[hpsdr] Type of kits forthcoming?...
Lyle Johnson
kk7p at wavecable.com
Fri Jul 21 11:51:10 PDT 2006
Hello Bruce!
> I think we should ask:
>
> What is TAPR willing to provide?
I think that is strongly related to what people want. It may be easier
for TAPR to dump all the parts in a kit, but perhaps only 5% of the
potential users/experimenters/developers of SDR are willing to deal with
that. Fully assembled might satisfy the most people, but maybe the
developers/early adopters really want to solder.
Hence, the question, to help provide guidance to TAPR.
I suspect they will only want to offer one version, at least initially.
Trying to keep track of variations is a nightmare for a small,
volunteer organization.
> After all they should have a big say in just
> what is possible, and a cost factor is important.
How important?
For example, let's say Ozy (or Janus) might cost:
a) $80 as a PCB + parts kit
b) $100 as a partially assembled PCB (you do the through hole, but all
of the SMT is done for you)
c) $110 as a fully assembled board.
If only option were available, which would you want?
These are hypothetical numbers, but I suspect the differentials are
realistic.
Or maybe there is another option : bare PCB (maybe $20) and you are on
your own to gather the parts? Or maybe this should always be an option,
no matter what kit/assembled version becomes available?
73,
Lyle KK7P
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