More JVS-PACs

[invzim]

Don't know which section to post this under really, but just a quick note to let you know that I'm planning a new run of JVS-PAC's. No new features in the firmware, but will change the USB (to computer) connector to a mini-usb connector as these seem to be the most common type around these days. Will probably also squeeze in a couple of mounting holes. They PCBs will be blue this time around I think.

Getting the components from the US after Easter, so units should be available sometime late April/early May.
As always, web-page always updated first: http://jvspac.kirurg.org/?page=contact"

[Wisepass]

Great stuff! Hummm and strangely just after I PM'ed you saying when you do another batch I'd be looking for one

Wow these came really hard to come by when you stopped producing them I was just waiting for the price to start rising as they became rarer and rarer..lol

Anyway I'll be definately picking one up when you run the latest batch cheers!

[tinchen3112]

i take one, too

[fire-bug]

Me 2!

[invzim]

Some progress, working with the layout.


The two big holes are mounting holes, same size as motherboards have. To make assembly faster, all components are surface mount. No headers this time around - is this a wanted feature?

[invzim]

Some more progress, headers are back on, managed to keep the board the same size:


The JVS connector I'm going to use isn't very nicely documented, so I have to check it physically before I order the boards from China - and I won't get that connector for about 3-4 weeks

[Wisepass]

Well sounds like it all headed in the right direction. I'm sure there isn't a huge rush just need a supply somewhere! Keep up the good work

[Devil Soundwave]

What programme do you use to draw your gerbers dude?

[invzim]

What programme do you use to draw your gerbers dude?

Cadsoft Eagle, which has a bit of learning curve and a GUI designed by monkeys.

[Devil Soundwave]

What programme do you use to draw your gerbers dude?

[cools]

Echo.

[Devil Soundwave]

Blackberry browser, interface by spazz. Switching over to Opera now...

[liszt]

I am awaiting for JVS-PAC.

[Wisepass]

Are we any closer to getting our hands on a new batch of JVS-PACS any time soon? I'm eager what can I say!

[invzim]

Pretty much on schedule - I should have all the parts this weekend. What follows then is a QA in regards to the layout of the PCB, then sending the files to the factory in China, then waiting 2-3 weeks for the bare boards, then assembling the boards, and finally programming/testing them.

So late april/early may still holds.

[moshpit]

i think that's awesome!

[tinchen3112]

please set me on the list for one

frank

[FrancoB]

I may be after one too.

Frank2

[invzim]

Most of the parts:
http://kirurg.org/drop/IMG_0147.jpg
The surface mount parts come in tapes in reels, to make it easy for the robots normally that assemble the boards - I will be the robot on this one.

Test fitting to see if anything is off, or if assembly is awkward:
http://kirurg.org/drop/IMG_0148.jpg
Looking pretty good

[Wisepass]

Great stuff, thanks for the hard work. But just think of all those Arcades you'll be giving new life to!