Phatline Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 i am intresteted in a button bulk (austria > up to now EU)... since i need buttons for 2 PCBs... and a few more for other projects... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) It's probably best to bulk order in the EU/US. Here are the prices for a set of 18: Mouser single person: $88.02 Mouser 6 people (108): $78.12 ADAfruit single person: $80.28 ADAfruit 6 people (108): $71.28 (the unlucky few who missed out on a shift button need a whole extra 4x4 piece) In my experience, I don't normally pay customs fees or VAT from Mouser if I choose UPS as shipping and order over a certain amount. With ADAfruit these would be added on. I'm a leeeetle bit uncomfortable with bringing piles of button pads and LEDs over the border, even though I realise it would be the most efficient way to ship everything together... Would someone in DE/AT run a bulk order of LEDs/button pads from Mouser and ship them out? It might save $50 per person. Edited August 10, 2015 by latigid on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 so where are we at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tashikoma Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I'm backno problem to wait for the case.... no problem if the case is a bit high pricedlet's wait and see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted August 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 We continue. I'll send out the bank payment details and remaining Paypal invoices today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tashikoma Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 YEAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 woot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted August 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 All current invoices are now sent. I have contacted those who initially signed up, but had changed circumstances, with an option to deposit $100 with me to hold the pricing as it is at the moment. Full payment could be delayed for at least half a year. No problem if this doesn't work at the moment, but the downside will be increased costs in the long run as the current order relies on certain quantity discounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Good news:http://eepurl.com/bvVCt1 50% discount on materials at Formulor, valid until the end of September. I am still doing final PCB tweaks but hope to order soon. Edited August 18, 2015 by latigid on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Oh, that reminds me. So u have the laser cut part finalized? I've got prime for Ponoko for another couple weeks so I could do a US run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Oh, that reminds me. So u have the laser cut part finalized? I've got prime for Ponoko for another couple weeks so I could do a US runOkay, I've attached it, eventually I'll write up a wiki page. It's based on the "P2" size, 384 mm square. I chose milky acrylic, but I don't see a problem with opaque (?).This EPS file uploads correctly to Formulor, but please verify that everything looks okay before ordering. Because the spacer doesn't span the entire PCB I've added a few extra "washers" to help with the spacing, hopefully they work out okay.You have extra room on two edges if you need anything else done. BLM_spacer_3mm_acrylic.eps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) cool. confirmed it passed the bot at ponoko. $36 with prime :) Edited August 20, 2015 by Altitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 cool. confirmed it passed the bot at ponoko. $36 with prime :)Sweet :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 PCBs now at the fab. All going well you will receive them in time for Oktoberfest :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Still waiting on bank payment from TK., ganchan and flyweight. When you make the transfer, it's best to use USD as requested. If you must specify euros, the amount might not be quite correct and I'll ask for a top-up :). You can use this calculator to get an idea of the exchange rates:https://www.postfinance.ch/en/biz/prod/info/fincalc/change.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Number of spare BLM/miniCore PCBs: 3If you want cheap shipping and a cheap case, please let me know by, say 15.09.2015. Obviously I'll have the PCBs until they're sold, but I will only order the number of cases I have payments for. I'll have to consider the interest for another run (not looking likely at this stage), but let's see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macotronic Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 hi latidgid I was on the list for pcbs only, can i get them??? according with your previous postthanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 hi latidgid I was on the list for pcbs only, can i get them??? according with your previous postthanksQuite possibly, I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbm Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Is there a BoM yet while we wait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Is there a BoM yet while we wait?Soon!Please let me test the new batch of boards to make sure everything works properly. All going well it should be a week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashbang Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I know I am way too late to this order, but is there any chance I could buy one of the spare BLM/miniCore PCB sets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I prefer to sell PCBs to those ordering the cases, but I'll let you know. I know I am way too late to this order, but is there any chance I could buy one of the spare BLM/miniCore PCB sets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marxon Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Damn! I visit the forum regulary but missed this bulk order. If there are any PCBs left i wouldt buy them instantly. Best regards Marxon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Damn!I visit the forum regulary but missed this bulk order.If there are any PCBs left i wouldt buy them instantly.Best regardsMarxonSent a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaG2k Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 something new about the order of PCBs and cases? When can i calculate with them?Best regards?MaG2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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