Re: [SynthModules] PSIM-1 Update
2004-03-17 by Andrew Scheidler
Brice - I for one am *extremely* excited about this whole deal! And while I am far from a perfectionist, I really appreciate your efforts :) I also think the PSIM is an amazing value at its current price. Save yourself a little energy for AHMW this Saturday! Andrew >>> synthmodules@synthmodules.com 03/16/04 6:24 PM >>> Well folks... not only are we right on schedule... but actually AHEAD of schedule. Not only did UPS arrive as scheduled.... but Airborne delivered the PCB's today as well! The PCB's turned out even nicer than I was expecting. This is the first time I've actually done a "production" run of double-sided plated-through hole boards with silk-screen and solder mask... and they look AWESOME! So good in fact that my REV1.0a module will be destined to the work bench for prototyping and two of these modules will be going into my synth racks! The "extras" I ordered just went down by a count of two because I just can't let all these get away from me. :-) So... everything is here and I start assembly tonight! Am I excited? YOU BET! Well... everything is here except for the 4,000 feet of hookup wire I ordered which should be here on Thursday. But, I have enough on hand to at least get started on these modules. Oh... I know you probably don't care... but I spent $60 (out of my pocket) on the little screws to hold the LED boards to the faceplates. They are 4-40 black oxide stainless screws and nuts. I just thought they looked nicer... and they do. You might not care that I went to extra lengths to do this... but I believe the little things like this make all the difference in the world. My attention to detail will be obvious. SO, even if you don't care (I didn't plan on spending that when I priced the modules so it's just out of my pocket and not calculated into the price of the module)... I hope you at least "appreciate" the little details. :-) For those of you who don't know me... which is most of you since I just sort of appeared out of nowhere back in September... I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I will personally be hand building and testing each and every PSIM-1 module myself. I only use a Metcal soldering station and Kester 331 and Kester 245 solders. Each and ever resistor is a 1% metal film. The panels are CNC machined with engraved with dyed lettering. They are "perfect". Could I have made the PSIM-1 module cheaper? Probably... but then again, I wouldn't have wanted to. That wouldn't have been "me". When you have one in your hand... you'll understand why. Also, I'm sure there will be a lot of coffee consumed in the process of building these modules... of which I roasted the beans myself. I take a lot of pride in my work and I am VERY proud of the PSIM-1 module. My hope is that each and every one of you who gets one will also be as proud of your PSIM-1 module as I am. Are you excited? I know a LOT of you have already ordered modules and are waiting for them. I plan to start shipping in small batches every day or two as early as next week. If you haven't ordered a PSIM-1 module yet... this may be your last chance for at least the next six months. http://www.synthmodules.com/psim-1-order.htm Take care, - Brice http://www.SynthModules.com
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Brice D. Hornback" <synthmodules@synthmodules.com> To: <SynthModules@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 6:35 PM Subject: [SynthModules] PSIM-1 Update > To all of you who have already ordered a PSIM-1... we're right on schedule. > UPS confirmed shipment of panels with delivery on March 16th. Airborne > Express just notified me the PCB's have shipped and will be delivered on > March 17th. All the rest of the parts are already here. I'll begin > assembly of the panel mounted components tomorrow once the panels arrive. > PCB's to follow shortly. > > IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING AHMW 2004... and haven't already confirmed this > with me... I need to know ASAP. As long as UPS delivers on schedule (I know > Airborne will) I plan to work around the clock so I can bring your module to > you. Please don't hold me to this... but I'll do my best. > > Take care, > Brice > http://www.SynthModules.com > > "We are the music makers...and we are the dreamers of the dreams." > - Willy Wonka, 1971 > > > > Be sure to check out the primary Web site at: > http://www.SynthModules.com > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > Be sure to check out the primary Web site at: http://www.SynthModules.com Yahoo! Groups Links