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December 30, 2014, 03:15:57 AM
#30
Yeah, and they are really nice guys too.

If you don't get any takers on your Skyhook box, I'll buy it just to have an extra one (assuming it works ok).  I can't pay anywhere near the 2.8 BTC, tho.

PM me.

It works, see my videos from previous posts.   

2.80 is less than retail, less than I paid for it.   But I could go to 2.60 at the absolute lowest.    (or whatever $850 USD translates too)

Anyway, just a way for someone who is buying one retail to save some coin.    Thanks for the offer.

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December 30, 2014, 02:47:55 AM
#29
I wish someone here in Manila, Philippines would get one of these babies and start running a physical exchange. That'd drive adoption here over the roof!

PS: I'm willing to contribute if anyone here wants to install one here in the Phils.

As a Filipino-American, I might help support your idea. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss further Smiley
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December 30, 2014, 12:24:05 AM
#28
I haven't seen a BOM for the hardware, but I have seen it requested multiple times.

Best place so far for this detail is the reddit subforum for skyhook:

http://www.reddit.com/r/projectskyhook/
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December 29, 2014, 11:42:13 PM
#27
I got my Skyhook BTM today and I think its just great. I am going to set it up here in Mexico City.

I have some questions though which I tried to look up on the internet and I could not find any answers.

What does "open source" mean when referring to this BTM? I understand the software side of it, but does it also include the design and hardware aspects too?
I would like to explore the possibility of manufacturing this BTM in Mexico, importing the bill acceptor for Mexican currency, but before I do that I want to be sure if the "open source" also means I can actually produce my own BTMs without running into patent or licensing issues. If that is not a problem, where can I find detailed instructions on how to build your own Skyhook BTMs, including parts lists.

Of course I would also contribute and make my own hardware specific changes open source.

TIA.



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December 29, 2014, 09:44:14 PM
#26
Yeah, and they are really nice guys too.

If you don't get any takers on your Skyhook box, I'll buy it just to have an extra one (assuming it works ok).  I can't pay anywhere near the 2.8 BTC, tho.

PM me.
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December 29, 2014, 09:00:51 PM
#25
It came with a pre-made wallet, with the password printed on a piece of paper.

Blockchain.info won't allow me to change the main password ("for security reasons, you have to create a new wallet"), so...that's what I had to do to secure it.  Took awile, since I had already set it all up using the wallet it came with.

K

I wish you best wishes!  That vape shop is tight!  Love what they are doing with what looks like a lounge!
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December 29, 2014, 02:26:59 AM
#24
It came with a pre-made wallet, with the password printed on a piece of paper.

Blockchain.info won't allow me to change the main password ("for security reasons, you have to create a new wallet"), so...that's what I had to do to secure it.  Took awile, since I had already set it all up using the wallet it came with.

K
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December 29, 2014, 01:11:17 AM
#23
Got mine running now...setup was less difficult than I expected, but still a couple hours (mainly because I used the wallet it came with, which can't be made secure).

I have a twitter feed for it, @bitcoinindy, and some sales graphs, etc: https://sites.google.com/site/kieronbm/home/atm

I don't understand, what do you mean by the wallet it came with?    I connect securely to blockchain.info with my Project Skyhook ATM.  Do you have a different model?
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December 29, 2014, 01:08:08 AM
#22
while i have no used it and never seen it working, i had a Chance to see it without electricity - http://instagram.com/p/xKUH81Qqrn/
Looks allright but no idea if it works - guys that had it have never made it run.

Not sure if you saw this, but I demonstrated ours here;   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9FGBNzfquM

I haven't had the capital to put into this, to make it function.   I want to be able to have a few coins to stick in my blockchain wallet (where the Skyhook connects to for a wallet), but I have been overwhelmed by start up costs, and I haven't been able to establish our ATM yet.   But soon hopefully.

I would be willing to sell mine for 2.80 coin plus 0.15 for shipping if anyone is interested in buying?  (escrow required)
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December 29, 2014, 12:19:39 AM
#21
Got mine running now...setup was less difficult than I expected, but still a couple hours (mainly because I used the wallet it came with, which can't be made secure).

I have a twitter feed for it, @bitcoinindy, and some sales graphs, etc: https://sites.google.com/site/kieronbm/home/atm
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December 28, 2014, 11:58:58 PM
#20
while i have no used it and never seen it working, i had a Chance to see it without electricity - http://instagram.com/p/xKUH81Qqrn/
Looks allright but no idea if it works - guys that had it have never made it run.
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November 07, 2014, 07:15:32 PM
#19
I have been looking for a few different ATM's to sample.

I found this one tonight, which is a fully operational, opensource bitcoin ATM for under $1000 USD.

http://projectskyhook.com/

I am very interested in running a bitcoin atm to be able to introduce new users to bitcoin.

A representative from www.bitcoinatm.com sent me this link regarding the licensing requirements and the definition in court (Texas) of what a money transmitter is and is not.

See here;

http://blog.atlantabitcoin.com/texas-guidance-on-bitcoin-atm-operation-is-kind-of-a-big-deal/

"If the machine never involves a third party, and only facilitates a sale or purchase of Bitcoins by the machine’s operator directly with the customer, there is no money transmission…"


Im about ready to start.  Are there any other good options available that I am not aware of, that are shipping in the immediate future?

I agree it much better if is add Litecoin/USD
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November 07, 2014, 12:21:03 PM
#18
I've been putting my eye into bitcoin ATMs for a while and Skyhook looks like a winner to me. The only thing that bothers me is that it's so small and light that I fear it might get stolen. How hard/easy/expensive was it to secure physically?
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November 02, 2014, 09:54:24 AM
#17
They are in Indy...where I plan to install one as the only Bitcoin ATM in Indiana.

If anyone wants to help crowdfund:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mNG_aSDdTsIFaHqZJRkGmUnwrQzPJrmQQKbgP0wsklw/edit
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October 31, 2014, 02:36:14 AM
#16
Vapor World is the name of a local retail store that has given me permission to install a Skyhook there....

Oh I see!  Very cool!   Are they in Ohio?

I think they may be one of my suppliers.

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October 30, 2014, 11:44:48 PM
#15
Vapor World is the name of a local retail store that has given me permission to install a Skyhook there....
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October 30, 2014, 05:31:39 AM
#14
Just watched your vid - good luck on your store! Interesting that your store is similar to the a location I've gotten permission from the owners on ("Vapor World").

For those who might be interested in the skyhook itself, it's located at 3:24.

How do you need permission for anything from Vapor World?   We get some of our stuff from them, but Ive never heard of needing any permission for a location from them?

We've had other retail stores in the past.  We had a T-shirt shop in Spokane on Division street directly across the street from Home Depot.

But this location is the most premier yet.   Im drowning in startup costs, but it's a blast!

Thanks for checking it out!
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October 29, 2014, 05:08:16 PM
#13
Just watched your vid - good luck on your store! Interesting that your store is similar to the a location I've gotten permission from the owners on ("Vapor World").

For those who might be interested in the skyhook itself, it's located at 3:24.
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October 29, 2014, 05:31:25 AM
#12
The ATM looks small, how much cash can it hold? I think it belongs in a cafe or a small shop where people can buy and play around with bitcoin. Cash is emptied at the end of the day. It is never meant to be in the open public.

$999 is still a huge price tag, are they actually profitable? How much bitcoin does the ATM need to sell to break even?  Undecided




I can't tell you from actual production experience, since we have not yet opened.  We open in about 6 hours for the first time ever.
I will keep you updated as this project progresses.

We decided to take the lead from; Kieronbm  and start a crowd funding project for our business.

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We are ready to open!  This happens TODAY  October 29th 2014!
We have been working on this shop for months.  We have everything now that we need, except we still do not have a sign for our building.

This campaign is to raise coin for a backlit sign for our building.

We had a sign made, but the landlord would not approve of it.  So now we need to raise $3800 USD to get this sign made and installed.

Some of the features of our business and how it relates to the crypto community.

1.  We accept bitcoin and litecoin for all purchases and we offer a 10% discount for paying with coin or cash.
2.  We offer a Project Skyhook ATM to give access to people in our local community to an easy bitcoin procurement method
3.  We print a newspaper and distribute it to 3 states currently.  We are in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming so far.  Many of our articles are about bitcoin as well as responsible capitalism.  We have articles about many liberty related issues.
4.  We sell CBD infused hemp oil, which I believe we are the first in Idaho to do so  (it is legal)

This is our pre-opening walkthru video that I made tonight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy-hxEDyDfw

I have put my heart and soul into this.  I have spent most of my savings on opening this.
We would like this to be wildly successful, and we hope that you will back us!

For everyone that backs us, we will send you a discount coupon for our website, and we also accept bitcoin through our website via coinbase.  This coupon will give you 20% off all merchandise in our store!

See what we have added to our store so far (more to come) @  www.clovisstar.com -

 See more at: https://bitcoinstarter.com/projects/1102#sthash.A95KUcEU.dpuf

When the crowd funding invitation is approved by the admin, this will be our URL
https://bitcoinstarter.com/projects/1102

If anyone wants to send in some fuel for the fire we are building, to promote and demonstrate bitcoin, please send to:

122UYDM6x7c2dWjsExpcsAiohvo2f2n4cx

Updates to follow!
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October 29, 2014, 05:05:31 AM
#11
The ATM looks small, how much cash can it hold? I think it belongs in a cafe or a small shop where people can buy and play around with bitcoin. Cash is emptied at the end of the day. It is never meant to be in the open public.

$999 is still a huge price tag, are they actually profitable? How much bitcoin does the ATM need to sell to break even?  Undecided
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October 29, 2014, 04:27:31 AM
#10
Good work on the Indy ATM.

We did in fact buy a Skyhook ATM, and we are launching it tomorrow.

We are opening up in Pocatello Idaho tomorrow.

See our demo video.

Id anyone wants to send donations our way.  My wallet ID in on my profile.

Thx!


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oy-hxEDyDfw

We also accept BTC for everything in our retail store
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October 26, 2014, 03:59:24 PM
#9
I've watched the vids on Skyhook, and heard only good things.  I'm going to install one here in Indy.

I'm hoping they follow Texas' lead re: regs (since it is more like a Vending machine than an ATM).

If you want to read more...https://bitcoinstarter.com/projects/1083
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June 29, 2014, 04:17:51 PM
#8
I wish someone here in Manila, Philippines would get one of these babies and start running a physical exchange. That'd drive adoption here over the roof!

PS: I'm willing to contribute if anyone here wants to install one here in the Phils.
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June 26, 2014, 02:25:20 AM
#7
I've learned a little bit about the regulations, and quite honestly it all depends on the state.  Some states are worse than others.
If you review that link that I posted earlier you can see how some states have very low requirements for this like Texas.
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June 26, 2014, 02:15:33 AM
#6
Too bad the regulations on these are insane if you want to put it anywhere public-y.
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June 25, 2014, 12:08:05 AM
#5
Ive watched several video demonstrations on youtube.
There is also a multi-currency crypt atm that accepts dozens of fiat currencies and dozens of crypto currencies.  But it costs over $14k
http://www.bitcoinatm.com/

I would like to buy one of these Skyhook open source ATM's and add at least Litecoin to it.  I imagine that even if I couldn't tackle the task, there are a few developers here on bitcointalk that could handle that.
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June 24, 2014, 08:12:22 PM
#4
This is really cool...do we know when they are shipping? It looks pretty legitimate and if it turns out to be I am definitely buying one and setting one up at my workplace Cool

Also, are there any reviews or PR on this yet? This is the first time I've heard about it.
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June 24, 2014, 04:42:48 PM
#3
One thing that I would want improved on the skyhook atm, which would probably be fairly simple to do, is add Litecoin/USD exchanges too.

A multi-currency ATM I'm sure is just around the corner Wink
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June 24, 2014, 02:44:24 AM
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One thing that I would want improved on the skyhook atm, which would probably be fairly simple to do, is add Litecoin/USD exchanges too.
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June 24, 2014, 02:41:54 AM
#1
I have been looking for a few different ATM's to sample.

I found this one tonight, which is a fully operational, opensource bitcoin ATM for under $1000 USD.

http://projectskyhook.com/

I am very interested in running a bitcoin atm to be able to introduce new users to bitcoin.

A representative from www.bitcoinatm.com sent me this link regarding the licensing requirements and the definition in court (Texas) of what a money transmitter is and is not.

See here;

http://blog.atlantabitcoin.com/texas-guidance-on-bitcoin-atm-operation-is-kind-of-a-big-deal/

"If the machine never involves a third party, and only facilitates a sale or purchase of Bitcoins by the machine’s operator directly with the customer, there is no money transmission…"


Im about ready to start.  Are there any other good options available that I am not aware of, that are shipping in the immediate future?
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