Sold SaV64 Pre-Orders (Saver/Overvoltage Protector)

[SkydivinGirl]

Hi everyone,

I haven't had much to report recently. I've been ordering parts and sorting them as they arrive. I've also been assembling the output cables for the assembled devices.

Testing on the SaV64 has also continued. During this testing, I found a small design issue. Fortunately, the issue is not critical and is easily fixed. However, this will probably delay shipping by a couple weeks. I'll continue to update this thread as things progress.

Thank you again for your support!

Heather

 

[SkydivinGirl]

Just a quick update. To fix the small design issue, we had to add two components to the design and swap a resistor with a different value one. There's a small daughter board that e5frog designed that will fit nicely on the PCBs that have been printed so there's no need to redo the already printed ones. The daughter boards will be ordered today.

As for ETA, I think the cases will be the biggest factor on the delivery date. Having the holes pre-drilled has been a lot more hassle than I had hoped. I've sent a partially assembled PCB to the case manufacturer. The PCB has all the inputs and outputs soldered to it so they can verify the drilling template and make adjustments if needed. I'd hate for the holes to be slightly off because it would detract from the aesthetics of the project. If you would like a guess, I would say we are still 3 - 4 weeks out.

There's a bit of a silver lining. Since I know the existing PCBs can be used, I can get most of the assembly completed while waiting for the daughter boards and cases. That way, I can ship everything very soon after getting those last couple parts.

I'm very sorry for the delays. I want to deliver a device that fulfills the goals I set out and I would rather it be a little late than poor quality or ineffective. Feel free to post any questions you have in the thread or contact me via PM.

Thank you!

Heather

 

[EFTPOTRM]

Thank you for the update. Take your time.

 

[SkydivinGirl]

A quick update for everyone. Over the weekend, I finished the testing of the daughter board changes and everything is looking good. I ordered the daughter board PCBs and should have them within two weeks.

The PCB I sent to the case manufacturer should be received this week and they are ready for immediate production. They will send a proof image of the drilling template on the case with the PCB installed. If all looks good then they will proceed with final production.

While waiting for the other parts to arrive, I have proceeded with assembly of the 'fully assembled' units. I'll be able to get most of the production done before the other parts arrive. This should allow me to ship everything soon after the other parts arrive.

Thanks everyone!

Heather

 

[SkydivinGirl]

The daughter boards have arrived! I'll continue assembly over the weekend. We are only waiting on cases at this point.

Heather

 

[SkydivinGirl]

Another update for everyone. I heard back from the case manufacturer last week and they were supposed to send me a picture of the updated drilling template but I haven't heard back from them. I've written another message to them pushing to get this complete so I'll let you know what I hear back. I figured the case might be the difficult part and it certainly has proven to be so.

In the meantime, here's a pictures of the assembled SaV64s that are just waiting for cases. I was waiting to attach the barrel connectors but I started doing that yesterday. Once the cases arrive, I simply need to attach the output cables and put the units in the cases and they will be ready to ship.



I'll update you as soon as I hear about the cases.

Heather

 

[loktar]

Thanks for the updates, looking forward to getting mine!

 

[SkydivinGirl]

Great news everyone!

I received the following image from the case manufacturer.



While not 100% perfect, it looks good and will be completely functional. Since the last change took a couple weeks, I decided to go ahead with this version.

As you can see from the image, there are some metal bits of the components that can be seen through the holes. Your package will include a pre-printed paperboard cutout that goes between the end plate and the PCB that will hide the metal bits. The holes needed to be large to accommodate the power connectors and give easier access to the reset button.

As always, feel free to contact me or post here if you have questions.

Heather

 

[SkydivinGirl]

I am still accepting pre-orders for the SaV64. Once the cases arrive, pre-orders will be closed

The kit price of the SaV64 will remain at the pre-order price but the cost of assembled units will go up to cover the actual amount of time it takes for me to assemble these devices. Everything is meticulously assembled by hand and the quality is excellent.

You can still order the assembled units at the pre-order price until the cases arrive. Shipping will be done in the order in which payment was received, not in the order of reservation.

*IMPORTANT* If you have reserved a device then payment is due. You must make payment before the cases arrive.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Heather

 

[SkydivinGirl]

Cases have arrived! I don't have a lot of time this weekend but I plan on shipping some units on Monday and I'll do my best to send more on a daily basis until all the pre-orders are shipped.

I will continue accepting orders at the pre-order prices through the weekend. Payment must be received before Monday to get the pre-order price. After that, the cost of an assembled unit will be $62.50.

Thanks everyone for all your patience and support throughout the project. I can't wait for you to get your units.

Heather

 

[rootboy]

Cases have arrived! I don't have a lot of time this weekend but I plan on shipping some units on Monday and I'll do my best to send more on a daily basis until all the pre-orders are shipped.

I will continue accepting orders at the pre-order prices through the weekend. Payment must be received before Monday to get the pre-order price. After that, the cost of an assembled unit will be $62.50.

Thanks everyone for all your patience and support throughout the project. I can't wait for you to get your units.

Heather

Tempting...

 

[TjLaZer]

Any more pics of the unit? And how it works?

 

[SkydivinGirl]

No more pics yet but I'll post some later this week. I'm working on the user manual now and I'll post a link to it when it's ready. It will go through everything about the device, including modding options for people who want to change some of the default settings.

Heather

 

[DonChaos]

Declaring interest in 1 fully assembled, ready to use SaV64

 

[SkydivinGirl]

@DonChaos

The pre-orders have been closed for a while. I'll open a new thread and send you a PM when more are available.

@All

All SaV64 pre-orders for AmiBay members will be shipped Monday. Tracking and/or customs information has been sent to everyone.

Heather

 

[SkydivinGirl]

There is a sticker included with every SaV64 kit and assembled unit that can be applied to the bottom of the SaV64 that shows the ports and what they are. At the bottom of this sticker are spaces where the trip point can be recorded for each of the four settings. For the assembled units, the tested trip point for the LOW setting of the unit is already printed on the sticker. I did not test any of the other trip points.

BASIC USE:

Until I have a chance to finish the detailed directions, here's the basic SaV64 usage.

WARNING: The pre-assembled units have power lines connected between the barrel connectors and the C64 power supply connector. DO NOT use a barrel connector and a C64 power supply connected to the SaV64 at the same time until the detailed directions are released. There is a connection on the PCB that needs to be cut before you can safely use a barrel connector and the C64 PSU together with the SaV64. In addition, there is LIVE voltage on the barrel connectors when using the C64 power supply. Do not allow conductive debris to get inside the barrel connectors.

1. With your C64 turned off, connect the SaV64 to the computer.

2. Connect EITHER the C64 power supply OR 5VDC and 9VAC barrel connector power supplies to the SaV64.

3. Once you have a green light on the SaV64, turn on the computer. It is always highly recommended that you don't turn on your C64 until after you have a green light on the SaV64 because it ensures that the voltage is safe before it even has a chance to enter your computer.

4. If the SaV64 trips, the light will turn red. Turn off the computer then click the Reset switch on the SaV64 to reset the tripped circuit. If it immediately trips again then you should test the power supply voltage before trying to use it again.

The detailed directions will have much more information including instructions on disconnecting the barrel connectors from the input C64 power connector. I am concentrating on getting the units out then the directions will quickly follow.

Thanks everyone!

Heather

 

[loktar]

Received mine and it's fantastic. If you're worried about potentially frying your C64s this is a must buy (when new preorders are up) in my opinion. Thanks for doing this!

 

[SkydivinGirl]

I'm very happy it arrived safely and you are excited about it! I'll leave feedback for you now.

Heather

 

[Amon_RA]

Fully assembled SaV64 received and it's awesome! Also much smaller than I expected it to be Thank you so much for doing this!
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Note : The item was kept at Belgian customs clearance for over a week, and I had to pay 25,72 EUR : 12 EUR for administration and 13,72 EUR import taxes.. Ugh stupid Belgian customs..

 

[ChrisUnionNJ]

I got mine 2 weeks ago thanks Heather!!