[hpsdr] parts kit vs mounted SMT

[Mike Naruta]

Ray, I suspect that it will realistically break
down into:

a.) board only

c.) fully assembled

Throw b.) in there and you have two sets of part
inventories, one for the assembler and one at TAPR.
Besides, the folks who enjoy the soldering process
probably already have many of the parts on hand.

After a half-century of soldering, I'd rather spend
my time experimenting with what it can do and tinkering
with the software, than soldering and trying to find
my soldering errors.   :)


Mike - AA8K


Ray Anderson wrote:
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> Another vote in favor of providing a fully assembled and tested option. 
> 
> While I have the equipment and ability to mount the fine-pitch SMD
> parts, what I seem to usually lack is time. With TAPR setting up to
> provide parts kits that will help out immeasurably in acquiring a
> complete set of parts as well as hopefully getting them at a slightly
> better price than ordering in minimum quantities by ones self.
> 
> If a board can be provided at reasonable cost that is loaded and
> soldered in a production environment (and tested for shorts/opens) I
> think it is a winning scenario both from the time and reliability angle.
> 
> I'd suggest the following options:
> 
> a.)	Bare Board Only
> b.)	Bare Board and a kit of parts
> c.)	Fully Assembled
> 
> There may be some who want only the fine-pitch 'hard-to-mount' parts
> mounted, however too many options can turn into a logistics nightmare.
> Let's try to keep it as simple as possible while addressing the desires
> of as many as possible.
> 
> 
> 73,	Ray	WB6TPU
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