[Arm-netbook] Status of the A31 Card, Flying squirrel tablet, IMX6Q card

[luke.leighton]

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Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:15:55 -0400
Subject: Status of the A31 Card, Flying squirrel tablet, IMX6Q card
I sent a list of questions about the what remained before production
of various EOMA components to Luke.  He requested I copy the answers
up for everyones benefit, here they are.

> 1)  How much would it cost to complete the layout and build samples of the A31 card?


 we've negotiated it down to about 10k cash and 10k over time.

> 2)  Do you have an estimate of the BOM cost? MOQ?


 around $55.

 samples around 10 then a maximum of 200 before you have to go to MOQ
1k then MOQ 10k.

> 3)  Any similar quotes or timeframes for an IMX6Q card?


 around $65.

 around 2 months.


> 4)  It sounds like the tablet board is almost ready for production. Do you
> have an estimate for when it will be ready?


 about 2 months.

> 5)  Is the case designed?


 not yet.

> 6)  Do you have any information about what resolution LCDs and batteries
> will fit?


 7in LCDs with single LVDS.  same as kindle fire (early) screen.
datasheet's in the list of files.

 battery space is huge.

> 7)  Do you have a BOM cost for an assembled tablet?  If so any estimate for
> assembly labor?


 about $90.

> 8)  Is there any other remaining development steps that would require aid or
> funding to complete?


 STM32F source code development and associated communications to a
linux driver for audio, camera, reset, backlight.


> 9)  If I am willing to pay to finish development of the A31 card, IMX6Q
> card, or anything else needed what kind of commercial arrangements are you
> open too?


 lots.  examples:

 funding => reduction on pricing for orders (e.g. 1st 50k units)

 funding => payment of royalty (e.g. $0.50 or $1.00 per unit up to
re-payment of funding plus percentage)

that sort of thing.