hello friends,

we've scheduled getting parts for 200 more units, bringing the total run 
to 400. then we're going to stop producing the 40h. we'd really like to 
move on an design new devices, several of which we've already begun 
prototyping. getting these into production is funded by this second run, 
so please help spread the word!

despite the fact that the 40h will no longer be produced, we're 
dedicated to continuing to support the community here, making new 
applications when we can, and providing technical guidance.

mapd is almost here. thanks for everyone's patience.

..please guys. One for me......  i have worked for one month to get it 
:-(   Please... i'm so sad.

Marchino wrote:
> ..please guys. One for me......  i have worked for one month to get it 
> :-(   Please... i'm so sad.

we're not going to run out any time soon. still 50 units of the first 
run available. we'll keep the numbers posted when it starts getting 
close.

brian crabtree wrote:
> we're not going to run out any time soon. still 50 units of the first 
> run available. we'll keep the numbers posted when it starts getting 
> close.

and so i forward:

"...Apache wrote: Below is the result of your feedback form. It was 
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Is there any possibility ?   It would be still available for me ? :/


.:Marco:. from Italy


.:YO:.

> Is there any possibility ?   It would be still available for me ? :/

it's available. place a new order. we've got them here now, ready to 
ship.

we should have units available for several months.

brian crabtree wrote:
> 
>> Is there any possibility ?   It would be still available for me ? :/
> 
> it's available. place a new order. we've got them here now, ready to 
> ship.
> 
> we should have units available for several months.

for use without the 500$ desposible income to get a 40h at the moment, 
are you guys planning any similar products in the future? hopefully in a 
month or so i will have side money to purchase a 40h myself.

> for use without the 500$ desposible income to get a 40h at the moment, 
> are you guys planning any similar products in the future? hopefully in a 
> month or so i will have side money to purchase a 40h myself.

we're working on the 100h (16x16 version), in addition to some other 
open-source open-ended interfaces that we'll announce when we actually 
have some proven prototypes.

brian crabtree wrote:
>> for use without the 500$ desposible income to get a 40h at the moment, 
>> are you guys planning any similar products in the future? hopefully in a 
>> month or so i will have side money to purchase a 40h myself.
> 
> we're working on the 100h (16x16 version), in addition to some other 
> open-source open-ended interfaces that we'll announce when we actually 
> have some proven prototypes.

What kind of price point are we looking at for the 100H?

> What kind of price point are we looking at for the 100H?

we'll figure that out soon, when we solidify the features and enclosure 
materials. we're going the extra mile to make it *really* nice, which 
will tack on some cost. but we're planning on making only 100 units, so 
we think it's appropriate.

WOW, 100h, 16x16!!!!!

This should be excellent, awaiting more info, so far so good tho, good 
luck.

> WOW, 100h, 16x16!!!!!

yes, we're excited as well!

help us continue working on the 100h by spreading the word about the
40h. the time we have to spend promoting the 40h comes directly out of
development time for new interfaces. we've appreciated the great help so
far. thanks!

we're still trying to stay ahead of the orders, and we do presently have 
units ready to ship immediately.

Sounds good. Actually I kinda hope you guys don't get 100h available
that fast. So have some time to orient with 40h, tailor own patches and 
get funds ready for 100h.

stock bounce wrote:
> Sounds good. Actually I kinda hope you guys don't get 100h available
> that fast. So have some time to orient with 40h, tailor own patches and 
> get funds ready for 100h.

NO. The little consumer next my heart says the 100h must be out 
TOMORROW!  Alas... depending on the price point I may just be stuck 
watching demo videos.

that is the most devestating news ive heard since i ordered my 40h.

i've been out of the country since my 40h arrived at my home, but i am 
more than excited to utilize it.  and with such an announcement of the 
100h, i wont have to buy another 40H unless i really want to...which 
it's looking like i might do soon anyway :P

ya better order it before they run out.  i would be sad if i missed out.

nt

brian crabtree wrote:
> hello friends,
> 
> we've scheduled getting parts for 200 more units, bringing the total run 
> to 400. then we're going to stop producing the 40h. we'd really like to 
> move on an design new devices, several of which we've already begun 
> prototyping. getting these into production is funded by this second run, 
> so please help spread the word!
> 
> despite the fact that the 40h will no longer be produced, we're 
> dedicated to continuing to support the community here, making new 
> applications when we can, and providing technical guidance.
> 
> mapd is almost here. thanks for everyone's patience.

I'm just curious.  Can't you design new devices while still 
manufacturing old designs as long as they are in demand?  I mean, your 
design is already there, no more R&D necessary, why not make a few bucks 
as long as people are willing to buy it?

toadster wrote:
> brian crabtree wrote:
>> hello friends,
>> 
>> we've scheduled getting parts for 200 more units, bringing the total run 
>> to 400. then we're going to stop producing the 40h. we'd really like to 
>> move on an design new devices, several of which we've already begun 
>> prototyping. getting these into production is funded by this second run, 
>> so please help spread the word!
>> 
>> despite the fact that the 40h will no longer be produced, we're 
>> dedicated to continuing to support the community here, making new 
>> applications when we can, and providing technical guidance.
>> 
>> mapd is almost here. thanks for everyone's patience.
> 
> I'm just curious.  Can't you design new devices while still 
> manufacturing old designs as long as they are in demand?  I mean, your 
> design is already there, no more R&D necessary, why not make a few bucks 
> as long as people are willing to buy it?

Prob b/c they can still make a buck by making new and better items. Its
all about the advancement of the 1's and 0's.


also, after the next issue of ReUp i bet the Monome gets more attention 
and will likely boost not only consumer awareness but also sales. 
Everyone i've shown this to things its dope.

> I'm just curious.  Can't you design new devices while still 
> manufacturing old designs as long as they are in demand?  I mean, your 
> design is already there, no more R&D necessary, why not make a few bucks 
> as long as people are willing to buy it?

mostly we want to move on and design new devices.

we assemble/test all units ourselves, which takes quite a bit of time. 
we don't have a large backstock of assembled units. we assemble them 
constantly.

if we were to have them assembled by another company or hired help, it'd 
raise the price.

as we see it, demand is not guaranteed. we expect to sell the 400 units, 
but beyond that we're uncertain. there's no way we can produce just a 
few units at a time, because parts orders need to be made in bulk to 
reduce the price.

we also don't have the capital to produce a larger run. we've budgeted 
to cover the research/design/prototype expenses for the next project. 
the economics of short-run custom electronics are not lucrative. if we 
continued to roll the profits of sales back into production of the same 
unit, we'd be assembling constantly for about the same compensation as a 
restaurant job.

lastly, we hate the idea of waste.

lastly lastly, the 100h (16x16) will be almost the same as the 40h. the 
40h will always stay special and remain supported and developed for, but 
we want to move forward.


on the same topic, we're very much looking for contract work. if you 
know a company/person who needs a custom interface designed/prototyped 
for personal use or mass market, we're available, very capable, and very 
fast. it'd help us become more flexible, allowing us to release new 
devices faster.

i'd like to stress that we're more of a collective than a company. 
hello.