Opportunity for a startup to build a "hactor" that uses modern tech but is open source and easily modified with support of online communities etc?
EDIT: I've got patent dibs on the name "Hactor"
EDIT: I've got patent dibs on the name "Hactor"
just like in software, for every one nerd that wants to fix things themselves, there are millions who do not. and those folks don't even change the oil to not lose warranty. and newer models even phone home (to the dealer!) when the engine is being abused. and it's actually sold to the buyer as a feature, because the phone home system can be used in case of theft.
do you rater sell one hactor or a million tractors?
I've worked on many farms and always spent a large chunk of my time fixing a tractor or other farm implement.
they mostly buy used. and couldn't care less about drm or dealer visits.
now if you have over a dozen they will send people in less than 4h and invite you to expensive cocktail parties every quarter