ComputerVoltageSources

I don't think that the project is dead - but it was just bearly alive
in the first place.

The reason why guys like Dave became interested in the PSIM was
because the device actually EXISTED.  

I don't know if one could have twisted so many able people's arms to
participate if it was just a discussion about 'what could exist.'   


gc




"drmabuce" <drmabuce@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Dave
>    i've never been sanguine on the commercial prospects for this kind
> of gadget, even on a small scale. So i don't blame you at all for
> resolving to cut your losses. At the risk of seeming presumptuous ,
> given your expertise and insight i'm sure that your interest in the
> subject will abide, and will of course always be welcome here. For
> myself, i'm grateful for your collegiality and your generosity in
> sharing it.
> 
> -doc  
> 
> 
> 
> --- In ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com, "djbrow54" <davebr@>
> wrote:
> >
> > So here is my summary of the situation.  There have been only 8 
> > individuals responding to my original email.  Two agreed with me, and 
> > two suggested different options / configurations so we'll have a
total 
> > of 6 user who want different configurations.  I'll predict that half 
> > will drop out later due to the high cost and complexity. The 100% 
> > software compatibility with the PSIM was a neat goal, but there
really 
> > isn't even a developer community for it.
> > 
> > The issue is that this is a pretty complex module and everyone wants 
> > something slightly different.  The 'power' in a module like this is 
> > sufficiently large user community all supporting the development of 
> > usable software.  That isn't going to happen.  There just aren't 
> > enough people interested. The schematics aren't the issue; it's 
> > arriving at a common set of features to attract enough people for 
> > critical mass for software development and economic feasibility.
> > 
> > Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.  As to the labor of love comment, 
> > I know.  I have 1188 lines of source programmed into 20 processors
for 
> > a really neat display processor sitting on my desk next to me. Now 
> > I'll withdraw for something more productive ...
> > 
> > Dave
> >
>