You're right, Stan. Time-life priority stuff, like what took Lee N7LD out of the business. I've been deep into some projects at work and when I get home I don't have much brain-space or energy for more electronics projects. Not to mention that there's only about one square foot of open space on my bench right now. It's a horizontal surface - What else need I say :)
I've got parts including a handful of PCBs and would be willing to put what's necessary in an anti-stat bag if you care to assemble your own. I think around $80 would cover my costs and shipping but I'd have to double-check before making any promises. No other support or warranty of any kind included except my assurance that I have assembled them and made them work. Except for one which I in which soldered the processor to the PCB 90 degrees off and ruined everything trying to fix it. It takes extraordinary attention to detail, a very steady hand, good eyes, and appropriate soldering equipment to assemble because it's all SMD. Most hams will lack proficiency, I think.
If anyone feels brave I'll accommodate them.
73,
Brad KB9BPF
PS to Stan: I am sorry I've let you down.
PS to all: Here is a copy of the info file I posted in the file area of the group:
Xcat PCB layout by Brad KB9BPF: Notes 26SEP22
- I am NOT interested in building Xcats. These resources are for those
who are interested in DIY.
- I used free ExpressPCB Classic software to create these files. It is
available at https://www.expresspcb.com/
- I've found ExpressPCB to be extremely easy to learn and use.
- Boards are ordered through the ExpressPCB software using an internet
connection.
- If I have spare PCBs I would be willing to sell them. Contact me if
interested.
- If I have spare parts I would be willing to sell them. Contact me if
interested.
- I can program PICs. Contact me if interested.
Anything I sell will be as close to my cost as possible. I would like to
defray some of the modest costs I incurred developing and debugging.
I do not make any guarantees or provide any warranties.
- You must judge for yourself whether or not these resources meet your
specifications or standards.
- You must judge for yourself whether or not your skills and tools are
adequate to the task of assembling these very small surface mount
devices.
- Any parts I provide will be new, or NOS, from a reputable source,
usually Digikey or Mouser. All sales will be final - no refunds or
returns.
Contact:
Brad Andrews KB9BPF
kb9bpf
- at -
A R R L
- dot -
NET
On Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 07:04:42 PM CDT, swguest via groups.io <swguest@...> wrote:
OOPS. Should have selected reply to group......?
?
Greetings Mike,
? Welcome to the group.?
Skip Hansen, the group owner and co-developer of the X-Cat has make all info for a "roll your own" available to the public in the files section.
?There is/was a guy on here by the name of Brad Andrews that picked up the mantle and made a (proto?) batch, that I presumed he did sell at/near cost. I had asked for 2 ea as well, and he ended up with some time/life/priority things to address and hasnt been back in touch. That was about 1 1/2 years ago.....I have not followed up nor do I know if he will be pursuing the project any further. His contact info is here in the group. I have at least 2 more (4 total) I could press into service as well.....I guess I need to drop him a line and see what's up.
? At any rate, the info is in the files section should you be so inclined. IIRC, Brad also posted the PCB specific files to order the PCB(s).
? Good Hunting.
sw
