I've been waiting for something like this for most of my career, and the finances to be able to afford it, so I know what it feels like. Maybe you'll have one some day.. 😀
The same here, and it is still iffy for me. I have got to get this one or do without for a very, very long time.
-Chris
-Chris
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Jens, can you give us an update on this? Just wondering if August 2017 is still valid or if we should expect a later date.
He already mentioned that it would be a bit later to the best of my recollection, mostly due to some long lead time items in short supply - I was expecting late August to early September time frame based on his comments.
Unfortunately there will be some additional delay. The component sourcing turned out to give some unexpected challenges.
Some of the mechanical parts have to be slightly modified and reordered because the power switch with the cable has been discontinued by the supplier. So we had to develop a different solution, which also requires a change of the front and rear plates.
We expect to get the last components in week 38 (week of September 18). Realistically this means that finished units will not be ready for shipment before October.
On the positive side, the PCB's are being assembled at the moment. So I hope to have them fairly soon. And we plan to do the basic tests ahead of getting the mechanical parts for final assembly and adjustment.
Some of the mechanical parts have to be slightly modified and reordered because the power switch with the cable has been discontinued by the supplier. So we had to develop a different solution, which also requires a change of the front and rear plates.
We expect to get the last components in week 38 (week of September 18). Realistically this means that finished units will not be ready for shipment before October.
On the positive side, the PCB's are being assembled at the moment. So I hope to have them fairly soon. And we plan to do the basic tests ahead of getting the mechanical parts for final assembly and adjustment.
Hi Jens,
That actually works out for me. Sorry you needed to do a redesign due to the power switch.
-Chris
That actually works out for me. Sorry you needed to do a redesign due to the power switch.
-Chris
It must be frustrating to have to share news like this, I expected and accepted that delays were highly likely with a project this ambitious. Do you think further delays are likely, if so please let us know. I have no plans to exit the group buy, but I now need to purchase hardware to bridge the gap, particularly if as I suspect we are really talking about somewhere close to year's end.
It is frustrating, yes.
But I don't think that it will be quite as bad as you describe. We expect to receive the assembled PCB's on Friday this week. So hopefully we can have the boards programmed and tested before the last (mechanical) parts arrive. Then we only need to do the final assembly and calibration before we can start the shipment. It may take a while to get all 100 fully assembled and tested, but I expect that we will start the shipments as soon as we have a reasonable number ready.
But I don't think that it will be quite as bad as you describe. We expect to receive the assembled PCB's on Friday this week. So hopefully we can have the boards programmed and tested before the last (mechanical) parts arrive. Then we only need to do the final assembly and calibration before we can start the shipment. It may take a while to get all 100 fully assembled and tested, but I expect that we will start the shipments as soon as we have a reasonable number ready.
I'm trying to hide my disappointment, this the right solution and a good price for me... LOL Performance-wise there's not a whole lot of competition at anywhere close to the price point. Hopefully things will go fairly smoothly from hereon out. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Hi soongsc,
Never fear, they will let you know when the time is right. I suspect it will be when they have a deliverable product. But don't rush things eh?
-Chris
Never fear, they will let you know when the time is right. I suspect it will be when they have a deliverable product. But don't rush things eh?
-Chris
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