So is that a good deal for the V2?
Nike MAG replicas (V2 and V3 only)
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NickyMabbs
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As far as I'm concerned, the 'V3PL' is all just wishful thinking.
The replicators managed to get hold of a genuine pair of RD, yet the dimensions of every individual part that comprises the V3 is still not 100% accurate to the RD. There's been talk of the differences being potentially down to trying to get closer to the movie prop shoe, which we all know is utter rubbish, due to the fact they're in the business of catering to the sneakerheads, not prop collectors.
We've got almost a 100% guarantee that all of the shoes will develop faults with the electronics, the only pairs that aren't broken are the ones that aren't being worn & are kept in complete darkness in an attempt to stop the already yellow soles yellowing even more. We're at the point where multiple pairs are being declined via the QC photos due to the shoddy assembly, yet we're holding out for a powerlace version, of which they will never get their hands on an authentic pair to reverse engineer, hoping that they can shove the Hyperadapt technology into a Mag.
There's videos floating around of laces moving in & out of a 40% assembled shoe, shot very badly with the shoe sitting on top of a sheet of thick cardboard that immediately sets the alarm bells going anyway, yet apparently they might pop up on a site very soon at a retail of $1500!?! Utter craziness.
Until they can fully replicate a shoe that they already have in their possession to a level of quality near comparable to the authentic that contains 6 year old technology, then I'll believe they might stand a slim chance of replicating a essentially 'mythical' product with moving parts & to a level of quality that means the laces will do their job to support the shoe & foot, holding it place without snapping, burning out servos, stripping gearing or the thousands of other variables they're throwing into the mix.
There's not a chance the manufacturing staff are going to be able to throw together PLs the way they throw these lights only versions together & expect them to work if they can't get this right already. These are simple issues.
For those reasons, I'm gonna say that proper V3PL is not happening anytime soon, unless one of the talented folk on this forum bring it to the table.
The replicators managed to get hold of a genuine pair of RD, yet the dimensions of every individual part that comprises the V3 is still not 100% accurate to the RD. There's been talk of the differences being potentially down to trying to get closer to the movie prop shoe, which we all know is utter rubbish, due to the fact they're in the business of catering to the sneakerheads, not prop collectors.
We've got almost a 100% guarantee that all of the shoes will develop faults with the electronics, the only pairs that aren't broken are the ones that aren't being worn & are kept in complete darkness in an attempt to stop the already yellow soles yellowing even more. We're at the point where multiple pairs are being declined via the QC photos due to the shoddy assembly, yet we're holding out for a powerlace version, of which they will never get their hands on an authentic pair to reverse engineer, hoping that they can shove the Hyperadapt technology into a Mag.
There's videos floating around of laces moving in & out of a 40% assembled shoe, shot very badly with the shoe sitting on top of a sheet of thick cardboard that immediately sets the alarm bells going anyway, yet apparently they might pop up on a site very soon at a retail of $1500!?! Utter craziness.
Until they can fully replicate a shoe that they already have in their possession to a level of quality near comparable to the authentic that contains 6 year old technology, then I'll believe they might stand a slim chance of replicating a essentially 'mythical' product with moving parts & to a level of quality that means the laces will do their job to support the shoe & foot, holding it place without snapping, burning out servos, stripping gearing or the thousands of other variables they're throwing into the mix.
There's not a chance the manufacturing staff are going to be able to throw together PLs the way they throw these lights only versions together & expect them to work if they can't get this right already. These are simple issues.
For those reasons, I'm gonna say that proper V3PL is not happening anytime soon, unless one of the talented folk on this forum bring it to the table.
You do have some valid points, but remember the people saying the V3 would never come out? Now look where we are.
NickyMabbs
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Yep, we all own $500 knock-off sneakers with electronics that break just by looking at them...
Also, I said that I don't think proper functional & wearable versions will happen anytime soon, not that they will 'never' happen.
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Kevzie
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Just checked the QC photos, it is on there but not easy to see it on there
Sure, I can't right now but I can take some tomorrow night when I'm in from work.
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cavx
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I am actually concerned about this
Is that a split in the sole or just the light?
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GullBull the V2s are fine. A V2.1 (slim toe) would have been better because one of the hardest mods is done. For the price, the V2 is good value considering all of us pair $250 each for our pairs that we then ripped apart.
Is that a split in the sole or just the light?
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GullBull the V2s are fine. A V2.1 (slim toe) would have been better because one of the hardest mods is done. For the price, the V2 is good value considering all of us pair $250 each for our pairs that we then ripped apart.
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AjiPro
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What will you sacrifice? As long as it's wearable and has the lights...
cavx
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The drive shaft that winds the gears that pulls the laces in.
I'm going to agree and disagree. I also think it would be the computer reading sensors. A glitch will occur in one of them when it gets faulty and bad things will start happening when computer tries to read values from sensors. No different than v3 computer boards freezing up and on off button stops working etc etc. a robot is only as smart and durable as its computer. cavx
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Powerlaces is a long deep conversation about mechanics, and limitations, and overcoming problems. Everything you have seen done so far is because all the people stopped at reality and at the limitations they thought existed in front of them. I hit these same limitations. And that's where I am different and going to try to stand out. I saw past the limitations. My reality was different. God gave me the way. Stay tuned. cavx
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Easy as in I could make a "processorless" system in 5 min of soltering easy cavx
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Easy as in I could make a "processorless" system in 5 min of soltering easy cavx
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Damn, all God gave me were these handsome good looks
Looking forward to seeing your work!
Kevzie
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I don't know! Hadn't noticed any split when I checked them over. Will have to check tonight when I get in from work.
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DragonGalvy
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wow, I always worried about over-charging them and doing some damage. Didn't expect they'd have a charge controller, being a knockoff and all. I usually just plug them in for 4 hours and set a reminder alarm on my iPod Touch to unplug them. Been doing it that way that since my first pair of V2s.
cavx
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Lets hope it was just the light.
