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Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« on: December 19, 2007, 01:11:44 AM »
Hi !
I'm posting in a new topic, hoping that it's going to be turned into a sticky so that everyone has a chance to read it, instead of burying it inside the topic about buttered toast.

As most of you know, I've soldered by hand close to 60 boards for the latest batch of CF 3.0. I really can't do that anymore. First because of the time it takes, second because I'm having some change in my day job, I'll move to another research department to focus on gestural research and sensor technology, and I might have less time, and third because the new motion sensor I'm using is difficult to solder despite of my experience.

I'm currently looking for some manufacturers to get my boards made in bigger quantities, but before I can ask for real quotes, I need to fetch for the number of possibly interested people.
So : please send me an email (NO PRIVATE MESSAGES) or use the contact form of the website, INDICATE IN THE SUBJECT "Crystal focus Interest" and include
- your pseudo
- your name
- your location / country
- How many board(s) you are willing to purchase


I'm going to reach people also using my "product notification". Please don't answer twice  :wink:

Thanks,
Erv'

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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2007, 02:10:18 AM »
Stickied...  ;)

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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2007, 02:34:38 AM »
thanks for that !  :)
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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2007, 01:37:33 PM »
Peace be upon all

Erv, thanks for asking. Message sent!

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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2007, 12:29:40 PM »
hey erv sent email, was wandering, how possible is it to get the board a bit narrower. I have 2 parks that want your board but the CF is a bit wide for them. Im electronics dumb so excuse me if this is stupid. lol

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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2007, 11:23:57 AM »
impossible with a regular SD card, the board is just as wide as the card holder. Might be different in the future with a micro SD card, but it's still too expensive to include that as a standard thing.

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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2007, 12:49:16 PM »
ahh. now i remember. thanks erv

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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2007, 04:44:32 PM »
i assume psuedo is our name here?
for example: erv, admiral piet, katarn?
sending email now!
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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2008, 02:59:12 PM »
Quote from Erv on TCSS.

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Some more news... unfortunatly not as good as I would have wished...
Got several quotes from different compagnies from different countries.
Each time it costs a lot of money, no doubt about it.
Difference between 100 to 200 boards is $2. Difference between 200 and 500 boards is about $1.
In a nutshell :
- all compagnies charge more or less the same for the tooling.
- european compagnies : huge assembly cost.
- asian compagnies : cheap assembly cost but expensive parts and shipping.

The things is that most of the parts I use are quality parts. They can't really be replaced by made-in-china parts, except some capacitors and resistors, but the impact on the price is ridiculous. China isn't the manufacturer or owner of the important and expensive parts I use.
My second deception is that when I see the proposed cost of the parts, it's sometimes the double of what I spend when I buy them myself. I get better deals when I order by 100 myself. It's not a 10 or 20% difference, it cost sometimes the double.
Then : shipping cost. When you ship stuff that cost several thousands of $ you can't rely on the normal post office. It's UPS (or equivalent) or nothing, and you get the taxes when receiving the package (25% at least).
Whatever I choose, it cost 3 times the current price, but still without the SD + holder + speaker. I just can't forward that cost to the user, for sure, and please understand I have to get a little something for making / inventing / further developping this board.

I've spent 2 days thinking about that. I'm going to continue to produce those boards myself. The only thing is the motion sensor. I've therefore ordered some soldering paste and I'm going to buy an hot air station and learn how to use it.
Show must go on, and sabersmithes are starving.
In a few days, as soon as I get the confirmation I can get some more SD cards, I'll order the PCB and I'll start a batch of 100 (2 batches of 50 probably). March is a good idea of the ETA, if I don't have any problem to get some parts.

Erv'

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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2008, 08:53:52 PM »
Man, I hope everything goes well for him.

I'm trying to score one. If anyone is selling one or will be soon, please don't hesitate to contact me

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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2008, 10:47:59 PM »
From what I know, Erv might have a batch ready in March. I could be off a little...

I'm sure we'll be informed when the time gets closer of what's going on.
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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2008, 11:48:06 PM »
Peace be upon all,
I sure hope so LadySythe...... I sure hope so! 8)

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« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2008, 12:25:53 AM »
Yeah, me too! Cause I want the best for my saber ;)
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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2008, 02:05:25 AM »
Man I want one, but can I afford it...

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Re: Bulk manufacturing of Crystal Focus V3.0 : we need you !
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2008, 05:48:42 PM »
 ;D

Hi Everyone!!
    Well I'm not trying to hi-jack this thread;but,I've been working on my erv board 3.0 cf the last few days;and,good  lord this board rocks.You make the sound board your own!!Take my word for it it's worth every penny!!Just my two cents!! :o ;D

 

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