Topic: AKG Active Project part 4

[willndmb]

So, what's a CraZy set-up fee 

$200?

So, make the first batch 50 units X $2.00 each + $200 (set-up) = $300 total
= $6.00 each. Twelve bucks for a pair...
That's reasonable to me.

he didn't know what crazy meant and didn't ask
i told him to try and find out but he is also moving on to another machinist in the mean time

[ts]

OK a quick update. Today I have finally found some time to begin cutting a prototype out of aluminum. We are doing it during working hours so it will be a slow process. I will post pics as soon as we can get one done.

I have also spoken with an outside machinist with an automatic lathe. He has Jon's drawings and sees no problems. All he needs is my tap. I hope to get a price from him by the end of the week for brass.

So my question at this point is how many of these do we need for the initial run? 10-15 pairs?

Thanks, ts.

[leehookem]

I have cash set aside in my paypal account right now.  I'm in for a pair.

[Chuck]

I have cash set aside in my paypal account right now.  I'm in for a pair.

me 2

[GDfan]

I have cash set aside in my paypal account right now.  I'm in for a pair.

me 2

me 3

[ts]

Is there a Tinybox option to go with this setup or PFA's only?

[willndmb]

Is there a Tinybox option to go with this setup or PFA's only?

i recall talks of a tb and pfa but i don't know where it stands as of now
since the lb has been cut i hope there is a way to do both options with one set of cables because i would like to switch it up from time to time

[Hypnocracy]

I have cash set aside in my paypal account right now.  I'm in for a pair.

me 2

me 3

Me 4

Will...the TB and PFA can use a Mini XLR...The pig tail from the TB and PFA can be configured the same

[newplanet7]

I'm still waiting on a ballpark figure. Thanks to all those involved BTW.
Hopefully there will be no need for a part 5!!!!! It got depressing after part two.

Tons of people are going to want these after the first run goes out. 
Thanks again fellas, and Jon from Naint. Y'all rawk the house.

[F.O.Bean]

My uncle is a machinist, and has his own lathe at home. I just need exact measurements and he said he will do it But where do I get the brass from?

[vwmule]

Count me in.

[illconditioned]

Jon, can I just buy the circuit board at the collette end?

I can do the rest with a combination of brass screen, solder, duct tape, etc.

I was going to wait for the machined parts, but I don't really need them.  Might as well get started if I can get the circuit board.

  Richard

[Hypnocracy]

My uncle is a machinist, and has his own lathe at home. I just need exact measurements and he said he will do it But where do I get the brass from?

Bean...you are looking for Round Brass Bar Stock 1 1/4" or 1 1/8" in diameter...

http://www1.mscdirect.com/eCommerce/NavigationServlet/Raw-Materials/Metals/Brass/Brass-Round-Rods/_/N-77dzl?refinement=4291540383&searchandizedOk=Y

A Welding Supply store may have it if you want to find a local source...if not try Graingers....

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/Rod-Stock-2ABL1?Pid=search

[Chuck]

Maybe Bean's uncle could make the hard wired version that will allow us to use Louie's Delrin stereo bars?
..just an idea...

[tgakidis]

Count me in.