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Subject: Re: Estimate of cart price

From: "simmonssds7fan" <ptmetcalf@...>
Date: 2013-07-09

Put me down for a couple of these as well. :)

--- 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.
> >
> > 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)
> >
> > I'd estimate the PCB's will be around $8 - $16 ea (based on previous experience.
> >
> > 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
> >
> > 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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