Hi Andrei,
I like the fact that they are available at all. I have some from 80's, but many don't. They are convenient. Well done, JB!
Also, I think 100 Euros would be quite close to JB's cost for a small run. I don't think anybody expects to become wealthy selling CMI parts. Even Fairlight itself never did!
But yes, one can always jerry-rig something from an edge connector in a pinch, and some of the busses actually only carry a few signals you might need, rather than dozens at a time.
Joe
On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 7:44 AM, <andrei.kudryavtsev@gmail.com> wrote:
Nice project but wondering who would buy it for that price? Seriously, selling straight PCB for the cost of used CMI card... If somebody is looking for specific configuration, (example, in my case a channel output card connected with a ribbon cable outside the chassis for signal checking), then I'd go directly to pcbcart and make my own for cheap. Or even simpler way if I need it for try, vintage scrap with similar contact step works well. For instance, ISA card or riser. Just cut what you need and solder whatever you want. http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-4694-P247-C-2-ISA-Slot-Riser-Card-NEW-59G8681-/371018501998?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56626d0f6e
No needs to invent a bicycle :)