> >> I don't have an EPROM burner, eraser, or a cart.
I'm trying to bring the cost down some more, thus the delays. Also, trying
to make it developer friendly is somewhat of a challenge without a lot of
expense. But it's progressing...
> >Before doing such a choice, you should be certain that it is possible
> >to
> >have a given number of these carts manufactured at a decent price.
> >
>
Manufacturing and cost are interrelated...each depends on the other.
Right now the parts cost is down to about $15 each, for a batch of 100 carts.
But it should come down even more as I find new suppliers. Of course
developer carts will cost more. But I would be willing to give them out
on a loaner basis.
It's important to remember that board area is the greatest factor in board
cost at this point. Using smaller ROMs won't really help cost significantly.
I think what's going to happen now is that I'll go ahead and sink the money
into developer boards so people can start writing code with them. But before
I do this, I'll need definite commitments from programmers...
Erik? David? Anyone else?
-Chris
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