Related question: What did you choose indiegogo over Kickstarter?
Show HN: Former R&D manager for Xbox Kinect sensors, this is my new project
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Re: Show HN: Former R&D manager for Xbox Kinect sensors, this is my new project
#22Related question: What did you choose indiegogo over Kickstarter?
Kickstarter implemented new rules in late September (you may have seen their "Kickstarter Is Not a Store" blog post and since then it is very hard for tech projects to get accepted on their site.
So far, Indiegogo has been awesome. We've spoken with their staff a few times and response time and quality has been excellent. A very good group of folks.
Re: Show HN: Former R&D manager for Xbox Kinect sensors, this is my new project
#23Related question: What did you choose indiegogo over Kickstarter?
Kickstarter implemented new rules in late September (you may have seen their "Kickstarter Is Not a Store" blog post and since then it is very hard for tech projects to get accepted on their site. So far, Indiegogo has been awesome. We've spoken with their staff a few times and response time and quality has been excellent. A very good group of folks.
I heard about the new rules, but since it seems you have an actual prototype, not just some renders, I guessed that wouldn't be a problem for this project. Not saying you made a wrong choice, just interested. Thnx for the answer!
Re: Show HN: Former R&D manager for Xbox Kinect sensors, this is my new project
#24Am I misunderstanding the product, or does it look like it solves not that much of a big problem? So, this device let's you track how long you've been running on a particular pair of shoes and when they would wear out, so you can have them replaced on time. How different is this from installing an app on your smartphone and tracking the miles walked (on that particular pair of shoes)? Could someone please clarify? Gi…
Everyone must start with an MVP. We wanted to be very cautious with what we promise and can deliver for the first version, so we're only including the basic functionality. Please follow our progress to see the radically different things that are coming up in the future.
However, even this "basic" product already has advantages over having a phone. You lace it to your shoe and forget about it. No need to have the phone on you while you're running, remembering to start/stop the app that counts your mileage. What if you have two pairs of shoes, than the mile counting app will not be all that useful.
Re: Show HN: Former R&D manager for Xbox Kinect sensors, this is my new project
#25Quick thoughts from an active runner (70-80 miles/wk):
- Figuring out when my shoes wear down is not, IMO, a big problem. I can look at the soles and tell or I know after about 500 miles it's time to switch it up.
- That said, it is incredibly important to switch shoes (or replace soles) when they wear down. I've been fortunate to not run into too many injuries, but I've been hobbled more than once by not taking the time to get new shoes. There is definitely an opportunity for some shoe company online to send me an email every X months with a 20% of coupon for the SAME PAIR of shoes I always buy. I'm sure they could figure out how serious of a runner someone is by the shoes they buy or repeat purchases.
- Now, I might buy one of these to see what kind of data it stores because I believe the future of pedometers/activity tracking is they'll be cheap enough they'll come built into shoes. In 5-10 years I expect to buy shoes that come with a $5 pedometer/tracking device built in and that would be a killer feature. No FitBit to wear, etc., just something that shoes come with. That'll be awesome.
Re: Show HN: Former R&D manager for Xbox Kinect sensors, this is my new project
#26Looks very cool. For the cost it seems like a no-brainer. I usually wait until a feel the shoe is too old before replacing, that may be too late.
Re: Show HN: Former R&D manager for Xbox Kinect sensors, this is my new project
#27I'm an amateur runner. On average, run about 20 miles per week at a fairly good pace of 6-8 minutes/mile. Anyone would think that I go through a lot of shoes, but I don't. I have only changed shoes once in more than two years of running. All of my shoes have been asiics, which I can not stop recommending. Now, what I have changed (like 6 times/shoe) are the insoles. Runners know that they are the secret to less injur…
I would check the sole of your shoes. Based on the way many people strike the pavement with their foot, the shoe's sole wears out unproportionally. It's possible that you have a balanced, proper foot strike so it's not a problem, but I pretty certain that majority of the runners aren't as lucky. As a fellow runner, I invite you to follow our progress, I think you will be pleasantly surprised by what our roadmap holds…
Will you be sharing the marketing aspects of the crowd-funding campaign with the community here?
Re: Show HN: Former R&D manager for Xbox Kinect sensors, this is my new project
#28Earlier quoted context omitted.
I would check the sole of your shoes. Based on the way many people strike the pavement with their foot, the shoe's sole wears out unproportionally. It's possible that you have a balanced, proper foot strike so it's not a problem, but I pretty certain that majority of the runners aren't as lucky. As a fellow runner, I invite you to follow our progress, I think you will be pleasantly surprised by what our roadmap holds…
Will you be sharing the marketing aspects of the crowd-funding campaign with the community here?
We do not consider ourselves marketing experts but will be happy to share whatever we learn.
If you're looking for someone who has been successful, have you seen this:
http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2012/12/18/hacking-kick...
Re: Show HN: Former R&D manager for Xbox Kinect sensors, this is my new project
#29Another data point: I bought shoes, the guy at the running store said to get a new pair in about 500 miles. I marked down my year-to-date distance traveled in my fitbit and got a new pair when I had gone about 600 miles (some padding for when I wasn't wearing my running shoes). Personally, this hack worked well enough that I wouldn't buy this sensor.
Re: Show HN: Former R&D manager for Xbox Kinect sensors, this is my new project
#30Earlier quoted context omitted.
Will you be sharing the marketing aspects of the crowd-funding campaign with the community here?
We do not consider ourselves marketing experts but will be happy to share whatever we learn. If you're looking for someone who has been successful, have you seen this: http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2012/12/18/hacking-kick...
Thank you for the link.
I believe that we learn more from our failures than from our success. Though I dont think you will fail. But learning about your experience and the learning process would positively impact all.