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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
& SOME SHELVED SIDE PROJECTS

Making

Inventing and developing physical products has always been a passion of mine, but hardware is hard!

I believe a cool product is something that not only solves a problem and looks good, but it also provides a great user experience to the customer.

That's what CoolProdux (my product development brand) aims to do: to create, and help others create, cool products with great user experiences. Hence the "ux" in CoolProdux! It stands for user experience.

This page is to document my successes and failures. Below are a few of my current side projects.

Metal Ring Toss Games

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I noticed people really enjoy playing the wooden ring toss games in bars, but they always get loose, misaligned, and pieces get lost. Also, they're awkward playing when sitting side-by-side. Not anymore! Commercial grade for bars & backyards. 3 versions:

90º  |  Standard  |  Single

Durable, 11 GA Steel

11 gauge steel (0.116 in / 2.9 mm) cut and bent to shape, painted black, with non-slip rubber pads.

Integrated Scoring System

Unique and integrated scoring with a race and battle game. Learn how to play below!

Adjustable Nylon Chord

Heavy duty 1.5 mm braided nylon cord and clamps to adjust your ring to the perfect height.

Personalize It!

Add your bar name, last name, or your favorite sports team. Up to 11 letters.

90º Metal Ring Toss Game

The "Original" Metal Ring Toss Game now comes in a 90º version! Perfect for when you're sitting side by side from your opponent. For two players.

Tips, Tricks & Top Shots
  • Adjust the cord length so bottom of ring lines up with the bottom of hook when hooked.
  • Point the legs of the game base directly at chest.
  • Gently toss the ring slightly to the left or right with just enough force to get there or bank off the backboard. It's just a soft flick of the wrist.
  • Leaner - Advance two slots! I've done it 3 times!
  • Hanger - Game winner! Never seen it done!
  • Trick Shot - Use both hands and try to make both rings in one simultaneous throw. Got more?

Standard Metal Ring Toss

The "Original" Metal Ring Toss Game. Best when played sitting across from your opponent. Great for bartenders to challenge their patrons! For two players.

Tips, Tricks & Top Shots
  • Adjust the cord length so bottom of ring lines up with the bottom of hook when hooked.
  • Point the legs of the game base directly at chest.
  • Gently toss the ring slightly to the left or right with just enough force to get there or bank off the backboard. It's just a soft flick of the wrist.
  • Top Shots - I haven't discovered any yet! Have you?
  • Trick Shot - Use 1 hand and spin game from the top to make both rings. Got more?

COMING SOON!

Single Metal Ring Toss

A slower paced game where up to players take turns throwing the ring a predetermined number of times (1-5) and advancing a game piece towards the winner's circle. 1-4 players (4+ if playing teams).

CURRENT STATUS

In Development

  • I'm not satisfied with the game play just being a race to 5 or 10 as currently designed for 4 players.
  • Magnet game pieces were too strong! 😂
  • Trying to figure how to add 4 player battles. I'm thinking it will be 2 teams of 2 battling.

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Chrome Car Emblems

I noticed that a lot of people don't like to put tacky bumperstickers on their cars, but they still want to express themselves politically. So, I made these chrome car emblems:

Don't Tread on Me  |  Come And Take It  |  R3VOLUTION

Triple Chrome Plated

Durable plating process with copper and nickel applied before the chrome.

OEM Quality Parts

Rust-proof ABS plastic core with a premium chrome plated exterior finish that won't tarnish.

Easy Install

Secures to your vehicle with a permanent peel 'n stick foam adhesive tape.

Paint Safe

Will not damage your vehicle's paint, and will not fall off during a car wash.

Don't Tread on Me
Chrome Car Emblem

The Gadsden Flag is named after politician Christopher Gadsden (1724-1805), who designed it in 1775 during the American Revolution. It is generally thought of as a symbol for freedom, gun rights, small government, and independence.

15 USD

  • Triple Chrome Plated Metal Finish
  • Rust-Proof ABS Plastic Core
  • Paint-Safe Peel 'n' Stick Foam Tape
  • 2.75" x 3.5" (69.85 mm x 89.9 mm)
  • USA shipping lower 48 available ($4)

Come And Take It
Chrome Car Emblem

"Come and take it/them" is a historic slogan, first said to be used in 480 BC in the Battle of Thermopylae as "Molon labe" by King Leonidas in response to Xerxes demanding the Spartans surrender their weapons.  It was again used in 1778 at Fort Morris in Georgia during the American Revolution and also in 1835 at the Battle of Gonzales during the Texas Revolution.

15 USD

  • Triple Chrome Plated Metal Finish
  • Rust-Proof ABS Plastic Core
  • Paint-Safe Peel 'n' Stick Foam Tape
  • 3.75" x ~2.22" (95.25 mm x 50.25 mm)
  • USA shipping lower 48 available ($4)

R3VOLUTION
Chrome Car Emblem

The 2007 presidential campaign of Ron Paul birthed the Ron Paul R3VOLUTION. In 2012, I crowdfunded this car badge on The Daily Paul. The R3VOLUTION was a love revolution of ideas that spawned a whole generation of liberty loving activists.

15 USD