Our Pocket PCB Reference Campaign Ends on Friday!

Created: October 27, 2017
Updated: July 1, 2024

Just a quick reminder that our crowdfunding campaign for our Pocket Electronics Reference PCB is almost over!

We've already surpassed our funding goal and we've started the production of the boards.

Keep an eye out for more updates soon...

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