technobreath Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 <2cents info="before this is going into the wrong direction"> The 0.60€ p.p. mentioned in this thread is not the price that you will have to pay for the knobs. It is the price that ALBS sell them for. That is without german VAT, shipping and handling by ALBS, shipping and handling by whoever does runs the bulk. In all the last official ALBS Waldorf bulks in this forum the knobs were sold for 1.20€ p.p. and I think that was for a reason :-) Please take that into account when putting numbers here. </2cents> This was what I tried to explain, but without having any info about previous bulk order runs. :) Glad you could make the price estimate a little bit clearer. I think I will want to change my numbers a bit that you wrote in the list in the above post. If this doesnt make a lot of trouble of course.. :) New numbers for me: 30 black/red 20 black/trans These numbers I don't plan to change. I was a bit impressed by backlit knobs, so it would be fun to see how it works out on my design :) Is anyone taking the responsibility to organize the bulk order? - as I said - I can do it, but it makes no sense since it's gonna be a lot more expensive due to the taxes and norwegian VAT I would have to pay wich is a bit higher than german vat - also the overall shipping costs from albs would be lower with a german based redistribution :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 phunk, if you do it, please make mine 50 black/transparent instead of 30 - just had a new idea for a new project in 2013, that is if earth still exists then... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyreactor Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 hi *.* I can put together a bulk order in the wiki and receive pm, to build lists and confirm the orders, working to free the person who receives and forwards. All this I might start doing it on Saturday to finish my Vacation! I offer to make me not forwarding because I live in Argentina and costs would be high. sorry for my English, I speak Spanish. Best Regard Lucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 My $0.02: Someone outside of Europe should run this so we dont pay VAT. I didn't pay any duties last time I ran this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunk Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) Thank you for the offer, Lucas. :) I´d suggest we wait with the decision who might runs what until we really have a quote and a confirmed availability by ALBS. Until then just post the number of knobs wanted here. Preferable in multiples of 10 :-) Current list: BLACK/TRANSPARENT Hawkeye 50 PhilTaylor 30 Phunk 15 Orangehand 15 Wilba 60 gtxdude 30 Hurolura 100 olga42 60 altitude 50 starfire 20 dmagic 15 technobreath 20 (fixed the nr) BLACK/RED psyreactor 100 gtxdude 30 olga42 30 technobreath 30 Edited January 5, 2011 by phunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technobreath Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 hey, I see in the list you mixed up my numbers - but it doesn't matter... good either way. I guess when my first project is over (the mbsid) I will be stuck with about 30 extra, so I will have the freedom to choose whatever I like on the mbsid - the rest probably goes on a MBLC, but that is ahead in time... one thing at the time - not just for the calm of my soul but also for not emptying my wallet as my wife will go pretty mad :P - When she asks how much this project of mine cost I tell her that I think it might be half of what it really is :P hehe. Oh shit, I hope she doesn't google my forum-name as she will see this post :P. Hehe, the truth will come out eventually - in time :) Exactly how are these trans buttons backlit anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Exactly how are these trans buttons backlit anyway? 3 SMD leds epoxied to the base of each encoder then wired together in series like a big spider net. I have a dimmer on mine to control the brightness, wilba used a resistor. Not for the faint of heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 yo, pls correct my number from 30 to 50 (black transparent) - thx a lot :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technobreath Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 3 SMD leds epoxied to the base of each encoder then wired together in series like a big spider net. I have a dimmer on mine to control the brightness, wilba used a resistor. Not for the faint of heart. Is there a standard size of the smd leds, or is there any special ones to buy that fits better than the other on a normal encoder? What do u mean it's not for the "faint of heart"? Using a resistor for brightness or the whole concept of backlit encoder knobs? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadstool Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I´d suggest we wait with the decision who might runs what until we really have a quote and a confirmed availability by ALBS. Until then just post the number of knobs wanted here. Preferable in multiples of 10 :-) Hi Phunk, Could you put me on your list for 30 black/transparent and 30 black/red please? If numbers are limited and the knobs are only available to the privileged and needy then I will settle for 15 of either red/black or black/transparent. Does Wilba's comment regarding wanting 3000 suggest that absolutely everybody (including beyond midibox) wants these knobs but they are only sold to a select or preferred customer? Thanks for negotiating on behalf of all of us Phunk - it is probably easier for you living in Germany and you are more likely to get a response than I (who knows little German if any). Cheers, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) Is there a standard size of the smd leds, or is there any special ones to buy that fits better than the other on a normal encoder? What do u mean it's not for the "faint of heart"? Using a resistor for brightness or the whole concept of backlit encoder knobs? :) The whole concept, there is a ton of wiring tiny ass wires to tiny ass parts. You need LEDS with leads like this: , ones with solder pads wont work. I cant find pics of mine but here is Wilba's Edited January 4, 2011 by Altitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunk Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) BLACK/TRANSPARENT Hawkeye 30 PhilTaylor 30 Phunk 15 Orangehand 15 Wilba 60 gtxdude 30 Hurolura 100 olga42 60 altitude 50 starfire 20 dmagic 15 technobreath 20 (fixed the nr) Toadstool 30 BLACK/RED psyreactor 100 gtxdude 30 olga42 30 technobreath 30 Toadstool 30 Edited January 4, 2011 by phunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technobreath Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hehe, Altitude - I get the point :). I can vividly imagine the loads of time it takes to do this backlight, and also it's so tiny... but this is not something I can't do :) - Just gotta get myself a new soldering iron now. After soldering two GM5x5x5 boards and preparing several components for the mbsid the tip of the iron is useless - it's a cheap weller iron I bought through my job. I asked for a good one, and some extra tips, but the answer was that it was cheaper to throw it away and buy a new soldering iron than to switch tip on it... Anyway - I'm getting myself a real soldering station when I decide I can afford it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristal= Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Phunk, maybe you didn't get my PM. Anyway I'm not on the list. Would like to order 20pcs with you. (yes that's +5 than stated in the PM) Thank you very much :flowers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroutshev Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Guys ! i'm interested by 15 black/red and 15 black/transparent Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunk Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) BLACK/TRANSPARENT Hawkeye 50 PhilTaylor 30 Phunk 15 Orangehand 15 Wilba 60 gtxdude 30 Hurolura 100 olga42 60 altitude 50 starfire 20 dmagic 15 technobreath 20 Toadstool 30 krisschneider 20 kroutshev 15 BLACK/RED psyreactor 100 gtxdude 30 olga42 30 technobreath 30 Toadstool 30 kroutshev 15 Edited January 5, 2011 by phunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Is there a price break for quantity? Thats well over 500 clear ones already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunk Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 as stated above ALBS is still closed. I called them yesterday and they will be opened by next week. I will post the info here then. ... until we really have a quote and a confirmed availability by ALBS ... do i write chinese? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) I thought philetaylor got a quote aleady.. Edited January 5, 2011 by Altitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) Quoting the message phil cced me, they said 60ct per piece for 100 (as he did not inquire for more) and also the following: Del. time: no stock available - new production in week3-4/2011 that means some time before unbuttoning your gfs err unpacking your knobs :) Edited January 5, 2011 by Hawkeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunks Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hello guys! Please include me. I want 20 transparent knobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunk Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) BLACK/TRANSPARENT Hawkeye 50 PhilTaylor 30 Phunk 15 Orangehand 15 Wilba 60 gtxdude 30 Hurolura 100 olga42 60 altitude 50 starfire 20 dmagic 15 technobreath 20 Toadstool 30 krisschneider 20 kroutshev 15 skunks 20 BLACK/RED psyreactor 100 gtxdude 30 olga42 30 technobreath 30 Toadstool 30 kroutshev 15 Edited January 5, 2011 by phunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburch Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) Please add me in for 25 transparent/black. thanks, Martin. Edited January 7, 2011 by mburch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elop Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hello I would also like to take 25 transparent/black knobs :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technobreath Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 :D This is more like 1000 than 100 :). Me like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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