November '24 Update

Hi Guys,

I am pleased to be able to say that SSR1 Beta is coming along nicely!

My objective for this redesign of the original SSR1 is to drastically simplify the device. I want to make this device to be as easy to build and use as possible.

On the mechanical side I have been able to take the original design and refine it down to just 6 main 3D printed parts. Not only does this make assembly much easier, but it also makes the device feel a lot more solid. I also intend to include receiver options for both FeelStroker, and strap-on sleeves like the one that comes with The Handy.

The original SSR1 required quite a bit of wiring, and this is something else I want to simplify. On the electronic side I have been working with a member of our community to create an integrated circuit board. This is exciting because it will mean that for the basic device the only wiring required will be to plug in the motor! It will be possible to order the board from a PCB prototyping service, and I'm hoping that some of our community sellers will also take it upon themselves to stock it.

The prototype has come together well. It is my intention to put this out as an early release on 1st December on my Maker ($8) tier. This will be the STLs and a few assembly notes, just so that I can get it out to you guys. Detailed build instructions will follow on a subsequent month.

This first release will be based on off-the-shelf electronics just like the ones used in SSR1 Alpha. The custom PCB, which will be a drop-in replacement will come later.

For those of you who are on the Supporter ($2) tier I will be going live on discord to demonstrate the SSR1 Beta in about an hour's time (23:00 UTC).

As for those of you on the Benefactor ($16) tier. You will of course have been watching this device come together on my devstream. I will hopefully be posting my newsletter for October soon. Should be a good one: it's got some stuff about SSR1, a multi-axis device, and AI device control.

All the best,

Tempest.