So, the waiting list has now started. This is the information from the FB post (for those that don't do FB).
So, it's time for me to open the waiting list. I'll get you to send me an e-mail at
info@corei64.com or send me a message with what you'd like, and I'll put you on the list.
For the time being, I'm not going to be putting them in the shop, but rather, I'll be filling orders/requests through a waiting list. There'll be no requirement to put up any cash to be on the list. Just your name, and what you'd want.
Drives all require a 1541-II/1581 power supply. Many of us have these kicking around. As an effort to control pricing (and inventory that I have to carry), I've decided to not include PS's with the drives. We can all source PS's easy enough, plus they would add a lot to the cost of shipping .
Prices in USD are as follows:
HD w/BlueSCSI v2 & 32g SDcard in FDM/PLA Plastic Case $770
HD w/BlueSCSI v2 & 32g SDcard in Metal Case $920
HD without SD2SCSI card in FDM/PLA Plastic Case $720
HD without SD2SCSI card in Metal Case $870
For those wanting a drive without the BlueSCSI board, but you have your own Zulu/SD2SCSI/AztecMonster, let me know so I can include to appropriate mount with your drive.
For those wanting to build their own to save on overall costs, blank boards with licensed GALS/DriveROM will also be available as follows:
HD PCB and button/LED PCB with GALS & Driverom $135
HD-4000 front & back drive labels will be available for $35 per set.
The cost of shipping to your location will be added to that total.
Hopefully the pricing isn't too much of a shock to you. Keep in mind that I'm a one man show, and hand build every drive. They're very labor intensive to build. On the assembled and tested drives, all of the chips are socketed, so from a future maintenance perspective, they'll be easy to service down the road.
For those planning on building their own. Both the 3D printable as well as metal cases will be uploaded to PCBWay shared projects, so you'll be able to order the case that you want, in the color you desire. BOM as well as assembled board reference photos will be provided in the same manner that I do with the FD-Series drive builds. That being a link that contains all of the information. I may move that to a github, we'll see... still a work in progress.
I don't have a fixed date as to when I'll start filling the list. Will probably start filling the requests for the "Build it yourself" option first.
All options contain licensing fees that will be paid to the CMD rights owner.
