atari8warez Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I think I am finally finished with the PCB design (still have to double check the signal routing). I had to downsize most of the SMT components from 1206 to 0805 size and replace the FT232RL (28 pin) with FT232SX (20 pin) and the SOIC multiplexer with an SSOP one. This is the smallest design I can possibly handle with hand soldering. The new PCB will be housed in an SIO plug. Will have two LEDS for read/write activity and the device is still a combination of SIO2PC + 10502PC. Here's how it looks like so far: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeless Joe Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Ooo, Joe want! Can we pre-order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 No need for pre-ordering Joe, I will announce when they are available and it can just be purchased from my website. I will have 40 units for sale, but if you want to reserve one just in case, you can PM me with your info. No payment will be needed at this time as I haven't determined the final price yet but i'll make sure one unit (or more if you want more than one) will be reserved for you. Same goes for anybody else who might be interested with one. The price will be no more than $50, and that will include a free companion software to AspeQt (when it becomes available). That software will not be released as a freeware by the way, and will only be distributed with the purchase of a device. The license is free to device purchasers. Thanks for the interest by the way Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Count me in of course! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 duly noted, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Getting closer to the production, received the PCB's and some of the parts, expecting the rest to arrive within the next two weeks 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy01 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 What a fantastic idea. I'm in for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Noted, thank you. Interest/order list so far Edited March 27, 2014 by atari8warez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozar Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Are you accepting payment yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) One other note: All present and future purchasers of SIO2PC/10502PC Dual-USB v3.0 will be qualified to receive a registered, free copy of the upcoming Atari Librarian for PC (ATLIBPC) software and will be eligible to free upgrades for life. The software is expected to be available early fall 2014 and is intended to be a companion to AspeQt. I will announce the features of the software closer to the first release date. ATLIBPC will only be available either with the purchase of a SIO2PC/10502PC Dual device (USB or Serial) or separately for $20. All past purchasers of SIO2PC/10502PC Dual-USB (any version) are also qualified for a free copy. Such purchasers will only need to PM me to receive their personal copy. Edited March 27, 2014 by atari8warez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Are you accepting payment yet? The website is open for purchases so long as you are aware of the expected availability date (sorry for the missing photos in website pages, I am in the process of updating the site). The listed price is currently $55/$59 (depending on USB cable length). This also entitles you to a free copy of the upcoming Atari Librarian for PC software (see above). Any price differential in the final product (price may go down but not up) will be credited to early purchasers. Edited March 27, 2014 by atari8warez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Paid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy01 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roydea6 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Paid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Paid Paid. Paid Thank you all. I know rdea6's real name but Goochman and Lumpy01 could you please PM me your names so I can relate who is who in Paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy01 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ripdubski Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Im in for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) I am waiting for the last group of parts from Mouser which is expected to arrive sometime this week. I prefer Digikey for the speed of delivery (next day delivery for the same amount of money Mouser charges) but this time they were out of FTDI chips so had to change my supplier. Anyway this means I should be able to start assembling the devices soon perhaps a bit earlier than my original estimate of mid April. Here's are current orders (12 in total with 7 already paid for, this leaves 28 more available). Edited April 2, 2014 by atari8warez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Good to see they can be purchased now. I just paid for a 6' one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Thank you SoulBuster. By the way people, I have limited amount of 6' cables (14 in total - 5 already accounted for), should I run out of them they can be re-ordered and it will take about a week for them to reach me, just something to keep in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Some more photos of the progress and status update: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ripdubski Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Ill pay for mine on the 15th. It will be R-G and OSX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) Sure, you have the options to specify your selections on the purchase page By the way looks like I am just days ahead of receiving my parts as they are in Canada now: Track & Confirm e-mail update information provided by the U.S. Postal Service. Label Number: CJ239627511US Service Type: International Parcels Shipment Activity Location Date & Time ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Processed Through Sort Facility CANADA April 3, 2014 6:00 pm Customs Clearance CANADA April 3, 2014 6:00 pm Processed Through Sort Facility ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS) April 2, 2014 5:23 am Arrived at Sort Facility ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS) April 2, 2014 4:59 am Electronic Shipping Info Received March 27, 2014 Depart USPS Sort Facility FORT WORTH, TX 76161 March 26, 2014 Processed at USPS Origin Sort Facility FORT WORTH, TX 76161 March 26, 2014 7:48 pm Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility MANSFIELD, TX 76063 March 26, 2014 6:33 pm Reminder: Track & Confirm by email Date of email request: April 3, 2014 Future activity will continue to be emailed for up to 2 weeks from the Date of Request shown above. If you need to initiate the Track & Confirm by email process again at the end of the 2 weeks, please do so at the USPS Track & Confirm web site at http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackandconfirm.htm Edited April 5, 2014 by atari8warez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Parts cleared the customs finally.... man! it's a slow process... Track & Confirm e-mail update information provided by the U.S. Postal Service. Label Number: CJ239627511US Service Type: International Parcels Shipment Activity Location Date & Time ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Customs clearance processing complete CANADA April 8, 2014 1:10 pm Processed Through Sort Facility CANADA April 3, 2014 6:00 pm Customs Clearance CANADA April 3, 2014 6:00 pm Processed Through Sort Facility ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS) April 2, 2014 5:23 am Arrived at Sort Facility ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS) April 2, 2014 4:59 am Electronic Shipping Info Received March 27, 2014 Depart USPS Sort Facility FORT WORTH, TX 76161 March 26, 2014 Processed at USPS Origin Sort Facility FORT WORTH, TX 76161 March 26, 2014 7:48 pm Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility MANSFIELD, TX 76063 March 26, 2014 6:33 pm Reminder: Track & Confirm by email Date of email request: April 3, 2014 Edited April 9, 2014 by atari8warez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) Update: Parts have arrived, now I can start assembling existing orders. 28 more units left for ordering. Edited April 12, 2014 by atari8warez 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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