#162

No, but I’ll post the design files on GitHub so anyone can use them. But right now it doesn’t have a slot for the USB-c jack. I ordered another PCB, and I’ll get a raspberry Pi 4, and update the case so it works with that too…

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#163

Just delivered :sunglasses:

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#164

Update

I got a batch of pcbs on Thursday and the Instrgram crowd cleaned me out overnight (@jamesbretz pic above). I’ve re-ordered pcbs and those will get delivered in 10-ish days (China is on a 3-day holiday this week so this may take longer than usual).

SMD-assembled pcbs are on order and should be about 14 days away. Depending on parts availability and time to bag parts, etc., I hope to have some kits available around that same time. More details on these soon.

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#165

What are folks planning on for cases? I’m not a big fan of the 3d printed options personally, no offense!

Thinking something simple like just two metal panels (bottom/top) cut by front panel express with a bit of polished hardwood on the sides. Likely end up costing ~ $100 but I think it’d be worth it for the aesthetic…

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#166

I’ve got a laser cut acrylic case thing, which could also be done in wood.

Or you could repurpose the laser files to make an FPE panel set.

Files are on GitHub:
https://github.com/okyeron/fates

(EDIT - Updated GitHub with another illustrator file of just simple top/bottom plates)

Cases pix

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#167

These files are a great starting point for sure, thanks! Where did you get these files laser cut from? Or do you own a laser cutter?

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#168

One of the reasons I like the idea of using metal for at least the top is it keeps the profile low while keeping the strength up. I might know a guy who can do a little metal pressing, but he’s a friend of a friend who is currently waiting to purchase his own FATES. So, I’ll have more info on the viability of that once kits are more available.

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#169

I’ve got access to a (somewhat) big laser at my local Hackerspace.

You can also use a service like Ponoko (or Razorlab in the UK). Friends have used them with good results.

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#170

Will you be reaching out to those who expressed interest through your website, or just posting here? I don’t use Instagram anymore and don’t want to miss out.

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#171

I missed the instagram post too… hope to get one the next time :slight_smile:

#172

A million people expressed interest at the top of this thread. Seems a bit silly to think this will all happen through Instagram.

#173

A “million people” ? No need for hyperbole, it just wasn’t your “Fates” to get the first round… I think we should be thankful this project exists at all first personally.

Edit: perhaps I’m misreading your comment, if so, I apologize, couldn’t resist the opportunity to make a stupid pun :slight_smile:

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#174

Apologies. This was a mistake on my part.

I did not even get to post an official “pcbs are available in the shop” thing anywhere. I updated the shop before bed and was going to send an announcement out in the morning and apparently enough people had already been checking the shop and made orders.

I got caught by surprise here and underestimated demand for bare pcbs (had a smaller number of queries for just pcbs, but didn’t account for people getting multiples).

(FWIW - this has been a hectic few days as I’ve been trying to stay on top of all this and shipping boards out while traveling and visiting friends in Portland for a long weekend)

The majority of “express interest” queries I received so far are for Kits and smd-assembled pcbs, which are not yet available. I was also kinda amazed that a “teaser” post on instagram would get as much reaction as it did.

So… based on all of this…
When the new batch of pcbs and the smd-assembled pcbs come in, I will first send a hidden link to everyone who filled out the “express interest” form and then publicly open the shop sometime after that. Kits will be a slower rollout as it’s kinda time consuming to bag parts, etc.

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#175

I know this will probably be a ways down the line, but will you be offering prebuilt Fates for those that were interested?

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#176

FWIW, I was checking the product page every morning when I got out of bed last week. :sleeping:

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#177

No worries here. I’m a part of the camp looking for kit or smd-ready, so was just asking so I knew where to go. :slight_smile:

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#178

Congratulations on making something that people want so much! I’m sure one will end up here eventually, too.

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#179

I put up my 3d printed case here: https://github.com/coreyker/fates3d_case

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#180

thanks @okyeron
and so just to be clear: the difference between the kits and the SMD pre-soldered is simply the kits come with the screen and knobs and such? And either way both will require some minor soldering for those who receive?

#181

Right.

SMD-assembled will be the pcb + all the SMD components already soldered on. You would need to source/order your own thru-hole parts (display, encoders, buttons, etc) and solder those.

Kits will be the SMD-assembled pcb + all the thru-hole parts (but not including standoffs/spacers for a case/enclosure - case kits with standoffs will be available separately). You would still need to solder the thru-hole components.

I may offer a “build service” but this will depend on how much time I have available.

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