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Topic: Introducing BitTicker - Bitcoin Clock [ Physical ] (Read 3844 times)

legendary
Activity: 2912
Merit: 1060
is there a delivery date for these?

Did you read any of the thread? this guys got scammer all over him...

I ordered before the thread got going and I didn't look that close.  Usually I check a little closer.  I try to order all these things from Bitcoin vendors and so far I have never lost out.  I ordered all kinds of stuff like caramels, hot sauce, vanilla extract, a bunch of stuff from conscious cookery, neon signs, etc.  I just ordered a wood engraved wallet and one of those aluminum engraved wallet cards.  if I lose out on this then I will live with it.  He is using Coinbase and had to be verified so if I don't get delivery it will be reported to them and they will have to file a Suspicious Activity Report with FinCEN.  Not that anybody is going to do anything over a $30 ticker but at least there will be a record.  I sent him an e-mail and asked for a delivery date.

 I see some Android tablets as low as $35.  I can't believe the number of ticker apps.  I am putting together a list at http://bitcointicker.com/.  So far I have over 50 iPhone ticker apps and I am not done with that.  I have a few Android ones up there but there are probably at least that many for Android.

You're missing bitpulse
legendary
Activity: 2912
Merit: 1060
A shame.  I looked into making a similar product and it would have been at least $100.  The $30 price was pretty much too good to be true for any quantities that were not five digits long.

A Rasperry pi, power supply, case, display and wireless adapter cost in the range of $80

Android tablet $40

Old ebay laptop.  $40

Old desktop hidden with remote screen.  $40

My phone.  (free)

All of these items are not the same as a nice compact box purpose built maybe in wood with just the data wanted and nothing else. 


All those items you would get, this you would just lose your money.
hero member
Activity: 714
Merit: 500
30$ seems to cheap.... Obviously a scam i dont think he would have all this mass produced to make it that price.

I could make this product for 100$, if anyone is interested......
Rasberry Pi + small LCD....

Dam ill even make a nice little gui and make it touchscreen if you are lucky...
hmmmmmmm maybe cheaper to use a cheapo 50$ android phone from china and custom write a app, and turn of sleep...
hero member
Activity: 510
Merit: 500
is there a delivery date for these?

Did you read any of the thread? this guys got scammer all over him...

I ordered before the thread got going and I didn't look that close.  Usually I check a little closer.  I try to order all these things from Bitcoin vendors and so far I have never lost out.  I ordered all kinds of stuff like caramels, hot sauce, vanilla extract, a bunch of stuff from conscious cookery, neon signs, etc.  I just ordered a wood engraved wallet and one of those aluminum engraved wallet cards.  if I lose out on this then I will live with it.  He is using Coinbase and had to be verified so if I don't get delivery it will be reported to them and they will have to file a Suspicious Activity Report with FinCEN.  Not that anybody is going to do anything over a $30 ticker but at least there will be a record.  I sent him an e-mail and asked for a delivery date.

 I see some Android tablets as low as $35.  I can't believe the number of ticker apps.  I am putting together a list at http://bitcointicker.com/.  So far I have over 50 iPhone ticker apps and I am not done with that.  I have a few Android ones up there but there are probably at least that many for Android.
legendary
Activity: 1386
Merit: 1004
A shame.  I looked into making a similar product and it would have been at least $100.  The $30 price was pretty much too good to be true for any quantities that were not five digits long.

A Rasperry pi, power supply, case, display and wireless adapter cost in the range of $80

Android tablet $40

Old ebay laptop.  $40

Old desktop hidden with remote screen.  $40

My phone.  (free)

All of these items are not the same as a nice compact box purpose built maybe in wood with just the data wanted and nothing else. 
legendary
Activity: 2912
Merit: 1060
A shame.  I looked into making a similar product and it would have been at least $100.  The $30 price was pretty much too good to be true for any quantities that were not five digits long.

A Rasperry pi, power supply, case, display and wireless adapter cost in the range of $80

Android tablet $40
legendary
Activity: 1386
Merit: 1004
A shame.  I looked into making a similar product and it would have been at least $100.  The $30 price was pretty much too good to be true for any quantities that were not five digits long.

A Rasperry pi, power supply, case, display and wireless adapter cost in the range of $80
legendary
Activity: 2912
Merit: 1060
Scammer beware
sr. member
Activity: 420
Merit: 250
Yeah...

Stake:
Last Active:   December 24, 2013, 04:55:42 AM

Thinking this was a successful scam.
legendary
Activity: 1050
Merit: 1000
is there a delivery date for these?

Did you read any of the thread? this guys got scammer all over him...
hero member
Activity: 510
Merit: 500
is there a delivery date for these?
legendary
Activity: 2912
Merit: 1060
Eh I just bought a $40 tablet that will do that in full color.

Lol wow op is shady. I thought id see a real clock when I clicked the link, nope straight to checkout! Lmao Photoshop pictures
legendary
Activity: 1050
Merit: 1000
Ooh sounds very neat! I ordered one for my store Smiley, couldn't change the quantity though. I'd like a total of 3, one for each location, offering any bulk discounts?

And to confirm, can I take the price from mtgox, and add like 5% for my customers price?

I'll take one with you.
Would prefer a Canadian exchange. And the 5% added would be awesome
sr. member
Activity: 275
Merit: 250
i am greatly intrested in this!
i would like to see a working prototype to preorder
any early photos or video to see it working!

thank you
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
Ooh sounds very neat! I ordered one for my store Smiley, couldn't change the quantity though. I'd like a total of 3, one for each location, offering any bulk discounts?

And to confirm, can I take the price from mtgox, and add like 5% for my customers price?

Great to hear you pre-ordered.  Sorry you couldn't change the quantity - we'll fix that.

You can get a discount for bulk orders.  We don't consider 3 a bulk-order at this time though.

Currently it will only show the price from the exchange you select on the product - but you can tell your customers it's the price on it + 5%.  Sorry you can't optimize it like that yet.
member
Activity: 104
Merit: 10
Ooh sounds very neat! I ordered one for my store Smiley, couldn't change the quantity though. I'd like a total of 3, one for each location, offering any bulk discounts?

And to confirm, can I take the price from mtgox, and add like 5% for my customers price?
legendary
Activity: 1050
Merit: 1000
Would be interested bit this isn't a thousand dollar miner so I'm not ore ordering. Need to offer btc-e and cavirtex!
donator
Activity: 4760
Merit: 4323
Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform
I'd be interested in a smaller one for my office. 2 feet long seems a bit extreme for personal use.
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
If this is legit, I want one.



We've sold an upwards of 80 (had one bulk order) so far in the day that pre-orders have been open.

You can purchase now to get it as soon as possible or feel free to wait till it officially launches to purchase (shipping costs included if not pre-ordered).

Thanks.
hero member
Activity: 546
Merit: 500
If this is legit, I want one.

newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
To the people whom have putchased: thank you for your orders and we look forward to hearing your feedback on the product.
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
Not right now.  We have been looking into Stripe - but the advantage of Bitcoin as you know is that there are much less fees and it's much easier to accept.

Yes, I'm quite aware...

But you don't even have a physical demo product yet.

Many people are choosing to wait for the prototype images to be posted and many are not.

You can wait for them to be posted here if you'd prefer - but accepting Stripe at this time isn't yet possible.

The official website will be launching in the coming weeks and you can purchase with Credit/Debit Card or Bitcoin then.

We are sorry for the wait.  We were so excited and wanted to get something up while we wait for the hardware to be created.
sr. member
Activity: 420
Merit: 250
Not right now.  We have been looking into Stripe - but the advantage of Bitcoin as you know is that there are much less fees and it's much easier to accept.

Yes, I'm quite aware...

But you don't even have a physical demo product yet.
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
Is there a way to pay with a standard credit card?  I'm a bit hesitant to send bitcoin for preorders. Smiley

Not right now.  We have been looking into Stripe - but the advantage of Bitcoin as you know is that there are much less fees and it's much easier to accept.

We will be soon though.
sr. member
Activity: 420
Merit: 250
Is there a way to pay with a standard credit card?  I'm a bit hesitant to send bitcoin for preorders. Smiley
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
Because we have been receiving many pre-orders through bitcointalk and reddit - I would first like to say thank you and also that the orders will be shipped in the order that we received them.

Thanks.
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
To all that have pre-ordered: please enter your valid / real e-mail.

We will send a link with the shipping information when it ships to the e-mail provided on checkout.
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
Very interested. Is it possible to set up with password protected wifi?

Yes - if it wasn't able to, the majority of people wouldn't be able to use it.

Still a valid concern.

Thanks.
hero member
Activity: 854
Merit: 658
rgbkey.github.io/pgp.txt
Very interested. Is it possible to set up with password protected wifi?
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
Pre-orders have now been opened to anyone interested in purchasing.

I think you should at least show some sort of physical product before accepting pre-orders.

Thanks for your feedback.

The product will be posted in the coming days.
Any thoughts on my last reply ?

Sorry - forgot to respond.  We will take this into consideration for now.

Producing different heights could complicate the production.
Well, it could be a model B, where as the model A is the one already planned. But I would definately buy if a model B was made.

Thanks for your feedback.

We will always, as you could expect, take into consideration the ideas of any prospective buyers.

Thanks, again.
legendary
Activity: 1064
Merit: 1001
Pre-orders have now been opened to anyone interested in purchasing.

I think you should at least show some sort of physical product before accepting pre-orders.

Thanks for your feedback.

The product will be posted in the coming days.
Any thoughts on my last reply ?

Sorry - forgot to respond.  We will take this into consideration for now.

Producing different heights could complicate the production.
Well, it could be a model B, where as the model A is the one already planned. But I would definately buy if a model B was made.
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
Pre-orders have now been opened to anyone interested in purchasing.

I think you should at least show some sort of physical product before accepting pre-orders.

Thanks for your feedback.

The product will be posted in the coming days.
Any thoughts on my last reply ?

Sorry - forgot to respond.  We will take this into consideration for now.

Producing different heights could complicate the production.
legendary
Activity: 1064
Merit: 1001
Pre-orders have now been opened to anyone interested in purchasing.

I think you should at least show some sort of physical product before accepting pre-orders.

Thanks for your feedback.

The product will be posted in the coming days.
Any thoughts on my last reply ?
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
Pre-orders have now been opened to anyone interested in purchasing.

I think you should at least show some sort of physical product before accepting pre-orders.

Thanks for your feedback.

The product will be posted in the coming days.
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1279
Primedice.com, Stake.com
Pre-orders have now been opened to anyone interested in purchasing.

I think you should at least show some sort of physical product before accepting pre-orders.

EDIT: This could potentially be a scam, proceed with some caution: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/confirmed-scammer-user-stake-services-bitticker-coinsafeio-999dice-376783
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
Pre-orders have now been opened to anyone interested in purchasing.
sr. member
Activity: 420
Merit: 250
Would like the option to point it at arbitrary URLs to display the things I want.

That would be a useful compromise to fully open firmware - if I can point it at a URL that returns a string to display, that's probably good enough for most needs.
newbie
Activity: 50
Merit: 0
Would like the option to point it at arbitrary URLs to display the things I want.
legendary
Activity: 3472
Merit: 1727
I would be interested if the software was open source, or at least if it was possible to be able to select more currency pairs (fiat & crypto) and from more exchanges.
legendary
Activity: 1064
Merit: 1001
I'd be interested in it if it were twice the height with the second line able to be linked to say my blockchain.info account to show the combined total of all my wallets like the smartphone app does.
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
A few questions:

- Will the firmware be upgradable in the future if Gox/Stamp/Coinbase go under/change APIs?
- Will the firmware be open such that I could modify it to display other things if I wanted to at some point?
- What's the expected runtime on a set of batteries?

I'm probably in for at least two.

Thanks for your questions.  None of these answers are 100% concrete but this is what you should expect.

-Yes.
-At some point - maybe.  As of now, we'll have to say no.
-Months
sr. member
Activity: 420
Merit: 250
A few questions:

- Will the firmware be upgradable in the future if Gox/Stamp/Coinbase go under/change APIs?
- Will the firmware be open such that I could modify it to display other things if I wanted to at some point?
- What's the expected runtime on a set of batteries?

I'm probably in for at least two.
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
How many digits does the display has? Will it be enough for the future?  Wink

It can fit five figures well - six figures would be cramming it.

In the event BTC ever reach six figures, we will adapt the width.

Valid concern.
newbie
Activity: 50
Merit: 0
How many digits does the display has? Will it be enough for the future?  Wink
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
Can we see pictures of the actual design prototype?

I'm very, very interested in this. Would look nice on my wall while I'm trading.

As stated in the first post our hardware engineer is currently working on it. The prototype is almost finished but the proprietary software is done. Physical pictures will be posted when we have our prototype. The pictures in the original post accurately represent what it will look like.

We are sorry - but can't wait to show pictures and let you pre-order!

How much is shipping? I'll order one tomorrow. Does it take batteries?

Yes it runs on batteries.  Shipping on the first 1,000 orders is covered by us. Tongue
member
Activity: 70
Merit: 10
+Pro Traders on LocalBitcoins.com
Can we see pictures of the actual design prototype?

I'm very, very interested in this. Would look nice on my wall while I'm trading.

As stated in the first post our hardware engineer is currently working on it. The prototype is almost finished but the proprietary software is done. Physical pictures will be posted when we have our prototype. The pictures in the original post accurately represent what it will look like.

We are sorry - but can't wait to show pictures and let you pre-order!

How much is shipping? I'll order one once the prototype images are shown displaying the actual product itself. Does it take batteries?
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
Can we see pictures of the actual design prototype?

I'm very, very interested in this. Would look nice on my wall while I'm trading.

As stated in the first post our hardware engineer is currently working on it. The prototype is almost finished but the proprietary software is done. Physical pictures will be posted when we have our prototype. The pictures in the original post accurately represent what it will look like.

We are sorry - but can't wait to show pictures and let you pre-order!
member
Activity: 70
Merit: 10
+Pro Traders on LocalBitcoins.com
Can we see pictures of the actual design prototype?

I'm very, very interested in this. Would look nice on my wall while I'm trading.
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
Post is reserved for future usage.
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
We would like to introduce BitTicker.

BitTicker is a digital clock — but rather than showing the current time, it shows the current Bitcoin price measured against USD.

Pre-orders now available here.  Enter valid e-mail and shipping address.  All BitTickers will be sent to the shipping address provided.

Some cool features included in the BitTicker:

  • Priced affordably at $29.99 (payable with Bitcoin!)
  • Options between MT.gox, Bitstamp, and Coinbase on the Ticker.
  • Simple to set-up.  Connect to WiFi and ready to go.
  • Updates every 3 seconds - uses as little bandwidth as physically possible.
  • Easy to mount on a wall - place it above a desktop and easily see the price live!

The proprietary software for BitTicker is completed and we recently acquired a hardware engineer and are finalizing the product (the hardware engineer will be done with his work in 5 days and we will be producing large amounts of BitTickers in 28 days.  Pre-orders will ship in 35 days).

Example of the BitTicker in an office:





The BitTicker is 24 inches wide and 10 inches tall (61 cm wide and 25.5 cm tall).

Pre-orders launch tomorrow.  If interested in purchasing many, or for any other business inquiries you can PM me.

We are very excited to get this off the ground running and appreciate any feedback.

Thanks.
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