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SMOBOT kickstarter, and project background
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reinhart36
Posts: 253
Hi All,
It occurs to me that many out there on egghead who probably aren't familiar with the roots of the SMOBOT project on this forum. This old thread illustrates how this got started, for those interested:
http://eggheadforum.com/post/se%20interested:%20http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1163874/my-homemade-digital-temperature-controller/p1
Notice that was 2014!
I want to clarify for those who aren't familiar with KickStarter, just what it is that Curtis and I are seeking to accomplish - and what the KickStarter isn't.
The KickStarter is a project seeking support of interested people to help fund the final development and production of a batch of consumer-ready controllers. The reward to backers will be a full-featured controller later this year. KickStarter lets you get an inside view on what it takes to bring a product to market.
This particular project began "organically" (I normally hate using that word) through interactions with, and support from this community. I'm excited to finally be able to bring the project to this last major mile stone with your support.
That said, the design work is complete. We're still looking at a rain cover solution, and variant damper designs to support more grills, such as the MiniMax.
Much of the hardware is on order, everything's been thoroughly vetted out by our Beta supporters, so we're certain to deliver a beautiful product if we can get funded.
Thank you kindly!
Eric
PS - we're going to host a live Q/A session on kickstarter this coming Friday 3/17.
Here's the campaign: https://goo.gl/clWSJQ
It occurs to me that many out there on egghead who probably aren't familiar with the roots of the SMOBOT project on this forum. This old thread illustrates how this got started, for those interested:
http://eggheadforum.com/post/se%20interested:%20http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1163874/my-homemade-digital-temperature-controller/p1
Notice that was 2014!
I want to clarify for those who aren't familiar with KickStarter, just what it is that Curtis and I are seeking to accomplish - and what the KickStarter isn't.
The KickStarter is a project seeking support of interested people to help fund the final development and production of a batch of consumer-ready controllers. The reward to backers will be a full-featured controller later this year. KickStarter lets you get an inside view on what it takes to bring a product to market.
This particular project began "organically" (I normally hate using that word) through interactions with, and support from this community. I'm excited to finally be able to bring the project to this last major mile stone with your support.
That said, the design work is complete. We're still looking at a rain cover solution, and variant damper designs to support more grills, such as the MiniMax.
Much of the hardware is on order, everything's been thoroughly vetted out by our Beta supporters, so we're certain to deliver a beautiful product if we can get funded.
Thank you kindly!
Eric
PS - we're going to host a live Q/A session on kickstarter this coming Friday 3/17.
Here's the campaign: https://goo.gl/clWSJQ
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mmmChicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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Sorry I didn’t mean to spam…there are a lot of people interested in SMOBOT here and was trying to provide more information about the project. I'll refrain from doing so further if it offends. Sorry!
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@DoubleEgger he has been here a long time, well before the concept model was even in place, i don't think he is here to spam.
His product, with feedback from this community helped bring a new tool to the group. He is good people. -
Agree. I've been a part of the development from the beginning as a beta tester. I've had nothing but great interaction with @reinhart36. He's trying to bring a unique product to the egg head community. I love the product and have used it nearly exclusively since I received it over a year ago. I've had great support for my product and helped advance the performance.
Spam is mindlessly posting for business in a shotgun approach, and this is certainly not that.
Check out the product and you'll probably want one yourself!
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1192772/first-overnight-cook-brisket-and-the-smobot#latest
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1192409/maiden-voyage-of-the-smobot-controller-pic-heavy#latest
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1193834/brisket-and-burgers-with-the-smobot#latest
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IMO, I feel the Smobot is just an offspring of everything this forum is all about. He and his partner are good people. I have a beta Smobot (and love it) and am going to support them by purchasing two more units.I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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Thanks for posting. I remember the posts back when you guys got started. Interesting to see how long it actually takes to bring an idea to market. Best wishes with the launch!One large BGE in Louisville, KY.
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@reinhart36 ignore the spam crap that they hit you with. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to have beta unit know what you're all about. You and Curtis are good people and I'm glad I've had the chance to talk with you.XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2
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Eric and Curtis are good people and good for the community. I wish them success. Starting a company has to be daunting.They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin
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Eric and Curtis are NOT spammers, they are solid helpful people bringing a much demanded solution/augmentation to the big green egg's capability
Bring on the Smobot! -
Thanks to everyone for the kind words!
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Awesome product. On board and have been following all along. Ignore the crybaby, as said before, the buffalo enforces the rules, not @DoubleEgoSnellville, GA
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Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:Awesome product. On board and have been following all along. Ignore the crybaby, as said before, the buffalo enforces the rules, not @DoubleEgo
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Just a couple days left on the kickstarter. Have all yinz ordered your Smobots yet? (Yinz is Pittsburgese for "you all" for the non-western Pennsylvanians.)Pittsburgh, PA - 1 LBGE
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I ordered mine! This really looks like a game changer compared to what I've used. Looking forward to Smobot!
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