Earth: 2017. From the modern, everyday carry designs of ZeroHour, a REBEL broke out. Featuring premium materials and innovative microlights, NowThis Future called REBEL “the granddaddy of fidget spinners.” Backers loved the metal finishes and bright white LEDs, but we received numerous requests for more color options and a more fidget-friendly cost.
REVOLT by ZeroHour takes the design quality and tech from our background in tactical products, and applies it to the lighter side of gadgets, gizmos, and toys. How far can we go with LEDs? Let’s find out!
The science behind fidgeting is quite the Jedi mind trick: by giving our easily distracted primal brains something to play with, our higher-functions become free to concentrate on the task at hand. REVOLT features an array of tactile surfaces, switches, and dials, and its ceramic-hybrid bearing (R188) glides through every spin with ease.
Hard plastic is about as exciting as it sounds, so we wanted to find a higher quality, more “fidget-y” material. Soft PVC is incredibly durable yet feels great to squeeze in your hands. It’s a totally different experience from the metal finishes we typically use, and we like the soft, squishy bounce! The density of soft PVC also increases spin times as compared to lighter plastics.
The nearly transparent, soft PVC body provides a unique showcase for our microlights and colors. REVOLT emanates an out-of-this-world glow that diffuses throughout the body, like you’ve captured lightning in a bottle. If you’d rather keep your REVOLT in stealth mode, we also offer a solid black option. Go for our 2-or-4 pack, and you can even mix-and-match. (Note that the working prototype is more frosted than the final production version will be. Your backing assists with the costs of creating an injection mold for REVOLT.)
You asked for RGB… how about RGBGOYLAVPW? Our custom REVOLT chip features high-intensity RGB LEDs and an 8-pin flash microcontroller with nanoWatt XLP technology (PIC12F1840). Color options include Red, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Lime Green, Turquoise, Violet, Hot Pink, and White.
We’ve combined these colors into 10 intergalactic display modes for your spinning enjoyment: Short Ribbon, Hyper Strobe, Long Ribbon, Tracer, Dots, Dash Dots, Slow Fade, Rainbow Strobe, Rainbow Fade, and a Demo mode which cycles through each mode every 10 seconds.
So you’re spinning your REVOLT in your new favorite mode and you think, “Hey, I don’t like this color combo.” We give you the power to program your own! Press and hold the switch for 3 seconds in any mode you want to change. You’ll then go into programming mode, where you can choose any three colors you want for each mode.
We’ll post a how-to program video soon to show you how it’s done.
Each REVOLT includes two microlights powered by standard CR1620 batteries, which are easily removable and replaceable.
Want to swap in those awesome white button lights from your new REBEL spinner? No problem! Pop out the REVOLT microlights and replace with compatible 22mm diameter LEDs, weights, or 608 bearings, giving you even more flexibility in your spinning options.
With more colors, modes, and versatility than we thought we could ever put into a spinner, REVOLT is on deck for some serious hyperspace travel. Kick it, flick it, pull it, balance it. Set REVOLT on a surface and spin a galaxy of light wherever you are. When it’s time to get back to your world, tuck REVOLT in your pocket until your fidget finger demands justice once again.
NOTE: All live photos/videos are rapid prototypes. REVOLT will be manufactured with soft PVC during mass production.
Dimensions: 3″ x 1.25″ x 0.75″
Weight: 3 ounces
Runtime: 12 – 14 hours
Batteries: 2 x CR1620
Colors: Transparent white or solid black
Material: Soft PVC (dense for increased spin times)
Bearing: R188 ceramic hybrid
Choose your body color when you pledge. If you back multiple units, you can mix clear and black units. If you change your mind after pledging, we’ll give you another opportunity to confirm your choices after the campaign.
While the REVOLT brand is a new spinoff, our ZeroHour mothership has managed several prior Kickstarter campaigns from start to finished product. We have gone through all the necessary steps in developing our new spinner prototype, which will go into production quickly after our campaign ends. Your pledge shows us that you believe in our vision for REVOLT, and in return, we pledge to deliver a high-quality reward to you.
Once you’re on board with our campaign, you’re part of Team REVOLT! Help us spread the word by sharing our campaign, and you’ll earn bonus rewards for your pledge referrals:
REFERRAL INSTRUCTIONS
SHARE: Use the buttons on our REVOLT campaign page to share on Facebook, Twitter, or share our link on any site of your choice. You must use these share buttons while logged into Indiegogo because they contain your User ID information. Share anywhere and as often as you like! Add some words of support to create more of an impression.
TRACK referrals from your profile by following the instructions here. We can also track your progress, so no need to submit a claim. After the campaign closes, we’ll make sure you get your referral rewards!
RULES: You must be a backer of at least 1 Revolt Spinner to participate. 10 Free batteries are for your first referred pledge only. $10 / $20 discounts will be refunded to you after the campaign. At $250: Your choice of one additional Revolt Spinner, or refund one of your backed Revolt Spinners. After $250: Each additional $100 in pledged referrals will reward $10 in store credit that can be applied to purchase Revolt or ZeroHour products. See ZeroHourXD.com for current offerings. Maximum store credit: $100 ($2750 in total referrals). Program runs through 5/4/17. We cannot track or count any referrals outside of Indiegogo’s native share buttons as described here.
We are honored to have you as REVOLT backers – now let’s go find some more!