What else can I do to help make a new Phoenix Motherboard a Reality?

[amigadave]

LoadWB wrote:
Honestly, if there is to be a re-run of the Pheonix, I'd like to see some of the short-comings of the original design overcome.  From what I have read about it, the positioning of the Zorro slot (and possibly the video slot) made it difficult if not impossible to use.

And since we have newer technology available, a clock port, ability to use 72-pin SIMMs for memory, and an IDE interface would be nice while we're at it.  Granted, such a task would undoubtedly increase the price of the unit.

That's not to say that I am not interested in possessing a production of the original design, I'm just shooting for Jupiter :-)  Isn't the Pheonix pretty much the only "Fan Clone" of the Amiga?

I like this idea, but don't think it is feasible from a cost point of view.  I would be willing to work on such a project, but have no experience in the design or manufacture of clone motherboards.  It would be a great group project though.  A better Phoenix board with modern components coupled with the old chips taken from original Amigas or old stock.  I think this is just a dream that will never happen.

[amigadave]

I have already sent an email to Andrew, but not received any response yet.  I will volunteer to do any additional contacting of prospective dealers and try to increase interest in such a project.  I am also willing to put my money where my mouth is and pre-order, if we can get an agreement from Andrew to work on the project, or someone else to take it over.

The dealers are more likely to get involved if interest is high, so please register on the database that has been set up, so techie will have an accurate number of potential buyers.

Techie, please add a column to the database for people to check if they would be willing to prepay for a Phoenix mb.