Minimig PCB run - interest thread

[amigadave]

jkonstan wrote:
I have actually had two bare MiniMIG 1.0 PCBs produced for myself based on Ver1.0 gerber files/layout, and I am gathering up the parts in order to assemble them by hand.

 :-)

What???  You did a production run of ONLY 2 Minimig PCBs with well over 100 members here waiting and asking for someone to produce a board, either assembled or bare, for them?

Congratulations, but I must say I am disappointed that you did not ask for the money to run more PCBs for members here.  I will gladly pay anyone that is willing to produce a Minimig for me, as I do not feel confident in taking on such a project myself, without help from those more knowledgeable and skilled than myself.  I am good with a soldering iron, but would prefer to obtain an assembled board that is an exact copy of Dennis' original v1.0 design with any v1.1 fixes that can be integrated.

So, if there is anyone else that is preparing to produce another run of Minimig boards?  I am ready to buy one or two.

[amigadave]

jkonstan wrote:
Amigadave,

I fabbed these two blank PCBs so that I could try to help with the development/enhancement of MiniMIG. The two Ver 1.0 blank boards were fairly pricey (over $25/each without electrical test) as compared to some of the other better efforts that were already on going to produce a bunch of cheaper blank PCBs. An AROS related individual/group was going to produce a batch of the original Ver 1.0 PCBs for sale, and the original starter of this thread had the mass production covered for Ver 1.1 of this updated PCB artwork. I thought that would have everyone pretty much covered without someone else mucking up the waters.  I really do try to stay focused on the technical side of things.

 :-)

I didn't mean it to sound like I was jumping down your throat.......just disappointed that a larger production run of Minimig boards has not been completed yet.

I meant it when I wrote congratulations.  I am happy that you have two boards to work on and I am also glad that you appear to be working on improvements to the original design and/or code.

Hopefully it won't be too long before some assembled boards are available for general distribution (sale).

[amigadave]

@arnljot,

No AGA and no 68020 or faster until a revised board design is completed.  Could be two weeks, or two years before that is done, if ever.

@trip6,

I doubt that eBay is the right place to market this kind of project.  Right here on A.org and perhaps also on AmigaWorld.com will get you 90%+ of all potential buyers for such a kit.

Now to anyone that is nearing the completion of a production run of the original v1.0, or the revised v1.1 Minimig PCBs, I would like to be put on a list of buyers (get in line to make sure I get one of the first produced) with or without the chips assembled, but preferred with chips on board.

Thanks in advance,
David

[amigadave]

It appears that more than one individual is producing boards and to my knowledge, no official list is being compiled yet by the persons responsible for producing those efforts.

I guess when they decide to let us know more, they will do so.

Until then, unless we (you or I) intend to try to produce any boards ourselves, we will just have to wait until someone with boards ready to sell lets the rest of us know how we can buy them.

I am hoping that I can get on a list so I don't miss the opportunity to get a Minimig, but if I can't get on a list, I will just have to keep watching and try to contact any persons that finally do produce something.

Patience........it's an Amiga kinda thing.

[amigadave]

I'll take one and follow this up with a Pmail.  If you can't or won't supply the rest of the components, can you provide an easy link to a list of ALL other components needed to complete the v1.0 Minimig?  It would just save the rest of us the time of sifting through all the threads and messages to find it, or searching Dennis' site for the correct location of such a list (if Dennis has provided a comprehensive list on his site I have not seen it).

Thanks, and I hope I am one of the first 8 to reply.  Can't you produce more in the run, as I am sure there are more than 8 that want to take you up on your offer?

[amigadave]

tonyyeb wrote:

Fixer wrote:

It looks like v1.1 is on hold for now until Dennis has done the updates. It could be soon but if not we can only assume he's busy.

The original poster is doing a run of v1.0 PCBs though.

Yeah but i want a complete one and preferably a 1.1 - dunno why - just newer seems better! lol

Not always!  But I want both anyway.  The original v1.0 is a work of original Amiga art and genius.  The v1.1 boards will hopefully be even better, but I really like Dennis' PCB layout.  It is so clean and compact.

It is really amazing to me that Dennis has accomplished, single handed, what no other company has taken the time, effort and initiative to complete!  I know it was not easy for him to finish, but looking backward at what he has done it makes me wonder why no one had done it sooner.

My hat is off to Dennis.  He will be remembered (at least by me) as the first to complete such a project and crack the code of the Amiga's custom chips.  A remarkable feat that we all should be thankful for.  Dennis you are a part of Amiga history now and forever, enjoy your 15 minutes of fame.   :-D

[amigadave]

I didn't want to put this on the pre-order thread, as it states it is just to track the number of people that want a Minimig PCB.

Joel, can you tell us why only 5 assembled PCBs are available from this first production run and an unlimited number of bare boards?  Is it because you only have enough parts to complete 5 assembled boards and don't want to put up the money in advance to purchase more parts?  Or, is it because you are assembling the boards yourself and don't want to commit to doing the work on more than 5 boards at a time?

Is there any way we can increase the number of assembled boards?

Is there anyone else here on A.org that has the abilities to expertly complete the assembly of Minimig PCBs and components to make assembled Minimigs, so those of us that are able to receive bare Minimig PCBs can send them to you for assembly and get the completed boards back in a week or two?

I would like two completed Minimig computers, so I am trying to find any and all ways to obtain my goal.  Please send me a Pmail if you can help with the assembly of a completed Minimig.

I have a feeling there may be many others watching the Minimig threads that have similar needs for completing their projects.

[amigadave]

@CD32Freak,

Pretty cool, did you only have the one board made?  Did you make the v1.1 changes that Dennis suggested?

I love the Galaxy Quest quote on the board, it fits the Amiga spirit so well. :-D

[amigadave]

Xenepp wrote:
Well, there's good news and bad..

First the good.. the Minimig PCBs have arrived! They look great (see here)

The bad news, it looks like I'll not have the time to do a run of complete PCBs.  :cry:

I've just gone back to college and it's more work that I ever imagined. That plus life equals no time for much of anything. The free time I do get I just want to sleep!

I can always get the bare PCBs though and have 9 here with folk's names on them so if you want them just drop me a PM, but a big sorry to all those waiting for complete boards, it just isn't going to happen from me.  :cry:

Anyway, I'm going to start emailing those who pre-ordered the bare boards and collecting payments and getting them shipped out.

 -Joel

Joel, did you only have 10 bare boards manufactured?  Am I one of the lucky nine?