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Subject: RE: [motm] Re: More on kits

From: "Adam Schabtach" <adam@...>
Date: 2006-07-09

> Add me to the list if by some chance PCB+panel would come in at $75
>
> I'm sure I can find all the other parts at digikey or mouser.

I agree that the $79 pricetag would be quite acceptable, considering the
quality of the circuit designs and PCB and panel. However, parts
availability is a potential stumbling block: you _can't_ find a CA3080 at
Mouser or Digi-Key, for example; they're no longer made. OP275s are starting
to look like an endangered species also; Digi-Key has 'em but Mouser lists
them as "obsolete" and their suggested substitute is not available in a DIP
package. I assume that such availability issues are another reason for
Paul's decisions regarding kits and SMT fabrication. Just a thought.

--Adam
(hoarding his extra CA3080s)