[Arm-netbook] SATA - ATAS

[Craig Ballew]

> >
> > for the MEB, contact christopher: i _believe_ he's still doing the
> > MEBs at "cost", last time i heard he was up to 12 units which is
> > almost worthwhile to do another run.
> 
> Unfortunately I can't do them "at-cost" again (I actually built them
> BELOW cost for the first run), for reasons I will explain in the next
> email, they will still be very affordable, but completely SMD, as it's
> much easier to machine and hand assemble (for me) that way. And we're
> up to 13 people. I still have a few MEBv1s to build/modify because of
> the SATA connector mirroring issue (the current pending recipients do
> not have the capability to desolder the components, but as everyone was
> informed, there is no warranty, and everyone has been very kind and
> patient during this testing process). This time around I'm building the
> prototypes first and testing them fully before taking people's money
> for orders.
> 
> >
> > chris is doing a minor redesign of the MEB, not a big job, mostly
> > corrections.  chris are you planning to put a 5V (2A?) regulator IC
> on
> > as well?
> 
> Yes, 7805 or some variant configuration ( BD676 maybe?), although I'd
> be concerned about someone putting a 12vdc power source at 2a
> consumption, 14watts of power dissipation requirements would be a lot
> for a small board . And there's another "major" design change actually,
> but functionally, it will be the same. More info to follow soon.
> 
Chris,

I want a couple of the MEBs. Have you set a price for the run?

Craig