[N8VEM-S100:7360] FPMini Switches Available

[Don Caprio]

The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.

I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.

I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.

If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.

Thank you.

[Ronald Wochner]

I would VERY much like a version two board, possibly two. I seem to recall
you were offering full kits on your site, in addition to the switches? If
that is the case, I want at least one kit, and, depending on how bad my
wife threatens to shoot me :D may order a second kit or at least a board. I
really want to install this into one of my Z100's :D.

Post by Don Caprio
The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.
I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.
I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.
If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.
Thank you.
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['Rick' via N8VEM-S100]

Don,
I would like one of the rev 2 front panel boards.

Thanks,
Rick


Don Caprio <***@gmail.com> wrote:


The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.

I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.

I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.

If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.

Thank you.
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[Todd Goodman]

Hi Don,

I'd take a couple v2 boards and switches if you have them (but as Josh
said, if you need them to fill other orders first then please do so.)

Thanks,

Todd

Post by Don Caprio
The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.
I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.
I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.
If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.
Thank you.
--
Don Caprio

[l***@mchsi.com]

I'm Super Excited !!!

I have ver 1.0 of the PCB and it's fully populated
with component's. I don't care about LED positions.
I'm just waiting for the switches and don't mind drilling
holes for the mounting brackets.

Awesome !



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Subject: [N8VEM-S100:7360] FPMini Switches Available

The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.

I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.

I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.

If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.

Thank you.
--
Don Caprio
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[Jeff Galinat]

Hi Don,
Were the issues with the miniFP ever resolved? If so, I guess I
missed it. I recall that a few people built them and they were not
working as expected and it required some investigation as to what was
causing the problems. Just following up if I missed something.
Regards,
Jeff Galinat

Post by Don Caprio
The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.
I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.
I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.
If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.
Thank you.

[Crusty OMO]

Hi Don,

You can put me down for 2 more sets of switches. but wait until you have filled everyone else's order since these would be round 2 for me.

Cheers,
Josh

Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2015 08:38:29 -0700
Subject: [N8VEM-S100:7360] FPMini Switches Available
The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.
I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.
I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.
If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.
Thank you.
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[Fabio Battaglia]

Don, if you do a run of a second board, I would order 3x PCB. I'd also get
another set of switches in case they're still available when you do the
second run.

Post by Don Caprio
The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.
I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.
I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.
If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.
Thank you.
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[nbreeden]

Don,
As I haven't been able to build the V1 boards please put me down for two
V2 boards. Hopefully my life will slow down a bit so I can participate
again.
-Nei

[Malcolm Macleod]

Hi Don,



Please put me down for two V2 boards, if available.



Thanks,

Malcolm

[curt mayer]

whoa. unbuffered address and status lines driving LED's directly; that's a
lot of load.
the intersystems FP did this better, with ls240's.

Post by Don Caprio
The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.
I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.
I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.
If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.
Thank you.
--
Don Caprio

[Don Caprio]

Curt, yea for sure I know. I was hoping to add those line drivers but
couldn't find
enough space on the board. I'm sure I could fit them if I redid the board
layout.

Post by curt mayer
whoa. unbuffered address and status lines driving LED's directly; that's
a lot of load.
the intersystems FP did this better, with ls240's.

Post by Don Caprio
The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.
I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.
I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.
If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.
Thank you.
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[Crusty OMO]

Curt,

I thought the same thing when I was fixing my IMSAI front panel. But I guess the drivers back then were rock solid, they don't build them like that anymore! Just kidding. But in truth, I just see those LED's as a form of line termination. Just the same, you can always use the new low power LED's. I do because I like bright lights.

Cheers,
Josh


Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2015 12:39:17 -0700
From: ***@zen-room.org
To: n8vem-***@googlegroups.com
Subject: [N8VEM-S100:7370] Re: FPMini Switches Available

whoa. unbuffered address and status lines driving LED's directly; that's a lot of load.the intersystems FP did this better, with ls240's.

On Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 8:38:34 AM UTC-7, Don Caprio wrote:The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.

They are due to arrive this Friday.



I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping

there is enough interest to help support this project and

make it available for those that missed the first round.



I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT

LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.

If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your

name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to

make worth while.



If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please

contact me.



Thank you.
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[Crusty OMO]

Hi Don,

I should have said to count me in for 2 switch sets and 2 boards.

Cheers,
Josh

Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2015 08:38:29 -0700
Subject: [N8VEM-S100:7360] FPMini Switches Available
The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.
I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.
I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.
If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.
Thank you.
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[John Parsons]

Hi Don - I would like to have 3 boards and three switch sets with switch
brackets. If possible, please send all the boards at once and send
switches and brackets one set each month, so my wife doesn't think I'm
spending a lot of money at once. Happy wife, happy life!
I also have some switches to send you and to exchange, but I'll cover that
offline
JohnP

[ShawnR]

Put me down for 1 v2 FP board and a set of switches.

[Gary Kaufman]

A single V2 board as well please.

- Gary

[Andrew Bingham]

Don,

Put me down for 1 V2 board please.

Andrew B

Post by Don Caprio
The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.
I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.
I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.
If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.
Thank you.
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Don Caprio

[lcyoung]

Don



Put me down for one V2 fpMini board also, please.

Thanks



Leonard Young



From: n8vem-***@googlegroups.com [mailto:n8vem-***@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Bingham
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2015 1:52 AM
To: n8vem-***@googlegroups.com
Subject: [N8VEM-S100:7379] Re: FPMini Switches Available



Don,



Put me down for 1 V2 board please.



Andrew B

On Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 8:38:34 AM UTC-7, Don Caprio wrote:

The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.

I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.

I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.

If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.

Thank you.
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[G. Beat]

A single V2 front panel board would be fine.

G. Beat
Chicago

[G. Beat]

Don -

What was the part number at ESI, Cleveland for those white lever switches (may have sold out).

greg
chicago

[Jeff Galinat]

Post by G. Beat
What was the part number at ESI, Cleveland for those white lever switches (may have sold out).
greg
chicago

Hi Greg,


The part # is JBT - 3-532 - Switch, rocker. SPDT-5A. Package of 2.

Here is the link =>
<http://www.electronicsurplus.com/jbt-3-532-switch-rocker-spdt-5a-package-of-2>

Regards,
Jeff

[G. Beat]

Jeff -

Thank you.

So, these SPDT rocker/lever (# 3-532) are surplus JBT (Eaton) switches.
http://www.electronicsurplus.com/jbt-3-532-switch-rocker-spdt-5a-package-of-2

That Eaton division/product line was purchased by ElectroSwitch of Raleigh, NC.
http://www.electro-nc.com/cat_min.shtml

That product line is now part of the WR (Washable Rocker) and WP (Washable Paddle) product lines.
http://www.electro-nc.com/miniature/minp3235.pdf

gb

[G. Beat]

ElectroSwitch also has a "B series" of switches that appear to be compatible with the NKK series
used for the FPMini project.
http://www.electro-nc.com/miniature/minp2431.pdf

[G. Beat]

It appears that Mouser is carry some colors of NKK AT4157 Switch Paddle Caps.
http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=AT4157

as well as the NKK AT4151
http://www.mouser.com/Electromechanical/_/N-5g1x?Keyword=AT4151&FS=True

greg
chicago

[Matthew Turner]

Hey Don!



I'd like to get one of the v2 mini Front panel boards and two full sets of switches, if that's still possible.



Regards,



Matt Turner

Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2015 08:38:29 -0700
Subject: [N8VEM-S100:7360] FPMini Switches Available
The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.
I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.
I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.
If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.
Thank you.
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[Don Caprio]

Sure Matt. The v2 boards have not been ordered yet.

I can ship the switches now if you like. $90 a set.

Post by Matthew Turner
Hey Don!
I'd like to get one of the v2 mini Front panel boards and two full sets of
switches, if that's still possible.
Regards,
Matt Turner

Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2015 08:38:29 -0700
Subject: [N8VEM-S100:7360] FPMini Switches Available
The FP Mini toggle switches finally shipped from NKK.
They are due to arrive this Friday.
I went out on a limb and placed a sizable order. Hoping
there is enough interest to help support this project and
make it available for those that missed the first round.
I have a new board design with the correct RUN/WAIT
LED positions and mounting holes for the switch bracket.
If you'd like a Version two board let me know and I'll add your
name to the list. Hoping to do a run of at least 25 boards to
make worth while.
If you interested in ordering switches or have questions please
contact me.
Thank you.
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