HiassofT Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 I really hate to even ask, but are there any updates to this? No problem with asking :-) Current status is: still delayed I'm still very busy with my job and haven't been able to work on it (writing the docs, start production planning) since december last year :-( This week I got an email from Wolfram, as I suspected he's still waiting for telephone and DSL. so long, Hias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Larry Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 It would not solve all the time constraints, but feasible to sell as a KIT? (I looked briefly through the thread but didn't see an pics of the actual internals of the freezer, and if it has SMT components, that probably rules out a kit.) -Larry No problem with asking :-) Current status is: still delayed I'm still very busy with my job and haven't been able to work on it (writing the docs, start production planning) since december last year :-( This week I got an email from Wolfram, as I suspected he's still waiting for telephone and DSL. so long, Hias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiassofT Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Hi Larry! It would not solve all the time constraints, but feasible to sell as a KIT? (I looked briefly through the thread but didn't see an pics of the actual internals of the freezer, and if it has SMT components, that probably rules out a kit.) Only very few components are THT, here's a pic of the PCBs: Selling it as a kit wouldn't make too much sense, you'd need a JTAG programming cable and be experienced in soldering fine-pitch SMT stuff (even I don't like soldering TQFP, so I leave this to Wolfram :-) The hardware and software is finished but we still have to do 2 important things: I have to write the docs. The German manual is approx 2/3 finished (currently on page 40 or so) but I haven't started with the English version yet. Selling the TurboFreezer without a manual doesn't make any sense, you wouldn't know how to use all it's features. We have to get quotes for all the components, PCBs etc, check assembly-, packaging- and shipping costs to calculate the final price. The price calculation is very thight, we don't make any money from it, but also can't afford to make a loss. so long, Hias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloopy Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 looks simple to assemble, I will take 3 kits ;'D they look nice. sloopy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Larry Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 They sure do look nice! I figured there would be SMT components -- scares me! Thanks for the pics. -Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Very nice! Regarding a kit - only thing which would intimidate me is that Xilinx, but I need to learn sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 why 3 board design? if this is all of components that are there, then you should fit on that bottom board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiassofT Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 why 3 board design? if this is all of components that are there, then you should fit on that bottom board Wolfram had routing problems, especially with the 2 PLCC flashes- using TSSOP would have been easier to route but he got a good price on those PLCC chips so long, Hias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 it would be hard to route with passthough on the other end, but with 4 layer pcb it should be a cheaper solution than 3 board design you don't want to deal with loose connectors issues - its already complicated as it is, without this kind of b-s if you need some help - just ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiassofT Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 it would be hard to route with passthough on the other end, but with 4 layer pcb it should be a cheaper solution than 3 board design Back then when we started designing and checked PCB prices 4-layer wasn't an option. It was much more expensive than 2-layer. BTW: just saw that iteadstudio is now also offering 4-layer PCBs (but only in prototype quantities). Still the price is 3-4 times the price of a 2-layer. so long, Hias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 check technoservice - prices are very reasonable, not to mention if you decide to go china Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+rdemming Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Any news on the new Turbo Freezer? Or are you thinking about eliminating the 3rd PCB by doing a 4 layer board? Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) check technoservice - prices are very reasonable, not to mention if you decide to go china I compared prices for the same proto order (for 10 x 2 layer PCB): technoservice => Euro 46,6 => $58.40, requires PCBs to be panelized due to individual PCB size, don't know the cost of shipping. Iteadstudio => Euro 7.96 => $ 9.98, requires PCBs non-panelized, cost of shipping is $4.00 Edited July 4, 2012 by atari8warez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 prototypes are expensive, for production batch you have to fill in RFQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I would like to confirm that I'm still 100% interested in the Pre-Order I gave in this thread months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiassofT Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Wolfram was able to shrink the XE adapter PCB down to 10cm max length and he received a first batch of working prototypes about a month ago. He also ordered and received 100 XL adapter boards, so he can start assembling them as soon as he has some spare time. As for PCBs: we're ordering them from Iteadstudio. Quality of the prototypes has been really nice so far, and the price is great (something like 3-4 EUR per PCB, depending on possible taxes, including shipping, ENIG finish and 100% E-test). Haven't talked to Wolfram for a month or so, guess he's also still swamped, I'll post an update as soon as I hear something from him. @Marius: of course you are still on the list, as all others are, too! so long, Hias 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fratzengeballer Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I feel like some kid that cannot wait until xmas finally happens. hope you get the stuff settled and Wolfram will be on planet Erath again /me keeping my fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Awesome! Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandor Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Is it still possible to order an XL version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiassofT Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Is it still possible to order an XL version? Sorry, no. We've got preorders for the whole first batch (of 100). But once this batch is finished and shipped, we'll very certainly do another batch. so long, Hias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Firedawg Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I would like to register my interest on the next batch! Thanks Hias. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Me to please... thanks Hias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunsen Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I feel like some kid that cannot wait until xmas finally happens. Me the same. Since the developers sent me their prototype to write a review I WANT this thing really back. Unfortunately I had to sent the prototype back. It is such a fantastic device, I can't live without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathy Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hello Bunsen You seem to be very much alive for somebody who died.... Mathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunsen Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hi Mathy, the Turbo Freezer 2005 kept me alive Greetings Bunsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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