Amiga 1200 edge connector pursuit

[Acill]

I could ask some of the engineering teams here at Intel where they get the connectors we use. It shouldnt be hard to locate them. They all seem to be a standard edge connector. The contacts can be modified to fit the length of the A1200 easy enough if you find a source that is longer.

If I get some, just remember me when the A4000 compatible version comes out!

[Acill]

This company can provide connectors at a very good price. Its who we use for custom projects.

http://www.sullinscorp.com

[Acill]

i think kipper looked into sullins, and the quote was something like $24ea. they are looking for a cheaper supplier i think.

Well, you kinda get what you pay for. I'd still look into them. They may cut a deal if its something they stock or can easily adapt.

[Acill]

Just noticed this Kipper2k A600 board I just repaired for someone uses the Sullins edge connectors. May still be worth looking into. Its a very similar connector.

[Acill]

Majsta we use Sullins. They are the best you will find. If you are going to build an A1200 accelerator and want a reliable connector this is who you need to use. The only option will be to reflect the price you have to pay per connector in the end unit price. Its worth it, trust me.

If you go with some Chinese manufacturer you may get some tin junk for a lot less, but the reliability of the main connection of the accelerator and everything on it is at risk. Why go that why?

[Acill]

Because, believe it or not, some Oriental manufacturers produce better quality at lower cost than American ones. And Chinese ones will deliver to your  door, free. Americans won't ever do that. The Chinese government pays the cost of all export deliveries (they also own the shipping and transportation companies, and electricity is considered a fundamental human right in China).

I guess some people can't accept these facts, and it is true that 90s  Amiga PSUs made in China (OK, Hong Kong, same difference nowadays pretty much) used triodes extensively, but that was a  quarter of a century ago.

The reason I suggest India is because their semiconductor industry has  also been radically shifted upwards in build quality, but being smaller  and mostly English speaking, it is rather easier to navigate.

I am still using a 90s Indian PSU. It's bulletproof, light, and can operate  far outside the temperature restrictions of an equivalent American unit.  Because most Indians don't have air conditioning.

You would have to be an idiot not to check, and I don't think you are an idiot, Majesta.

Fair point, but cheaper isnt going to do that. If you ask for cheap you will get cheap.

[Acill]

@Majsta, was this not resolved a while ago already? (I had the impression Kipper2k found a good source some time ago.) Have you received any samples from the chosen supplier to determine quality?

The last few things I got in from Kipper has Sullins printed on them. If you can get a sample from a Chinese or Taiwanese company I say go for it, but if your looking at only getting say 100 at a time and they offer you them at under $10 each, no way are they going to be good quality.