Kickstarting Computer Vision with the OpenMV

Explore the journey of bringing the OpenMV, an open-source computer vision platform, to market in this 21-minute conference talk from the 2016 Hackaday SuperConference. Discover how the project evolved from a Hackaday Prize entry to a successful Kickstarter campaign, and learn about the challenges faced during manufacturing and community management. Gain insights into the lessons learned from sourcing parts, dealing with high failure rates, and managing backer expectations. Understand the importance of verifying manufacturing processes and maintaining clear communication with supporters. Delve into the story of perseverance and problem-solving that ultimately led to the successful launch of this innovative computer vision tool.

Introduction
Welcome
What is OpenMV
How OpenMV got started
Kickstarter
Mehcad
Failure rate
Sourcing parts
Bad Kickstarter
Second Manufacturing Run
Kickstarter Updates
Results
Lessons Learned
Verify Manufacturing