RE: [N8VEM-S100:2188] Re: Interest, Discussion and R&D on a 18 Slot S100 Backplane & ATX PSU board.

[Jack Rubin <j...@ckrubin.us>]

When you're pricing connectors, be sure to check out Phoenix Enterprises - http://www.phoenixent.com/ . I use their S100 connectors and also their double-wipe DIP sockets. I think machined-pin sockets are way over-rated for applications where high numbers of insertion cycles are not anticipated when compared to _quality_ double-wipe sockets like those from Phoenix. 

Also, I'm not sure what thickness material Ant is using for his backplane, but the N8VEM backplanes are twice the thickness of the component cards to provide rigidity and reliability. This needs to be taken in consideration when ordering connectors, since you'll need a slightly longer tail to ensure full penetration of the board. 

Best,
Jack

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> Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 10:17 AM
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> Subject: Re: [N8VEM-S100:2188] Re: Interest, Discussion and R&D on a 18 Slot
> S100 Backplane & ATX PSU board.
> 
> * Ants Pants <rota...@gmail.com> [140106 09:29]:
> > Hi Vince,
> >
> > The price for the board is in USD (as this is what is accepted by the
> > PCB house also) im prity sure Paypal will sort the conversion but i
> > usually just leave any funds with paypal in USD anyways, so there
> > shouldnt be any conversion at the end of the day for the purchaser.
> > You are quite correct in saying that shipping could end up being
> > expensive. if there are a few guys who would like them in the
> > US/Canada it may be cheaper to ship a few boards to one of you and
> > then one can distribute from there at a cheaper price (i love the US
> > postal system.. quick and cheap compared to NZ). most likely ill have
> > to DHL or Fedex it. NZ Post website is a bit of a PITA to be honest
> > and not always accurate. thats why ill go take the package and get the actual
> cost from the office itself closer to shipment date.
> 
> 
> Hi Ant (and all,)
> 
> I'm interested in three of these boards and am in the US (03034.)
> 
> I'd be willing to accept all US/Canadian boards and then reship via USPS if that
> makes sense to people.
> 
> I also think I can make a bulk purchase of connectors so everyone (incuding
> myself) can get a better price.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Todd
> 
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