r/monstatek

From Facebook Group

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For those interested, I'm seeing some folks get their orders delivered without email notification. In addition, they received about 2500 units and shipping will greatly increase this coming week.

There will also be a Canadian update coming this week, a good update."

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Update #25

6/29/2026 1:35 AM

State of the Project Update

This update provides an overview of the current state of the M1 project. It also clarifies how the Indiegogo campaign fits into the overall project and addresses several common misconceptions we have seen from the community.

Hello everyone,

Before we begin, we want to apologize for the lack of updates here on Indiegogo.

We understand that many of you have been waiting not only for your rewards, but also for clearer communication regarding the project's progress. While work on the M1 has continued throughout this period, we should have done a better job of keeping our Indiegogo backers informed.

It has been some time since our last comprehensive update, and we wanted to take the opportunity to provide a broader overview of where the M1 project stands today, what progress has been made, and what you can expect moving forward.

The Project Remains Active

The M1 project remains very much active.

Although the project has experienced significant delays and a number of unforeseen challenges, work has continued throughout. Firmware development remains active, support operations continue, documentation is expanding, certification efforts are ongoing, and fulfillment continues to move forward.

We understand that long periods between major milestones can create uncertainty, particularly for those who are still waiting for their rewards. We hope this update provides a clearer picture of where the project stands today.

Progress Since Launch

One of the most common concerns we continue to see is whether the project is still progressing.

The answer is yes.

Since launch, thousands of M1 devices have been delivered to backers, firmware updates have continued to be released, the public GitHub repository remains active, and both official and community developers continue improving the platform.

The M1 today is substantially more capable than it was when development first began, and we remain committed to continuing that development well into the future.

Understanding the Indiegogo Campaign

We have also seen some confusion regarding the Indiegogo campaign itself.

The Indiegogo campaign was launched as an extension of the original crowdfunding campaign and consisted of 356 backers with approximately $45,842 in funding.

Because it followed the original campaign, fulfillment has also followed that sequence. The original campaign funded much of the development, tooling, certification, manufacturing preparation, and initial production effort, so fulfilling those earlier obligations has remained our priority before transitioning into broader Indiegogo fulfillment.

We wanted to clarify this because we have seen some discussions incorrectly assuming that the Indiegogo campaign represented a much larger standalone project. In reality, it was an extension campaign that forms part of the overall M1 project.

We are attaching the statistics from our Indiegogo project dashboard below.

Current Indiegogo Status

Assuming there are no unforeseen logistical issues, we hope to begin shipping the first Indiegogo rewards within the next couple of weeks.

As with any hardware project, unexpected issues can still arise, so we prefer to provide realistic estimates rather than firm promises. We will continue posting updates as fulfillment progresses and will let everyone know as soon as the first Indiegogo rewards begin shipping.

For our European Union and United Kingdom backers, CE and RED certification remain the primary factors affecting fulfillment. We continue working through these requirements and will provide further updates as progress is made.

Development Continues

Firmware updates continue to be released as new features, improvements, and bug fixes are completed. The public GitHub repository remains available, and it has been great to see members of the community creating their own firmware enhancements and contributing new ideas to the platform.

Our goal has always been for the M1 to be an open and continuously evolving device, and that commitment remains unchanged.

Addressing Some Common Misconceptions

Over the past several months we have seen a number of miunderstandings.

The project has not been abandoned. Development, fulfillment, support, and certification work all remain active.

Rewards are being delivered (Original Campaign). Thousands of M1 devices have already reached backers, and fulfillment continues to progress.

While delays have understandably caused frustration, they should not be mistaken for inactivity. Hardware projects can encounter significant manufacturing, certification, and logistics challenges, and unfortunately we experienced several of them throughout this project. Even so, work has continued every step of the way.

Communication

One area where we know we can improve is communication.

Many backers have asked for more frequent updates, even when there are no major announcements to make. We understand that request. Going forward, we intend to provide more regular updates regarding fulfillment progress, certification efforts, and development activity so that everyone has a better understanding of where the project stands.

We know this project has required a great deal of patience from our backers, and we genuinely appreciate those who have continued supporting us throughout this journey.

We look forward to sharing more progress with you soon as Indiegogo fulfillment begins.