For the past several months I have been working with @Stu_Barnes (the forum founder) and a handful of other folks here on the forum to select, design, prototype, test, and manufacture a series of Grenadier products. Some of these are now available for purchase through the forum store (GrenadierWorks.com) and more will be soon.
We have focused on creating solutions to known problems, or new items that the aftermarket is not addressing for various reasons. So far it has been a lot of fun.
I do product development for a living so I have experience and resources that make it possible for me to do this on the side. What is being sold on the forum is not making enough money to pay me for my time and probably never will. My effort is effectively a donation to the forum, and by extension, the global owner community.
I am wondering if there are more people out there that would like to help with this effort. I think we could make some amazing things if we stay organized and we keep it focused. I know we could accomplish a lot more than I can do myself.
So I am looking for like-minded folks that want to help create some cool stuff and are willing to be unselfish about it. This would be an unofficial Grenadier Works design/test group. Stu calls it our Skunk Works. The only motivation is the fun and satisfaction of creating something useful for the owner community.
What is Grenadier Works?
A loose collaboration hosted on the forum, by forum members motivated to create solutions for Grenadier owners worldwide. It is this group's collective output, being distributed worldwide for the betterment of the owner community.
What types of things could we design/produce?
niche items (when the sales volume will be too low to attract normal aftermarket)
cost-effective solutions that broaden our options (better allow us to install other companies' products)
useful solutions that other aftermarket vendors can't or won't pursue for whatever reason
probably no electronics due to the costs/risks
How this works
Products will be
- priced for eventual break-even, not profiteering
- primarily US-sourced, to keep the supply logistics manageable
- primarily distributed via the forum store (when Stu agrees to it)
There is no design "ownership" or protections (there will be no patents)
Egos are not welcome or helpful
Any profit goes to support the forum as an ongoing resource for owners
What skills/abilities are needed
Creative ideas, sound solutions
Product evaluation and testing feedback
a collaborative mindset
good communication skills
ego suppression skills
hands-on testers with good written communication, for getting real-world feedback
Anyone experienced in Product Development and Design-for-Manufacturing
How can we work together?
Communication will be through the forum, in English
Technical task comm thru DM/group message when appropriate
I primarily design in SolidWorks CAD so I prefer that format
designing for multiple fabrication sources (not any specific vendor) is recommended
How to volunteer
Comment here if you want. DM me with your interests/capabilities if you want. We will figure this out as we go, based on response.
If you want to suggest an idea (product) for development, go for it
Who can help
Forum members, current owners
Vendors are welcome to participate in the conversation, but please be aware that there are no IP protections, implied or otherwise
Things to avoid
Negativity. Criticizing an idea may kill it before it can mature into a good idea.
Personal criticism/attacks. Ideas will live or die on their merits, their originators do not need to be attacked.
Profiteering. No one is going to get paid back for the time invested.
We will avoid competing with existing products on the market simply to sell something a little cheaper. The point of this is to increase options.
Want to help?? Let me know with a reply or a direct message.
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We have focused on creating solutions to known problems, or new items that the aftermarket is not addressing for various reasons. So far it has been a lot of fun.
I do product development for a living so I have experience and resources that make it possible for me to do this on the side. What is being sold on the forum is not making enough money to pay me for my time and probably never will. My effort is effectively a donation to the forum, and by extension, the global owner community.
I am wondering if there are more people out there that would like to help with this effort. I think we could make some amazing things if we stay organized and we keep it focused. I know we could accomplish a lot more than I can do myself.
So I am looking for like-minded folks that want to help create some cool stuff and are willing to be unselfish about it. This would be an unofficial Grenadier Works design/test group. Stu calls it our Skunk Works. The only motivation is the fun and satisfaction of creating something useful for the owner community.
What is Grenadier Works?
A loose collaboration hosted on the forum, by forum members motivated to create solutions for Grenadier owners worldwide. It is this group's collective output, being distributed worldwide for the betterment of the owner community.
What types of things could we design/produce?
niche items (when the sales volume will be too low to attract normal aftermarket)
cost-effective solutions that broaden our options (better allow us to install other companies' products)
useful solutions that other aftermarket vendors can't or won't pursue for whatever reason
probably no electronics due to the costs/risks
How this works
Products will be
- priced for eventual break-even, not profiteering
- primarily US-sourced, to keep the supply logistics manageable
- primarily distributed via the forum store (when Stu agrees to it)
There is no design "ownership" or protections (there will be no patents)
Egos are not welcome or helpful
Any profit goes to support the forum as an ongoing resource for owners
What skills/abilities are needed
Creative ideas, sound solutions
Product evaluation and testing feedback
a collaborative mindset
good communication skills
ego suppression skills
hands-on testers with good written communication, for getting real-world feedback
Anyone experienced in Product Development and Design-for-Manufacturing
How can we work together?
Communication will be through the forum, in English
Technical task comm thru DM/group message when appropriate
I primarily design in SolidWorks CAD so I prefer that format
designing for multiple fabrication sources (not any specific vendor) is recommended
How to volunteer
Comment here if you want. DM me with your interests/capabilities if you want. We will figure this out as we go, based on response.
If you want to suggest an idea (product) for development, go for it
Who can help
Forum members, current owners
Vendors are welcome to participate in the conversation, but please be aware that there are no IP protections, implied or otherwise
Things to avoid
Negativity. Criticizing an idea may kill it before it can mature into a good idea.
Personal criticism/attacks. Ideas will live or die on their merits, their originators do not need to be attacked.
Profiteering. No one is going to get paid back for the time invested.
We will avoid competing with existing products on the market simply to sell something a little cheaper. The point of this is to increase options.
Want to help?? Let me know with a reply or a direct message.
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