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Keyboard Encoder Programming ( Similar to Ipac )
Lilwolf:
I personally think that it would be great to see some more compition..
but I don't know if you will be able to sell them for much cheaper the ipacs or keywiz. Sure the parts are cheap... the time putting them together will kill you. Make sure (if you really want to do it) you find a company to make them and check their price... Otherwise you will probably stop selling them in a week.
Next... the R&D for the first one WILL take ages. Its not a 2 day project unless its for yourself only. You need the abiltity to change all the key codes outside of programming.
Next... You probably wont get many people interested unless you sell a full version. chip Programmers are $15-100s and that will eat anything you save from buying a full built one. So it will only be interested in people who already have access to the chip programmers.
If you ARE planning on it... 1st, do the programming yourself (at least start). This will probably be the most interesting part.
Next... Find a new angle.
I would like to see one that allows a ton of configurations set on the board myself with easy changes. I personally have 15+ controlpanels...
Or maybe one that can send commands to more then just a keyboard... maybe a dreamcast, ps2, xbox, ect. Similar to a XArcade encoder... Just another idea...
Next... Do it for the love... because you will probably be able to get a job at burgerking and make more money (initially anyway)... Remember you will probably spend more time working on the encoders then playing games.
Tiger-Heli:
Some follow-up to my earlier comments -
I think the majority of the customers for this are going to be in the USA, so shipping from Australia may eat up any savings for the majority of your customers.
Also, keep in mind that at the time it was first introduced, the KeyWiz was less expensive than the I-PAC/2, offered four more inputs, a different shift method, and the ability to swap codesets on the fly, while losing an automatic keyboard pass-thru, LED support, and the ability to retain a codeset in EEPROM.
And the KeyWiz received a lukewarm to cold response on the board here from the I-PAC faithful. Basically, an "The I-PAC does everything I want and Andy's a great guy, so why should I buy anything else" mentality.
So if you want to compete, your product had better be significantly better or significantly cheaper (or both) and so far, you are not starting out that well with the members here.
coin_door:
Thanks for your replies guys. It is obvious that there are some of you that have a great loyalty to Ipac and Andy.
--- Quote --- Basically, an "The I-PAC does everything I want and Andy's a great guy, so why should I buy anything else" mentality.
--- End quote ---
I just hope this doesnt get distorted. Will the next post feed off this one and interpret that I actually spoke out against Andy ? --BINGO! Either that, or I was attempting to say "before" but it was too many letters to type-- this thread I never even new of the guy.
I can see in some instances the thread degrading into an "us and them" conflict.
There have been a few good points made, and many I dissagree with. I am so sorry Tiger but I dont agree with many of your points. I am not sure if you read all of my posts here properly, or I didnt explain myself well.
The main thrust of my thread was, if someone could help me to write a program. Since I made this post I have had two other possibilities put to me from another location. I will look more closely at these options.
Thanks again for your input guys. ;)
Tiger-Heli:
--- Quote from: coin_door on October 29, 2004, 09:52:13 am ---Thanks for your replies guys. It is obvious that there are some of you that have a great loyalty to Ipac and Andy.
--- Quote --- Basically, an "The I-PAC does everything I want and Andy's a great guy, so why should I buy anything else" mentality.
--- End quote ---
I just hope this doesnt get distorted. Will the next post feed off this one and interpret that I actually spoke out against Andy ? --BINGO! Either that, or I was attempting to say "before" but it was too many letters to type-- this thread I never even new of the guy.
I can see in some instances the thread degrading into an "us and them" conflict.
--- End quote ---
That wasn't my intent, just trying to give you some past history.
--- Quote ---There have been a few good points made, and many I dissagree with. I am so sorry Tiger but I dont agree with many of your points. I am not sure if you read all of my posts here properly, or I didnt explain myself well.
--- End quote ---
Me either, since you don't specifically address your disagreements, but as I initially said, feel free to prove me wrong. . .
HaRuMaN:
Ok... how do you plan on actually programming your chips once someone rights you a program? Aren't chip-programmers expensive?
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