TK. Posted May 7, 2008 Report Posted May 7, 2008 This thread is about continuously running bulk orders for the "GM5" chip - this is an Atmel AVR based USB chip with preburned USB-MIDI firmware (out-of-the-box solution)This product has been developed by http://www.ploytec.deSchematic/PCB Layout: http://www.ucapps.de/mbhp_usb_gm5.htmlUnbeatable prices:4.50 EUR per unit for a batch of 250 chips3.50 EUR per unit for a batch of 1000 chipsMinimum order quantity: n x 250The compact PCB can be ordered as well:3.00 EUR per piece for a batch of 100 PCBsMinimum order quantity: n x 100The chip will work under Windows/MacOS/Linux with the common USB-MIDI-Driver, but there is also a custom driver for Windows available for better performance (a drawback of the current MBHP_USB* modules)Per chip you will get 5 physical MIDI IOs (means: 0.90 EUR per IO port - compare this with commercial interfaces! :)). The dedicated Windows driver makes it multi-client capable. Under MacOS the interface is multi-client capable by default.Package: TQFP32 (SMD, but can be soldered with a good soldering iron similar to AN2131SC (-> MBHP_USB))So, please add your name and the quantity of chips to this list -> http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/tk_gm5_bulkorderFirst come, first serve! We need n x 250 chips, if more than 250, but less than 500 chips are preordered, you need to wait for the next runBest Regards, Thorsten. Quote
Jidis Posted May 7, 2008 Report Posted May 7, 2008 Thorsten,Will these be coming to any of our sellers over here in the states?Thanks!George Quote
TK. Posted May 8, 2008 Author Report Posted May 8, 2008 This hasn't been discussed yet. I don't know how customs are handled in the US, but if it is similar to Europe (no customs have to be paid so long the costs are below a certain limit) it will be favourable to distribute the chips to individual people from Europe.Best Regards, Thorsten. Quote
ultra Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 if you decide it's easier to send one shipment into the states and need them sent out from there, i (and i'm sure plenty of others) would be willing to help. Quote
Goblinz Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 Well, I need a USB midi interface, and it's about time that I learnt how to solder Surface mount ICs, looks like it's going to be a bit fiddly though. G Quote
Twin-X Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 if you decide it's easier to send one shipment into the states and need them sent out from there, i (and i'm sure plenty of others) would be willing to help.Great offer.And p.s. we are currently on 125 chips.I do not think i need 10 but hey these things are very cheap. Quote
stryd_one Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 I do not think i need 10 but hey these things are very cheap. Hahah yeh, I don't think I even need one, but darn that's a cheap way to get easy midi.... Quote
lief138 Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 I do not think i need 10 but hey these things are very cheap. Thats what I am thinking too and... after the learning curve is over for the smd soldering I might have 1 or 2 that actually work.If Tk is offering it and the likes of stryd, sasha, jimp... errr nevermind.... are buying... I am in too ;) Quote
Kartoshka Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 true, not once i looked over the midi-usb cables but rejected the idea each time.. finally we got a cheap and solid solution. Quote
Goblinz Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 I reckon i'll fry at least one. I like the idea of making midi-box hardware with a built in USB interface. Quote
TK. Posted May 8, 2008 Author Report Posted May 8, 2008 Wow, after almost one day 182 chips have been ordered!68 left to reach the minimum limit! :)Best Regards, Thorsten. Quote
ultra Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 the smt soldering should be the last reason anybody avoids this order! it's really not hard at all. I did some this year in school and all it took was some patience and a flux pen. I actually preferred a screwdriver tip because I could solder a few pins at a time. thanks for this group buy tk. it showed up at just the right time. Quote
Jidis Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 I just threw 4 more on there. (mainly to help out :))Let us know what it looks like on the US orders. A currency conversion online show the chips at around $5.40 here (if that's right). GeorgePS- Also, can PayPal or whatever as soon as you need it. Quote
lukas412 Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 Thanks TK! Glad to see this happening.Luke Quote
nILS Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 Man - I love this community. I just added a "total" column to the table without any explanation and everybody actually updated it every time. I'm impressed ;D Quote
gpmacklin Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 Man - I love this community. I just added a "total" column to the table without any explanation and everybody actually updated it every time. I'm impressed ;DWe fall into line like little solders. ;D Quote
Kartoshka Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 Man - I love this community. I just added a "total" column to the table without any explanation and everybody actually updated it every time. I'm impressed ;Dthe funny thing is that yesterday i actually tried to find any automatic tool for doing this - like in excell - but it was quite late at night and i just gave up without adding anything.... but simple tool is definitely better than nothing, Nils! thanks man. :-* Quote
cimo Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 you need to login first! then edit, it s straight forward you can t miss itSimone Quote
Kartoshka Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 in 24 hours we got 245 units reserved.. noone ordered less than 3 ;Dseems like these cutes are in demand, you hungry midiboxers! Quote
Pascal Posted May 9, 2008 Report Posted May 9, 2008 I want 8 MIDI-Outs/Ins i need 8 Chips!?. 265 :-) Quote
Wilba Posted May 9, 2008 Report Posted May 9, 2008 I'm too slow to get my 10 in the first 250. :(I might have to steal stryd_one's 10. ;D Quote
bugfight Posted May 9, 2008 Report Posted May 9, 2008 i'll trade places w/ wilba, he deserves it and will prolly use them first anywayz Quote
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