SynthModules

Agreed.

I have been a staunch supporter of Brice, because I know how easily one 
can burn-out when trying to produce the same thing over and over. And I 
have posted email of support and encouragement over the last year.

That said, however, I am becoming increasingly disappointed in the lack 
of communication on this matter. I would prefer to have and update every 
two weeks or so, even if it is "No progress was made this week because..."

Get with it Brice. You are losing your supporters.

Scott
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Larry Hendry wrote:

>
> Brice,  It has been 5 weeks since the last word of any kind about
> progress.  The update is shown below.  At that time, all boards
> were "80% populated" and "all front panels were complete" with jacks
> and such.
>
> What has been the progress since the message below?  And, don't you
> think that 5 weeks is just a little unreasonable as far as taking 2
> minutes to stop at your PC to give us even one word about progress? 
> I do.
>
> Larry Hendry
>
>
> > --- synthmodules <synthmodules@s...> wrote:
> > > Larry (and everyone else),
> > >
> > > Sorry for the delay in replying.  I missed the message and
> haven't
> > > had
> > > time to weed through all the emails (yes, I get over 1,000 spam
> > > messages a day to my primary email address).  Anyway, "Super
> > > Sunday"
> > > has actually been three (3) super Sundays so far.  All of the
> > > boards
> > > are about 80% populated with only a few components remaining to
> be
> > > stuffed.  This last Sunday we made the most progress so far.  The
> > > prior two Sundays I was "out" with both the flu and a sinus
> > > infection.
> > >  I was on some pretty strong antibiotics but finally kicked it. 
> I
> > > missed work for a week... but there was no way I could build
> > > anything
> > > during that time.  (I work with computers every day and if any of
> > > you
> > > know what an Intel Prescot is... I now know what they feel like.
> > > With
> > > a temp of 104 deg. F... I needed a larger heatsink!  hehe)  But,
> > > like
> > > I said, last Sunday we made a lot more progress and I hope to be
> > > firing up the soldering iron shortly.  I'm making a little
> progress
> > > every night, but by the time I get home around 8 PM, I'm already
> > > exhausted and can not afford to make mistakes because I'm tired.
> > >
> > > Again, I'll be shipping all the partials as soon as they are
> ready.
> > > I
> > > *will not* compromise anything as far as testing goes to get them
> > > shipped faster.  Each module takes at least one full hour of
> > > testing
> > > before I'll let it go out the door.  If I wouldn't want it in my
> > > system... it's not going out the door until it's 100% perfect.  I
> > > know
> > > I want to get them shipped as quickly as possible (just as
> everyone
> > > who has waited so patiently wants to get them as soon as
> possible),
> > > but I'm not going to take shortcuts when it comes to the final
> > > testing.  The fully assembled modules will then be finished...
> > > again,
> > > all at once.  All the panels are already populated with jacks and
> > > switches.  It shouldn't take more than a couple days to get them
> > > wired, tested, and ready to ship.  We are nearing the end of this
> > > batch and I'm really getting excited.  I *never* intended for it
> to
> > > take this long.  For that, I am sorry.  I've learned a LOT of
> > > important lessons here and won't be making the same mistakes
> twice.
> > >
> > > Yes, I plan on offering another batch of PSIM-1 modules... but
> they
> > > will be going through a slight redesign to make manufacturing
> > > easier
> > > (more details on that later once all these have shipped).  I
> > > haven't
> > > given up on the plans for a MIDI interface and a SpeakJet
> module...
> > > but these remaining PSIM-1 modules have to be finished and
> shipped
> > > before I will even think about the add-on modules.  Also, I ran
> > > across
> > > an article in a recent issues of "Circuit Cellar" magazine that
> > > outlines interfacing a microcontroller to flash storage devices
> (as
> > > in
> > > SD cards).  No promises... but we may have a way to *store*
> > > programs
> > > on flash cards (or possibly a USB drive) if I can come up with a
> > > way
> > > to interface a bootloader to the Hitachi H8.  I know one PSIM-1
> can
> > > program another PSIM-1 (yes, it really can)... so a new module
> that
> > > stores hundreds of programs for the PSIM-1 isn't out of the
> > > question.
> > >  That's about all the thought I've put into it so far... but
> there
> > > is
> > > a glance at the future of where SynthModules is headed.  I'm also
> > > sitting here with 150 LCD displays... and need to figure out
> > > something
> > > to do with them.  Anyone have a suggestion?  :)
> > >
> > > By the way, I have two completed PSIM-1 modules here already that
> > > I'm
> > > using as "templates"... so two of you out there will be getting
> > > modules dated much earlier than these.  Consider those special
> > > modules
> > > as they have been through extensive testing and used as templates
> > > for
> > > a lot of these modules.
> > >
> > > Another update, I will not be able to attend the AHMW 2005
> > > gathering
> > > on March 26th, 2005 due to my work schedule.  I can only get one
> > > Saturday off each month (if that... as I haven't had a Saturday
> off
> > > in
> > > four months) and this Saturday I have to attend my wife's
> > > grandmother's funeral.  So, while you are all enjoying the
> greatest
> > > gathering of the best bunch of people with the most incredible
> > > analog
> > > synth gear in the world... I'll be working.  :(  If someone could
> > > please take lots of photos and maybe record some live sounds for
> me
> > > I'd appreciate it.  I've looked forward to this for the last
> twelve
> > > months... and then at the last minute, had to change my plans.
> > >
> > > More details about AHMW 2005 can be found here:
> > > http://www.ph.k12.in.us/~drew/ahmw/ 
> <http://www.ph.k12.in.us/%7Edrew/ahmw/>
> > >
> > > Take care everyone... I'll keep in touch with more regular
> updates.
> > >
> > > Right now, I'm still finishing up stuffing parts.  I'll let you
> all
> > > know when that's done and I'm onto soldering, cleaning, testing,
> > > etc.
> > >  I plan on uploading a photo of all the completed boards
> together.
> > > It's already quite a site.
> > >
> > > Again... thank you *ALL* for your patience with me on this.  As
> I'm
> > > sure anyone who already has a PSIM-1 can/will tell you... it's
> > > worth
> > > the wait.  I just really wish I could have gotten them out
> faster.
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > > Brice
> > > http://www.SynthModules.com
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, Larry Hendry <hendrysr@y...>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Brice, Can you bring us up-to-date on progress since and
> > > including
> > > > "Super Sunday."
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Larry Hendry
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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