Thanks for doing all the work on this, Richard! It's a great project and a 'must have' for everyone that owns an SDS7.
Any chance you could add USB connectivity and a simple software editor/librarian so that programming/editing could be done on computer then sent to the Memory Cartridge and then on to the SDS7? Or, perhaps, a USB to 64 position connector that would connect your computer and SDS7 directly? That way it'd be easier to edit and share patches and you could have an unlimited number of kits available immediately.
--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <warlandr63@...> wrote:
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> Ok so there is enough interest I'll go ahead based on the design shown in the 3d render. I have to redo the track layout a bit as trying to get it all into the smaller box is proving a bit difficult.
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> So rest assured I will keep you updated as to whats happening. Getting the boards made is a few weeks turn around and sourcing the components etc will take a little time. I'd estimate though it should take 4 to 8 weeks to get some out to you. I will do them on a first served basis so when I'm ready to put them together I'll post here. I've got a paypal account so that is probably the best option..even if you don't have an account you can pay via the paypal site.
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> Yeah the hourly rate is cheap....
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> I'm pretty much retired from the work force (well forced retirement, I'm in my late 40's - can't work due to busting my back at work and having my spine all fused up) I have no debts, the house is paid for and my wife works...me, no income..=(
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> Anyway sorry for the drivel, stayed tuned.
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> --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <warlandr63@> wrote:
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> > Ok, I've got to get a price on the PCB from the manufacturer.
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> > As to the components, they come to $47.00 (hi cost items are the SW, Plug and case, Only good manufacturers chosen so good quality. These items are $22.00 of the cost. The 4 Ram chips are $19.00)
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> > I'd estimate the PCB's will be around $8 - $16 ea (based on previous experience.
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> > My time to cut the case for openings, build PCB and test - approx 1 hr
> > So if I ask for a token $15.00 for that (and man thats a cheap hourly rate...lol) you are looking at around $80.00ea
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> > You can see why ultimately it is best to go surface mount and get them made....each pcb assembled from a chinese plant would be about 30 bucks!!
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