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Propeller Beanies?

Tim-MTim-M Posts: 522
edited 2007-02-20 21:50 in General Discussion
It's been discussed before but I'm curious what the latest thoughts are...· Is Parallax considering making Propeller Beanies available?· I think more than a few of us would love to see and purchase them.

Tim

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  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,403
    edited 2007-02-06 17:52
    Tim,

    Ask Chip about that via PM. It comes up all the time. Or, post this in the Prop forum and see what happens.

    I think the marketing and sales side of the office likes the idea, but maybe the engineers find the idea a bit corny.

    Ken Gracey
    Parallax, Inc.
  • BeanBean Posts: 8,129
    edited 2007-02-06 18:04
    A "propeller beanie" corny ??? You've got to be kidding me...

    Of course it's corny, that's the whole point !

    At shows you should give away Propeller chips and beanies, with the agreement that the person MUST wear the beanie at the show to get the free propeller chip. When you see someone with a beanie, you know they are interested in the propeller chip.

    Or else give away the beanies early, then later go around and anyone you "catch" wearing a beanie, gets a free propeller chip.

    Bean.

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  • Tim-MTim-M Posts: 522
    edited 2007-02-06 18:21
    Thanks guys. Yeah it is a bit corny, but I have to agree with Bean that that's part of the point. I invision a 'high end' beanie that has so much class that it out-weighs the corny factor. Very well made with only top-notch materials and a design that's ready for modifications... I'd be willing to pay a premium for that. Maybe stitched hole designs that happen to match the common LED sizes with wiring races sewn in behind them. Pockets for Propellers and batteries to sequence said LED's and such. A pocket in the top center for the pancake motor to spin the propeller? All sorts of ideas that we could come up with!

    Tim
  • BeanBean Posts: 8,129
    edited 2007-02-06 18:33
    Tim,
    I can see that too. The beanie would "look" for other beanies, and spin the propeller when one got close enough to detect (IR).

    But I can also see a cheap throw-away beanie to give away. Maybe just paper(good paper), with a plastic propeller.

    It would show the other uC companies, that Parallax is in it for the fun, and for the hobbist.

    But then again, I flunked Marketing 101 [noparse];)[/noparse]

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  • Tim-MTim-M Posts: 522
    edited 2007-02-06 21:33
    Bean,

    Great ideas and important to show the fun side, I agree. I think your ideas are sound too but I've never taken marketing at all! My apologies for earlier, I was just lost in the ultimate beanie I guess.

    Tim
  • John R.John R. Posts: 1,376
    edited 2007-02-06 21:53
    Now we just need one of these shows somewhere in the "mid west" in stead of the West Coast...

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  • mediaprefectmediaprefect Posts: 31
    edited 2007-02-07 04:47
    Parallax has been in Chicago at McCormick Place for a show. It might have been the Sensors Show about 2 years ago when I last saw them.

    Then they stopped coming due to some project involving a propeller using up all their time.

    It must have been designing that ultimate propeller beanie that has kept them away.

    Rick
  • mediaprefectmediaprefect Posts: 31
    edited 2007-02-07 04:53
    I just realized that perhaps "Bean" has a vested interest in a Propeller "BEAN"ie. Is he expecting some sort of royalty payment for each one? Maybe if he was paid two bits per beanie or a 3 bytes per dozen beanies, he would be satisfied.

    Rick
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2007-02-07 06:58
    Might I suggest a solar powered Propeller on the Beany.

    Props are easily purchase via R/C suppliers, small motor are everywhere. So, I really suspect the distinctive portion is to be the 'hat'. Something akin to Jughead's in Archie comics might have genuine nerd appeal.

    These hats [noparse][[/noparse]or Mortar Boards with Propellers] could be awarded to any faculty that provides a curriculum that uses the Propeller in their school. The students would enjoy seeing the teacher look so foolish, but it is all in good fun.

    And of course, they would be collector items.

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  • Tom WalkerTom Walker Posts: 509
    edited 2007-02-07 20:56
    ...and if Parallax is accepting requests, events even further east (like let's say, Atlanta) get my vote...

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  • jhoyozajhoyoza Posts: 72
    edited 2007-02-07 21:42
    Now despite the outstanding genius that visits this forum, I can't help but to chuckle a the thought of anyone being overly fashion conscious.

    Not that a beanie would not be a lot fun for those who dare wear one, and I would love to have one on my desk, I still think I would prefer a beany t-shirt. XL please.

    I wonder if I would still get a free chip?

    -J

    BTW: is it beany or beanie?
  • MikeKMikeK Posts: 118
    edited 2007-02-07 23:52
    Atlanta, farther east? It's at the same longitude as parts of Ohio. Farther east starts at Philadelphia. smile.gif
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2007-02-08 18:07
    I thought Georgia was one the Black Sea.

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  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2007-02-08 18:15
    Did you know that when you die you have to go through Atlanta on your way to Heaven?

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  • James LongJames Long Posts: 1,181
    edited 2007-02-08 18:42
    For what.....to test your faith??

    [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    James L
  • sam_sam_samsam_sam_sam Posts: 2,286
    edited 2007-02-08 20:12
    Newzed..........Tom Walker...............jhoyoza


    Now you got right idea to go to Atlanta you have my Vote

    But why go alittle more south like Jacksonville or Tampa that a little closer to where

    I live and if you came in let say October or later

    I could even take a few day off of work and go to it

    I sure like to that Some Day

    I would even wear a beany t-shirt. XL please

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  • John R.John R. Posts: 1,376
    edited 2007-02-08 21:53
    James Long said...
    For what.....to test your faith??

    [noparse]:)[/noparse]

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  • James LongJames Long Posts: 1,181
    edited 2007-02-08 23:14
    I hate to say it......but man do I hate Atlanta....always traffic...and always a traffic jam.

    But I would admit...if Parallax came to Atlanta for some reason...I would go....even if I did have to grit my teeth.

    John,

    LOL

    Would be nice if they did a show out here on the east coast every now and again.

    James L
  • Paul BakerPaul Baker Posts: 6,351
    edited 2007-02-08 23:50
    I always enjoyed visiting little 5 points, I typically avoided the rest of the city though.

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  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,568
    edited 2007-02-09 00:06
    Paul,
    I should have given you a tour when I lived there...· There are better places on the map than 5-points.·smilewinkgrin.gif··

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  • Paul BakerPaul Baker Posts: 6,351
    edited 2007-02-09 04:51
    It was the character of the place, I enjoy people watching, and there's certainly a high "character to normal" ratio in that locale. No doubt there are nicer places in Hotlanta, but the most "interesting" people all seemed to congregate at 5-points. Mind you I was only ever there as a visitor on short sojourns from FL, Id certainly never live in 5-points.

    It's the same reason I like South Beach, would never live there but its a fun place to visit.

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  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,568
    edited 2007-02-09 04:59
    Paul,

    Sometimes it's just better to nod your head and grin.yeah.gif

    Now if you were to wear a Propeller Beanie at 5-points and "people watch" (<--My wife and I do that to...., people watch that is) that would be a different story!smilewinkgrin.gif



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  • Paul BakerPaul Baker Posts: 6,351
    edited 2007-02-09 05:02
    ROFL, somehow I don't think it would phase them much, probably get a few smiles from passerbys.

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  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2007-02-09 13:11
    Actually, a debut in Atlanta would offer the beanie as a functional cooling device. In Florida, it might cause a mini-twister.

    I stll stand by my suggestion that the actual beanie should be a solar powered device. A micro controlled option would be the super deluxe, maybe added power and IR remote climate control. Maybe an interface can be provided for the super deluxe to be optional and the add ons would permit hackers to provide creative spin.

    If one were to add a tail rotor and R/C or IR remote control, you might actually get it to fly. After all, Buckminster Fuller demonstrated that half-domes are aero-dynamically stable due to their symetry.

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  • Tom WalkerTom Walker Posts: 509
    edited 2007-02-09 14:30
    Many moons ago, I used to live in Little 5 Points and have to agree with all of the previous comments on the place...and I don't think beanies would even raise an eyebrow there.

    For those of you not acquainted with the place, it appeared to me while I was living there, that vast chunks of it got stuck somewhere around 1966. On the street, one is likely to meet traditional "hippies" wearing tie-dye t-shirts, faded jeans, throwing a two finger peace-sign and slowly drawling "we ain't mad with nobody." Lots of "antique" (junk) stores. The best part for me was the Little 5-Points Pub...kinda dark, groups arguing the existence of God, single guitar-playing beatnik type singing folk ballads... It even had a co-op grocery store at which people volunteered to work without getting paid...except for the occasional organically-grown butternut squash...

    Thanks for the trip...

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  • sam_sam_samsam_sam_sam Posts: 2,286
    edited 2007-02-09 22:13
    Parallax

    Are there any plan to come to Atlanta or Tampa or Jacksonville

    I would like to see a trade show come close to where i live and not to go Rocklin, California to see a trade show

    Please let us all know if there any plans in the works so we can plan to come and see it

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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2007-02-20 21:04
    How about these? Dunno about the bill, though. Maybe it can be removed — or simply worn backwards.

    -Phil
  • GadgetmanGadgetman Posts: 2,436
    edited 2007-02-20 21:50
    It looks to fit the bill...

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