NawfalHello everyone,
I have news. Big news.
The AERIS-10 project has been officially accepted by Crowd Supply.
For those who don't know, Crowd Supply is one of the premier platforms for open-source hardware crowdfunding—they've helped launch countless successful projects, and they're backed by Mouser Electronics, one of the largest component distributors in the world. They don't accept everyone. Their compliance team vets projects thoroughly.
They said yes to AERIS-10.
What This Means
This isn't just a crowdfunding campaign. It's a partnership that opens doors I couldn't open alone:
| What It Means | Why It Matters |
| Professional campaign management | Expert help with messaging, video, strategy |
| Global reach | Access to Crowd Supply's audience and newsletter |
| Fulfillment handled | They pick, pack, ship, and handle customer support |
| Free worldwide shipping | Included in the fee structure—backers pay nothing extra |
| House order | Crowd Supply will likely match backer orders with their own purchase, doubling production scale |
| Mouser distribution | Post-campaign, AERIS-10 could be carried by Mouser globally |
| Industry credibility | Their acceptance is validation that this project is real |
The Timeline
We are targeting a Q3 2026 campaign launch, with first deliveries in late 2026. Between now and then:
- Pre-launch page coming soon (sign up to get notified!)
- Campaign video in production
- Beta testing with selected partners
- Regulatory certification (FCC/CE) in progress
- Manufacturing partnerships being finalized
What I Need From You
This community built this project. You commented, questioned, encouraged, and shared. Now I need your help more than ever.
1. Spread the word
When the pre-launch page goes live, share it everywhere. The bigger our initial audience, the stronger our campaign.
2. Beta testers
If you're a university researcher, drone startup, or serious developer with a genuine use case, apply to be a beta tester. Early access in exchange for real-world feedback.
3. Technical contributors
RF engineers, FPGA developers, software folks—the GitHub repo is open. Dive in, open issues, submit pull requests. This is our radar now.
4. Encouragement
Building something like this alone is hard. Every comment, every message, every "keep going" matters more than you know.
A Personal Note
When I started this project, I was a guy in a workshop in Morocco with a soldering iron and an obsession. I couldn't afford a commercial phased array—so I decided to build one.
I never imagined it would lead here.
To everyone who believed in this project before there was any reason to: thank you. This is your victory too.
The next phase begins now. Let's build this together.
Nawfal Motii Creator, AERIS-10 Open Source Radar
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