When I first saw this, my comment is wow... this looks cool. Its almost like a validation that the product ($99 development board) is a secondary function of Kickstarter.

My biggest concern is Step 2. Will the Epiphany chips be easily obtained in small quantities? I've been following the A13-OLinuXino development, an improvement (LQFP processor, open board design etc.) and a geat idea, but the Allwinner A13 chip isn't available through normal distributor channels.