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What about partial kits?

2002-10-27 by Richard Brewster

Paul let everyone know that many of the new MOTM modules will not be kits, due to the use of surface mounted parts and the large number of parts on a circuit board. Wouldn't it be possible to have a partial kit that includes a fully assembled circuit board, except for the wires attaching to panel hardware? I was wondering if some of the new modules might be offered this way, so that all the customer has to do is assemble the panel and wire it up. Admittedly, the difference in kit price from assembled might not be much. But it could save Paul some assembly time. And we know Paul's time is precious.

-Richard Brewster

Re: [motm] What about partial kits?

2002-10-27 by John Blacet

I *suspect*  that you will see partial kits from Paul as there is
already ( ah, hem..) OEM interest in some of the new SMT modules.
Especially the MIDI to CV.

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Re: [motm] What about partial kits?

2002-10-27 by J. Larry Hendry

I think the front panel stuff will be the largest part of the assembly time
if the SMD stuff is wave soldered.  So, I agree partial kits is an option I
too would like to see.
Larry

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----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Brewster
Paul let everyone know that many of the new MOTM modules will not be kits,
due to the use of surface mounted parts and the large number of parts on a
circuit board.  Wouldn't it be possible to have a partial kit that includes
a fully assembled circuit board, except for the wires attaching to panel
hardware?  I was wondering if some of the new modules might be offered this
way, so that all the customer has to do is assemble the panel and wire it
up.  Admittedly, the difference in kit price from assembled might not be
much.  But it could save Paul some assembly time.  And we know Paul's time
is precious.

-Richard Brewster