I have some great news to share in regards to the EverGreenCoin Stake Box! (aka EGC Solar Staker DIY)
First, a small bit of bad, but not very bad, news. The first units will not be built with a waterproof case.
HOWEVER!!!! They will be built with the Raspberry Pi Zero W! Not with the more energy hungry Pi 3B as previously mentioned and as recently as the last video update. This is much better suited for a solar powered application. This is the direction we have been trying to get pi-supply to go in and, finally and to some surprise, they have agreed. Cases for the EverGreenCoin Stake Box that fit a Pi Zero W are now being made. Below is an actual picture of one, not an 'artist rendition' or only design.
I am very excited with this news and I hope the community is as well. I apologize for the, now incorrect, information provided stating our stake box was going to be built with the Pi 3B. I was under the impression the option had been removed for the first units, but to much delight, is now fact!
We all know the community has waited a long time and through many changes of the plans. I very greatly appreciate the patience, support, and understanding of the hurdles faced and help over coming them! The bits are finally falling into place to to bring the solar staker to fruition, if even in this 'DIY' form. We cannot give an firm ETA at this time, but it does look like we and pi-supply will be launching the EverGreenCoin Stake Box in the coming weeks. Of course, I will fill-in questions about the final price and amount of EGC that will be gifted after the purchase as soon as possible. In our most recent meeting discussions, we agreed 25% of the cost of the unit would be gifted from the foundation coins after purchase. Be reminded, because of legal constraints we cannot pre-load and must gift after purchase. The % may change after the final cost is known. We do aim to make the purchase reasonable obtainable for all of us.
Once again, thanks for the continued support that makes all this possible!