipping cost, you will need to add that cost to your pledge, $5.00 USD for Hong Kong Post, or $30.00 USD for DHL Express Shipping.
You can fill $5 or $30 in customer dollars blank in Additional Gift as shipping cost.
If you forget adding $5 or $30 extra shipping cost when selecting your perk at beginning. You can come back to select another perk for shipping. For example, when you select "$35 standard LEMON PI" perk, and only contribute $35 not including shipping cost. You need to select another "$5 Hong Kong post or $30 DHL" perk on this campaign.
Why we need your help?
And other Ways You Can Help us
Only when we place an order for a large quantity to the manufacturer can we obtain the low price for everyone who wants to buy a Lemon Pi. However, we're a startup team with limited funding to support ourselves. So, we're launching this crowdfunding effort to encourage you to help us make our dreams reality.
Of course, your financial contribution will be very much appreciated, and we also look forward to receiving your feedback and suggestions in any respect regarding the Lemon Pi.
We will further develop the Lemon Pi on a continuing basis to meet the demands and wishes of everyone registered as potential customers. If you can't make a financial contribution, please don't hesitate to let us know that you're closely following the development of the Lemon Pi. Any suggestions and comments are highly appreciated, and please send them to info@embedstudio.com and embedstudio@qq.com
We sincerely encourage contribution to our project and help spread the Lemon Pi sharing spirit of open-source, hand-making, and education.
You are welcome to become one of the volunteer partners within our team at Embed Studio. Please contact us by Email immediately! Lemon Pi community expects your joining in us wherever you are.
Many thanks in advance!