Minimig sources released

[Xenepp]

I have a guy in China who fabricates my PCBs for me so I can do a run of boards if there's enough interest.

I'll need to know what the general consensus is on PCB layout though. Does everyone want it as-is or in a slightly diffrent configuration (port locations etc). I'll need to translate the gerber into Eagle anyway so before I start I'll see what you guys think.

I can solder the parts here or the user can do that if they want, there will be a significant price difference obviously. The only thing I can't do is program the chips etc, though from what I have read, it seems the FPGA is programmed from flash, correct?

Just so we're clear, I'll only be charging for fabrication costs, labour and parts. Minimig is free so I'll not be looking to make a profit.

Let me know folks.

Joel

[Xenepp]

Pin headers are good idea, like you say it'd allow flexability in placment if casing it up. Anyone else feel this way?

Regarding the CPU, I'd suggest not "upgrading" it. There are subtle diffrences with the 8mhz and 14mhz CPUs and would probably require alteration in FPGA program. You can try it but I'd say there'd be a great deal of unexpected results. It may not even boot. This is from what I have read anyway.

I can't really give a fixed price until I have sent the layout to my guy, but I'd expect a preassembled board to cost about £40 and the kit (PCB + parts to solder yourself) about £20.

Joel

[Xenepp]

The estimate is very rough, once I've got the design over to my guy we'll have a much better idea.

Once I know how the majority it voting regarding design I'll get to work.

Joel

[Xenepp]

Good idea, I'll start a new thread I guess so it doesn't bog this one down.

Joel

[Xenepp]

Any more questions regarding the PCB fabrication should go here:
http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30516
Joel