SecretSquirrel
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Well, while were all talking about beta testing, I thought some might be interested in our version of the process.
Squirrel Works started a beta test program with kit 001. Kit 008, the Spacecruiser FFE, is in the test process now.
We like to have at least six people willing to test kits. After the kit has been developed and flight tested we write and illustrate the instruction sheet and design the face card. Then the kit is ready to be beta tested. Every kit is sent out to at least 2 testers, but no more than 4.
Those people build the kits and report back to us. If there are no major problems we make any minor corrections necessary and go into full production. If any major issues are found in the kit, those are addressed and the builders not used in the first round will be sent test kits.
The second round builders then report back to us and we make any final corrections before beginning production.
A one round beta test procedure usually takes 2-4 weeks to complete.
We take the feedback from out beta builders very seriously. It is because of their early feedback that all our kits include laser cut parts. I think it is largely due to their effort that we have had no complaints about the quality of our kits.
Squirrel Works started a beta test program with kit 001. Kit 008, the Spacecruiser FFE, is in the test process now.
We like to have at least six people willing to test kits. After the kit has been developed and flight tested we write and illustrate the instruction sheet and design the face card. Then the kit is ready to be beta tested. Every kit is sent out to at least 2 testers, but no more than 4.
Those people build the kits and report back to us. If there are no major problems we make any minor corrections necessary and go into full production. If any major issues are found in the kit, those are addressed and the builders not used in the first round will be sent test kits.
The second round builders then report back to us and we make any final corrections before beginning production.
A one round beta test procedure usually takes 2-4 weeks to complete.
We take the feedback from out beta builders very seriously. It is because of their early feedback that all our kits include laser cut parts. I think it is largely due to their effort that we have had no complaints about the quality of our kits.