Re: roZetta Status

["exclamationman" <exclamationman@xxxxxxxxx>]

Jeff, Please add me to the list!

Freddie LIttle


Dave Houston wrote:
> I'll let Jeff provide final figures but, when I started this project I said
> I thought it would end up around $100-125 assembled (excluding the ethernet
> module, RF receiver, & IR receiver which weren't in my initial plans). I
> think it's going to come in towards the mid to low end of that although
> there are additional costs for the opto module and the 555 pulse stretcher
> module. There are also added costs for cables, power supply, etc. I think
> Jeff plans to be a single source for everything needed.
>
> Those who build it themselves can save even more. Jeff (whose wife won't let
> him use the toaster oven for SMT) has been beating me about the head with a
> 2x4 for a couple of days until I finally saw the light (or maybe I saw stars
> or the 2x4 going up in flames) and now see a way to modify the design so it
> can use either vertically mounted through-hole caps/resistors or the SMT
> versions. Through-hole simplifies hand assembly while SMT simplifies
> automated assembly.
>
> There will still be a few SMT components but they will be pre-installed. The
> initial (small) batch of boards are all SMT and will probably be sold fully
> assembled (except for ZX-40, ethernet module, RF receiver, IR receiver) as I
> saw a way to simplify the TTL controller interface which requires soldering
> in a wire that can only be added after most of the components are installed.
>
> Jeff is getting quotes on pre-machined enclosures (versus machining them
> himself) and is planning to offer a for-fee assembly service so it's
> starting to look semi-professional for a DIY project (assuming it works). ;)
>
>
> Now, if I could only figure out why the printed circuit boards were red when
> they came out of the toaster oven...
>
> Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >Jeff Volp wrote:
> >> Dave Houston's roZetta is nearing availability.
> >>
> >> I will be distributing these for Dave.  Bare printed circuit boards and
> >> partial kits will be available.  The two expensive components (ZX-40
> >> microcontroller and the EM202 Ethernet module) will not be included, and
> >> must be purchased from other sources.
> >>
> >> The printed circuit board included with the kits will have the surface-mount
> >> components pre-installed.  Completely assembled units will not be available.
> >>
> >> The kit price will be determined in the near future.
> >>
> >> I need to gauge potential demand before ordering components.  Once the
> >> initial stock has been depleted it will take several weeks to fill
> >> additional orders.
> >>
> >> If you would like to reserve one of the early kits, please add your name
> >> below this post.
> >>
> >> A photo of the prototype is available at:
> >>
> >> http://jeffvolp.home.att.net/rozetta_files.htm
> >>
> >> Jeff
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >Wow!!!  I'm impressed!  Can you put together a FAQ page for
> >http://www.yoursecuritysource.com??  I won't mind in the least to post
> >pricing and contact info.  Dave has my full and unqualified support!