Kickdigest: the best things to buy on Kickstarter and elsewhere

Display umbrella

As incredible as it may sound, there is no catch. SPUD is a portable projector with an umbrella-style drop-down screen that transforms into a 24-inch display with a resolution of 1,280 × 720 and a brightness of 350 nits in just a couple of seconds. It can be connected to a computer or smartphone via HDMI or USB. Battery life - 6 hours. When folded, such a monitor is the size of a regular book, and the device weighs less than 900 g.

MacBook Pen Case

To call it simply a pen, this unusual device for carrying a laptop does not turn the tongue. In general, this is a frame case, which, when put on a MacBook, becomes one with it and, in addition to everything, acts as a stand. By raising the laptop slightly above the table surface, it improves cooling and also enhances typing comfort.

The aluminum case has latches that cover the laptop ports, which slide easily when needed. The cover itself folds down instantly and is easy to carry by holding the sturdy handle. There are versions for all MacBook models, including the new MacBook Pro with touchbar.

Display sneakers

If you are buying another pair of shoes just because the previous one is already tired, Vixole sneakers will help you save a lot. Smart shoes will allow you to change the design at least every minute. Thanks to the LED displays built into the back, you can set any images through the mobile application.

The sneakers are packed with light, sound and motion sensors, so the image automatically adjusts to your movements while dancing or performing tricks on a skateboard. There is no need to talk about counting steps and notifications from a smartphone using vibration - they, of course, are there. These sneakers are charged wirelessly and work on a single charge for 8 hours.

Affordable 3D printer

You can immediately guess that this 3D printer is a domestic development: it is named after the famous sculptor Stepan Erzya. The machine boasts a large print volume (180 x 180 x 295 mm) and, thanks to an all-metal extruder, a high quality result.

Erzya can print without a computer, but directly from an SD-card on which the required model is loaded. The built-in display is sufficient for monitoring the process. The printer does not limit you in the choice of materials and allows you to print models from any filament, including composite.

Gyroscope headphones

Modern gamers have at their disposal a huge arsenal of manipulators to interact with the game, and sometimes there are very unusual ones among them. The Booster One headphones let you control your game characters with head movements. Thanks to built-in gyroscopes and special software, Booster One recognizes tilts, nods and head turns, turning them into commands.

A desktop remote control is supplied with the headphones for adjusting the volume, microphone, sensor calibration and backlight control. Booster One works in strategy games, shooters, racing, flight simulators and games of other popular genres.