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

Wed Apr 8 09:13:20 EDT 2015

Why not order from Mouser:

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Terasic/P0082/?qs=ePbE9GiMmvUo6nLfdjJv4g%3D%3D&kpid=897286879&gclid=CjwKEAjwo5OpBRDU64qO07OXq00SJADn5hYnlPj2t8bGloFdYkTVbp3ymisvGP5u60M7MZ_7hbSP1BoC0__w_wcB
<http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Terasic/P0082/?qs=ePbE9GiMmvUo6nLfdjJv4g%3D%3D&kpid=897286879&gclid=CjwKEAjwo5OpBRDU64qO07OXq00SJADn5hYnlPj2t8bGloFdYkTVbp3ymisvGP5u60M7MZ_7hbSP1BoC0__w_wcB>

While the board is $7 more you can get shipping way cheaper, USPS priority is
$6.99

> 
>     On April 8, 2015 at 2:16 AM Kip Koon <computerdoc at sc.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>     Hi Joe and Everyone,
>     These are the possibilities for shipping.
>     DHL/FedEx Global Express (2 to 3 days Service) : $32.30
>     FedEx International Economy (5 to 7 days Service) : $25.84
>     UPS Express is also available, but you have to have your own account.
>     So it looks like $79 for the Altera DE-0 Nano plus $25.84 shipping from
> Taiwan equals a total of $104.84. Please send the funds to my email address -
> computerdoc at sc.rr.com - via Paypal as Friends or Family only and make sure
> your bank account has been verified by Paypal. Verified accounts pay no fee.
> Thank you.
> 
> 
>     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
>     > Wordpak2+ 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
>     >
>     > <mailto:computerdoc at sc.rr.com> computerdoc at sc.rr.com
>     >
>     > <http://www.cocopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Kip_Koon>
>     > http://www.cocopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Kip_Koon
>     >
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>     >
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