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A [Kickstarter campaign](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dekunukem/usb4vc-usb-inputs-on-retro-computers) is planned for USB4VC around **early March 2022**.
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Please [sign up for launch notification](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dekunukem/usb4vc-usb-inputs-on-retro-computers) if you're interested! More Protocol Cards are on the way!
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Please [sign up for launch notification](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dekunukem/usb4vc-usb-inputs-on-retro-computers) if you're interested! More Protocol Cards are on the way! [More information](kickstarter_info.md) here.
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**Questions or comments?** Ask in [official Discord](https://discord.gg/HAuuh3pAmB), raise a [Github issue](https://github.com/dekuNukem/USB4VC/issues), [Twitter DM](https://twitter.com/dekuNukem_), or email `dekunukem` `gmail.com`!
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1ms is *one thousandth* of a second. [More info here](technical_notes.md#latency-information).
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### Can you develop a Protocol Card for ___ ?
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I'd love to! But I would need a working machine with working peripherals.
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[Clickable small banners here]
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More details will become available
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* There will be **`100 early bird`** slots with a **`discount`** AND **`immediate shipping`**.
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# USB4VC Launch Plan
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[Get USB4VC](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dekunukem/usb4vc-usb-inputs-on-retro-computers) | [Official Discord](https://discord.gg/HAuuh3pAmB) | [Getting Started](getting_started.md) | Table of Contents
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---
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Thank you very much for the interest and support of USB4VC!
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This pages contains information about the upcoming Kickstarter campaign. More will become available as I finalise the launch plan.
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Please consider [signing up launch notification](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dekunukem/usb4vc-usb-inputs-on-retro-computers) and join our [Discord Chatroom](https://discord.gg/HAuuh3pAmB) for the latest news and updates!
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## Launch Timeline
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Please note this is a rough estimate, timing might change depending on circumstances such as component availability and feedback results.
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#### February - March 2022
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* Public Beta Testing
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* Gather Feedback, Fix Bugs, Finishing Touches.
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#### March - April 2022
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* Kickstarter Campaign
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* Arrange Production Run
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#### April 2022 Onwards
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* Fulfilling Kickstarter Order
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* Public Release
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* Work on Improvements, More Protocols and Protocol Cards
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## Launch Date, Duration, and Funding Goal
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Exact launch date has not been determined yet, but I'm aiming for **early March 2022**.
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Duration should be around 25 days, with campaign ending in **early April**.
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Funding goal is planned to be around **5000GBP** for the first production run. Costs include components, manufacturing, accessories, shipping and expenses.
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As mentioned before, more information will be updated here as I finalise the launch plan.
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## Rewards
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* **`Three reward tiers`** are planned.
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* USB4VC will be shipped in **`kit form`**. You can [put it together](kit_assembly.md) in less than 10 minutes, **`no soldering needed`**.
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### Tier 1: Baseboard + Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) Protocol Card
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### Tier 2: Baseboard + IBM PC Compatible Protocol Card
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### Tier 3: Baseboard + IBM PC + ADB Protocol Card
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### Optional Extras
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* You can purchase required cables as add-ons, or get them somewhere else.
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* Extra goodies will also be included with every order **`for free`** if **`stretch goals`** are met.
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## Shipping
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### Shipping Methods
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USB4VC will be shipped from **`United Kingdom`**.
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If you're already in UK, it will be posted via **[`Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For`](https://www.royalmail.com/sending/uk/signed-for-1st-class)**, which should arrive next-day.
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For everywhere else, the default shipping will be **[`Royal Mail International Standard`](https://www.royalmail.com/sending/international/international-standard)**:
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* $8
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* Untracked
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* Typically 1 week for Europe
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* Typically 2 weeks for everywhere else
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* Proof of posting available
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Optionally, you can upgrade to **[`Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed`](https://www.royalmail.com/sending/international/international-tracked-signed)**:
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* $16
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* End-to-end tracking
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* Signature on delivery
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* Typically 1 week for Europe
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* Typically 2 weeks for everywhere else
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* Proof of posting available
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Finally, you can also upgrade to **[`DHL Express Worldwide`](https://www.dhl.co.uk/en/express.html)**:
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* $49
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* Within 3 working days
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* End-to-end tracking
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* Signature on delivery
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Thanks for getting USB4VC! Here is a quick guide on how to put everything together.
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## Questions or Comments?
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Join our Discord, etc, etc.
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## Recommended Tools
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A small Phillips-head screwdriver (`+`shape) should be included in the package.
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## Handling Bare Circuit Boards
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To reduce the risk of damage from static discharge:
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* Wash your hands first
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* Always hold the circuit board by its edge
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* Don't touch the components
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This reduces the risk of static discharge damaging the board.
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## Assembly Steps
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By now, you should have:
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* USB4VC Protocol Card(s)
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* Raspberry Pi 2/3/4 Model B
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* Raspberry Pi 1/2/3/4 Model B
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* Acrylic Plates
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Put something rigid (cardboard, etc) over the plate, and flip the whole thing over.
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Put something rigid (cardboard, etc) over the screws, and flip the whole thing over.
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The screws should stay in place, insert four `2.5mm Standoffs` over the screws:
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## Table of Contents
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## Questions or Comments?
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Feel free to ask in [official Discord](https://discord.gg/HAuuh3pAmB), raise a [Github issue](https://github.com/dekuNukem/USB4VC/issues), [DM on Twitter](https://twitter.com/dekuNukem_), or email `dekunukem` `gmail.com`!
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## Launch Timeline
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Current launch timeline is:
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#### Feb - March 2022
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* Public Beta Testing
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* Gather Feedback, Fix Bugs, Finishing Touches.
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#### March - April 2022
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* Kickstarter
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* Arrange Production Run
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#### April 2022 Onwards
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* Public Release
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* Work on Improvements, More Protocols and Protocol Cards
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## Help wanted!
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