First batch ready
EDIT: I've emailed the first 10 waiting for a kit, apologies for the formal cut&paste email but it makes sure I've asked for all the information needed in one place.…
First 4×4 PCBs
Small batch of the new design 4x4 boards, I'll build one up tonight to make sure there haven't been any problems introduced when tidying up the layout. My glasscutting powers…
Black PCB pricing
I've received a quote for the black PCB laminate, there's a minimum order that would be enough for about 30 boards and the extra cost including the use of brass…
Quick post – tops
Test engraving on the new 40x40 vac bed earlier this evening.
Completed the new baseboard PCB design
It all finally seems to be coming together, I've finally received a bill from Border force for the parcel of IN7s which has been paid and they're scheduled for delivery…
Coil formers
A few pictures of the coil formers and how they fit together, these will become part of the assembly instructions. Baseboard driver coil, from the left 0.8mm coil top, 1.5mm…
Now I remember why it’s a kit.
Wound a few coils for the baseboard last night to test the final PCB design which works great BTW, and remembered what the worst part of building the original board…
Kit contents – Board case
Placeholder for what will become the assembly instructions for the chess board case. 400x400mm Baseboard and side strips. Note the holes cut into the top parts of the vertical…
Kit contents – Pieces
Placeholder for what will become the assembly instructions for the chess pieces. Case and PCB components from top left: 34x Piece base cases 34x PCBs 34x Coil spacers 17x…
Chessboard top
I'll soon be ready to start engraving the board top panels, these have to be made individually and can't just be stacked and cut. While this does take a…