Important Updates
July 28th 2025 Exciting Week Ahead
Hello Everyone that has ordered or backed the DNA Duo, I know it's been a bit since I last updated but there hasn't been anything major to report until today. Another update will be coming tomorrow as well.
Today/Tomorrow some (ordered in batches) of the screens/boards/speakers should be here so this week I'll be sharing a lot surrounding all 3 colours with the prototype materials I have. I used a rapid prototype service which is what you see above in the picture shared about the plastic designs and even that plastic looks great but it's not what the DNA Duo will be made of.
I'm also still waiting to have samples of the injection mold sent to me but right now this is a waiting game. Injection mold is a huge process, if you'd like to check out how this is done I linked a video below. Firstly injection mold takes 30-45 business days to complete depending on the design. The company then sends the plastics over to me which will take up to a week generally to ship and be delivered. I requested 5 samples of this so my plan (if everything looks good enough) is to send review units to some content creators that have requested these. Once I say GO AHEAD to mass produce the DNA Duo, the injection mold company will start making these in large quantities as I requested a large order so I have enough just in case more orders come in.
I already have a ton of other parts and accessories on hand, but I am waiting on the product boxes as well which hopefully will be here in a week or two. Other than all of this, I think I've shared more than any company needs to share about what is going on with a new product such as this and hope you all understand that I'm doing everything I can in Canada to get this in my hands finally and shipped globally to all of you. I'm still pushing for the release to be out before September as I stated in the past August. But this doesn't mean August 1st everything will be shipped, this just means maybe August 5th maybe August 25th I'm just not sure yet because I am waiting.
Thank you all again for being patient as I (the only person doing all of this overseas) get everything prepped and released. Remember I don't have a factory behind my house to walk up to and say "hey get this done now" I'm dealing with suppliers that are thousands of miles away and 12-13 hours ahead so right now it is night time their time when it's 9:28am in the morning my time. I cannot wait to get the first ever multi device portable 7 inch OLED display out to all of you!
The DNA Duo truly is the portable display that becomes part of your devices DNA!
Video about injection mold - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBEzE4PCmqM
June 9th 2025 (UPDATE CHECK YOUR EMAILS IF YOUR ORDERED BEFORE TODAY TOO)
Hello Everyone that has ordered or backed the DNA Duo,
I have some news to share but would like to start by thanking each and every one of you for your support and patience. As previously stated all updates on the DNA Duo progression are being done on the website rather than by email. I also post updates to YouTube and Discord but for the most up to date information please check the website first. This is going to be the last update email and I will no longer be responding to individual emails asking for updates. I hope you all can understand that I do not have a team answering emails and any time spent responding to individual emails is less time working on getting the DNA Duo released.
This product has been a huge learning curve for me and I (the only person handling all of this) am doing everything possible to get the DNA Duo released in a timely manner. I am not going to set an exact date but mid July to August is the anticipation date to start shipping. I have confirmed with the company I'm working with for the screens and they said they will be able to get me the first batch as soon as possible however we're still waiting on the injection mold to be finalized, so hopefully we can get everything in one go and I can start shipping.
The DNA Duo has been a passion of mine since I shared the very first IDEA video back in May of 2024. It has come a long way from that original concept, now with a custom PCB board and OLED screen I have personally tested each device that has a clamp to make sure they all have optimal duo screen functionality. At times this ment making changes to the programming so that the DNA Duo works properly for things like the touch screen functionality with Android/Linux/Windows. I have put everything I can into making sure once the DNA Duo releases smoothly and works perfectly. You know what happens when companies rush products and don't test them properly.
I hope you all understand once again that it is just me with the help of my wife handling all of this. I'm sorry the dates have been a mess but I am doing everything I can to get this released to all of you as soon as I can.
Thank you,
Jordan
May 25th 2025 (UPDATE)
So the company I hired to fix my design for injection mold has finally completed it! This means I can send this design off to get quoted and basically done! Injection mold takes 20-40 business days according to the many companies I've reached out to, and I'm sending this off today even though it's Sunday.
Some parts are also still delayed and I'm waiting for information about this. Once I fully find out when these parts will ship I will let you all know!
I know this has been a long journey but honestly I've been doing everything possible on my end while staying up late because all of my suppliers are 12-13 hours ahead. I cannot wait to get this out to everyone trust me, I want this in my hands right now too. But with time comes great responsibility, and I've been taking on something that is new and way different than taking care of your kids.
BuhByee!
May 2nd 2025
Today 50,000 PCB screws arrived! I did not expect 50,000 screws to be so heavy. More supplies should be here by Monday Tues. Like I said stuff is happening but it's been slow. I'm still waiting for the injection mold samples to be done and I'm waiting for one more final test of the driver board because I found another bug in the software. China is also on holiday AGAIN until the 5th I don't know this country's holidays but it seems they go on holiday a lot. Anyways I hope everyone continues to be as patient as possible, I'm doing everything I can to get this released. Also remember this is made in Canada so the tariffs SHOULDN'T affect shipments to the USA.
Thank you all for your support and patience as I try my best to get these released to the 600+ people that pre ordered and backed it so far!
Jordan
April 21st 2025
Due to the issues in the USA and the Tariffs that we do not have control of even in Canada, some items have been delayed. The N52 magnets are one of these items, Chinese customs will hold any rare earth items. The company made this known to us the other day after advising that the 20,000 units we ordered are ready but they don't want to ship them because they will be held.
Injection mold is also a process that I was not aware of until I sent my designs two weeks ago. The company has to approve of the designs and alter them to make sure they work in the mold casing. They then send samples after the mold is complete with the plastic I requested. Injection mold designs were redesigned and have been sent out today April 21st 2025 so this will delay the entire process as well. To finalize a mold it can take up to 40 days but they said they'll try their best to get it done sooner. Once the sample is received I will then have to confirm the screen/pcb/speakers fit properly and the adapters fit correctly around the devices.
I have received multiple parts and accessories already, and another USB C cable should be on the way this week. Please remember everything to do with the OLED DNA Duo is fully custom including the PCB board, adapters, screen enclosure. This isn't just a off the shelf parts DIY project as some people think. I sent my schematics to the company to design it a specific way so it worked with the design. I also had custom inserts for the 3 way barrel hinge inserts made months ago which allows for the DNA Duo to fold.
So please be patient as I try to gather everything to do with this new product, as I too am anxious to get it in hand! Also remember I am the only one doing all of this with the support of my Wife and producing a brand new product isn't a simple stroll through the park especially when I don't have a third party company helping me with all of this.
Take care,
Jordan (Owner)
Take note that I made it clear April 28th was an anticipated shipping date this was never a guaranteed date. So until I know more about when my supplies will be ready, keep watch on the website for any further updates.
Thank you