Yeah sure
I had to go my local supplier when I asked for samples
====================================
AD sends free samples when you order through the web ,destined for a US
address
I did that through a relative in LA who send the samples privately to me
here in Scotland.

However a ham working for AD -UK commented on this NG that AD-UK would be
sympathetic to requests for free samples ,but I haven't tried that route as
yet.

Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH

Highland Ham wrote:
Yeah sure
I had to go my local supplier when I asked for samples

====================================
AD sends free samples when you order through the web ,destined for a US
address
I did that through a relative in LA who send the samples privately to me
here in Scotland.

However a ham working for AD -UK commented on this NG that AD-UK would be
sympathetic to requests for free samples ,but I haven't tried that route as
yet.

Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH


If you go to their website and sign up for their mailing list,
you will get a 'bingo card' every few months that you can send
back for free samples and info on new products, which often
includes DDS circuits, as well as A/D, D/A, and op amps. I have
also got samples of these, and some of their analog switches,
wide band amps, and mixer circuits. BTW they also make an
interresting driver amp for ADSL that looks like a low power
linear rf final amp good for a QRP rig.

Highland Ham wrote:
Yeah sure
I had to go my local supplier when I asked for samples

====================================
AD sends free samples when you order through the web ,destined for a US
address
I did that through a relative in LA who send the samples privately to me
here in Scotland.

However a ham working for AD -UK commented on this NG that AD-UK would be
sympathetic to requests for free samples ,but I haven't tried that route as
yet.

Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH


If you go to their website and sign up for their mailing list,
you will get a 'bingo card' every few months that you can send
back for free samples and info on new products, which often
includes DDS circuits, as well as A/D, D/A, and op amps. I have
also got samples of these, and some of their analog switches,
wide band amps, and mixer circuits. BTW they also make an
interresting driver amp for ADSL that looks like a low power
linear rf final amp good for a QRP rig.

In message 8rbic.539$yd1.296@newsfe1-win, Highland Ham
writes
Yeah sure
I had to go my local supplier when I asked for samples
====================================
AD sends free samples when you order through the web ,destined for a US
address I did that through a relative in LA who send the samples
privately to me here in Scotland.

However a ham working for AD -UK commented on this NG that AD-UK would
be sympathetic to requests for free samples ,but I haven't tried that
route as yet.

Worked for me over the web. Shipped out of Holland to the UK by courier!

Duncan
G4ELJ
--
Duncan Clark

In message 8rbic.539$yd1.296@newsfe1-win, Highland Ham
writes
Yeah sure
I had to go my local supplier when I asked for samples
====================================
AD sends free samples when you order through the web ,destined for a US
address I did that through a relative in LA who send the samples
privately to me here in Scotland.

However a ham working for AD -UK commented on this NG that AD-UK would
be sympathetic to requests for free samples ,but I haven't tried that
route as yet.

Worked for me over the web. Shipped out of Holland to the UK by courier!

Duncan
G4ELJ
--
Duncan Clark

wrote in message
...
This is a bit, long but bear with me it is hombrew releated.

I'm one of the principals in a company called NetBurner.
We build Network enabled CPU modules etc...

The company has some core capabilities,
PCB design, Fab, SMT Assembly (BGA, 0402's ) ,
Order processing, order fufilment UPS shipping etc...

As a ham and an engineer that likes to build things
I'm frustrated with some of todays finer pitch SMT technology.

I've often contemplated using the business to come out with a line of
"Hobby" oriented PCB's
Things like an ADI high end DDS
Some of the cool direct conversion mixer IC's ...
Simple switching power supplies...
Small uP boards (AVR etc...)
RS-232 level shifters....
MOSFET full bridge motor drive.
ADC's
DAC's
Audio amp chips...

and so on....

I'm not looking to make any $ on the hobby product line, but I'm not
looking to loose any $ either.

As a first pass we would build things that I would find fun to play
with.

The boards would be fully assembled, with a minimal implmentation of
what ever function they are supposed to do. Nothing fancy, nothing
extra just modules hobbiests can play with.
Support would be limited to Schematics and E-Mail.

Since almost all sales would be 1's and 2's cost would be about 4X
the 100pc component cost.


Would one sell any of this stuff?

What sort of modules would you personally buy?


Paul (KL7JG)



I recommend against short-changing yourself, and your Customers.
This will take up your time, and if you don't charge enough, you will
eventually walk away, leaving your Customers stranded. Be fair
to yourself and your Customers by charging enough to compensate
for your time.

wrote in message
...
This is a bit, long but bear with me it is hombrew releated.

I'm one of the principals in a company called NetBurner.
We build Network enabled CPU modules etc...

The company has some core capabilities,
PCB design, Fab, SMT Assembly (BGA, 0402's ) ,
Order processing, order fufilment UPS shipping etc...

As a ham and an engineer that likes to build things
I'm frustrated with some of todays finer pitch SMT technology.

I've often contemplated using the business to come out with a line of
"Hobby" oriented PCB's
Things like an ADI high end DDS
Some of the cool direct conversion mixer IC's ...
Simple switching power supplies...
Small uP boards (AVR etc...)
RS-232 level shifters....
MOSFET full bridge motor drive.
ADC's
DAC's
Audio amp chips...

and so on....

I'm not looking to make any $ on the hobby product line, but I'm not
looking to loose any $ either.

As a first pass we would build things that I would find fun to play
with.

The boards would be fully assembled, with a minimal implmentation of
what ever function they are supposed to do. Nothing fancy, nothing
extra just modules hobbiests can play with.
Support would be limited to Schematics and E-Mail.

Since almost all sales would be 1's and 2's cost would be about 4X
the 100pc component cost.


Would one sell any of this stuff?

What sort of modules would you personally buy?


Paul (KL7JG)



I recommend against short-changing yourself, and your Customers.
This will take up your time, and if you don't charge enough, you will
eventually walk away, leaving your Customers stranded. Be fair
to yourself and your Customers by charging enough to compensate
for your time.