Tribe.net. Local Connections prodmod http://hooping.tribe.net/thread/0edfb0c6-c45a-469b-aead-f5c8035fbe26#3b6eaf12-3632-4b88-872d-73361ee569ec 2008-07-18T15:04:13Z 2008-07-18T15:04:13Z

Sup Jill! I got another workshop set tomorrow at 3rd Ward - 10 people this time. and another class scheduled next saturday. How is your hoop holding up? Hope you are making the most out of it.

prodmod 2008-07-18T15:04:13Z Jill http://hooping.tribe.net/thread/0edfb0c6-c45a-469b-aead-f5c8035fbe26#01cbefc8-3326-4978-ba01-c48d05192a98 2008-07-18T05:02:58Z 2008-07-18T05:02:58Z

hi mike! i can whole heartedly recommend the prod mod hoop. if you have a tech-savvy friend who can help you, it's really manageable to put together.

Jill 2008-07-18T05:02:58Z prodmod http://hooping.tribe.net/thread/0edfb0c6-c45a-469b-aead-f5c8035fbe26#41292227-2a38-45ff-9469-19144a09c1f1 2008-07-17T21:26:41Z 2008-07-17T21:26:41Z

Hi Hanna, are you guys still interested in this hoop? I havent heard back from you in a while. let me know. someone else already bought a kit from me with the AA holder and circuit. So they'll be making theirs soon. but if you want me to make it for you please let me know. I think you had some questions you wanted to ask, but I never got another email from you. mike

prodmod 2008-07-17T21:26:41Z hanna http://hooping.tribe.net/thread/0edfb0c6-c45a-469b-aead-f5c8035fbe26#b543d4db-3aba-4ac4-9823-9c056a788aa2 2008-07-03T04:25:53Z 2008-07-03T04:25:53Z

If you would like to assemble one for me, how much would you charge? I would definitively give you an honest review of it. My boyfriend (felix) is a little more savvy to the electrical components to it so he could give really good feed back on that aspect, which is where I am having a hard time finding consistency between hoops. I have a lot of friends who are interested in getting LED hoops, so I would be happy to advertise your new product for you, if it turns out to be a winner. What do you think? What kind of price would be willing to settle for? You can contact me directly if you care to, hannarobin@gmail.com Thank you so much for the offer and all your information!

hanna 2008-07-03T04:25:53Z prodmod http://hooping.tribe.net/thread/0edfb0c6-c45a-469b-aead-f5c8035fbe26#f413468b-799b-4576-ac14-1d69bb858a11 2008-07-03T03:24:00Z 2008-07-03T03:24:00Z

The hoop can be "easily" taken apart but that doesn't mean its loose. In fact, my instructions direct you to modify the connector so that you shave the sharp edges of one side which makes it easier to disassemble. But you dont have to shave off too much of the connector. you can leave it relatively thick, it will just be a bit of a pain to remove when you need to. The point is to allow you to pull the tube off the connector without the need to heat it with a blow dryer etc. As for reliability, I made two demo hoops that I brought with me to Internet Week NY as part of Maker Faire. I modified the connector so that it was pretty loose. 50 or so people who were not experienced hoopers used it and abused it, dropping it and throwing it across the room. Nothing ever came apart. You can read about that event here http://prodmod.com/2008/06/09/led-hula-hoops-for-kids-and-pregnant-women-at-internet-week-ny/ and browse photos and video. http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodmod/sets/72157605507403544/

prodmod 2008-07-03T03:24:00Z prodmod http://hooping.tribe.net/thread/0edfb0c6-c45a-469b-aead-f5c8035fbe26#f0e0cba5-2e5a-4bdd-b01f-1f5257619662 2008-07-03T03:14:01Z 2008-07-03T03:14:01Z

The circuit I mentioned above is called a DC boost circuit. It takes in 1.5V and steps it up to 3.3V. You never need 6V to power an LED. Most bright LEDs range in voltages from 2.2V to 4V. My instructions on my site only show the 3.6V lithium battery version which drives the LEDs directly. My site doesn't cover the new DC Boost circuit with the AA battery that I mentioned here.

prodmod 2008-07-03T03:14:01Z felix http://hooping.tribe.net/thread/0edfb0c6-c45a-469b-aead-f5c8035fbe26#d10b7ea4-7af2-4f21-bf8c-7e4949f63b00 2008-07-03T01:12:20Z 2008-07-03T01:12:20Z

After looking at your instructions with your kit I am left wondering how you can power 21 LEDs with 1x 1.5v AA battery? Should take 6v of power. Am I missing something?

felix 2008-07-03T01:12:20Z hanna http://hooping.tribe.net/thread/0edfb0c6-c45a-469b-aead-f5c8035fbe26#0495fcc3-2988-451d-b11b-6e3f45ca3136 2008-07-02T21:43:51Z 2008-07-02T21:43:51Z

I'm not so interested in making one myself just yet, but your idea sounds really great! Do you think there might be a problem with the hooping coming apart at the connector, if it can be easily taken apart? I just ask because I think I hoop kind of hard and I would hate to have it pop open when dancing!

hanna 2008-07-02T21:43:51Z prodmod http://hooping.tribe.net/thread/0edfb0c6-c45a-469b-aead-f5c8035fbe26#f3e80eca-729c-4224-af94-26063c75ffe9 2008-07-02T20:01:05Z 2008-07-02T20:01:05Z

well, if you have any interest in making your own LED Hula Hoop I have a kit that you can build that will have 21 LEDs and is powered by one AA battery of any kind (alkaline or rechargeable). It will last about 3 hours, but when you need to change the battery all you do is untape the tube near the connector, pull apart the tube, swap the battery with a new one, reconnect and you are all set. So theoretically you can bring like 6 AA batteries with you.. in your pocket even.. and you will get a total of 18 hours of lit time. And since it can easily be opened to swap batteries that means it can also be coiled down to about 20-22 inch diameter (using tape to keep it small) when traveling. Standard full size would be about 40". You can see basic instructions for the DIY kit on my site. http://prodmod.com/make/ledhulahoop The one on my site is a non-rechargeable lithium. But you would just need another circuit to put between your switch and LEDs to allow it to accept the AA battery which you stick in a battery holder. I dont even sell that circuit yet. But if you'd like to be the first to give it a try just let me know. I am looking for some real feedback anyway. If you are totally not interested in making it yourself. I would consider making and selling it to you if you promise to give it an honest review.

prodmod 2008-07-02T20:01:05Z hanna http://hooping.tribe.net/thread/0edfb0c6-c45a-469b-aead-f5c8035fbe26#632f8f9d-3b46-450f-aab2-b6d13ca5c0c7 2008-07-02T08:08:14Z 2008-07-02T08:08:14Z

I'm going back through all the posts about LED hoops and I am just looking for a little more information, as I have finally decided to purchase one! I will be taking it to burning man so I am looking for something that is: a) very durable and can withstand the trip, maybe even break down (if any of them can) b) has batteries that I can change out, as recharging them on the playa may be a little difficult c) has batteries that aren't impossible to find d) looks totally bad ass and has great action! Thank you so much for your help! hanna

hanna 2008-07-02T08:08:14Z