Dear Paul,
Thanks for the update on the 650! Didn't mean to push
you!!
But it's good to hear that you haven't forgotten about
this very important module.
Keep up the good work and the spirit!
With Best Wishes,
Dino
--- Paul Schreiber <
synth1@...> wrote:
> Since several folks specifically asked.......
>
> HW: I haven't had much time the last 2 months to
> work on it. The front panel
> prototype had some issues with parts fitting
> properly/lining up. Nothing major,
> just nudging stuff around.
>
> The physical hardware is prototyped and debugged.
> I'm adding a small "safety"
> RAM for future features, and I have to get that
> added and then the production pc
> boards into CAD.
>
> The HW (me) is the pacing item. And the only issue
> is devoting time. I am
> getting to that point: I can pay off the bills
> (which the kits and CEMs provide
> for) shortly and crank it out. Like Stooge Larry, I
> have to find time 'in the
> cracks' of real work + family stuff.
>
> As of right now, I'd guess that actual shipping is
> in August. That takes into
> account:
>
> a) front panel lead times
> b) pcb lead times
> c) SMT leadtime (making solder paste screen and
> programming the pick-and-place
> machines)
> d) testing/writing the manual
>
> SW: I'd say 98% done. A few bugs left but nothing to
> panic over. Not the pacing
> item (if Robert Rich can make 2 CDs with the code,
> then it's in pretty good
> shape). Finishing up the Mac version of the SW
> Updater over MIDI (PC version
> done).
>
> I agree that this is a crucial, missing piece that
> many are waiting on. I will
> have the CAD stuff done by the end of June (I will
> probably take vacation days
> from work and hole up in the library, which is how
> I've done several modules
> like the '480 pcb layout).
>
> Paul S.
>
>
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