[Arm-netbook] SATA - ATAS

[Christopher Thomas]

On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:01 PM, Craig Ballew <
arm-netbook2013 at mymemopad.com> wrote:

> > >
> > > 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?
>

We have a price we're aiming for, and I think we'll get close to, but
nothing concrete yet. We'll know more in a week or two. I'll definitely add
you to the list. :)
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