Preliminary Membership Signup

[rabidchihauhau]

Folks,

We're at the stage at which major things can not go forward unless people can share potentially confidential information.

There needs to be a protective agreement in place for anyone/everyone who wishes to move this thing forward.

I would appreciate anyone who is wishing to participate in that effort signing on here so that when the proper document is in place, I can quickly send it out.

Please append an email address and, if you wouldn't mind, a little background on yourself and/or any companies you represent.

Thanks.

I'll go first.

Steve Davidson
[email protected]

Been in paintball going on 25 years now. Representing only myself. Numerous designs to my credit, both original and contributory.

Decent background in intellectual property matters.
Much 'corporate world' experience.
Resume available upon request lol

[y0da900]

Folks,

We're at the stage at which major things can not go forward unless people can share potentially confidential information.

There needs to be a protective agreement in place for anyone/everyone who wishes to move this thing forward.

I would appreciate anyone who is wishing to participate in that effort signing on here so that when the proper document is in place, I can quickly send it out.

Please append an email address and, if you wouldn't mind, a little background on yourself and/or any companies you represent.

Thanks.

I'll go first.

Steve Davidson
[email protected]

Been in paintball going on 25 years now. Representing only myself. Numerous designs to my credit, both original and contributory.

Decent background in intellectual property matters.
Much 'corporate world' experience.
Resume available upon request lol

Jonathan Lustenader
[email protected]

Mechanical engineer, representing only myself. A number of designs (mostly unreleased) and assistance with others designs.

mechanical engineering and design background (BSME)

Design assistance:

http://tinkersguild.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=684

http://tinkersguild.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=657

http://tinkersguild.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=491

Assistance and hints of originals (some of them simple drawings done in a rush to not forget an idea)

http://tinkersguild.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=442

http://tinkersguild.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=657

http://tinkersguild.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=645

http://tinkersguild.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=557

Lots more that nobody has seen but me.

[Anjin3515]

Adam Bedore
[email protected]

Video game artist, freelance concept art, illustration for the last 11 years.
Representing myself alone.

Background in marketing,advertising,graphic design, 3d modeling, concept design, video games.
Im an "idea" kind of guy....no skill in machining things.

Currently an artist for Incredible Technologies ...makers of Golden Tee Golf, Silver Strike Bowling and Target Toss Pro.

[questionful]

Diego Hemken
[email protected]

I'm just a highschool student that wants to be an engineer when he grows up. :)

I have a few ideas, mainly valve systems aimed at beating the RT's recharge speed. I'm also good at art (graphic design and pencil drawing).

I plan on learning some CAD stuff soon.

[rabidchihauhau]

Thanks for signing up.

Nothing against you guys, but if we don't get a few more folks on board, this thing is dead in the water.

[hitech]

Larry De La Briandais
[email protected]
I'm a software engineer
I'm always thinking of ways to improve things but never have the resources to do anything about it.
I probably have nothing to contribute, but I find this whole idea fascinating. So, here I am...

P.S. This needs time. I think it may take longer that at first it appeared to get people interested.

[rabidchihauhau]

Oh I know. That was just a little goad.

[robnix]

Rob Nix

Former Chef, now an IT Systems Engineer.
Proponent for Open Standards in computer systems and where ever else they may apply.
I have no machining or design experience, but I'm a pretty decent tinkerer.

I've, been playing paintball for about 10 years now. I love this game, and would love to be part of something that could improve it.

[stevewar]

Steve Warshaw

Software Desgin Eningeer - Microsoft Xbox 360

Background in operating systems development, internet marketing, and two way communication

Most of my ideas are for using lighter and stronger materials, and new ammo (paintball) design concepts.

[angrysasquatch]

Trevor Sexsmith
angrysasquatch1 @ gmail . com
Better PM me as well

Paintballed for 5 (?) years, have owned just about all operations of paintball gun and love to rip em apart as soon as I get em to see how they work (and as a result they don't always work ) Representing only myself, no designs to my credit (this means I havent made a design so far right?)

In college to get a degree in mechanical engineering technology (1st year)
5 semesters of high school machine shop (lathes, vertical knee mills, CNC mills, MIG welding) can possibly make very small part runs at school (depending on if I'm allowed to make my own stuff)
Extensive experience with Autocad, learning Inventor right now. Can use Mastercam, machine language (in Red/cam I think). Currently have access to Autocad and Inventor 11 pro. Could possibly get permission to use rapid prototype machine.
No ideas so far (someone give me some parameters and I'll come up with something :) )

[Lenny]

Brandon Burdette
I am an artist and writer (mostly poetry and short stories).
I have no real mechanical skills outside of stage set building.
I represent only myself.
I have been playing paintball for almost 10yrs. now.

I have no sciences or machine skills to offer. What I bring to the table is my creativity. Being an artist, creative and out of the box thinking is common and fun for me.

I also know some people at McMaster-Carr in OH, and my dad has some contacts at Granger.

[rabidchihauhau]

Summary So Far

10 Individuals so far:

Artist & Writer
ME Degree Candidate
Software Designer
IT Systems Engineer
Student & Health Services Worker
Software Engineer
HS Student
Artist
Mechanical Engineer
Writer, Jackleg IP guy and Game Designer

Gee - maybe we should be designing games rather than paintball gear...

speaking of which, I've got about 4 games that are dying to go online...

[angrysasquatch]

Perhaps you should also open a new one for shops, so people willing to make a run of parts/annodizing/whatever (key word "willing", lets not get too far ahed of ourselves)for this little endeavour can post up. Obviously, they wouldn't be the same as members as they are being paid for the parts.

[TheTramp]

Christopher Biegel
[email protected]

[Sumthinwicked]

well if you need my help i can tinker quiet well with a dremmel :) LOL and i have a few good ideas from time to time ill keep my eye on this Corey own a .com made a few pumpmags for a fair price i have sold over 100 guns locally and on the net in the last few years