The makers of the Raspberry Pi-based FUZE computer have just launched a new Kickstarter campaign to fund the FUZEBOX.

The FUZEBOX is a peripheral designed to plug into any device via USB, whether this be a PC, Mac, or Linux box, including the Raspberry Pi.

So… what do you get in the Fuzebox?

• Multiple sensors including temperature, humidity, light, pressure, compass and accelerometer. Other sensor modules can just be plugged in.
• A breadboard for building circuits
• All in a rugged plastic case.
• Teaching/learning material in the form of a printed booklet.

Here’s the campaign video telling you a bit more about the FUZE and the team behind the FUZEBOX:

Sample uses for the FUZEBOX that they’ve suggested include:

• Design, write and code your own games – the same code runs on all platforms
• Create your own simple thermometer or a fully customisable weather station
• Turn the FUZEBOX into a controller for external robotics
• Create your own GPS device to navigate your playground / neighbourhood
• Transform your FUZEBOX into a TV remote, or a “tape-less” tape-measure
• Create a contact-less instrument
• Make a proximity detecting security system
• Record your own voice and sounds to use in your games
• Make a baby monitor or motion sensing security camera
• Create your own spirit level or tilting maze puzzle game!
• Use it as a controller for your games
• Turn your FUZEBOX into a synthesizer keyboard

The FUZEBOX is designed to be used with the team’s FUZE BASIC – an implementation of BASIC originally written for the Raspberry Pi but now branching out onto other platforms.

There are 14 (that’s fourteen!) pledge levels. The FUZEBOX itself is available in pledges starting at £60. Fulfilment of the FUZEBOX begins in December 2016 and they already have a working prototype (pictured above).

So, if you’re interested in learning some more, head over to the campaign.