Re: "Rotisserie Master"
I think there is already a patent on this product. Ron Popeal is already
selling the dang stuff at 2 in the morning and it comes with some hair magic!
Afshan Jamil Raees wrote:
> Sure, I 'd like to beta test your product...
> afshan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Daniel McCarty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 11:09 AM
> Subject: Re: Soliciting advice on new Springboard
>
> Andrew Ball wrote:
> >
> > I've got a working prototype of a new Visor Springboard module.
> >
> > It's basically a fully functional rotisserie oven, with two massive
> > sprockets on the ends of six stainless steel barbeque skewers. It's
> called
> > the "Rotisserie Master"T Springboard.
>
> Phew! We're so excited to hear that we're not the only ones
> creating a line of Handy Cooking Essentials(tm) for Handspring
> devices. Some of your problems seem to correlate with difficulties
> we faced during the beta process, and I think we can help. After
> all, the more food cooked with Handspring devices the faster we will
> solve the world's hunger problems!
>
> > I have a few technical problems to solve and I'm soliciting advice.
>
> Our main unit, the Handy Blowzzard(tm), creates frozen dairy
> delights by only adding water and flavoring. The unit itself
> is inserted upside down and whips the mixture into edible treats.
> Options like temperature, consistency, mixture, etc. are controlled
> through software, of course.
>
> > 1) The heat from the rotisserie seems to be fusing the Visor's touch
> > screen layers together. This causes "mistaps" or phantom taps. While
> I've
> > had some success using heat resistant mylar to shield the Visor, I'm still
> > seeing a fair bit of smoke and charring from the outer shell of the Visor,
> > plus the butcher block applique on the Springboard interface seems to be
> > peeling badly. Suggestions?
>
> We ran into the opposite problem when our ionic coolant leaked
> onto one of our beta testers hands and resulted in frostbite and the
> subsequent amputation of three fingers. We immediately recalled the
> unit and removed the beta tester from our list. We don't need fool
> testers that can't even prevent injury to themselves!
> Our LCD display was undergoing extreme latency periods from the
> cold, so we were forced to also install a small butane burner on the
> back of the module. We've found that the mixture of excessive differences
> between heat and cold produced a normalcy that did not interfere too
> badly with human life. However, one beta tester reported that his unit
> lasted a scant 4 minutes before shattering into plastic shards while
> mixing his Dairy Delight(r). We fired him, too. We don't need beta
> testers who can't take good care of their prototype!
>
> > 2) The hot fat from meat dribbles down into the case workings. I'm
> looking
> > for a simply but elegant solution to control the problem. Perhaps some
> > sort of fire-proof, oil resistant bushing material? If I can solve this
> > problem, I think I've got the whole ventilation thing licked as well.
>
> One of our beta testers stated that her unit broke shortly after
> inserting her Handspring device into a mixture of water and Blueberry
> Blowzzard Delight(tm). Frankly, we were quite shocked! After all we
> did for her to send her a beta unit... (She is no longer a beta tester.)
>
> > 3) I tried using lithium cells, but I just couldn't get the heating
> > elements to warm up. At the moment, the Rotisserie Master requires a
> > three-phase, 100 amp, 240VAC disconnect to ensure proper cooking
> > temperatures. Obviously, this can make the Rotisserie Master somewhat
> > cumbersome and I'm worried that ultimately, this will reduce market share.
> > Plus, when the Rotisserie Master Springboard module ships with all its
> > options, the shipping weight is close to 135 pounds net.
>
> We've licensed an entropy reversal (http://www.entropysystems.com)
> system and are able to achieve extreme cold (~73.5K) through low-
> pressure air induction and our small butane fuel cell. I suggest that
> you look into these methods. One of our beta testers informed us that
> his dog froze to death in the night after cuddling up near his Handy
> Blowzzard(tm) unit. Of course, we immediately fired him and revoked
> his unit. We certainly don't want animal killers on our beta team!
> (We are also considering legal action against him for cruelty to
> animals.)
>
> > Additionally, in re-reading my notes on "the Zen of Palm", it would seem
> > that I'm stretching the boundaries of what Jeff and Donna had in mind in
> > terms of form factor.
> >
> > Anyone got any suggestions on how to reduce the weight/power draw of the
> > unit without compromising that "right out of the oven" barbeque flavour?
>
> We suggest that if you can't create a real flavor, fake one by
> enhancing molecular flavoring. We've been able to create Real-Tasting(r)
> flavors for our Blowzzard(tm) products. However, their nutritional
> value is dubious at best. But if a beta tester brings this point up,
> fire them immediately and recall their unit. You don't need fool beta
> testers messing up your poduct, that's for sure!
>
> Sincerely,
> Hank Simmeraschf
> Handy Cooking Essentials, Inc.
>
> p.s. If anyone would like to beta test our product, please let us
> know. We, uh, seem to be running a little short of testers right now...
--
Chuck
Charles L. Christensen
Vice President Engineering
The Consortium Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 754
Kaysville, Ut 84037
Office: 801.546.0282 Fax: 801.444.2840
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