We've Hit Some Pre-Launch Turbulence
Quick Summery
No Crowdfunding This Year.
We’re skipping crowdfunding and going straight to manufacturing. Don’t worry. We’ll have a pre-sale (sent to everyone in our mailing list) that lest you get a XOOT system at a discount. So yes, it does pay to sign up…
Manufacturing Difficulties
Covid-19 upended our manufacturing plans. We getting things back on track. Once this is settled, we’ll release estimated pricing and a timeline.
Prototype Rework
We have parts for two new prototypes. However, manufacturing errors and a few design issues require us build fixes. No big unveiling until we have things working.
The Details
From the outside, it looks like little has been going on in XOOT central….
- The website hasn’t had an update in months.
- There haven’t been any big announcements.
- No news on crowdfunding.
What’s happening with XOOT?
On the inside, it’s a tumultuous maniacal drive to getting the product to market. It’s early mornings, late nights, work through the weekend, (fun)… Getting things right takes long hours and a lot of effort.
Everything we’re doing is priority driven…
Top Priority Get The Design Right.
For example:
The most recent prototypes were supposed to improve screen stability. Once assembled, we didn’t see a noticeable improvement. So… experiment, test and repeat. We managed to improve XOOT arm stability by 30% without driving up the cost.
A vs B Stability Testing
Get Manufacturing Right
The biggest customer ask is to “Lower the XOOT system price but don’t drop the quality or any features.” We are working on this but we need the right manufacturing partner.
Our previous manufacturing partner’s main business was making office furniture. Covid-19 hit and overnight the whole world needed to equip home offices. They are maxed out and can’t take on new work.
Finding a new partner takes time. This is a long dance to figure out if your partner matches both you and your product. It also takes more design changes ensure the product is a good fit the manufacturer.
Get Financing Right.
Did I mention all this work is expensive…?
Get Marketing Right
This is the priority where we tell you about all the great things happening at XOOT.
As the top three priorities mature as stabilize you will start to see a lot more from us.
