Yikes! Please don't! I would prefer to install the parts myself. As you
say, it's part of the kit building experience. I even prefer to sort the
parts myself, as I find the entire process relaxing. (I also get the chance
to screw it up and then fix it later.)
Speaking of taxes, I better get started!
GeorgeK
> -----Original Message-----
> From:Paul Schreiber [SMTP:synth1@...]
> Sent:Monday, March 12, 2001 6:23 PM
> To:MOTM listserv
> Subject:[motm] Attention MOTM Kit Builders!!
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> If you are a MOTM kit builder, I need your opinion.
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> Some of the upcoming (and older) kits have over 90 axial parts
> (resistors/diodes/caps). I
> have received quotes on providing these components sequenced on tape.
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> The thought occured to me today as I was doing taxes (gack!): I could have
> these parts
> ∗inserted but not soldered∗ in the pcb. The auto-inserting machine crimps
> and shears off
> the leads, so the parts are in no danger of falling out.
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> So, the question I have: is having pre-inserted axial parts worth $10 -
> $12
> more per kit?
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> On a religious level: does this "demean" the kit-building process? Or, are
> we all sick of those
> resistors??!?
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> Paul S.
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