[Ovmsdev] EMC / CE certificate + Fasttech SimpleConsole?

[Mark Webb-Johnson]

Michael,

OK. Sounds good. Please pass on my thanks to Uwe for helping with this.

Regards, Mark.

On 23 Feb, 2014, at 6:32 pm, Michael Balzer <dexter at expeedo.de> wrote:

> I've got only 11 pre-orders up to now, and stalled. So I guess that's about it, not necessary to bother Fasttech. As usual, more talking than doing.
> 
> Uwe Jöckle (the creator of the Twizplay, also OVMS user and the one who EM-tested the OVMS) currently offers to build SimpleConsoles. His version will use industry components, and being manufactured in small numbers will be priced around 50-60 Euro + shipping. At least 9 of my 11 pre-orders will buy his version as a fallback.
> 
> Here's some first (german) info on his version:
> http://www.vectrix-forum.de/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=72&func=view&catid=54&id=35286&limit=10&limitstart=140#62759
> 
> He's currently building a prototype and will post results in the forum.
> 
> If anyone wants to order that version or get more info, please contact Uwe directly:
> 
> PCS Jöckle - Uwe Jöckle
> Neubachweg 7
> 69207 Sandhausen
> Tel.: 0177-36 36 36 3
> Email: webmaster at nachtigaller.de
> 
> Regards,
> Michael
> 
> 
> Am 18.02.2014 13:11, schrieb Michael Balzer:
>> Well, there are just 5 pre-orders from germany up to now, so I'm not that sure we'll even reach the minimum quantity.
>> 
>> Anyway, my thought for the product requirements:
>> 
>> - It doesn't need to be waterproof -- on an open Twizy it should be put in the glove box while parking anyway, because of vandalism. Even if you leave it mounted, it will only get some rain drops from real bad weather.
>> 
>> - The case should be small enough to mount it anywhere using velcro tape.
>> 
>> - The buttons should be large enough and provide good feedback for usage with gloves.
>> 
>> - The LEDs should IMO be colour coded as in my example build -- but that's maybe my personal taste. Anyway they should be bright and large enough to be visible in normal daylight.
>> 
>> - I secure the cable by fixing it with the case covers, but that's really something not suitable for a professional version. A standard (round) cable would also be better than a flat one.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Michael
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Am 18.02.2014 09:06, schrieb Mark Webb-Johnson:
>>> I think price will depend largely on quantity. The PCB and components should be very cheap and easy. Main issue will be finding a case and getting it customised for our needs - does it need to be waterproof? Also, the expansion connector on the motherboard and cable arrangements are tricky.
>>> 
>>> Regards, Mark.
>>> 
>>> On 17 Feb, 2014, at 9:01 pm, Michael Balzer <dexter at expeedo.de> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hi Mark,
>>>> 
>>>> thanks for the info.
>>>> 
>>>> Regarding the SimpleConsole: I'll ask for preorders in the german forum. Maybe someone could collect preorders for France (Julien?) and UK (Nikki?)?
>>>> 
>>>> I spent about 15-20 Euro (20-25 US$) for the single parts, can we assume the Fasttech pricing will not exceed this?
>>>> 
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Michael
>>> 
>> 
>> 
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