USB-to-Serial Module based coders cable

[pboese]

[quote author=LordC link=board=hardware;num=1093196907;start=60#69 date=11/28/04 at 11:13:09]hi!
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http://www.softio.com/map950pcisingle16950lp3.htm ????[/quote]


Looks like a nice board. It might work with a little hacking. 1M baud is not supported by the DC.

I finished laying out the REV D board. Now I need to print it out and check it any errors in package sizes, etc. I'm not rushing this on purpose. Will keep you posted.

[pboese]

Whew! Just sent in the gerber and drill files for the Rev D pcb's to the board manufacturer. This is the final revision (crosses fingers). I'll put up more pictures once the boards are populated and encased! Then we'll start talking about a production run for anyone interested in getting their hands on one of these gadgets. I'll probably need to get commitments from about 50 people. I'll post pricing info after these final boards are tested.

And yes, I will post the final schematic too.

[semicolo]

I'll ask on the french board if somebody wants one axlen.

LordC, you could either hack this boad to reach the 1562500 bps needed by the dreamcast (the chip U8 may be a PLL as we don't see any quartz on the board) or use it at 500kbps, not so bad already.

[semicolo]

Axlen, could you give us a price for a fully build dc-usb cable, an estimation could help me in selling it on the french board (or not selling it ;D).

[souLLy]

ill be buying one

[pboese]

[quote author=semicolo link=board=hardware;num=1093196907;start=60#73 date=11/30/04 at 03:19:25]Axlen, could you give us a price for a fully build dc-usb cable, an estimation could help me in selling it on the french board (or not selling it ;D).[/quote]

I'm pulling the numbers together this week while I wait for the pcb's to be delivered. I'll make an effort to have something by the end of the coming weekend. Right now I'm assuming people will want fully built and tested units.

[pboese]

I have run the numbers and I believe a fair price for the finished tested USB Coders cable should be $49.00 (USD). I'm considering how to take pre-orders and also some other issues right now. Post your comments/gripes here

[Chaotis]

Will you be including the software for both pc and dc? ^^ Sounds good to me since the slow serial adapter is already 25$ plus shipping. I plan on getting one.

[semicolo]

The softwares needed are freely downloadable.

Axlen, I assume this doesn't include shipping, it should be some bucks more for France.

[pboese]

[quote author=semicolo link=board=hardware;num=1093196907;start=75#78 date=12/03/04 at 04:05:32]The softwares needed are freely downloadable.

Axlen, I assume this doesn't include shipping, it should be some bucks more for France.[/quote]

Shipping and handling would of course be extra. The margin is not big enough to absorb those costs. Shipping costs are too variable depending on where it's going. Then there are the issues with international shipments. My eye's are being open'd wide by all the little costs that add up very quickly when you start to consider selling anything on-line. My aim here is to make a useful product available for a fair price. I can't compete with the mega-companies building DVD players and selling (dumping) them for $29.97 at Walmart :P