ASIC issue...

Jannard · 11-22-2009, 07:46 PM

Since we are transparent... we have an ASIC issue. We have to do a "metal spin", as apposed to a full re-spin, and it will set our program back about 30 days. I hate delays more than anyone, but we need to be open about the good news and the bad news.

What we are doing is something that no once else is doing... and it is difficult. We have had more than our share of luck... but reality has hit us.

This is not a major setback... but it is newsworthy.

Complain if you will. We are working as hard as we can and reporting what is real. I'd love to wave a magic wand over this but it is what it is.

Jim

Tai Wah Lim · 11-22-2009, 07:50 PM

Well, have to sit tight for the next 30 days - Lim

Tim Whitcomb · 11-22-2009, 07:52 PM

All Delays are Divine

Shawn Nelson · 11-22-2009, 07:55 PM

Hey Jim,
I'm sorry to hear that, must have been tough news and I'm sure some engineer feels read y to die over it.

From my perspective, any delay is a good delay, more time to financially prepare. Thanks for the update.

Ian B. Johnson · 11-22-2009, 07:58 PM

Appreciate the transparency. Clearly couldn't have been anticipated, and an estimated setback time helps.

Best of luck.

Jannard · 11-22-2009, 08:00 PM

You can't imagine how difficult a trick it is what we are trying to accomplish.... there is just no way. Our engineering team is all world, but the magnitude of complexity is hard to imagine. Most everything worked with the ASIC on the 1st try... but a couple of things didn't. The good news is that it is a metal spin and not a full re-spin... which could have set us back several months. Everyone, starting with me, wants all this done yesterday. My reputation, along with the whole RED team... is on the line. But in the end, we will be judged by what we put out, not how long it took.

Jim

Jon B. · 11-22-2009, 08:01 PM

Thanks Jim, the beauty of the future is that it's not always foreseeable. Working hard and with positive attitude assures it's always worth it... the wait.

Maybe RED taught me this?

Curran Giddens · 11-22-2009, 08:03 PM

Don't worry, we're not going anywhere....

David M. Geary · 11-22-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jannard

You can't imagine how difficult a trick it is what we are trying to accomplish.... there is just no way. Our engineering team is all world, but the magnitude of complexity is hard to imagine. Most everything worked with the ASIC on the 1st try... but a couple of things didn't. The good news is that it is a metal spin and not a full re-spin... which could have set us back several months. Everyone, starting with me, wants all this done yesterday. My reputation, along with the whole RED team... is on the line. But in the end, we will be judged by what we put out, not how long it took.

Jim

I'd say your reputation along with the entire RED team is pretty safe...kinda like Neil Armstrong apologizing for not getting to the moon faster.

Zac C · 11-22-2009, 08:08 PM

Now what does it mean Metal Spin

I assume Full re-spin is starting from scratch?

11-22-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
Jannard Red Leader Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,342	ASIC issue... Since we are transparent... we have an ASIC issue. We have to do a "metal spin", as apposed to a full re-spin, and it will set our program back about 30 days. I hate delays more than anyone, but we need to be open about the good news and the bad news. What we are doing is something that no once else is doing... and it is difficult. We have had more than our share of luck... but reality has hit us. This is not a major setback... but it is newsworthy. Complain if you will. We are working as hard as we can and reporting what is real. I'd love to wave a magic wand over this but it is what it is. Jim __________________ "Everything in life changes... including our camera specs and delivery dates..." We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone with a bad attitude.

11-22-2009, 07:52 PM	#3
Tim Whitcomb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,494	All Delays are Divine __________________ Kind regards, Tim Whitcomb/Founder INDENT STUDIOS (2) RED ONE "M-X" Packages RED Pro Primes, RED Rocket Quantel Pablo 4K w/NEO

11-22-2009, 07:55 PM	#4
Shawn Nelson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,542	Hey Jim, I'm sorry to hear that, must have been tough news and I'm sure some engineer feels read y to die over it. From my perspective, any delay is a good delay, more time to financially prepare. Thanks for the update. __________________ Check out Noah's new book that features shots from my work! RED: The Ultimate Guide to Using the Revolutionary Camera

11-22-2009, 08:00 PM	#6
Jannard Red Leader Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,342	You can't imagine how difficult a trick it is what we are trying to accomplish.... there is just no way. Our engineering team is all world, but the magnitude of complexity is hard to imagine. Most everything worked with the ASIC on the 1st try... but a couple of things didn't. The good news is that it is a metal spin and not a full re-spin... which could have set us back several months. Everyone, starting with me, wants all this done yesterday. My reputation, along with the whole RED team... is on the line. But in the end, we will be judged by what we put out, not how long it took. Jim __________________ "Everything in life changes... including our camera specs and delivery dates..." We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone with a bad attitude.

11-22-2009, 08:01 PM	#7
Jon B. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 396	Thanks Jim, the beauty of the future is that it's not always foreseeable. Working hard and with positive attitude assures it's always worth it... the wait. Maybe RED taught me this? __________________ Jon RED ONE 6000 - Pegasus www.splitbydesign.com Chicago IL

11-22-2009, 07:50 PM	#2
Tai Wah Lim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 465	Well, have to sit tight for the next 30 days - Lim

11-22-2009, 07:58 PM	#5
Ian B. Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 102	Appreciate the transparency. Clearly couldn't have been anticipated, and an estimated setback time helps. Best of luck.

11-22-2009, 08:03 PM	#8
Curran Giddens Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Berkshire County, Massachusetts Posts: 2,349	Don't worry, we're not going anywhere.... __________________ . www.SolarSystemStudio.com Rocket™-powered Mac Pro DIT cart + HP DreamColor, Arri MB20-II, OConnor CFF-1

11-22-2009, 08:08 PM	#10
Zac C Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 444	Now what does it mean Metal Spin I assume Full re-spin is starting from scratch?

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