As you get older, or have kids, a belt-and-braces approach becomes ever more compelling. Have I got everything? is the constant nagging question. Well, here comes a “Digital Swiss Army Knife” addressing such concerns, for the outward bound at least. The Fogo.
Almost inevitably, it’s a KickStarter project that bids to combine an LED torch, power charger, GPS functionality, crash detection, emergency beacon, and Walkie Talkie. All in a Bluetooth-friendly portable, handle-bar grip form.
The creators write:
The Fogo was built to get you off the beaten path and keep you safe while exploring. With GPS tracking and waypoint navigation, the Fogo can be your guide as you blaze a new trail. Load points of interest from your smartphone via Bluetooth or USB and see everything the outdoors has to offer you, while the built in pedometer keeps track of every step you take. When you get there, communicate with other Fogo users via text or voice messaging. Don’t worry if the real world comes calling, the Fogo has enough power to recharge your phone and still light the way home with its 1000 lumen flashlight.
Features include:- GPS Receiver
- Flashlight
- USB Backup Battery
- App Based OS
- Bluetooth LE (aka Bluetooth Smart)
- Motion Tracker/Pedometer (Accelerometer)
- Backlit LCD Screen
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Digital Compass (Magnetometer)
- Bicycle Computer (Speed, Elevation, Odometer, Bluetooth Sensors)
- Rechargeable, Field-Replaceable Batteries
- SmartCap Interface (USB/UART/5V Power)
- Clock/Calendar/Alarm
- 128MB built-in Flash storage
- Send/Receive Text Messages
- Real-time Voice Communications
- Digital Voice Messaging
- Built-in Microphone and Speaker
The device will be driven by apps such as its Flashlight App, the Tracking App, a Messenger and Clock App, and a Fuelgauge App. There is also a plan to release an SDK to enable third-party apps to be created.
At time of writing, $48,089 has been pledged by 276 backers towards the goal of $125,000, with just 18 days to go.
What are your thoughts? Tempted to contribute? Annoyed that function X has been omitted? Leave a comment below.
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