Archive of the former Yahoo!Groups mailing list: MOTM

----- Original Message -----
From: Tkacs, Ken <ken.tkacs@...>
<snip insightful comments>
So I guess my question is... if a lot of the "work" is being done in a big,
mysterious chip whose function can't be stolen, then what's the harm?

--Larry Hendry writes --
Amen! I have thought several times about some discrete tweaks or additions
to my UEG. But.....

I understand the need to protect intellectual property. But, really, can
one really steal a design for such a niche' market, repackage, scoop the
original price and do well? Well, maybe there is that one "D" guy......

But seriously, I don't think one of Paul's or John's schematics has ever
ended up published on the web or anything. I borrowed from John's mixer
once on a DIY project because I wanted different function. But, there are
no schematics published at my web site. I still bought his module. I'm not
selling his design. I did use a nice op amp driver idea from Paul's 820 in
my lowly 822. But, I'm not trying to sell Lag processors.

If you are going to market to guys that have some competence level of DIY,
and that like to build their own stuff (that is the vast majority here), I
think the schematic should be included (kit or assembled). Paul established
MOTM not just as a viable product but as a learning tool. I have tried to
get my money's worth from both aspects. If you choose the format and adopt
the ready made customer base, you should embrace the philosophy.

How many people are buying Stooge brackets and how many are making their own
from the drawing (available at my website) that 100% documents my plans?
You can save some money doing that gents. Those brackets don't cost me $4
each. I make a little profit. Who is copying my idea and marketing brackets.
Even Paul bought his from me (for 200, he got a discount <grin>).

I apologize if this seems offensive. But, I feel the consumers here have a
right to voice their opinion and to apply public pressure for their
viewpoint. Copyright your work. Ask for it not to be copied or
re-published in any way. And, supply your paying customers with a
schematic.

My $.02
Larry Hendry