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Update!! My KickStarter for the Automatic Rubber Band Blaster is now live!

vanmunchvanmunch Posts: 568
edited 2014-06-05 15:27 in General Discussion
Update!

I just launched my Kickstarter this morning (5/12)! Thank you for all of your help with reviewing it. I really appreciate the suggestions.

The link is: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1260445854/automatic-rubber-band-blaster-kit

[video=youtube_share;CEQ0T4qCQKU]

Hey Everyone, I have a small campaign that I'm launching this Monday, May 12 for an automatic Rubber band Blaster that shots 10 rubber bands per second and is instantly reloadable. Some you might remember when I first talked about it last fall here: http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php/150484-The-Rubber-Band-Blaster-32-10-rounds-per-second-instantly-reloadable

I was hoping that the forum would be able to help me by taking a look at the preview site and letting me know if there is anything that I should change or clarify. Spelling is not my greatest strength...
Preview link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1260445854/910409910?token=3870797f

Anyhow, a little bit more about the campaign.

I'm going to be selling it as a kit where you have two options:
1) Print (.STL) Files Only ($5)
RBB-32 CADs copy.jpg


I'll send you the .stl files that you can then use with your 3D printer to print out the body of the RBB-32. You'll then need to source the motor, battery case, trigger button, screws, string etc. It shouldn't be too hard, especially if you already have the parts laying around.

2) Print (.STL) Files AND Parts ($19)
Second set copy.jpg


In addition to sending you the .stl files that you'll use to print the body of the RBB-32 I will send you all of the parts that you'll need to assemble your very own RBB-32!
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RBB-32 CADs copy.jpg
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Second set copy.jpg
1024 x 576 - 36K

Comments

  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2014-05-09 12:44
    Left you some feeback - nothing major.

    I like the way you constructed the campaign. It's an interesting and entertaining read....that should help!

    Good luck!!
  • vanmunchvanmunch Posts: 568
    edited 2014-05-09 13:12
    Hey Rick, thanks! Good catches :) I've made the corrections and updated the video. Thank you very much.

    Dave
  • ValeTValeT Posts: 308
    edited 2014-05-09 13:41
    Really cool idea. Seems pretty cheap for all the parts, too!

    How long did it take you to make this?
  • vanmunchvanmunch Posts: 568
    edited 2014-05-09 14:03
    ValeT wrote: »
    Really cool idea. Seems pretty cheap for all the parts, too!

    How long did it take you to make this?

    The short answer is way too long! :) I think I've spent more than 400 hours on the design, website (www.ShuttleBayLabs.com), pictures, and videos. It really was one of those projects that I just had a lot of fun working on and getting everything just right. I tried to figure out a way to sell them assembled, but even using resin molds it still took way too long and I didn't want to try and get into injection molding, that's a lot of money!

    I wanted to sell the print files and kits cheap enough so that people could buy it without actually having a 3D printer right now. They'll never expire and it's something that I'm guessing most of the people here on the forums are going to have in the next 2-3 years. Also, there's a number of places that connect you with someone who has a 3D printer and will print it for you for a small cost like Make XYZ (www.makexyz.com)

    It's been a labor of love and I hope people have fun with it. :)
  • ValeTValeT Posts: 308
    edited 2014-05-09 14:59
    Not work if you love it, right?!

    Would definitely support it, if I had the $$ :smile:.

    Good luck on the Kickstarter campaign!
  • W9GFOW9GFO Posts: 4,010
    edited 2014-05-09 15:21
    I would back it.

    I would also add two more reward levels - include the printed parts, and a fully assembled model. If not both then at least the fully assembled model. Make the price worth your while ($50 to $100), there are probably plenty of people that would want it but would not care to build it. Having a high priced fully assembled version would also increased the perceived value of the other reward levels.
  • W9GFOW9GFO Posts: 4,010
    edited 2014-05-09 15:55
    A couple other comments. Your video show the blaster well but it is missing your voice. It would be much better if you were in the video presenting the blaster, describing it, and having it knock down a row of targets. You would have a much better chance of your video being shared that way, lots more exposure.
  • ValeTValeT Posts: 308
    edited 2014-05-09 16:12
    W9GFO's right; not something complicated, just something that proves it works.
  • vanmunchvanmunch Posts: 568
    edited 2014-05-09 17:06
    Hey thanks guys, I'll look into adding two very limited levels. One that includes all of the printed parts too and one for a fully assembled Blaster.

    I'll have to see if we have any paper cups that I can use, it would need to be a lot, we're talking Sam's Club quantity :)

    Dave
  • vanmunchvanmunch Posts: 568
    edited 2014-05-12 06:59
    Update!

    I just launched my Kickstarter this morning (5/12)! Thank you for all of your help with reviewing it. I really appreciate the suggestions.

    The link is: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1260445854/automatic-rubber-band-blaster-kit
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2014-05-12 14:11
    $407 pledged of $500 goal on day one of the IPO!

    You're good for it, Dave. Congrats!
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2014-05-12 14:15
    erco wrote: »
    $407 pledged of $500 goal on day one of the IPO!

    You're good for it, Dave. Congrats!

    Pretty cool, Dave! What are you gonna do for day#2?
  • vanmunchvanmunch Posts: 568
    edited 2014-05-12 17:26
    Hey thanks guys! Day 2? probably take a break from typing out emails. :D
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2014-05-13 05:18
    122% funded in 24 hours.....percentage wise, you could try for a record for overfunding!! :smile:
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2014-05-16 12:10
    Gee, Dave, you are only 400% funded with 25 days to go! :lol:

    Clearly, there is a vast untapped demand for rapid fire rubber band weaponry!
  • ValeTValeT Posts: 308
    edited 2014-05-16 14:00
    Definitely!

    Just think about all of the kids in middle school who would get this....
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2014-05-16 14:05
    ValeT wrote: »
    Definitely!

    Just think about all of the kids in middle school who would get this....

    Yes, that's what I meant.....I'm buying mine for my kid! :innocent:
  • vanmunchvanmunch Posts: 568
    edited 2014-05-17 06:38
    mindrobots wrote: »
    Yes, that's what I meant.....I'm buying mine for my kid! :innocent:

    That's why I designed them... for my unborn children.... never can plan too far in advance... right? :)
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2014-05-17 06:50
    ValeT wrote: »
    Definitely!

    Just think about all of the kids in middle school who would get this....

    Uhhh..I...don't... know.... :)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppOXpyhM2wA
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2014-05-17 06:51
    Dave,

    Congrats on funding so quickly.

    Jim
  • PlayerUpPlayerUp Posts: 1
    edited 2014-05-17 10:28
    Okay this is awesome and you're only asking for $500. Kickstarter is awesome.

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  • vanmunchvanmunch Posts: 568
    edited 2014-06-05 15:27
    Just wanted to make sure you didn't miss out on the excitement. Just five days left! :)
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