Plug-safe the most clueless KS ever...? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2015, 10:19:17 pm
content: OK I normally don't take any notice of the zero-backers dregs of KS, but this one ticks so many idiot boxes...And too lame to be a joke.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1622814760/plug-safe-new-standard-electrical-outlet?ref=category_newestBarely any info on the productSolving a nonexistent problem, but not explaining howComplete cluelessness of how the real world works (approvals etc.)Funding target inadequate by a couple of orders of magnitude.Ridiculous claim that it's no more expensive than a normal socketOh, and there's (briefly) an Arduino in the video for no reason whatsoever.

author: dave_k
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2015, 10:37:08 pm
content: (NO FINAL DESIGN)say it all really..

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2015, 10:53:08 pm
content: And what's with the base jumping, uC and other shit that has nothing to do with the final product?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 11, 2015, 11:09:28 pm
content: How did that even get the past the KS rules of having a prototype?

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2015, 11:22:47 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on August 11, 2015, 10:19:17 pmNice selection of song though, except it sounds louder than I remembered and they should have kept it instrumental.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2015, 11:30:57 pm
content: lol you gotta be kidding meWell I fail to see the risk in this:

author: Fsck
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2015, 11:31:41 pm
content: I don't see what's especially bad about it compared to others I've browsed. (maybe I've simply too many terrible kickstarters)the points you list aren't particularly rare

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2015, 11:33:34 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 11, 2015, 11:09:28 pmKS has rules..? You wouldn't think so by some of the junk you see lurking amongst the "zeros"They're clearly not too bothered about the rules of physics, let alone their own....https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/347738346/free-energy-0?ref=nav_search

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2015, 11:34:50 pm
content: Quote from: Fsck on August 11, 2015, 11:31:41 pmTrue, but you don't often get them all in one listing.

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2015, 12:26:21 pm
content: Well, if you are upgrading your home with it, you cannot really plug anything into it.

author: ConnorGames
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2015, 06:55:12 pm
content: Quote from: NANDBlog on August 12, 2015, 12:26:21 pmThats the point. That makes it alotsafer. No worries about defective appliances, or exposed conductors with plugs partially inserted!

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2015, 08:05:16 pm
content: That's rather a clever dodge, that they don't speak English very well.They can always blame it on their deficient language skills.

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2015, 09:13:22 pm
content: Quote from: ConnorGames on August 12, 2015, 06:55:12 pmI was about to use that punchline. Damn work always distracts me from the forum

author: McBryce
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2015, 09:26:25 pm
content: Oooo, he's going to put 250VAC @ 50A through one them. I'm looking forward to that videoMcBryce.

author: fcb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2015, 09:47:34 pm
content: "LESS SLIPPERS AND ONLY THE MOST ' SAFETY !"

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2015, 10:17:44 pm
content: Too late, the name PlugSafe seems to be taken in the UK -http://www.bs1363.org.uk/

author: mcinque
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 13, 2015, 06:59:12 am
content: This is of course a project done for high school graduation.The KS campaign it's only something for showing they are trying to promote commercially the idea, but this is only to justify their access to EU funds for their region (wich is clearly visible in their website with the footer logo "IL FONDO SOCIALE EUROPEO NEL VENETO").EDIT: their website it's on a subdomain offacciamounimpresa.ita website that claims "The project involves the participation of a large number of schools in the Veneto Region [...] Professional Institutes and CFP, belonging to the sectors that best meet the need to create, in the near future, a new enterprise for the fabric Craft Veneto."Look attheir websiteand you will see their school behind the group photo. See how young are these guys...