Whelp, obviously when we’re talking about commerical interests and the Principles of Unity, then we’re indireclty talking about a few elephants in the room.
So I’ll mention my own “elephant.”
I’m that guy who’s designing that bike light on a glove thing. (the Guantlit)
I’d like to make a bunch of them and sell them.
I want to see if I can have a business that produces them sustainably, and upholds sustainable values.
I want to learn from people at VHS, at Free Geek and at Start-Up communities.
I want to repay the time that people have spent showing me awesome stuff… By eventually paying it forewords and showing my newfound skills to other people.
I want to be as transparent as possible about how the Gauntlit is made, and where the seperate parts are coming from.
I’m not sure exactly what an “open” project really is… But I believe my project is “open” for the following reasons.
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So far, nothing about my project is hidden.
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There are no patents involved.
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I intend for the circuit schematic that I make for the Gauntlit to be free for all.
Also; I’m not operating out of the concern that anyone at VHS is going to “steal” my idea… simply because I don’t have a problem if someone makes their own Gauntlit-like thingy for their own use…
And I don’t think anyone at VHS would go through the financial investment of buying a bunch of circuit-boards, harnesses and batteries in order to “beat” me to market… At the end of the day, there are easier ways to make money.
Also, I’m happy to compensate people (Like I’m currently compensating the electircal engineer who’s designing my circuit schematic.) … But I also understand that people like to be at Hack Space just to work on what they love to do… And that this commercial interest and talk of money is not really what they’re here for.
So, in that spirit, my plan is to take the time and patience that VHS people have invested into me and pay it forewords; to pass on what I’ve learned to the next person with an idea… and to sponsor projects in the future in the event that I become successful. (There’s a strong possibility that I won’t be successfull)
Also, I should point out that VHS people have been really cool and supportive and I do not believe anyone harbours a belief that I am hiding some sort of agenda… But to dispell that notion, I should inform you guys that I pretty much have no idea what I’m doing; I’m littereally talking to hackers and entrepreneurs and start up people, and I’m learning as I go.
My plan at the moment is; Make a bunch of gizmos before Christmas, and sell them.
Here’s my post with more information about the Gauntlit.
http://imgur.com/gallery/9sgXW
Also, if there’s anything about my project that you feel the need to talk to me about, please send me a message.
I’m new to these threads, and I might miss what you have to say if you don’t send your message directly to me.
Cheers.