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Sticker Design Contest - win a PropBOE: Smart Sticker for Dumb Cable (veho360)

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  • GordonMcCombGordonMcComb Posts: 3,366
    edited 2012-03-27 11:19
    Why do these say "Caution" and "Warning" when using a power-only USB cable doesn't cause damage to anything? This will only make confused and worried customers contact Parallax when the slightest thing doesn't seem right. ("Oh noes, I plugged in that cable... did I break my PropBOE???")

    These cables are anything but useless. Coupled with a cheap USB wall or car adapter charger the pair make a very nice regulated power supply for something needing 5V. Send me your charger-only cables. I always have a use for them.

    Like Erco I'm also not a graphics-type person, so I don't have a contribution, but I think Tracy's is the best so far. It isn't as "funny" I guess, but in my pitiful opinion it's more in line with how the sticker can convey it's not for programming the PropBOE.

    -- Gordon

    Edit: Just looked at Erco's. Except for WARNING I think it's great. Yeah, it's not funny, but we could always add a picture of Erco on the back. THEN it would be funny.
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2012-03-27 11:53
    Rather than "Caution" or "Warning" or "DANGER!!!" or "DO NOT USE FOR PROGRAMMING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES", I think the word everyone is looking for is

    "ATTENTION!"

    "Attention: You will look very silly if you try and program your Prop BOE with this cable."

    For the record, I think our own Duane Degn brought this problem to light way back in January:
    Duane Degn

    01-17-2012, 06:03 PM


    @Ken,

    Are listening? The USB cable on the product page looks like it's the one that comes with the Veho360. You might want to add a warning about the cable only providing power, not data.

    I see a USB cable is listed as an accessory sold-separately but it would probably be a good idea to clarify what the one in the product photo can (and can't) do.



    So, it's his fault! :lol:
  • RobotWorkshopRobotWorkshop Posts: 2,307
    edited 2012-03-27 12:16
    I'll add a few sticker designs for consideration:

    usbcable.gif


    usbcable2.gif


    usbcable3.gif


    The logo could easily be replaced with an image of a Propeller hat which is covered by the red circle and slash to indicate it won't work for programing the Propeller.

    Robert
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  • Matt GillilandMatt Gilliland Posts: 1,406
    edited 2012-03-27 15:08
    Tracy Allen admits to this (very minor) error. He is human!
    wow. But there still is a Santa Claus, right? Isn't there?
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2012-03-27 15:12
    wow. But there still is a Santa Claus, right? Isn't there?

    Sure, and his name is Ken! Occasionally aided by the Matt & the other Parallax elves...
  • RagtopRagtop Posts: 406
    edited 2012-03-27 15:50
    Kinda humorous

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  • GordonMcCombGordonMcComb Posts: 3,366
    edited 2012-03-27 16:08
    Rick, Yes "Attention" (or "Notice") is better.

    Perception is everything here. The wording shouldn't suggest the Propeller is lacking because it can't use some cable included with the kit. Not everyone will immediately get the limitation of the cable, and think the problem is in the PropBOE. I think it should simply say "This cable is only for charging the Veoh speaker." Frame it as what the cable is for, rather than what it's not for. My opinion, anyway.

    While on the subject, the USB-to-mini cable should be listed under Related Products on the PropBOE cart page.

    -- Gordon
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-03-27 17:22
    Is this too technical? I was thinking it might appeal to many of us: :D
    #define TRUE 1
    #define FALSE 0
    typedef int BOOL;
    
    
    void main()
    {
    
    /* the USB cable included with your Veho Speaker is designed */
    /* for charging only and is not compatible with your propBOE */
    
    	int connection, includedUSBcable;
    	int veloSpeaker, propBOE;
    	BOOL charging, programming;
    	
    	if (connection == (includedUSBcable + veloSpeaker)) {
    		charging = TRUE;
    
    	if (connection == (includedUSBcable + propBOE)) {
        	programming = FALSE;
        	
       
    }
    
    
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2012-03-27 17:37
    Silly doggiedoc!

    A voided main() shouldn't return anything!

    (or in the spirit of Trix cereal: Silly doggiedoc, returns are for ints!)
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-03-27 17:38
    oops. My C ignorance is showing. :D

    Corrected sir.


    P
  • prof_brainoprof_braino Posts: 4,313
    edited 2012-03-27 17:38
    localroger wrote: »
    I haven't time to mock up the artwork but my design would be along the lines of:

    Line 1: icon of wallwart -- cable -- velo360 CHECK
    Line 2: icon of PC -- cable -- PropBOE ANGRY X
    Line 3: icon of cable -- arrow -- garbage can CHECK
    Line 4: English text: The cable doesn't workfor programming, please discard it. Thanks.

    Add Line 3,5 - Place this sticker on the dumb cable included with the velo360
  • vanmunchvanmunch Posts: 568
    edited 2012-03-27 17:48
    Veho Cable Sticker 2.625x1 inc..jpg


    Here's my submission.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-03-27 18:21
    doggiedoc wrote: »
    Is this too technical? I was thinking it might appeal to many of us: :D
    #define TRUE 1
    #define FALSE 0
    typedef int BOOL;
    
    
    void main()
    {
    
    /* the USB cable included with your Veho Speaker is designed */
    /* for charging only and is not compatible with your propBOE */
    
    	int connection, includedUSBcable;
    	int veloSpeaker, propBOE;
    	BOOL charging, programming;
    	
    	if (connection == (includedUSBcable + veloSpeaker)) {
    		charging = TRUE;
    
    	if (connection == (includedUSBcable + propBOE)) {
        	programming = FALSE;
        	
       
    }
    
    

    Perhaps I should post this in the Propeller GCC forum and see if somebody can get it to compile! LOL
  • jim N8RHQjim N8RHQ Posts: 85
    edited 2012-03-27 18:26
    one more entry

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  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-03-27 18:52
    OK, so the "code" idea is a stretch... how about this one:

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  • WBA ConsultingWBA Consulting Posts: 2,935
    edited 2012-03-27 19:13
    A few more versions based upon Paul K's format.........

    propboe-veho-sticker3-1.jpg
    propboe-veho-sticker3-2.jpg
    propboe-veho-sticker3-3.jpg
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  • WBA ConsultingWBA Consulting Posts: 2,935
    edited 2012-03-27 19:32
    Ok, last one, I swear.............Will fit on an Avery 5160 label too!

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  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-03-27 19:45
    ...WBA is really after that prize!!!

    :cool:
  • DigitalJayBirdDigitalJayBird Posts: 9
    edited 2012-03-27 20:45
    I'll give it a try:

    Parallax Avery5160.jpg


    Thanks,

    Jay
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  • jim N8RHQjim N8RHQ Posts: 85
    edited 2012-03-27 20:55
    here's one more

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  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2012-03-27 21:26
    I see some acceptable submissions, and I notice how many of them have attempted to provide a useful explanation. You've given MattG some quality choices and an important job to do on Wednesday. Thankfully it's not Thursday (Donut Day) because we'd lose his interest until at least noon as he snarfs down one Old Fashioned glazed sugar-bomb followed by another two or three, after which time he normally takes a nap under his desk. zzzzz zzzzz

    Ken Gracey
  • TumblerTumbler Posts: 323
    edited 2012-03-27 21:32
    A very effective sollution: a sticker around an usb cable
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  • John BoardJohn Board Posts: 371
    edited 2012-03-27 21:43
    I was gonna post a real one, but I figured I probably wouldn't win.. So here's my contribution:

    Achtung. Das USB-Kabel ist nicht f
  • John BoardJohn Board Posts: 371
    edited 2012-03-27 21:44
    Achtung!Achtung!Hazchem!DieserUSB-Programmierkabelist nur gutf
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  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2012-03-27 22:04
    Herr Board, Sie haben eine guten Idee aber glaube Ich zu wenig unsere Freunden Deutsche sprechen. Vielleicht konnen Sie ihre Idee in English geben. Und dann werden Sie ein Grosse PropBOE winnen! Auch, es nehmt ein Bild.

    Dein Fruend,

    Ken Gracey
  • Tracy AllenTracy Allen Posts: 6,664
    edited 2012-03-27 22:23
    erco wrote: »
    And today, Tracy Allen admits to this (very minor) error. He is human! :)
    wow. But there still is a Santa Claus, right? Isn't there?
    Sure, and his name is Ken! Occasionally aided by the Matt & the other Parallax elves.

    Erco, Matt, errors? human? Santa? elves? All true. Ken, too.
  • Tracy AllenTracy Allen Posts: 6,664
    edited 2012-03-27 22:31
    Another thought about the cable. I ended up writing "charge" with a sharpie pen on a 1" length of yellow heat shrink tubing, diameter large enough to squeeze over the mini USB. Shrunk, it stays on, but slips. It is possible to order preprinted heat shrink, so Parallax might supply the caveat in that form.
    "Shrink me on cable"
    "I supply power "
    "NOT programming"
  • WBA ConsultingWBA Consulting Posts: 2,935
    edited 2012-03-27 22:56
    and a couple more from Paul K........

    veho1.jpg


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  • bsnutbsnut Posts: 521
    edited 2012-03-28 00:03
    Ok, last one, I swear.............Will fit on an Avery 5160 label too!

    propboe-veho-sticker3-4.jpg
    It may be your last,but this is my first try to make a label for a dumb cable. If people use this cable to program their PropBOE then they need a dumb label to keep them straight.

    The only good thing, that this cable is good for is charging their phone or even better power your Veho360 speaker.

    Remember this saying "Don't over estimate dumb people in larger groups"

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  • John BoardJohn Board Posts: 371
    edited 2012-03-28 00:15
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    Herr Board, Sie haben eine guten Idee aber glaube Ich zu wenig unsere Freunden Deutsche sprechen. Vielleicht konnen Sie ihre Idee in English geben. Und dann werden Sie ein Grosse PropBOE winnen! Auch, es nehmt ein Bild.

    Dein Fruend,

    Ken Gracey

    -Whips out Google Translate-

    Well anyway, I made a mistake with my llama picture, I meant for the veho to be the llama, and the llama to be the veho... Will edit and re-post :]

    [EDIT] This is what Google translate returned:

    Mr.Boardbelievethat you have agoodideabutIspeakGermantoo littleof ourfriends.Maybeyoucangiveher ideainEnglish.AndthenyouareabigWinnenPropBOE!Also,ittakea picture.

    Yourfreind,

    KenGracey

    [Second edit] "It take a picture...?" Can you explain?
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