Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "lcdpublishing"
<lcdpublishing@...> wrote:
>
> Where are my what?   
> 
> Talk certainly is cheap.  But in case you have not figured it out 
> yet from my VERY DIRECT points, I have no desire to go bankrupt 
> trying to produce a product that doesn't have a market.  
> 
> 


An interesting comment that was made some 50 plus years ago about sales.

if you want to sell insurance in a town, (before there were signs
everywhere) the best thing you can do is to get a competitor !

There is a LOT of truth in that, and there are a few levels that the
statement touches on.

But, if you look at the low end, there may or may not be a real market
for machines.  But, when Toyota, or HF comes out with a line of them
and the annual sales top 100,000 units, there will be some reasons or
excuses why or why not.

Personally, when I started, everyone thought they could make a machine
for $100.00.   everything from salvage and lots if engineering at home.

Now, some years have passed, and beginners STILL think they can make a
$100.00 machine.

Those who have been around for awhile, know better.  Know how much to
expect to pay for a set of motors.  and how well those 'free' driver
circuits work. and, how much WORK is involved with building from plans.

When I was a kid, few of my neighbors had gasoline lawn mowers.  now,
there is not one push mower to be found !

Although I agree with your basic point, I will argue that the
difference is only the date.  in a few years, many people will have
home machines.  Like people who have home computers.

I venture to say that at some point, not sure how far off, you will be
able to order G-Code for your Popular Mechanics project of the month !

Dave