DIY ElectronicsLive on KickstarterKickstarter

Smart Joystick Controller -ESP32-S3 for Robotics & Gaming

Name: Smart Joystick Controller -ESP32-S3 for Robotics & Gaming
Brand: The Open Gadget
Rating: 4.1 (12 reviews)

Programmable ESP32-S3 handheld with LCD, dual joysticks, haptic feedback, and real-time control for robots and games.

Created by The Open Gadget · Launched Jun 10, 2026 · Closes Jul 10, 2026

Source: public Kickstarter page · all funding figures & images via KickstarterView on Kickstarter →

Raised

$895

Goal $600

Backers

12

4 data points

Funded

149%

Goal hit ✓

Time Left

28 days left

BackerLens analysis

🟡 Below the DIY Electronics category average. This project has hit 149% of its goal, while the average live DIY Electronics project on Kickstarter sits at 1075% (86% below the category).

Early Momentum: 51 / 100 — medium potential. Project is in its first 30 hours, so the score reflects funding-velocity-per-hour rather than 24h trend.

Compare against 16 other live DIY Electronics projects →

Funding trend

4 snapshots since launch · refreshed every 8 hours

Jun 10, 2026Jun 11, 2026

Backer growth

Back this project on Kickstarter →

BackerLens tracks the public Kickstarter listing. We are not affiliated with the creator.

Funding curve story

front loaded

Hit goal in 1 hour.

Front-loaded curve — most pledges came in the early days, typical of strong pre-launch lists.

day 1day 2

More breakouts in DIY Electronics

01

KSTHE ESP32P4C61-TINY

DIY Electronics·HK

$3K

199% funded

+3.8%

24h

45

LENS

02

KSTrackPod: Smart Tracker for Apple & Android

DIY Electronics·US

$3K

2649% funded

+2.0%

24h

43

LENS

03

KSHacknect — The Wi-Fi Enabled Hacking & Automation Cable

DIY Electronics·DE

$47K

4041% funded

+1.7%

24h

54

LENS

04

KSINKWON Tag - World's 1st 4-in-1 Pocket Creative Studio

DIY Electronics·HK·★ Staff Pick

$643K

5035% funded

+1.2%

24h

63

LENS

See all DIY Electronics projects →

EARLY MOMENTUM

🆕 NEW

51/ 100

Medium potential

Project is too new for 24h trend data. Score is based on funding velocity per hour, backer signups per hour, and staff-pick early signal.

Hours since launch30h

Funded so far149%

% per hour4.99%

Backers12

Staff pickNo

FORECAST

BETA

~$7K

Predicted to fund 1200% of goal

○ Low confidence (early)

How is this calculated? ›

BackerLens uses an empirical Kickstarter funding curve: ~30% of final pledged comes in days 1-3, ~70% by 85% of duration, then a final-week push to 100%. We divide current pledged by where the curve says we should be at this point in the campaign.

Project is in its first day or two — forecast is highly speculative and will tighten as more data comes in.

This is an experimental model. Don’t bet sourcing decisions on a single number — the funding curve cross-section is just a heuristic.

Want alerts on projects like this?

Open BackerLens Free →