We want to particpate by supporting the unofficial Prop Expo NE. Provided we know the number of visitors ahead of time, we agree to provide the following per person:
(2) Prop Proto Boards
(1) Prop Plug
Catalog
Ping))) Ultrasonic Sensor
(2) Propeller DIP chips
For door prizes we'll provide the following:
Hydra Kit
Propeller Education Kit
3" NTSC/PAL mini display
Sensors (we'll choose a half-dozen)
Boe-Bot
We will also agree to sponsor lunch for the crowd. Contact me off-line for that budget (depends on whether or not we're stuck with hotel catering, which could be a cost issue). And feel free to modify the above list for·products that may be of more interest to the group.· I just want to let you know that we'll assist to make this a productive·event for the·participants.
Way to go OldBit, it sounds like you have the makings of a stellar event. If I was in the states, I would certain come for the great Propeller education and sharing as well as the roller coasters. Good luck!
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
Timothy D. Swieter
www.brilldea.com·- uOLED-IOC, RGB LEDs, TLC5940 driver PCB www.tdswieter.com
One little spark of imagination is all it takes for an idea to explode
Jeff - what will the schedule during the day be like. Originally you mentioned morning activities then free time the afternoon for families to go to area attractions. Sounds like from the official website though that things will be going on 9am-8pm. I don't want to miss anything!
But count me in!
I'll be bringing some door prizes along also!
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
Brian
uController.com - home of SpinStudio - the modular Development system for the Propeller
PropNIC - Add ethernet ability to your Propeller! PropJoy - Plug in a joystick and play some games!
Awesome that you finally got it worked out! Only problem is that I do not have any ideas on what to bring. I think the prop community will be really excited to see me
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
I am 1011, so be surprised!
Advertisement sponsored by dfletch:
Come and join us on the Propeller IRC channel for fast and easy help!
Channel: #propeller
Server: irc.freenode.net or freenode.net
If you don't want to bother installing an IRC client, use Mibbit. www.mibbit.com
Bring you! and whatever propeller stuff you are working on at the moment.
Personally, I'd like to see that LED display in the flesh.. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
Just be sure and email me a headcount so I can put you in the official list.
Because we have the facility for one day, instead of the original plan for a day+1/2,
I'm planning to run this from 8am(setup)-8pm(packup).
I figure that families may visit some of the various attractions on Saturday, and
then Sunday will be wide-open to join your family. IIRC, Cedar point opens at 8am
Satuday, and 10am Sunday.
Expo schedule is tentatively as follows... (subject to adjustment)
8AM Setup for Demos and folks who brought project to work on.
9AM OFFICIAL OPENING
NOONish (lunch provided by Parallax)
1PM-4PM (Various Demonstrations / Live Work / Socializing )
6PM BREAK FOR DUTCH DINNER AT LOCAL ESTABLISHMENT (TBA)
8PM BREAKDOWN
9PM CLOSE
This will be a ACTION PACKED day. Bring project to work on,
(pack and bring your workshop if it suits you) Bring items you
want to sell, Bring stuff to give to the "Freebie" table
Hi OBC, sorry·I can't make it! wish I could sounds like a great event [noparse]:([/noparse] but will·prepare some cool demo's for it for you to show [noparse]:)[/noparse]
OT, as for gas prices, you've got it easy, try $2.50 per litre [noparse]:([/noparse] that's ~$11.25 a gallon [noparse]:([/noparse]
I think we can help there! You should see our "Expensed Stock" collection at Parallax. Provided you agree not to RMA back to us some of our expensed inventory, I'll send a box of it along too! It includes functional product, RMA returns, manufacturing failed units, things we couldn't sell, etc. It's easy to find development boards, wire, connectors, modules, displays, etc.
Add a "freebie table box from Parallax" to our official sponsorhip! One man's junk is another man's treasure!
I'll call you early this next week, as I expect to have some idea of the lunch options by then,
personally, I wouldn't have a problem with a quantity of pizza and softdrinks. I had
already planned to make sure there was plenty of drinks (soda, juice, water) on hand
for everyone for the day.
@Gang:
Keep those emails coming if you plan to attend! I have a growing list of
door prizes and demos! The PropGFX Team just committed to send....
(I'll let you guess!) 3 doorprizes! [noparse]:)[/noparse]
I might be able to bring a projector. It is somewhat old and not very bright, at 800x600 resolution and composite input. But its rental is free and I don't think many demos really need 1024x768.
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
I am 1011, so be surprised!
Advertisement sponsored by dfletch:
Come and join us on the Propeller IRC channel for fast and easy help!
Channel: #propeller
Server: irc.freenode.net or freenode.net
If you don't want to bother installing an IRC client, use Mibbit. www.mibbit.com
@tpw: I'll keep that in mind... [noparse]:)[/noparse]
I'm working on the purchase of a unit from someone I know
who does recycling for one of the school districts.. I should
have one in short order.. Anyone got a screen?
Would bringing a couple projects like the LED matrix be considered a demo? And, will demoers have to present? I am definitely coming!
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
I am 1011, so be surprised!
Advertisement sponsored by dfletch:
Come and join us on the Propeller IRC channel for fast and easy help!
Channel: #propeller
Server: irc.freenode.net or freenode.net
If you don't want to bother installing an IRC client, use Mibbit. www.mibbit.com
Yes, to bring your projects to demonstrate for everyone is considered a "Demo"
This is not a trade show, and I do not expect corporate type presentations.
This is informal..
To clarify, the three-fold intent of the UPENE is to:
1.. Allow as many as are able to meet in the real.
2.. To promote the Propeller, sharing ideas.
3.. Have a fun time in the company of like-minds.
Anyone who wants to demonstrate their Propeller related project is *welcome*
to do so. If standing in front of 25-60 people isn't your bag, then bring your
project anyway and set it up on a table and talk to people 1-2 at a time as people
mingle. If you remember the 'Woz had a problem doing presentations, and that
was his approach to sharing his ideas. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
I've attended several of the "Commodore" retro Expos for a few years,
(Some might recognize that UPENE is patterned after their format.)
and believe me, the fun part is seeing the person you've been chatting with for
the last year and they DO NOT look as you imagined..
I agree, as this will be my first ever electronics expo, I can't wait to see some of the people who helped me along the way, Most of all I can't wait to meet TPW_Man
@ Baggers,
No doubt the phrase from "Road house" will be heard often.
"I thought you would be bigger"
One of the companies I work with is done on-line and by phone, and the only person I have meet in person was my trainer.
The mental images I've formed of all the different people is firm in my mind, but I know I'm fooling myself.
From the sexy dispatch voice to the rough disgruntled supply guy, I can't imagine how my little world would be blown apart by an actual meeting.......!
Make it a mascarade ball! I'll be easily identified by the three cups of coffee I'll be holding after driving to OHIO!
Will name tags be worn at the event? Perhaps the avatars should be printed out so they can be placed on the name tags. Man I wish I could be there too! (Yes my avatar is me)
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
Timothy D. Swieter
www.brilldea.com·- uOLED-IOC, RGB LEDs, TLC5940 driver PCB www.tdswieter.com
One little spark of imagination is all it takes for an idea to explode
Yes, I'm working on that.. As long as people continue to pre-register with me, I will grab them for tags.
While my avatar isn't really me, it does look very close to pictures from my own youth.
My attitude toward adventures in learning by doing hasn't changed much since then..
(I refuse to kill off my inner child.. ) [noparse]:)[/noparse]
We have a little town about 10 miles away, whose only claim to fame is that it has a memorial to our fallen heroes in the Middle East. Every year about 50,000 people come to town for a biker event. Imagine... 50,000 people and 8 cops... and there is never a problem.
The Propeller is going to be around for a long time. Your meeting could turn into a real bonus for the good people of Norwalk.
I hope that everyone within 8 driving hours makes a real attempt to show up and support this important meeting.
I would encourage you to have your local radio station do some live broadcasting the meeting location.... This will also give you free local advertising. You'd might be surprised by how many locals will show up....just to see what all of the excitement is about.
I also have the same kind of situation, I work from home, as the office is ~270 miles away [noparse];)[/noparse] and for the longest time I had weird and wonderful images of the rest of the staff, which got shattered when I went to the office lol
Comments
We want to particpate by supporting the unofficial Prop Expo NE. Provided we know the number of visitors ahead of time, we agree to provide the following per person:
For door prizes we'll provide the following:
We will also agree to sponsor lunch for the crowd. Contact me off-line for that budget (depends on whether or not we're stuck with hotel catering, which could be a cost issue). And feel free to modify the above list for·products that may be of more interest to the group.· I just want to let you know that we'll assist to make this a productive·event for the·participants.
Ken Gracey
Parallax, Inc.
email me at jeffledger *at* gmail.com and let me know you are
on your way! We need demos!
I'm working on the purchase of a projector as well, so it will be
easy for you guys to show off.
Paperwork just arrived in my email.. It goes back to Norwalk Parks & Rec
with a check in the morning!
OBC
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
New to the Propeller?
Getting started with the Protoboard? - Propeller Cookbook 1.4
Updates to the Cookbook are now posted to: Propeller.warrantyvoid.us
Got an SD card? - PropDOS
Need a part? Got spare electronics? - The Electronics Exchange
www.warrantyvoid.us/upene/
OBC
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
New to the Propeller?
Getting started with the Protoboard? - Propeller Cookbook 1.4
Updates to the Cookbook are now posted to: Propeller.warrantyvoid.us
Got an SD card? - PropDOS
Need a part? Got spare electronics? - The Electronics Exchange
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
Timothy D. Swieter
www.brilldea.com·- uOLED-IOC, RGB LEDs, TLC5940 driver PCB
www.tdswieter.com
One little spark of imagination is all it takes for an idea to explode
We've added a couple demos as well as more door prizes!
OBC
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
New to the Propeller?
Getting started with the Protoboard? - Propeller Cookbook 1.4
Updates to the Cookbook are now posted to: Propeller.warrantyvoid.us
Got an SD card? - PropDOS
Need a part? Got spare electronics? - The Electronics Exchange
Hmm... Hows about door prizes for Web attendies?
LOL...
I'm trying...
KK
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
Propeller + Hardware - extra bits for the bit bucket =· 1 Coffeeless KaosKidd
·
But count me in!
I'll be bringing some door prizes along also!
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
Brian
uController.com - home of SpinStudio - the modular Development system for the Propeller
PropNIC - Add ethernet ability to your Propeller! PropJoy - Plug in a joystick and play some games!
SD card Adapter - mass storage for the masses Audio/Video adapter add composite video and sound to your Proto Board
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
I am 1011, so be surprised!
Advertisement sponsored by dfletch:
Come and join us on the Propeller IRC channel for fast and easy help!
Channel: #propeller
Server: irc.freenode.net or freenode.net
If you don't want to bother installing an IRC client, use Mibbit. www.mibbit.com
Personally, I'd like to see that LED display in the flesh.. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
Just be sure and email me a headcount so I can put you in the official list.
OBC
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
New to the Propeller?
Getting started with the Protoboard? - Propeller Cookbook 1.4
Updates to the Cookbook are now posted to: Propeller.warrantyvoid.us
Got an SD card? - PropDOS
Need a part? Got spare electronics? - The Electronics Exchange
Because we have the facility for one day, instead of the original plan for a day+1/2,
I'm planning to run this from 8am(setup)-8pm(packup).
I figure that families may visit some of the various attractions on Saturday, and
then Sunday will be wide-open to join your family. IIRC, Cedar point opens at 8am
Satuday, and 10am Sunday.
Expo schedule is tentatively as follows... (subject to adjustment)
8AM Setup for Demos and folks who brought project to work on.
9AM OFFICIAL OPENING
NOONish (lunch provided by Parallax)
1PM-4PM (Various Demonstrations / Live Work / Socializing )
6PM BREAK FOR DUTCH DINNER AT LOCAL ESTABLISHMENT (TBA)
8PM BREAKDOWN
9PM CLOSE
This will be a ACTION PACKED day. Bring project to work on,
(pack and bring your workshop if it suits you) Bring items you
want to sell, Bring stuff to give to the "Freebie" table
OBC
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
New to the Propeller?
Getting started with the Protoboard? - Propeller Cookbook 1.4
Updates to the Cookbook are now posted to: Propeller.warrantyvoid.us
Got an SD card? - PropDOS
Need a part? Got spare electronics? - The Electronics Exchange
OT, as for gas prices, you've got it easy, try $2.50 per litre [noparse]:([/noparse] that's ~$11.25 a gallon [noparse]:([/noparse]
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
http://www.propgfx.co.uk/forum/·home of the PropGFX Lite
·
If my project will fit in the car I'll bring it too!
I think we can help there! You should see our "Expensed Stock" collection at Parallax. Provided you agree not to RMA back to us some of our expensed inventory, I'll send a box of it along too! It includes functional product, RMA returns, manufacturing failed units, things we couldn't sell, etc. It's easy to find development boards, wire, connectors, modules, displays, etc.
Add a "freebie table box from Parallax" to our official sponsorhip! One man's junk is another man's treasure!
Ken Gracey
Parallax, Inc.
I'll call you early this next week, as I expect to have some idea of the lunch options by then,
personally, I wouldn't have a problem with a quantity of pizza and softdrinks. I had
already planned to make sure there was plenty of drinks (soda, juice, water) on hand
for everyone for the day.
@Gang:
Keep those emails coming if you plan to attend! I have a growing list of
door prizes and demos! The PropGFX Team just committed to send....
(I'll let you guess!) 3 doorprizes! [noparse]:)[/noparse]
OBC
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
New to the Propeller?
Getting started with the Protoboard? - Propeller Cookbook 1.4
Updates to the Cookbook are now posted to: Propeller.warrantyvoid.us
Got an SD card? - PropDOS
Need a part? Got spare electronics? - The Electronics Exchange
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
I am 1011, so be surprised!
Advertisement sponsored by dfletch:
Come and join us on the Propeller IRC channel for fast and easy help!
Channel: #propeller
Server: irc.freenode.net or freenode.net
If you don't want to bother installing an IRC client, use Mibbit. www.mibbit.com
Regards,
Craig
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
My system: 1.6 GHz AMD Turion64 X2, 4GB DDR2, 256MB ATI Radeon Graphics card, 15.4" Widescreen HD Screen
I have a duel boot of Ubuntu Linux and Windows Vista. Vista, because it came with the PC, Ubuntu because I like software that works.
"Failure is not an option -- it comes bundled with Windows."
Use The Best...
Linux for Servers
Mac for Graphics
Palm for Mobility
Windows for Solitaire
I'm working on the purchase of a unit from someone I know
who does recycling for one of the school districts.. I should
have one in short order.. Anyone got a screen?
OBC
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
New to the Propeller?
Getting started with the Protoboard? - Propeller Cookbook 1.4
Updates to the Cookbook are now posted to: Propeller.warrantyvoid.us
Got an SD card? - PropDOS
Need a part? Got spare electronics? - The Electronics Exchange
Post Edited (Oldbitcollector) : 5/31/2008 6:23:31 PM GMT
If I have to walk even!
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
I am 1011, so be surprised!
Advertisement sponsored by dfletch:
Come and join us on the Propeller IRC channel for fast and easy help!
Channel: #propeller
Server: irc.freenode.net or freenode.net
If you don't want to bother installing an IRC client, use Mibbit. www.mibbit.com
Yes, to bring your projects to demonstrate for everyone is considered a "Demo"
This is not a trade show, and I do not expect corporate type presentations.
This is informal..
To clarify, the three-fold intent of the UPENE is to:
1.. Allow as many as are able to meet in the real.
2.. To promote the Propeller, sharing ideas.
3.. Have a fun time in the company of like-minds.
Anyone who wants to demonstrate their Propeller related project is *welcome*
to do so. If standing in front of 25-60 people isn't your bag, then bring your
project anyway and set it up on a table and talk to people 1-2 at a time as people
mingle. If you remember the 'Woz had a problem doing presentations, and that
was his approach to sharing his ideas. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
I've attended several of the "Commodore" retro Expos for a few years,
(Some might recognize that UPENE is patterned after their format.)
and believe me, the fun part is seeing the person you've been chatting with for
the last year and they DO NOT look as you imagined..
OBC
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
New to the Propeller?
Getting started with the Protoboard? - Propeller Cookbook 1.4
Updates to the Cookbook are now posted to: Propeller.warrantyvoid.us
Got an SD card? - PropDOS
Need a part? Got spare electronics? - The Electronics Exchange
Scratch that, I just remembered what my avitar looks like!
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
http://www.propgfx.co.uk/forum/·home of the PropGFX Lite
·
No doubt the phrase from "Road house" will be heard often.
"I thought you would be bigger"
One of the companies I work with is done on-line and by phone, and the only person I have meet in person was my trainer.
The mental images I've formed of all the different people is firm in my mind, but I know I'm fooling myself.
From the sexy dispatch voice to the rough disgruntled supply guy, I can't imagine how my little world would be blown apart by an actual meeting.......!
Make it a mascarade ball! I'll be easily identified by the three cups of coffee I'll be holding after driving to OHIO!
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
Timothy D. Swieter
www.brilldea.com·- uOLED-IOC, RGB LEDs, TLC5940 driver PCB
www.tdswieter.com
One little spark of imagination is all it takes for an idea to explode
While my avatar isn't really me, it does look very close to pictures from my own youth.
My attitude toward adventures in learning by doing hasn't changed much since then..
(I refuse to kill off my inner child.. ) [noparse]:)[/noparse]
OBC
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
New to the Propeller?
Getting started with the Protoboard? - Propeller Cookbook 1.4
Updates to the Cookbook are now posted to: Propeller.warrantyvoid.us
Got an SD card? - PropDOS
Need a part? Got spare electronics? - The Electronics Exchange
Being different is important.
We have a little town about 10 miles away, whose only claim to fame is that it has a memorial to our fallen heroes in the Middle East. Every year about 50,000 people come to town for a biker event. Imagine... 50,000 people and 8 cops... and there is never a problem.
The Propeller is going to be around for a long time. Your meeting could turn into a real bonus for the good people of Norwalk.
I hope that everyone within 8 driving hours makes a real attempt to show up and support this important meeting.
I would encourage you to have your local radio station do some live broadcasting the meeting location.... This will also give you free local advertising. You'd might be surprised by how many locals will show up....just to see what all of the excitement is about.
Congratulations.
Rich
I also have the same kind of situation, I work from home, as the office is ~270 miles away [noparse];)[/noparse] and for the longest time I had weird and wonderful images of the rest of the staff, which got shattered when I went to the office lol
Baggers.
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
http://www.propgfx.co.uk/forum/·home of the PropGFX Lite
·
I've seen Baggers and I can say he looks more menacing in the flesh than the TRex in his avatar!
Coley
▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
PropGFX Forums - The home of the Hybrid Development System and PropGFX Lite