Project : Orion Updates

Welcome to Project : Orion

 

Tracking the progress of the crowdfunding and production of the first run of our upcoming "Orion's Belt" Chamber Sleeves & Joystick Caps.

 

 

 

UPDATE LOG:

Phase 1 : Base Model Design -

*Puffco Proxy & Peak Pro Chamber Sleeve & Joystick, Oculus & Ball Cap Grommet 1:1 Clones *

01/11/2024 : 3D Modeling Project Begins

04/15/2024 : Supernovations Website Launch

06/04/2024 : 3D Models Final Approval

06/26/2024 : TPU Prototypes Approval

 

- Phase 2 : Project Orion Design -

*New Proxy & Peak Pro Grommet & Reinforced Tether System Using 1:1 Clone Models*

07/29/2024 : Development Begins

08/28/2024 : Final Model Approval

 

- Phase 3 : Production -

*"Project : Orion" Crowdfunding Initiative; Production Begins @ 200 Backers*

05/12/2025 : Manufacturer Selected & Quoted

05/16/2025 : Project Orion Launch Date

05/28/2025 : First Crowdfunding Backer

06/19/2026 : First Color Options Announced

 

8/15/2025 : Financing Acquired

8/20/2025 : Final Production Quotes Requested

8/24/2025 : "PROJECT : ORION" is moving forward into the Production Phase beginning in September 2025. Manufacturer estimates both pieces ready by January 2026.

9/30/2025 : Silicone Mold Production begins. Estimated test run in November 2025.

10/24/2025 : Molds & Test Run Complete. Photo from manufacturer, showing Orion's Belt Tethers, Zeta Joystick Caps, and Solo Jacket & Cap pieces in Guardian, Onyx, Indiglow Blue, Opal (Clear), and Indiglow Violet:

01/26/2026 : Sleeve fitment redesigned, color match performed by silicone manufacturer.  Test Samples #2:

Production begins upon approval of fitment and color match.

 

05/21/26 : Fitment Approved. Final color selections for Guardian, Onyx, and Indiglow Violet went through a few revisions, Violet being the most difficult to accurately match. See samples below:

 

**WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE PRODUCTION ORDER HAS BEEN SUBMITTED! COMING SOON!**