[EDIT] Darn! I accidently changed the prefs of my graphics editing software :O I will have to re-install it to get it back to normal... not enough time to make another one...
[EDIT 2] Either that... or resort the the unthinkable... MS-Paint!
Which means that, because of Ken's generous offer of imaging collaboration,Prop Boe #2 goes to:
Paul K. !!!
and the third Prop Boe goes to...CT Cardwell !!! (post #23)
Not for the content, but for being the first to suggest a cool feature of the sticker - Dual Usage!!!
We're going to print on "re-stickable" stickers. That way the customer can remove the sticker from the speaker package and put it around the cable itself as an indicator of its short-comings. (we'll have WBA add this to the image - ok WBA?)
-All decisions of the Judging Panel are final. Maybe. I think. Yeah.
American TV shows usually leave you hanging for an answer on the last show of the season, November is typically when they all return for a new season and all the networks are trying to get good ratings.
Which means that, because of Ken's generous offer of imaging collaboration,Prop Boe #2 goes to:
Paul K. !!!
and the third Prop Boe goes to...ctwardell !!! (post #23)
Not for the content, but for being the first to suggest a cool feature of the sticker - Dual Usage!!!
We're going to print on "re-stickable" stickers. That way the customer can remove the sticker from the speaker package and put it around the cable itself as an indicator of its short-comings. (we'll have WBA add this to the image - ok WBA?)
-All decisions of the Judging Panel are final. Maybe. I think. Yeah.
-Chief Justice of the Sticker Council
Congrats guys! Good job, and enjoy your new PropBoe's!
Thanks for all your entries! You old-timers know that Ken starts Contests like this all the time- you new guys, take heart! Stick around, keep entering, your day may be sooner than you think.
(Truth be known, there were so many great ideas, Ken told me "YOU MAKE THE CALL !"...which, when translated really means "Tough choice, you take the heat"...)
Hey! That's me! And boy am I glad I didn't win! The paparazzi, autograph signings, ribbon cuttings, Tonight Show and Good Morning America appearances, etc., would've entailed a trip to Costco for a major wardrobe upgrade. And being recognized in restaurants when you're trying to enjoy a nice meal is such a drag.
Got a little project, internally orphaned but so very important that it needs the help of our forumistas! Where's MattG when I need him to handle these important company announcements?
Here's the situation - this little veho360 speaker is shipping with the PropBOE. The package includes a dumb USB cable with power and ground, but naturally our customers plug it into their new $129 Propeller BOEs and then think that there's something wrong with the board when the Propeller tool can't ID the hardware. To make matters worse, the PropBOE ships without a USB cable. You've probably even seen a few threads on the forum and I've received a message about the problem from Phil Pilgrim and two others. Tomorrow I will see that the product pages where the veho360 speaker appears clearly notes that the cable can't be used to program.
How about a gwo part label like those on weed killer. Put the power only label on as a peel off with instructions to affix it th the cable on opening the package
FF
OOPS, Guess this finished way before I noticed it had closed. Sorry 'bout dat........
And boy am I glad I didn't win! The paparazzi, autograph signings, ribbon cuttings, Tonight Show and Good Morning America appearances, etc., would've entailed a trip to Costco for a major wardrobe upgrade. And being recognized in restaurants when you're trying to enjoy a nice meal is such a drag.
-Phil
I'm right with you, Brother PhiPi! And BTW, can I have your autograph?
Well, we could swap that out for a PropBOE. . .and then you'll be happier, and happy all over again.
But we would need a use for it.
No thankee, I already got enough props to last me, 1 demo board, 4 prop sticks, 2 Gadget Gangster boards (ones coming in the post as we speak). Heh... same thing with the BS2's as well...
Anyway, I ordered the Ardunio for a reason - ease of programming. I really like the propeller chip, and it is still my preference when I'm worried about speed, but I think from the programming aspect, Ardunio will be a bit easier for me to use.
Kind Regards,
-John
[EDIT] Having said that, I like the looks of the PropBoe... I'm thinking of ordering it when my "local" Parallax dealer (X-On electronics) gets them in stock.
[EDIT 2] And 1 Hydra Game Development Kit
Comments
be right back!
-M
[EDIT]
I made another improvement/edit!
P
Great work by all !!! Lot's of entries and lots of angles of approach. You all amaze me :thumb:
Since we don't have a pot-load of extra Prop Boe's (heck, the only one I have is the one I have to give to one of you...)
So here's the Board of Judges Supremes Choice...
-Matt
[EDIT] Darn! I accidently changed the prefs of my graphics editing software :O I will have to re-install it to get it back to normal... not enough time to make another one...
[EDIT 2] Either that... or resort the the unthinkable... MS-Paint!
(do I still have a job?)
oops, sorry time for dinner...
C.W.
Sorry, didn't really understand that... (My ignorance now showing!). Maybe its a yankee thing, that's why I don't understand it...
WBA Consulting !!! for his post #59:
Which means that, because of Ken's generous offer of imaging collaboration,Prop Boe #2 goes to:
Paul K. !!!
and the third Prop Boe goes to...CT Cardwell !!! (post #23)
Not for the content, but for being the first to suggest a cool feature of the sticker - Dual Usage!!!
We're going to print on "re-stickable" stickers. That way the customer can remove the sticker from the speaker package and put it around the cable itself as an indicator of its short-comings. (we'll have WBA add this to the image - ok WBA?)
-All decisions of the Judging Panel are final. Maybe. I think. Yeah.
-Chief Justice of the Sticker Council
American TV shows usually leave you hanging for an answer on the last show of the season, November is typically when they all return for a new season and all the networks are trying to get good ratings.
C.W.
Congrats guys! Good job, and enjoy your new PropBoe's!
Wow, thanks!
C.W.
Well done to all!!!!
Thanks for all your entries! You old-timers know that Ken starts Contests like this all the time- you new guys, take heart! Stick around, keep entering, your day may be sooner than you think.
(Truth be known, there were so many great ideas, Ken told me "YOU MAKE THE CALL !"...which, when translated really means "Tough choice, you take the heat"...)
- Is it getting warmer in here?
Way to sweeten the deal, Chief Justice of the Sticker Council. Three winners in total!
CJotSC, could you please get Mark the right file for his stickers?
And thank you, CJotSC and the entire set of forum members!
Ken Gracey
PM me with your shipping address!
-Chief Justice
Hey! That's me! And boy am I glad I didn't win! The paparazzi, autograph signings, ribbon cuttings, Tonight Show and Good Morning America appearances, etc., would've entailed a trip to Costco for a major wardrobe upgrade. And being recognized in restaurants when you're trying to enjoy a nice meal is such a drag.
-Phil
Well, we could swap that out for a PropBOE. . .and then you'll be happier, and happy all over again.
But we would need a use for it.
How about a gwo part label like those on weed killer. Put the power only label on as a peel off with instructions to affix it th the cable on opening the package
FF
OOPS, Guess this finished way before I noticed it had closed. Sorry 'bout dat........
Might make a dandy IR beacon target for Flame Boe...
I already have a robot based idea for this board.
Thanks
Matt and Ken
I'm right with you, Brother PhiPi! And BTW, can I have your autograph?
No thankee, I already got enough props to last me, 1 demo board, 4 prop sticks, 2 Gadget Gangster boards (ones coming in the post as we speak). Heh... same thing with the BS2's as well...
Anyway, I ordered the Ardunio for a reason - ease of programming. I really like the propeller chip, and it is still my preference when I'm worried about speed, but I think from the programming aspect, Ardunio will be a bit easier for me to use.
Kind Regards,
-John
[EDIT] Having said that, I like the looks of the PropBoe... I'm thinking of ordering it when my "local" Parallax dealer (X-On electronics) gets them in stock.
[EDIT 2] And 1 Hydra Game Development Kit