I understand that philosophy I think and platforms like Patreon do a great job of fostering community in that way, still people want something for the contribut

I understand that philosophy I think and platforms like Patreon do a great job of fostering community in that way, still people want something for the contribution. Even if it's a private newsletter, stickers, challenge coin, or in this case cannon fuse. I think when making a request like they are making here they are missing a huge opportunity to engage a passionate community of open source hardware hackers, and they could totally do that in a low cost way that protects their primary IP. I think the thing they are offering, maybe is something die hard Hyni-fans are into, but it literally some wire, bandaids, lights, and cannon fuse. It's just weird. If they really don't want to share and engage that community, aside from the software devs, I think they have a really long row to hoe. I would imagine the concern is really neat IP because they have cool dudes working on it, but that locks you right in for a very classic funding model that needs a buttload more than $50k to get off the ground. Again, I feel like the original Occulus kickstarter walked this line fantastically. As an AR/VR Researcher, I wouldn't touch this gizmo that's being presented with a 10ft poll.