Re: Carte Blanche update

["chris155@gmail.com" <chris155@gmail.com>]

On May 21, 7:38 am, srk...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> For those of you interested in Carte Blanche's progress, here's an
> update.
>
> Assembly;
> CB has been scheduled to go into production on the 29th of May. To
> ensure we will be shipping, orders can take place on the 30th after
> the boards have gone to assembly.
> The run comprises of 30 boards. Shipping is expected to start on the
> 5th of June. If all boards sell, that's great - however - first in
> first served. The results of the first run will determine if we can do
> any more.
>
> We are currently preparing how ordering, receipts and payment will
> take place.
>
> Changes between the development version and the shipped item;
>
> The Coloured Apple logo on CB will not be present in the shipped
> version. Although I was very fond (a world first might I add) of the
> coloured soldermask logo, it does go against Apple's guidelines for
> using their Apple image.
>
> see -
>
> http://www.apple.com/legal/trademark/guidelinesfor3rdparties.html
>
> - RGB Connector. Sourcing the Apple miniVGA RGB connector has been a
> real headache. If anyone can help solve this sourcing problem, I'd be
> very appreciative.
>
> http://groups.google.com.au/group/sci.electronics.design/browse_threa...
>
> As a result, the shipped version of CB will be supplied with an 8 Pin
> gold plated IDC style Right Angled header with a SVGA connector board
> to suit the IIe cutouts.
>
> see -
>
> http://www.applelogic.org/AL/CBSVGAIO.png
>
> Functionally, it is exactly the same as the Apple miniVGA, including
> I2S DDC functionality.
>
> Cost;
> Carte Blanche will be US$200 plus registered shipping.
>
> What's in the box;
>
> 1x Carte Blanche with XC3S250E FPGA and 256K 15ns SRAM
> 1x Video IO Board with HD15 VGA connector
> 1x hardware kit (hex nuts and bolts) for the video connector to be
> mounted in the IIe
> 1x CB to Video board cable
> 1x JTAG flying lead cable
> 2x 256MB SD Cards
> 1x Antistatic bag
>
> Carte Blanche comes pre-loaded and will plug and go straight out of
> the box when used in a II or IIe. The III and IIgs are still yet to be
> confirmed. Carte Blanche been designed by the apple2 community for the
> apple2 community, and we are open to any suggestions or questions.
>
> best regards,
> steve.

Steve,

For those of us who missed the earlier list but definitely want to
order ASAP; should we be watching the applelogic homepage, or this
thread -- or how can we know when/how to order? Any details yet?  I'd
like to order two; but if it's one-per-customer now I'd understand.

-Chris