As promised - I've taken some of the individual photos my manufacturing representative sent me, and edited together an image of everyone.
Last call for survey adjustments and pre-orders! Everything locks on Monday, May 5th. https://short-circuit.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders/ 
Malware is a model designed to correct other malfunctioning robots. He was intended to infect and commandeer their operating systems, and ultimately force a fresh reinstall.
But Malware finds these units to be delightfully unique rather than broken. Instead of hacking into buggy bots to change them, he acts as a sort of guardian, identifying and patching their vulnerabilities so they can secretly carry on as they are. Some systems may indeed wind up prey to Malware's viruses, however - databases tracking buggy bots go offline now and then, and suspicion is growing around whether this model is functioning as intended.
This sticker sheet and the corresponding pin design are still available in the Short Circuit pre-order store - you can still get in on the initial fulfillment until surveys and the store close!
Debugging Clock boards have arrived!
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Ben Eater-Based Debug Clock Signal Generator Sent to Manufacture!
https://www.iaritech.com/post/ben-eater-based-debug-clock-signal-generator-sent-to-manufacture
This 2-layer PCB is based on the original debugging clock generator designed by Ben Eater. It can generate a 5v clock signal ranging from <1 second to about 1000 Hz using a dial, as well as single step the clock with a push button.
Big news, fellow robotic creatures and comrades: the pre-launch page for my Backerkit to produce the Short Circuit series as enamel pins is live!!
https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/890fb8c7-209c-4f92-a691-c54f77a8da91/landing
Every follow in advance of the campaign helps ensure its success, so pass it on-- 
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