[Coco] RGB2VGA Converter Build Update, Issues Found, Wordpak2+ Build Resumes

[Kip Koon]

Hi Everyone,
I just had a thought and checked Altera.com and although the DE-0 Nano is $86, the shipping to me is only $3.22 by USPS First Class Mail, so I's say $86 + 3.22 = $89.22 or $90 via Paypal.  $90 compared to $105 sounds much better to me and Altera is in the USA!

Kip Koon
computerdoc at sc.rr.com
http://www.cocopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Kip_Koon



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Coco [mailto:coco-bounces at maltedmedia.com] On Behalf Of Joe Grubbs
> Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 12:12 AM
> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> Subject: Re: [Coco] RGB2VGA Converter Build Update, Issues Found, Wordpak2+ Build Resumes
> 
> How much money do you need for the nano?
> 
> --- Original Message ---
> 
> From: "Kip Koon" <computerdoc at sc.rr.com>
> Sent: April 7, 2015 11:58 PM
> To: "'Coco Email List'" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Subject: [Coco] RGB2VGA Converter Build Update, Issues Found,   Wordpak2+ Build Resumes
> 
> Hi RGB2VGA Lovers,
> 
> I have finished building the RGB2VGA Converter PCBs today as they were
> originally designed.  What does this mean you ask?  No 3rd Bit Blue Color
> Component Modifications have been installed yet.  I thought I'd take this
> opportunity to ask all of you who have a confirmed order who would like me
> to test their RGB2VGA Converter PCB out before I ship it to them.  If so, I
> need you to either send me the funds to order the Altera DE-0 Nano including
> shipping from Terasic.com so I can order it for you or have the supplier
> drop ship it to me so I can program the on-board FPGA  for you, mate the two
> PCBs together and test the unit in actual operation.  If I remember
> correctly, I know at least one person wants a plug 'n' play style setup - no
> mess, no fuss.  That is fine, I just need to know.  Unless anyone has a
> better source, I recommend using Terasic.com to order the Altera DE-0 Nano
> FPGA Development Platform.  I'll need a power supply for each Altera DE-0
> Nano ordered.
> 
> I do have one problem that has cropped up.  I thought I had 11 confirmed
> paid orders with on unconfirmed order, but I actually have 12 paid orders
> and 11 completed PCBs for the RGB2VGA Converter Orders.  I know this is a
> lot to ask, but I need one individual to volunteer to wait for the next
> order.  I only need two more people to make this happen minimum.  I know a
> few more people have expressed interest in the RGB2VGA Converter so I hope
> it won't take very long to get this new order together.  I was wanting to
> wait a bit longer before going ahead with another order, but with this new
> dilemma I need to go ahead and move forward with this order now.  If it is
> just a few orders, the price will be the same, but if there is 20 more
> orders, then I can get a lower cost for the PCB from OSHPark.
> 
> As some of you have also ordered Wordpak2+ PCBs, I am resuming that build
> tonight.  I want to see how far I get.  I do have a ways to go yet on the
> Wordpak2+ PCBs at this point.  I do not have game cartridges for these
> Wordpak2+ PCBs.  If anyone has extra game paks they are willing to sell me,
> or they can 3D print some game paks for me, I would really appreciate you
> letting me know as soon as possible.  If you want to 3D print some, please
> get with me first as I need an opening for the VGA connector.  Thank you all
> in advance for helping me.
> 
> This has been an illuminating experience for me with several lessons learned
> (I hope. :P) which I will want to utilize and take advantage of in my next
> round of PCBs. Thank you all for your interest, patience and trust in me and
> in this project and for being willing to help a fellow CoCoNut get to this
> year's CoCoFEST.  I really do appreciate it very much.  Take care my
> friends.  Starfleet Out!  Qaplah!  End Transmission!
> 
> 
> 
> Kip Koon
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