Group Buy for A1200 expansion Port Connectors

[kipper2k]

Hi All,

Not sure if this post belongs here, if not then please move to correct subforum.

I was able to find a supplier that will make the A1200 Expansion Port connectors.

Jens was approached and asked how much it would cost for these connectors to be made but the initial cost of 6000 Euro tooling fee (not including the cost of the connecors itself) was the stopper. I can get them at various costs depending on the demand. For the prices to remain good, obviously the more bought the cheaper the overall cost.

Here is the cost breakdown ($US)

For the first order that i place there is a one time fee of $400 so this has to be added to the final order and divided between the total pieces.

FIRST ORDER 3 WEEKS TO SHIP UPON RECEIPT OF ORDER.
Quantity Unit Price
10.00EA 45.120 /1
25.00EA 37.030 /1
50.00EA 32.230 /1
100.00EA 28.500 /1
250.00EA 25.370 /1


so for instance, an order of 100 pieces would be $28.50 US each. This does not include any taxes, duties and postage costs. I am trying to find somewhere else to buy them and as yet, no luck.

"Amike" from A1K.org has started a thread to gauge interest at...

http://www.a1k.org/forum/showthread....870#post696870

In all probability the price for these would translate to about $40 each but that is a guess. Due to the cost of such an order i would not be able to place it until we reach the demand (Hopefully 100) and i get a prepayment to ensure i don't get stuck with a lot of pieces.

If you are interested in this group buy please add your name to the thread at A1k.org to keep things easy to maintain

[1time]

I dont know why, but i cant leave any message on a1k.org.

I would order 10 pieces for 28.5 each.

[kipper2k]

Originally Posted by 1time

I dont know why, but i cant leave any message on a1k.org.

I would order 10 pieces for 28.5 each.

Hi,

I'll add you to his thread... you prob need to create account in order to post. My post needs approval from a mod, i don't think i've ever posted there before, just skulked

[alexh]

Originally Posted by kipper2k

Jens was approached but [wanted a] 6000 Euro tooling fee

I thought Jens had already paid the NRE tooling costs for producing these connectors? He must have to be able to produce all his A1200 accelerators.

For low volume, Adamtech who made me the CD32 connectors might be worth contacting. They sent me a handful of samples

[kipper2k]

thanks for info Alex, i'll send them an email.

is this them...

http://www.adam-tech.com/

in Somerset ?

[alexh]

Thats them.

The CD32 connector however was an off the shelf product. It's connector is the same as a 182 Micro Channel Adaptor, a bus slot used on PC's in the late 1980's and industrial equipment.

If the A1200 connector was 100% bespoke, Adamtech may not be able to help without high NRE tooling. I know it was made by FoxConn but was it used in anything else?

Adam-Tech sent me some free samples of the CD32 connector which was more than enough for my needs

(A bit like the Atari Falcon RTC which are available as free samples from Maxim)

[billt]

I'll buy $150 worth, however many that turns out to be.

The a1k.org seems to be all in German. Is it ok to add our names there in plain English?

By the way, I am going to post this in some Spanish fora to see if someone else is interested

[cpiac64]

o.t.
for cd-32 i found on mouser 1400 pcs for 3$ each, code 5650092-1
i have buy 4 and tested, work fine

[alexh]

Originally Posted by cpiac64

o.t. for cd-32 i found on mouser 1400 pcs for 3$ each, code 5650092-1

Very nice find. Much cheaper than Adam-Tech for a production run.

[kipper2k]

Originally Posted by cpiac64

o.t.
for cd-32 i found on mouser 1400 pcs for 3$ each, code 5650092-1
i have buy 4 and tested, work fine

Nice find, curious, what did you actually use them for ?

I wonder how ACA keeps making new cards for the A1200. They should also suffer from the lack of connectors. Unless they do have a supply! If someone knows their whereabouts the best thing to do is to ask ACA to sell us some connectors.

[cpiac64]

Originally Posted by kipper2k

Nice find, curious, what did you actually use them for ?

rgb-scart cable for cd32 and for repair sx1 and other

[kipper2k]

Originally Posted by cpiac64

rgb-scart cable for cd32 and for repair sx1 and other

Excellent idea for the RGB, I'm going to have to make me a cable

[Jope]

Originally Posted by jotego

I wonder how ACA keeps making new cards for the A1200. They should also suffer from the lack of connectors. Unless they do have a supply! If someone knows their whereabouts the best thing to do is to ask ACA to sell us some connectors.

ACA is not a company, it is a line of accelerators.. The company is Individual Computers. They have a subcontractor make the connectors for them.

Unfortunately your idea has already occurred to others, people have asked Jens at IndComp, but the price is out of reach for hobbyists.

[TotO]

Why not asking to Jens for selling some of them for peoples that want to prototype homemade boards, instead?

[alexh]

Originally Posted by TotO

Why not asking to Jens for selling some of them for peoples that want to prototype homemade boards, instead?

I *believe* he already effectively said no.

He said yes but offered at a price which made it uneconomical.

[billt]

Did an order run every happen?

[PJM]

As above really. Need a couple of connectors for my next project.

[billt]

Originally Posted by PJM

As above really. Need a couple of connectors for my next project.

I just found this at Amibay:
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php...slot-connector