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| Posted: 08:13am 18 Apr 2026 |
Minutes of meeting held today @ 5 pm AEST:
Atrendees: M Habner (Gleambright) A Ve, M Hatheier, Steve D (inactive), S Denis
Discussion points:
Work and other duties have been pressing for all, but we're committed to the task. Keen to get started before prices move any more adversely.
PCBs: no further progress, but Alex intends to have them re-quoted to incorporate Wiseguys' updates. Has the Gerber files.
BOMs: sourcing mostly complete, but there are a half dozen or so items for which information is insufficient to ensure that the correct part will be sourced. Alex will post on the backshed within a week to elicit responses from Wiseguy/KeepIS & get back to us if no joy.
Basically, we estimate that we're about 2-3 weeks away from being able to press go for PCB & BOM orders.
S Denis asked questions about PCB and transformer component sourcing for an intended US based build. T Becker was a suggested contact.
M Hatheier has met with Peter McConaghy in person in the interim and confirms that he remains willing and able to assist with materials procurement for all transformer materials, possibly assist with winding as well.
M Habner: has been poring over the Backshed threads with mixed success due to the volume of advanced technical content. Can confirm sourcing of the kilovac and choke toroid rings. Can specify links to specific info regarding various enclosure designs and detailed layouts, has given up for now on a detailed BOM for intermediate components. Has KeepISs' number and an offer of assistance for beginner level questions and intends to call on the offer in the near future. Is increasingly confident that it's doable, with support.
Note that we intend to be more active on the BackShed forum for technical and build-specific discussion. All attendees are able to access this forum.