walterg74 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 First six sold, ordering parts... Price for now is $140 with money paid back at delivery in case the final price turns out to be is less than $140 - should it turn out to be more you'll get it as a discount. Price inlcudes wolrdwide shipping, registered shipping is an additional $18. Excuse the ignorance, but had you posted a timeline / date for when these will actually be ready ? (Even if approximate) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 No estimated timeline posted. I do all work myself in my spare time, if there's no spare time, it will take a bit longer.I'm estimating all parts will be here within a month, then I start soldering, cleaning shells, cutting and attaching labels, cutting out, folding and glueing boxes, packing and shipping - in the order of incoming payments. If for example something gets stuck in customs it may delay everything 1-3 weeks, I'm trying to keep costs low so people can afford to buy these which means I try not to order from DigiKey or similar places.But an estimation... at least five weeks from now, probably not more than 2 months for the first buyer. I try and make no promises as it's hard to say what happens in family life - which is always more important than any hobby.For people in a hurry, keep an eye on eBay, they pop up there sometimes and sells for $200 or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectrexroli Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Took some time until I got mine a while ago, but it was totally worth the wait in my opinion. Love that multicart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walterg74 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 No estimated timeline posted. I do all work myself in my spare time, if there's no spare time, it will take a bit longer. I'm estimating all parts will be here within a month, then I start soldering, cleaning shells, cutting and attaching labels, cutting out, folding and glueing boxes, packing and shipping - in the order of incoming payments. If for example something gets stuck in customs it may delay everything 1-3 weeks, I'm trying to keep costs low so people can afford to buy these which means I try not to order from DigiKey or similar places. But an estimation... at least five weeks from now, probably not more than 2 months for the first buyer. I try and make no promises as it's hard to say what happens in family life - which is always more important than any hobby. For people in a hurry, keep an eye on eBay, they pop up there sometimes and sells for $200 or more. Thanks for the reply! Not in a hurry but getting things by mail into my country is a complicated process... So I try to buy these things when I travel, and for that I need to know if I can actually get it at the same time I'm travelling so probably next trip if minimum will be 5 weeks to 2 months if no delays. Of course other stuff comes firts, totally understandable! Looking forward to it! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 You're welcome to pick one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Yesterday I ordered all electronic components, within a reasonable budget. Everything from Europe. PCB was also ordered yesterday, arrival expected in about two weeks. Will proceed with box-order... EDIT:Multi-Cart box order sent, packing boxes purchased. So, only toll that could happen is for the PCB:s and extra expenses if anything is lost.We're looking at a price close to $130 at the moment. Edited January 29, 2016 by e5frog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 As I ordered boxes there are now room for sending replacement boxes to the few poor guys that had theirs damaged in shipping. Send me a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazball Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Payment and PM have been sent. Thanks again for making these available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thanks!Now I'm just waiting for two kinds of components and the boards (all have been sent). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Got the boards today, delivered to work (PCB factory) imagine - it was not all positive comments buying boards from China (at less than half the price what they would have charged me at work). Will start soldering soon, still missing the RAM which should have gotten here a few days ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Rick Reynolds Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Thanks for keeping us up to date on your progress. I really appreciate it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retango Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hi!, thanks for making this cart!.. I am interested in one, just sent you $140 via PayPal (shipping address there).. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 e5frog, I never received my box. thanks, charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hi there Charles, I shipped that to an old address and it didn't come back so I'll put you up for still needing one and have it sent further on when the new prints has arrived (as well as all the other old customers that hasn't got one yet). retango, thanks, noted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Update: RAM arrived but when starting to build I realized I had ordered the wrong size capacitors (or the seller was unclear - I can take the blame for this one), so it will take some more time before all parts have arrived. I'll try and prepare for their arrival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 All electronic components received, building continues...There's two carts left, final price is a bit more than $140 but I'll sell the last ones for $140, not a big loss. Box print was a lot more than last time, didn't get a good answer about the reason but as I'm quite pleased with the quality it's better to keep to the same print shop than taking chances with a new one. I may not build each cart from start to finish but rather a single step on each cart at the time, if anyone had planned to use it in some special event, let me know and I might rush yours.Will post updates on progress.If changing your mind about shipping and you want registered shipping added, just le me know and pay the $18 fee for this.... back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Too bad I got real late in the scene. I want Pac-Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 If you just want to play it there's Pac-Man on the Multi-Cart as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) I still don't know if my Channel F system has a problem or not. I just got the thing on March 1, and it appears to not be working right. Edited March 3, 2016 by atari2600land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 One left in the current batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTR Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I'll take the last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Thanks! Batch is sold out, there may be leftovers for another cart if anyone happens to need one, I'll see when all the others are done.Will update here if there are any kind of unusual delays, possibly progress reports now and then and I will update the first post when shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhcocker Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Any updates on the progress of this latest batch? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Latest update was yesterday, check the first message in the thread for more updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmm Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 When do you expect to ship it ? and can you give me an example of this customizations: Up to 15 characters displayed on startupPicture of your choice displayed on startup Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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