flip Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thanks for clarification about the connectors Smithy!I just noticed that IC sockets are included in the order list. Aren't they included in the parts kit from SmashTV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thanks for clarification about the connectors Smithy!I just noticed that IC sockets are included in the order list. Aren't they included in the parts kit from SmashTV?Hehe, this definitely isnt an obvious one thats for sure!Wilba came up with the idea of using extra IC sockets for the Sids, that would mount on top of the ones that are soldered on the board.Standard IC sockets have flimsy legs, just like the legs on an IC are flimsy.So what he did is use premium IC sockets, which have much stronger legs/pins,in between the existing sockets, and the Sids,to prevent you breaking the pins of the Sid chip, everytime you insert or remove one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Ahh I see :)Definately a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingosimon Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 So in the kit from Smash TV, there are only enough ICs to solder to the board, and plug the SIDs into right? We do need to buy the extras to safely swap out SIDs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 So in the kit from Smash TV, there are only enough ICs to solder to the board, and plug the SIDs into right? We do need to buy the extras to safely swap out SIDs?Yup.and Yup.Well i guess theyre not a necessity if youre careful, but you cant be careful all the time! ;)Its how reproduction is still possible in this age of contraceptives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hehe, this definitely isnt an obvious one thats for sure!Wilba came up with the idea of using extra IC sockets for the Sids, that would mount on top of the ones that are soldered on the board.Standard IC sockets have flimsy legs, just like the legs on an IC are flimsy.So what he did is use premium IC sockets, which have much stronger legs/pins,in between the existing sockets, and the Sids,to prevent you breaking the pins of the Sid chip, everytime you insert or remove one.I'm sort of being misquoted here - I used extra IC sockets in my prototype only temporarily, they weren't "premium", just normal dual wipe kind, and I only used them while I was developing the prototype, so I could easily remove and insert them again. I used them on the PICs too, again just for convenience. It's not a long term setup I recommend - the extra sockets do not have as long or as thick a pin as an IC and so the grip is poor and it's very easy to have bad contacts this way. Use only in the short term if you're moving ICs around a lot, something which most builders won't need to do unless there's a problem getting one of the Core/SID modules working (i.e. troubleshooting by swapping ICs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingosimon Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Ah, so what exactly was the order? Which type of socket was soldered to the board, and which type of socket held the SID? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thanks Wilba, I think I won't need the extra sockets then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Ah, so what exactly was the order? Which type of socket was soldered to the board, and which type of socket held the SID?Same type for both - standard dual wipe IC socket, same as in SmashTV's kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingosimon Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Oh weird...I guess I just got my machine-pin socket assumption from nowhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingosimon Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 done, I will hold one set of each for you...I will pm you the details, let me know if your interested when you get back.cheersGot all of them today. Thanks a lot!Sorry guys, I've been super busy and haven't researched any parts. I'm sure I'll get a burst of motivation when I start assembling my PCBs from SmashTV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Same type for both - standard dual wipe IC socket, same as in SmashTV's kits.Same here, not sure where i got that assumption either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestle Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hi - I am interested about getting control surface parts! I have smash kit and both boards, but it doesn't include the stuff I need for control surface, right? right! Ok - So if someone is gathering bulkorder set for control surface board parts, I am more than into it. How that will happen, I don't know. 110% in? ha :D Nestle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) Where do you live again ping? I am living in California in the U.S, bla bla, something about not minding to send orders internationally as he has done before Im just about to start my mb-6582 baseboard, and when I'm done i'll be ready to do the bulk order for the C.S. (or something) Thats cool,in the meantime, the rest of us can go looking for bargains on sites, for this bulk order. Edited October 29, 2009 by Smithy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingosimon Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Hey, where'd my post go? Anyway, you pretty much got it, Smithy! I'm still waiting for my kits from SmashTV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywar Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Count me in for a complete order... I'm also in California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedoo Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I need the rotary encoders and buttons, and a 20x4 red on black lcd. I'm in Canada Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingosimon Posted December 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) Alright, finally got my kits, and I'll start soldering soon. I started researching parts tonight, and I'll be bulk ordering far less than I thought, if at all. Sorry if this is a big disappointment to anyone, but I don't think it's worth the trouble of bulk ordering to save a few dollars per set of items. Still researching switches and encoders. uh ok...I really don't see a need to bulk order any of these parts. I made a thread listing where I plan on buying them: Edited December 7, 2009 by pingosimon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizz Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 If this order is still open, I am in for all. Let me know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 If this order is still open, I am in for all. Let me know. Thanks! Hi grizz, please look at the last post from pingosimon who started this thread. I don't think this bulk order is happening. Cheers, flip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRock Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Anybody have a spare set of knobs left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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