Hi! I just saw the Flite Test vid interview and have to say this is amazing. You have a very professional approach to the project and I commend your dedication. I am looking forward to and will be watching closely for a hopeful release of this advanced control system.

I have wondered why the RC industry hasnt caught up with the new networking technology that is now commonplace. But even though they are behind now, I do think that they <the big companies> will eventually have to come into the 21st century and upgrade their systems to networking rather than direct RF channels, as it seems to be the next logical step.

I appologize if this has been beaten to death and is redundant, but for raising funds have you considered running T-shirts, Hats, Keychains, Controller Straps, ECT. with your logos or OSRC labeling? This will help generate funds to assist in the overall completion, and will help with visibility of the project <show up to an RC event and people ask 'What's OSRC?'> Also I have seen alot of intrest in Pre-Orders, and I would think if you had 10 orders at 1k Euros each you would be in a better position to get completed sooner. Even if the unit wouldnt cost 1k after production, the Pre-orders could be name engraved or some bonus added <wouldnt be hard with a 3D printer I would imagine>.

You definitely need more exposure to your project. The Flite Test interview seems to have done a lot for your cause. As a community we need to spread the word to other RC forums and sites, even hand out or post fliers/brochures about OSRC at RC events. We need to do anything we can to increase the visibility of this Forum and the Project over all.

Anyhow, I thought I would stop by and say hello to the community and suggest others start drumming up support. I wish I would have found the site sooner, I would have donated then, but I went ahead and dropped ya a few clams to assist. I was just about to upgrade my FUTABA system to a higher channel, but I think I will just hold off and see what becomes of the OSRC.

Best of luck,

Mahrik007

Dear Mahrik,

Thank you for noticing the project and your positive comments

The suggestions you made are quite reasonable and definitely has been on my mind for some time now, but i am holding back on the T-shirts and other trinkets for now, to save up every penny for development. It is much more important to me to finalize the project right now instead of advertising it. I am sure most people would be more pleased to see a final product rather than me talking about it Definitely all the suggestions shall probably be realized, but i would prefer to begin doing that when there is an OSRC product in the shop to brag about

Regarding Pre-orders.. Based on my experience and from what i can tell by the response on the web, whatever pricing i try and mention for the system, somehow it multiplies and is increased like a broken telephone

I am trying to make the system as affordable as possible, but making pre-orders with a price tag of 1k would only (in my opinion) hurt the final result since that would be the thought-of price and would spread a false rumor.

For the time being i am holding back on announcing any pricing and shall set it once the 3D printing begins, to get a better idea on material pricing and over-all expenses for production, which i think shall be far less than 1k per unit when the system is released.

Once again i thank you for your support and welcome to the forum