Tiny1: The World's Smallest Astronomy Camera

Tue Oct 9 '18 Announcement
over 7 years ago – Tue, Oct 09, 2018 at 01:29:23 AM

Dear Backers,

Here’s an interim update on the status of our crowdfunding project.

iOS app to be released

We’ve tested the first version of the iOS companion application. We’re sending the app to Apple’s AppStore for review in a week’s time. The review is expected to take 10 days before it is published to the AppStore. We will keep our backers on the status of the application review process.

Development API

Development of API(Application Programming Interface) for advanced users to develop software applications to control the camera settings is completed. We’re going through the review of the software API and documentation before release.

The API requires a newer version of the camera’s software to work. We’re expecting the launch both the software and the API together in the next update in 3-4 weeks.

We are also trying to expose more controls of the camera via API over time.

TINY2 = NANO1

TINY2 camera is officially renamed as NANO1. The basic information for the new camera is on the new and updated website www.tinymos.com.

Photo: NANO1 featuring V5 cover

For backers who want to get the latest information as it comes out, or follow the next crowdfunding, please subscribe to the new mailing list available on the main page of www.tinymos.com.

The TINY1 backers page has also been revamped. All existing backers’ names are now viewable at https://www.tinymos.com/tiny1-info/.

Best regards,

Grey

Thu Sep 20 '18 Announcement
over 7 years ago – Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at 03:20:10 AM

Dear Backers,

Thank you for your kind patience waiting for the backer’s update.

We’re making good progress on improving the Android companion app’s user interface and general performance. An update had been posted on the Google Playstore yesterday. (Access it at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinymos.tiny1companion)

iOS application development is also underway. We are testing the first build of the iOS application. We expect to release an early version by the next update.

Key changes to the Android application

• Improved User Interface

  • File transfer screen now indicates if the file is a timelapse (with icon)

  • Reduced thumbnail size to see more files on screen
  • File transfer screen shows file name below thumbnail
  • Remote screen texts outlined to improve visibility when preview is overexposed
• Improved stability
  • Fix file transfer not working when phone is connected to camera hotspot
  • Preview now updates in real time when you scroll the setting wheels
• Other minor bug fixes

Apart from the phone side application software, the team has also been working on the camera software.
 

• Software enhancements:
  • Gallery is more responsive when opening
  • Added SIMBAD database search to star map. Searching of astronomy object possible even if it does not exist in local database (requires internet connectivity via WiFi)
  •  Custom focal length input
  • Preview live stream now streams in higher quality (testing for stability and compatibility with lower end phones now)
•  Other minor bug fixes

The new camera software is expected in 2-3 weeks and will be released with the next backer update.

Other works in progress:

• iOS camera companion application

  • Prototype is being evaluated for stability. Features are being added to match the Android version.

• Development of API for advanced users to develop software applications to control the camera.
  • Release of development API will allow advanced users to develop 3rd party control software.

Best regards,

Grey

Fri Aug 3 '18 Announcement
over 7 years ago – Fri, Aug 03, 2018 at 03:26:08 AM

Dear Backers,

We're excited to announce the release of the latest TINY1 software update. It comes with the smart phone remote control application for remotely viewing the camera, adjusting exposure and remote transfer of the images.

We're excited about the images that you will capture with the TINY1. The smart phone pairing feature will make sharing on social media more seamless than the existing bluetooth sharing function.

We hope to see great images from the community. When uploading, please use the hashtags #theTinyMOS #TinyMOS. Our Instagram handle is @TheTinyMOS

The application will be available on the Android Play Store shortly: Check out our Play Store ID here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=TinyMOS

Software update is available here: http://update.tinymos.com/tiny1/ (V2.0.2)

The update guide is available here: https://bit.ly/2vFfv6z (Please follow the guide there but the download link as directly above for V2.0.2.)

The team is looking into the technical requirements to create the same application in iOS.

Shipping updates:

As of today 820 cameras have been shipped from TinyMOS to the hand of backers around the world. We are still working on manufacturing more cameras to fulfill our backers.

The road to manufacturing hasn’t been a smooth sailing one. Every component on the TINY1 had to be custom designed. Getting them manufactured to specification from various suppliers worldwide and assembled by hand has not been the most easy thing.

To our backers thank you for your support and you kind patience on the matter. We are glad to have all of you on our journey.

Best regards,

Grey

Thu Jul 5 '18 Announcement
almost 8 years ago – Thu, Jul 05, 2018 at 02:54:13 AM

Dear Backers,

TinyMOS team is continuing development of features on TINY1. Backer updates have been taking longer as we’re working on software updates. We’ve hired 2 more people to the team, to help with the development work as well.

In the last post TinyMOS has updated that we’re developing

• QR code pairing
• Direct camera control
• File transfer

Camera pairing via QR Code

We’re glad to say that the 3 features have been completed. On top of that, we’ve completed the following features:

• Live view of the camera on the phone via the companion app
• Backer names on star map
• Auto image rotation
• Better estimation of storage size for time remaining in video mode

Bug fixes

• Fixed color temperature preview
• Fixed preview turning green/orange when set to long exposure
• Fixed preview exposure being incorrect from actual exposure for long shutter speeds
• Fixed files showing as zero bytes
• Fixed files corruption when transferring to computer
• Accelerometer/level calibration fixed
• Missing images in gallery

We’re still working on the following bugs/features

• Zebra exposure setting in video mode
• File transfer stability
• Stability bug fixes
• 3rd party remote application API

We aim to provide the software updates and companion app at the end of July.

Product shipments are still in progress with the manufacturing facility.

Thank you for your support and patience.

Best regards,

Grey

Thu Jun 14 '18 Announcement
almost 8 years ago – Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 12:28:29 AM

TINY1 Backer Update

Dear Backers,

TinyMOS has delivered 778 cameras of 1037 cameras ordered on Indiegogo.

We’re consolidating the manufacturing figures for the remaining camera deliveries.

In the meantime, TinyMOS team is continuing development of features on TINY1.

Backer names in the star map is being implemented.

The remote application is also being developed.

TINY1 remote application beta user interface

TINY1 remote time-lapse control

The team is trying to implement the following features in the remote application

1. QR code pairing
2. Direct camera control
3. File transfer

In the meanwhile, we are also collating a list of backers who did not receive the 100mm lenses. If you’re affected, do write in to us as we’ll be fulfilling the missing lenses shortly.

Thank you for your support and patience while we work on the software and the deliveries.

Best regards,

Grey