seppoman Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 yes, gold :) but you won't see much of it when it's soldered. But gold (ENIG) is the best surface for long shelf live, i.e. the pcbs don't loose their ability to be soldered as fast as other surfaces. That's also the reason why SmashTV's PCBs are usually ENIG :)ok, photo time again :D everything fits and works as expected :) The trimmers are smaller versions than the usual ones, but the big ones also fit in well.S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj3nk Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 sweeeeeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phattline Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 phat!!!! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nILS Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Can I post two drools in the same thread? If so: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryd_one Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phattline Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 trace tetris ;D ;D lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Herrlich!I'm glad i participated...otherwise i would have to kick myself right now ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phattline Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 definitiv :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix12x Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 That is one nice looking board! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBunsen Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Perspex case, maybe with some nice LEDS :DAnd some Behringer style fake valves :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seppoman Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 phew... first half of shipments is on the way. I'll continue packing and labeling envelopes this week and send the rest around weekend.S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackies Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Whoa, I can't believe I missed this one...Seppoman, please, if there will be a couple boards left, let me know.I'd like to buy 2044s also...Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seppoman Posted September 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 there are still some pcbs left.http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/ssm2044_pcb_bulk_order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I am running the SSM2044 chip sale very soon.Everyone who bought PCBs from seppoman will be contacted by email to confirm their order.The plan is to buy a sample 100 from the supplier, confirm they are good, and then order more, so it might be a few weeks before I start posting orders.Best guess estimate of price per chip is AU$7 / US$5.85 / 4 Euro based on today's exchange rates.Postage in a regular airmail letter will be as low as AU$5 for 10 or less ICs. Insurance and Registered Post are optional for the big orders.An additional ~3.5% will be added to offset PayPal fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackies Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Thanks for you kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hey, check this out, someone selling mono SSM2044 filter "kits" for a ridiculous price. AU$135 for AU$30 worth of PCB and parts.http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290256907020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackies Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Well theres always people who think they sooo clever and gonna sooo capitalize on that...Hopefully he won't sell any... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBunsen Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Yeah I noticed those too. Good luck to him. I won't be buying, but then I have more time than I do money. For someone who has less time, and more money, is it really that bad a deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBunsen Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Oh man, I didn't realise it was a kit. Freaking ripoff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDer Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Totally.....but are there different kinds of SSM 2044 chips? I know you also have a ceramic type....there is a guy here in Holland that sells them but for around 20 euro a piece...is this to much or has Wilba made the deal of the century?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kartoshka Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 got the boards... thanks seppo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seppoman Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 got the boards... thanks seppo!wow, not bad :) less than 2 days from Germany to Israel sounds good to me :)S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I got it to yesterday.Thanks seppo, too!Best regardsJack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmenator Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 wow, not bad :) less than 2 days from Germany to Israel sounds good to me :)Same for Norway - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seppoman Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Totally.....but are there different kinds of SSM 2044 chips? I know you also have a ceramic type....there is a guy here in Holland that sells them but for around 20 euro a piece...is this to much or has Wilba made the deal of the century??for what I know there are no different versions. I think I've seen the page of that guy in Holland, but you can't compare prices from these kind of shops. This is a vintage synth repair guy who offers many kinds of rare speciality ICs, so that's not the place to buy large numbers of ICs but he's providing a probably good service to people who e.g. own a PolySix with one broken voice who will be very happy to find a shop where they can get a spare part locally for (only) 20 Euros. If you need more ICs, there's also hongkongsuperseller aka goodbuy711 on ebay where the 2044 is somewhat more expensive (also the shipping is more expensive) than what you can get from Wilba. So here's my recommendation: If you're on Wilba's list already, use the opportunity for a very good price. If you are not, that's no catastrophy, buy them on eBay.Regarding the pricing of that kit on ebay - I don't see a ripoff there. It's just the same situation as with the dutch repair shop guy. This kit has a different target group, it's made for beginners to intermediate Modular DIYers who regard a complete kit without the need for parts searching more valuable than saving money. Of course this kit looks more or less like a standard copy of the SSM's datasheet cirquit. It doesn't offer any special benefits. A similar PCB can be had from Fonik on electro-music.com much cheaper but not as a kit. For the use with MBSID etc, my module is certainly more interesting. But there will be other people who think that kit is worth the money. And just because our community here is very noncommercial and people like Wilba/Smash/Mike/TK/me/... are offering stuff at a very low price tag doesn't mean others outside of our community must be evil rippers because they chose to try to make some money from their skills (at least as long as they're not stealing other peoples' work of course...). If you think it's too expensive, you're probably just not their target group. Live and let live :)S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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