Forums
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New resources
Latest activity
Trending Threads
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
FarmTV
Farm Compare
Search
Tokens/Searches
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
New Resources
New posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
Farm Machinery
Precision Farming & GPS
iPad machine control
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="funtime" data-source="post: 1107366" data-attributes="member: 19352"><p>A couple of years ago I had a go at making an app/ control system that could be used on a variety of implements, it worked and if it will let me I will upload a vid on this thread.</p><p>Most of the components were off the shelf and reasonably priced. The logic back then was as most have said here- apps could be easily updated over the existing market network, parts easily bought and replaced with pattern ones (tablet £100 from Maplin) ect.</p><p>The big problem I could foresee was exactly this, how to make it financially viable long term. There are a lot of people trying to do it But competing with the big boys in user support, development, knowledge (electrics, hydraulics, gps, data mapping, isobus, ect) is not easy. The user base is not big and the amount of different implements it would have to be able to retro fit to is massive (take a lot of time to get right for each one). I also felt although I would be obliged to help users and be on call 24-7 (we all know how annoying it is when a computer goes down and there's nothing you can do to fix it, in agriculture it could mean finishing the field before it rains) it would also result in certain clients ranting down the phone expecting someone to drive 1/2 way across the country at ridiculous times. And trying to guarantee electrical hardware in an agricultural environment on different equipment would be difficult so unfair on the end user.</p><p>Quite simply I didn't feel I would be able to do it justice and therein let people down. It really needs a couple of skilled people working together with low overheads and an agricultural view towards money.</p><p>I did debate free releasing it but then my laptop coped it and I lost the code. </p><p>I'm very tempted to have another go if there's still interest?? But it would only ever be as an enthusiast and I wouldn't like to guarantee support I couldn't give.</p><p>Sorry for the pessimism got into a bit of a rant there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="funtime, post: 1107366, member: 19352"] A couple of years ago I had a go at making an app/ control system that could be used on a variety of implements, it worked and if it will let me I will upload a vid on this thread. Most of the components were off the shelf and reasonably priced. The logic back then was as most have said here- apps could be easily updated over the existing market network, parts easily bought and replaced with pattern ones (tablet £100 from Maplin) ect. The big problem I could foresee was exactly this, how to make it financially viable long term. There are a lot of people trying to do it But competing with the big boys in user support, development, knowledge (electrics, hydraulics, gps, data mapping, isobus, ect) is not easy. The user base is not big and the amount of different implements it would have to be able to retro fit to is massive (take a lot of time to get right for each one). I also felt although I would be obliged to help users and be on call 24-7 (we all know how annoying it is when a computer goes down and there's nothing you can do to fix it, in agriculture it could mean finishing the field before it rains) it would also result in certain clients ranting down the phone expecting someone to drive 1/2 way across the country at ridiculous times. And trying to guarantee electrical hardware in an agricultural environment on different equipment would be difficult so unfair on the end user. Quite simply I didn't feel I would be able to do it justice and therein let people down. It really needs a couple of skilled people working together with low overheads and an agricultural view towards money. I did debate free releasing it but then my laptop coped it and I lost the code. I'm very tempted to have another go if there's still interest?? But it would only ever be as an enthusiast and I wouldn't like to guarantee support I couldn't give. Sorry for the pessimism got into a bit of a rant there. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Farm Machinery
Precision Farming & GPS
iPad machine control
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top