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Brice,

I posted a previous message but it didn't seem to make it.  I have 
only been reading this group for a short time but the capabilities of 
the PSIM look fairly impresive.  I see from your web site that the 
PSIM is not available at this time.  I also see from reading this 
group that the effort required for you to build and test these modules 
is fairly high.  Have you considered offering a partial or full kit.  
The partial kit could consist of the PCB and the firmware.

Harold

Yes, Bruce has considered the idea of selling PSIM kits. He's dismissed it
for various reasons.

Some aspects of the PSIM-1 design make it tedious to assemble. Brice has
said that he would like to develop an easier-to-build version before
producing any more. He also wants to develop PSIM accessories like MIDI and
SpeakJet interfaces.

Hope this helps.
--
john


----- Original Message ----- 

From: "wny_synth" <wny_synth@yahoo.com>


> Brice,
>
> I posted a previous message but it didn't seem to make it.  I have
> only been reading this group for a short time but the capabilities of
> the PSIM look fairly impresive.  I see from your web site that the
> PSIM is not available at this time.  I also see from reading this
> group that the effort required for you to build and test these modules
> is fairly high.  Have you considered offering a partial or full kit.
> The partial kit could consist of the PCB and the firmware.
>
> Harold

No, it doesn't help much, but thanks for the reply.  It seems its all
in the timing.  I didn't discover the PSIM until it was too late to
buy one.  BTW, the tediousness of the assembly wouldn't cause me to
shy away.  I build complex electronics all the time.  Does anyone know
when Brice will likely do another run?

--- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "john mahoney" <jmahoney@g...> wrote:
> Yes, Bruce has considered the idea of selling PSIM kits. He's
dismissed it
> for various reasons.
> 
> Some aspects of the PSIM-1 design make it tedious to assemble. Brice has
> said that he would like to develop an easier-to-build version before
> producing any more. He also wants to develop PSIM accessories like
MIDI and

> SpeakJet interfaces.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> --
> john
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "wny_synth" <wny_synth@y...>
> 
> 
> > Brice,
> >
> > I posted a previous message but it didn't seem to make it.  I have
> > only been reading this group for a short time but the capabilities of
> > the PSIM look fairly impresive.  I see from your web site that the
> > PSIM is not available at this time.  I also see from reading this
> > group that the effort required for you to build and test these modules
> > is fairly high.  Have you considered offering a partial or full kit.
> > The partial kit could consist of the PCB and the firmware.
> >
> > Harold

Once I complete this run I'm going to take a little break and figure out 
what's next.  I do know I'll be doing at least two runs of three "prototype" 
PSIM-1 modules to try some new layout features to improve production 
times... so there may be a chance to get one then.  Also, I have not 
completely given up on the idea of a kit (IF there is enough interest)... as 
this current version was designed as a kit in the first place (which in one 
reason they have taken so long to get built).  I'm also looking forward to 
sitting down and playing around with some software.  I've got thousands of 
ideas for new programs but haven't had the chance to try any of them.  I 
also want to make a MIDI interface and SpeakJet interface available to 
anyone who can't build their own.  I also have plans for an extremely 
sensitive and powerful pre-amp stage (with a few twists) as an add-on.  More 
on that module later...

PSIM-1 SHIPPING UPDATE:
As far as an update on shipping goes... all that remains is soldering... 
Hopefully, I'll finish up the modules this Sunday and start packing them.

Take care everyone!
- Brice
http://www.SynthModules.com

----- Original Message ----- 

From: "wny_synth" <wny_synth@yahoo.com>
To: <SynthModules@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 7:25 PM
Subject: [SynthModules] Re: PSIM Availability


> No, it doesn't help much, but thanks for the reply.  It seems its all
> in the timing.  I didn't discover the PSIM until it was too late to
> buy one.  BTW, the tediousness of the assembly wouldn't cause me to
> shy away.  I build complex electronics all the time.  Does anyone know
> when Brice will likely do another run?
>
> --- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "john mahoney" <jmahoney@g...> wrote:
>> Yes, Bruce has considered the idea of selling PSIM kits. He's
> dismissed it
>> for various reasons.
>>
>> Some aspects of the PSIM-1 design make it tedious to assemble. Brice has
>> said that he would like to develop an easier-to-build version before
>> producing any more. He also wants to develop PSIM accessories like
> MIDI and
>> SpeakJet interfaces.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>> --
>> john
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "wny_synth" <wny_synth@y...>
>>
>>
>> > Brice,
>> >
>> > I posted a previous message but it didn't seem to make it.  I have
>> > only been reading this group for a short time but the capabilities of
>> > the PSIM look fairly impresive.  I see from your web site that the
>> > PSIM is not available at this time.  I also see from reading this
>> > group that the effort required for you to build and test these modules
>> > is fairly high.  Have you considered offering a partial or full kit.
>> > The partial kit could consist of the PCB and the firmware.
>> >
>> > Harold
>
>
>
>
>
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> http://www.SynthModules.com
>
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On 6/9/05, Brice D. Hornback <synthmodules@synthmodules.com> wrote:
> Once I complete this run I'm going to take a little break and figure out
> what's next.  [SNIP]

Brice,

Did you get Stan's email?  Please let me know...

Thanks,
-Doug

Hi Brice,

Brice D. Hornback wrote:
> Also, I have not 
> completely given up on the idea of a kit (IF there is enough interest)... as 
> this current version was designed as a kit in the first place (which in one 
> reason they have taken so long to get built). 

I'd like to express my very interest in a "partial kit" - i.e. PCB, 
special chip(s) & whatever not easily to obtain, no frontpanel (I'm 
doing that myself).

So if anyone likes to jump on the train ...

     :-) Michael.

I'm in on this one!  A partial kit with the PCB and any hard-to-find
parts + the microprocessor would be great.  I'm an MOTM/Synth.com
person overall so I would get a panel from Stooge Larry!  All 1/4"
jacks for me thanks.

Brice, maybe you could work something out with someone like Paul at
MOTM or John at Blacet.  You sell them the PCB & micro, they add the
remaining parts and front panel.  Then you could concentrate on new
designes (h/w & s.w)!

Looking forward to the future.

Larry T.

--- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Zacherl (aka TonTaub) "
<egroups@b...> wrote:
> Hi Brice,
> 
> Brice D. Hornback wrote:
> > Also, I have not 
> > completely given up on the idea of a kit (IF there is enough
interest)... as 
> > this current version was designed as a kit in the first place
(which in one 

> > reason they have taken so long to get built). 
> 
> I'd like to express my very interest in a "partial kit" - i.e. PCB, 
> special chip(s) & whatever not easily to obtain, no frontpanel (I'm 
> doing that myself).
> 
> So if anyone likes to jump on the train ...
> 
>      :-) Michael.

Yeah i would love to see a kit to.
Or just a new batch.

Regards.

Dennis

On 6/10/05, Larry T. <larry@unicode.com> wrote:
>  I'm in on this one!  A partial kit with the PCB and any hard-to-find
>  parts + the microprocessor would be great.  I'm an MOTM/Synth.com
>  person overall so I would get a panel from Stooge Larry!  All 1/4"
>  jacks for me thanks.
>  
>  Brice, maybe you could work something out with someone like Paul at
>  MOTM or John at Blacet.  You sell them the PCB & micro, they add the
>  remaining parts and front panel.  Then you could concentrate on new
>  designes (h/w & s.w)!
>  
>  Looking forward to the future.
>  
>  Larry T.
>  
>  --- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Zacherl (aka TonTaub) "
> 
>  <egroups@b...> wrote:
>  > Hi Brice,
>  > 
>  > Brice D. Hornback wrote:
>  > > Also, I have not 
>  > > completely given up on the idea of a kit (IF there is enough
>  interest)... as 
>  > > this current version was designed as a kit in the first place
>  (which in one 
>  > > reason they have taken so long to get built). 
>  > 
>  > I'd like to express my very interest in a "partial kit" - i.e. PCB, 
>  > special chip(s) & whatever not easily to obtain, no frontpanel (I'm 
>  > doing that myself).
>  > 
>  > So if anyone likes to jump on the train ...
>  > 
>  >      :-) Michael.
>  
>  
>  
>  
> 
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>  http://www.SynthModules.com
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A kit would be great! Regards, Ingo

--- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Zacherl (aka 
TonTaub) " <egroups@b...> wrote:
> Hi Brice,
> 
> Brice D. Hornback wrote:
> > Also, I have not 
> > completely given up on the idea of a kit (IF there is enough 
interest)... as 
> > this current version was designed as a kit in the first place 
(which in one 
> > reason they have taken so long to get built). 
> 
> I'd like to express my very interest in a "partial kit" - i.e. 
PCB, 
> special chip(s) & whatever not easily to obtain, no frontpanel 
(I'm 

> doing that myself).
> 
> So if anyone likes to jump on the train ...
> 
>      :-) Michael.