Hi all,
I don't have plans to do a group buy for parts. The logistics on sorting so
many parts would be overwhelming. If someone else wants to take that on,
more power to you.
Andy and I are taking one last look at the parts list we used to make sure
we have everything right. Once that is complete we will publish it. It will
include, at least, Mouser part numbers so folks can see exactly what we
used.
With a few exceptions, most parts are readily available at Mouser. There are
a couple parts that are a little harder to dig up but the parts list
includes sources for those. It might make sense for a group buy to be formed
around those parts to save everyone some hassle. Again, I don't want to do
that myself, just a suggestion.
There ARE some parts for which WE know of no "perfect" replacement. That
includes the original connectors (you can used breakaway headers just fine,
but the connector doesn't lock like on the original) and the thermistor.
There are thermistors out there, so a replacement might be available, we
just didn't really test them.
Along these same lines, I should note that Andy and I will have limited to
no ability to provide "support services" for builders. As I mentioned on the
website, if you are buying these boards you need to know how to solder and
calibrate or find someone who can do that for you. It's hard to believe how
much time has been poured into these boards...my family won't really be able
to tolerate much more time in the future.
Looking at the group buy I'm happy to see we've got 29 people committed and
13 more interested. If everyone who is interested commits that will bring
prices down to $22. I was hoping prices would get at least that low.
Thanks,
Jed
On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 8:45 PM, ML <f115@rocketmail.com> wrote:
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> I should mention that I ∗did∗ read the page at GroupBuy so clearly it's the
> board for sale. Just wondering if something was happening outside of that.
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> --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com <PolySix%40yahoogroups.com>, "ML" <f115@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Are we on our own for parts? I just wonder if this something we'll be
> attempting collectively, if you guys are intending to compile those from
> your end to supply, or if we'll all be sourcing components on our own. I
> can't tell from the pics if equivalents are used or if there are loads of
> those old rare parts that we may have trouble tracking down. Just trying to
> get a read on this since it would probably impact the qty I could pick from
> you.
> >
> > Again ~ thanks for the effort. This is fantastic either way.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com <PolySix%40yahoogroups.com>, "hyperjed"
> <jed.jorgensen@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > Exciting news! The group buy for new KLM-367 pcbs is live here:
> > >
> > > https://sites.google.com/site/jedjorgensen/
> > >
> > > I'm still updating the parts list and some other stuff for the web page
> (which I will also post here once it's done), but folks who are interested
> in ordering can start lining up.
> > >
> > > Thanks for all your patience as we worked through all the bugs in the
> prototype.
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > >
> > > Jed Jorgensen
> > >
> >
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