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Post by ericn on Dec 2, 2014 12:51:24 GMT -6
So the ADC PCBs should be here today. I ordered the parts I need to populate a couple of them. Still working on the DAC layout. Progress. I'm also thinking that I'll end up ordering 20-30 batches of boards for the initial run, but only populating 10 batches at a time. That way I have cash flow paying for the parts on subsequent batches, until the capital is built up enough to sustain the whole builds. Adding the ongoing build costs up has definitely given me a new understanding of cash flow in companies. Didn't I suggest something like that some where? |
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Post by svart on Dec 2, 2014 13:15:15 GMT -6
So the ADC PCBs should be here today. I ordered the parts I need to populate a couple of them. Still working on the DAC layout. Progress. I'm also thinking that I'll end up ordering 20-30 batches of boards for the initial run, but only populating 10 batches at a time. That way I have cash flow paying for the parts on subsequent batches, until the capital is built up enough to sustain the whole builds. Adding the ongoing build costs up has definitely given me a new understanding of cash flow in companies. Didn't I suggest something like that some where?      |
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Post by svart on Dec 2, 2014 13:28:08 GMT -6
Sorry, had to steal a bit of Tony's GIF thunder for that one.
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Post by formatcyes on Dec 2, 2014 13:43:55 GMT -6
Some of us here are happy to pay now. I know you don't want to do this but it would help your cash flow and give you a confirmed market for the first batch.
The initial buyers would be well aware this is a new product and could take a while. I for one would be happy to wait as long as it takes and consider it more of a speculative investment. If it failed for whatever reason so be it...
Start up's are tricky things. You have people here who want to help.
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Post by svart on Dec 2, 2014 13:54:23 GMT -6
Some of us here are happy to pay now. I know you don't want to do this but it would help your cash flow and give you a confirmed market for the first batch. The initial buyers would be well aware this is a new product and could take a while. I for one would be happy to wait as long as it takes and consider it more of a speculative investment. If it failed for whatever reason so be it... Start up's are tricky things. You have people here who want to help. I hear ya. I'll be ok with a medium sized first batch, just not beyond that without cash flow. Most of the parts I'm using are readily available and the few that might have some lead time are only a couple weeks, so it should only be a few weeks between batches at first, if at all. Hopefully once it's kicked off, it'll only be a few weeks of wait until I can get continuous supplies flowing. From that point it should be as easy as ordering as parts are depleted from stock, with stock numbers being built up with the first bits of cash flow. Hopefully it'll be a quick ramp up so I can start having boards stuffed by machine, I can incorporate and get a website up and running, etc. I certainly want this to be as automated as possible so there are as few delays as possible to the customer. It all depends on sustaining sales numbers. |
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Post by ericn on Dec 2, 2014 14:03:22 GMT -6
Sorry, had to steal a bit of Tony's GIF thunder for that one. No problem Just spent 2 hours presenting as a consultant and feeling like it all went in one ear out the other , then hearing most of our Ideas claimed as there's ! Not worth the very little SS let's me make ! |
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 2, 2014 14:48:36 GMT -6
So the ADC PCBs should be here today. I ordered the parts I need to populate a couple of them. Still working on the DAC layout. Progress. I'm also thinking that I'll end up ordering 20-30 batches of boards for the initial run, but only populating 10 batches at a time. That way I have cash flow paying for the parts on subsequent batches, until the capital is built up enough to sustain the whole builds. Adding the ongoing build costs up has definitely given me a new understanding of cash flow in companies. Didn't I suggest something like that some where?  |
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Post by svart on Dec 2, 2014 14:52:59 GMT -6
Sorry, had to steal a bit of Tony's GIF thunder for that one. No problem Just spent 2 hours presenting as a consultant and feeling like it all went in one ear out the other , then hearing most of our Ideas claimed as there's ! Not worth the very little SS let's me make ! This is me on a daily basis: |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 16:35:56 GMT -6
Haha, pretty much reminds me of my time at Moto... as a business systems analyst. Making presentations over the web of more than half an hour about mandatory new systems having managers asking me afterwards: "OK, i think we got it. So we can keep everything as before...right?"
(me facepalm and off for a cigarette)
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Post by svart on Dec 2, 2014 16:36:31 GMT -6
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Post by wiz on Dec 2, 2014 16:36:54 GMT -6
I LOOOVE that Downey GIF
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cheers
Wiz
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Post by wiz on Dec 2, 2014 16:37:53 GMT -6
Here's the adc prototypes awesome |
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 2, 2014 17:13:39 GMT -6
I'm gonna need some masking tape to fit that in my rack...
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Post by tonycamphd on Dec 2, 2014 18:07:25 GMT -6
Here's the adc prototypes I can't seem to find the " RGO Speedwagon ®" logo silkscreened on the pcb? 8) |
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 2, 2014 18:10:30 GMT -6
It will always be the RGO Speedwagon to me...
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Post by svart on Dec 3, 2014 11:29:56 GMT -6
Looking at the ADC proto boards. Found a footprint error on my part. I attempted fixing it in layout but the damn layout program is acting up, it just lost all the work I did for the last couple hours.
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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 3, 2014 20:19:27 GMT -6
svart perhaps it would be beneficial for people to indicate they are serious ie cash on hand and then you can really know how your first 1-2 batches will roll for processing and cashflow ? have you finalized DA price: has it risen ?
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Post by svart on Dec 4, 2014 12:37:32 GMT -6
svart perhaps it would be beneficial for people to indicate they are serious ie cash on hand and then you can really know how your first 1-2 batches will roll for processing and cashflow ? have you finalized DA price: has it risen ? That's what the other thread is for! And yeah it has risen some. it's all in the other thread. |
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Post by tonycamphd on Dec 4, 2014 14:08:43 GMT -6
svart perhaps it would be beneficial for people to indicate they are serious ie cash on hand and then you can really know how your first 1-2 batches will roll for processing and cashflow ? have you finalized DA price: has it risen ? That's what the other thread is for! And yeah it has risen some. it's all in the other thread. and for what this is turning out to be, it's an insanely great deal imo! |
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Post by deehope on Dec 4, 2014 19:41:12 GMT -6
Svart Box. When i think of those smart boxes, I think of them being efficiently designed and open ended so the end user can get way more bang for their buck then paying for the equivalent big brand name version.
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Post by svart on Dec 4, 2014 19:48:39 GMT -6
Svart Box. When i think of those smart boxes, I think of them being efficiently designed and open ended so the end user can get way more bang for their buck then paying for the equivalent big brand name version. I've thought about using my online moniker and avatar but I don't really like it when folks use their names as their company/product names. I feel its kinda conceited. I dunno though. |
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Post by deehope on Dec 4, 2014 19:55:28 GMT -6
When you discover a star isn't it then named after you? I think when you put something out in the world it makes 100% sense that it bears your name, it's an extension of yourself as you should have put your heart and soul into it. I don't see it as conceited at all. Svartist Box, Svart Box... anyone keeping a tally lol Svart Box. When i think of those smart boxes, I think of them being efficiently designed and open ended so the end user can get way more bang for their buck then paying for the equivalent big brand name version. I've thought about using my online moniker and avatar but I don't really like it when folks use their names as their company/product names. I feel its kinda conceited. I dunno though. |
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Post by tonycamphd on Dec 4, 2014 20:26:21 GMT -6
I like it,  SVartist Series™ |
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Post by deehope on Dec 4, 2014 20:47:19 GMT -6
I thought of that one too lol half credit? |
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Post by svart on Dec 4, 2014 20:50:58 GMT -6
You guys are killing me.
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