Uzer
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That's been replaced by a more modern adage..."Over promise, Outsource, Go Public, Cut and Run."
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That's been replaced by a more modern adage..."Over promise, Outsource, Go Public, Cut and Run."
hippogriff
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Yes, this has been the only part of the long backer journey that's triggered me, and also the most interesting part. GH is by a lot of measures really transparent, lot's of people email the team directly, that's open. They also don't respond much publicly outside of the updates - seems like a choice to stay removed from the public conversation? And the updates themselves are, I judge, kinda vague but not actually careful, it's a weird combo. I personally want updates that have tech & production sections, and are more interesting tech details and peeks at the long term strategies of a small making company, and zero promises. Give me an HD pic of a newly machined part and an interesting detail about managing X number of outside vendors, and I can wait forever.
SmokinMagic
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Well yeah I get that, but don't you think that if they were ready to ship they would tell us ASAP because of all of the delays before? I don't know, maybe they wouldn't, but if it were me I would let you guys know right away.
vapebuddy13
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eh maybe, I think I might, but they seem to be sticking to update schedules and not saying much else besides emails. They may even purposely wait for an update to tell everyone they are ready to ship... who knows
caphector
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I also pre-ordered last month; it's mostly gone into my "Eh, it'll get here sometime" queue. I've backed an assload of Kickstarters and I'm used to forgetting about the thing until it arrives on my doorstep. Once it arrives I'll try it and see how much I like it.
At this point I'm wondering if I'll get the Grasshopper, the Amazon Echo, or the Apple Watch first.
At this point I'm wondering if I'll get the Grasshopper, the Amazon Echo, or the Apple Watch first.
fonzerelli
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Are you kidding? One gets you medicated, another hears everything you say within x amount of feet of it and the other one is made by Apple, so will be overpriced and under functional.
HoustonGuide
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I've got my Echo - still waiting for my (backer) Grasshopper.
Scott A
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As of two updates ago their manufacturer didnt even have any titanium to make the bodies from. I got to imagine unless something drastic happened with them that the Ti units are still a bit far away.
Mrbinky
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Amazon already gave me a shipping date next week.
I would think that Titanium has become a priority order item and will not present as a back order. Titanium is not in short supply.
Mrbinky
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Yeah, but maybe their supplier was having trouble delivering finished Ti bodies to spec?
caphector
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My Echo says May 21-June 5 and my Grasshopper Ti is "May 2015". If they don't have Titanium then they need to get working on it.
SmokinMagic
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My Grasshopper Ti says "April 2015" but it doesn't seem like that is gonna happen now
I hope this next update is good news.
fonzerelli
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All production parts due by April 22, includes titanium. First production run immediately after. Short update
grokit
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Here’s an update for you from the ‘Grasshopper Vaporizer’ team:
1 new Announcement:
Hello Everyone,
Fifteen days have passed since the last update, and much has happened. We’ve continued to solidify bulk component arrival dates, and we’ve worked to improve our assembly equipment to increase our daily assembly capacity.
This update comes at an exciting time, as we are expecting the arrival of bulk machined parts on Wednesday, April 22nd. This delivery will encompass all machined parts for the first production run! We wish that we could show you what thousands of Grasshopper Front Ends looks like today, but we’ll be posting a special update when the shipment arrives. We’re just as excited as you.
Bulk USB cables
We’ve had many questions about the Titanium Edition Grasshopper. We’re pleased to announce that the Titanium parts will be included in the bulk shipment due to arrive next week. The backer ordering sequence will be preserved, and Titanium Grasshoppers will not ship later than their Stainless Steel counterparts.
We’ll have Titanium pictures to you before the next scheduled update on May 1st!
Matt and the Grasshopper Team.
1 new Announcement:
Hello Everyone,
Fifteen days have passed since the last update, and much has happened. We’ve continued to solidify bulk component arrival dates, and we’ve worked to improve our assembly equipment to increase our daily assembly capacity.
This update comes at an exciting time, as we are expecting the arrival of bulk machined parts on Wednesday, April 22nd. This delivery will encompass all machined parts for the first production run! We wish that we could show you what thousands of Grasshopper Front Ends looks like today, but we’ll be posting a special update when the shipment arrives. We’re just as excited as you.
Bulk USB cables
We’ve had many questions about the Titanium Edition Grasshopper. We’re pleased to announce that the Titanium parts will be included in the bulk shipment due to arrive next week. The backer ordering sequence will be preserved, and Titanium Grasshoppers will not ship later than their Stainless Steel counterparts.
We’ll have Titanium pictures to you before the next scheduled update on May 1st!
Matt and the Grasshopper Team.
timbowman1
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God damn its a good thing they didn't put those cables in some boxes cuz I don't think I would be able to contain myself
SmorezNTickles
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Here’s an update for you from the ‘Grasshopper Vaporizer’ team:
1 new Announcement:
Hello Everyone,
Fifteen days have passed since the last update, and much has happened. We’ve continued to solidify bulk component arrival dates, and we’ve worked to improve our assembly equipment to increase our daily assembly capacity.
This update comes at an exciting time, as we are expecting the arrival of bulk machined parts on Wednesday, April 22nd. This delivery will encompass all machined parts for the first production run! We wish that we could show you what thousands of Grasshopper Front Ends looks like today, but we’ll be posting a special update when the shipment arrives. We’re just as excited as you.
Bulk USB cables
We’ve had many questions about the Titanium Edition Grasshopper. We’re pleased to announce that the Titanium parts will be included in the bulk shipment due to arrive next week. The backer ordering sequence will be preserved, and Titanium Grasshoppers will not ship later than their Stainless Steel counterparts.
We’ll have Titanium pictures to you before the next scheduled update on May 1st!
Matt and the Grasshopper Team.
Beat me to it! All in all, sounds like things are moving along and I'm glad to hear there aren't any delays! May can't come any sooner!
grokit
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I was hoping for a heater update as well. What do you mean by "printed"?
timbowman1
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I took it to mean, all parts necessary to produce a unit? Given by how excited they seem, I'd hope its that. 0 produced units is not exciting at all aha. Grasshopper team if you read these posts just comment every once in a while eh
1_gr8_underdog
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I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel. They seem to be very close from what I read. First production run parts to be delivered in bulk on april 22nd. Sound like a major leap forward. Along with updating us with titanium grasshopper pics before the May 1st update. Sounds like we "May" be seeing our units soon. I am especially happy to see that Ti units will not be delayed, and will be shipping the same time as the ss. 
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The heaters are made via laser sintering which is form of 3D printing
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