Cocoa Beach Kiter said:Being completely new to this hobby, this is my first RC, and being completely ignorant when it comes to the use of game controllers and button mapping devices, I would've gladly paid $20 or more maybe as high as $50 if a set of plans with required hardware and detailed instructions for the build and tech support when I get in a jam were the offer. That's a viable concept and the buyer gets value for his investment.
Maybe it's a cultural variance, but I think your marketing strategy would have been more successful if it was more in line with customary processes not coming across as a get rich quick scheme ... But this is only my opinion.
You really do have a good idea and you should have the right to decide to share for free or make a buck by providing a service. I think we all would prefer to receive the product or service when paid.
Might be a good idea for this guy to flip the script and start offering this now... full set of plans for $??.00... or even a built unit for those who don't wanna fuss around with such things...
I had a similar situation with the AR Drone... i figured out an antenna hack for the Nexus 7 tablet that would get users way more range without using a repeater and extra power etc... i released then mod to the public right away with multiple forums... people came at me in droves who didn't have the time or the interest in fiddling around with building something... more money than mechanical abilty type people... I made a crapload of money off that deal... paid for my hobby for over a year... paid for my Vision plus as well... wasn't no £20,000 but shoot... flat screen tv... new sound system... new tablet, phone, etc....
There's still some room here for a measure of success from this idea if he wants it... :ugeek: