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Re: Next OGDS batch ETA?
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2021 11:19 pm
by loopy
EliasMorals wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:51 am
Ok, i was scrolling through recent forum posts, and i think the reason they stopped was due to a lack of ribbon cables? Since the sales tend to last at least a couple days...
It's not the cables. I couldn't build as many boards last time because I've used up my supply of LCD connectors. They've been out of production for years. There are no compatible alternatives. The installation process needs to be changed, board redesigned. I'm working on it but don't expect to have more in stock before the end of the year.
Re: Next OGDS batch ETA?
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 11:45 pm
by EliasMorals
loopy wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 11:19 pm
EliasMorals wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:51 am
Ok, i was scrolling through recent forum posts, and i think the reason they stopped was due to a lack of ribbon cables? Since the sales tend to last at least a couple days...
It's not the cables. I couldn't build as many boards last time because I've used up my supply of LCD connectors. They've been out of production for years. There are no compatible alternatives. The installation process needs to be changed, board redesigned. I'm working on it but don't expect to have more in stock before the end of the year.
Oh gosh! Didn't know that happened! Hopefully you're able to figure out what to do soon!
Re: Next OGDS batch ETA?
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 8:51 pm
by DSFanatic239
loopy wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 11:19 pm
It's not the cables. I couldn't build as many boards last time because I've used up my supply of LCD connectors. They've been out of production for years. There are no compatible alternatives. The installation process needs to be changed, board redesigned. I'm working on it but don't expect to have more in stock before the end of the year.
When will you get flex cables in stock again?
Re: Next OGDS batch ETA?
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:00 pm
by loopy
If you mean the small postage-stamp sized ones, never.
The newer design is already done and samples ordered.
Re: Next OGDS batch ETA?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:06 am
by EliasMorals
Nice!
Just so I'm clear in what you're saying, you have the flex cables back, but now you're trying to make the new card design? Or is the design fully done and you need to practice installing it?
Re: Next OGDS batch ETA?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:33 am
by loopy
Still working on a new board design.
Re: Next OGDS batch ETA?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 4:51 am
by DSFanatic239
damnit, looks like I'll just have to wait for the new DS capture card to be finished, it'll probably be even better so I guess it's worth the wait. I'll just search for people who already own the flex cable
Re: Next OGDS batch ETA?
Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:09 pm
by loopy
Board done. I'm pretty happy with it. Installation looks cleaner (don't need to remove stylus holder / plug up the hole) and changed to a USB-C connector. I looked into adding audio capture but decided against it, would've needed a complete redesign and I'd rather spend my time elsewhere. Oh well.
Re: Next OGDS batch ETA?
Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:53 am
by EliasMorals
Ooooh nice!
I'm kind of glad I get to keep thr stylus holder with this new design! And USB-C, at least today, is gonna be much more easy than MicroUSB since a lot of things are starting to use USB-C.
Will they cost the same amount or be more expensive or cheaper or..?
Re: Next OGDS batch ETA?
Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:18 am
by loopy
EliasMorals wrote: ↑Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:53 am
Will they cost the same amount or be more expensive or cheaper or..?
Same.