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Re: MFX mass-storage add-on - Original Thread

Posted: 19 Sep 2022 17:12
by gunrock
Totally sexy :arrow:
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Re: MFX mass-storage add-on - Original Thread

Posted: 19 Sep 2022 19:05
by Martin A
A word on the end plate fixings. I could of course blame the "inferior" prrinting of the end plate. But that one looks so much sexier than the ones I did...

But I suspect there's a little variation in MTX case dimensions. The PLA printed version of the end plate fits both MTXs here without any real tweaking or forcing. However I did find when switching the protorype MFX from one machine to the other that the 160mm protoboard was pretty much impossible to slide into place on one system despite having no problems on the other. The rails are not exactly the same spacing and I had so sand down the top edge of the proto board to fit it!

As a result of that experience Dave made the MFX production PCBs a little under 160mm to stop that problem. I don't imagine anyone would be happy sanding the edge off a brand new PCB. If the rails are subtly differet sizes, the bolt holes could be slightly variable too.

I can't claim any credit for the idea of the coloured cursor, rememorizoer/rememotech does something similar.

The net module is seriously useful. I've had the NFX test modules to play with for several years now, and the gamechnager label, it suits. Add Bill's FTP server and it made testing the new releases form Under4Mhz real easy, download on the pc, FTP to the MTX and test. "Simples"

Re: MFX mass-storage add-on - Original Thread

Posted: 23 May 2023 16:43
by PhilC
Hi All, just wondering if an MFX would still be available to purchase?

Re: MFX mass-storage add-on - Original Thread

Posted: 23 May 2023 18:12
by Dave
Hi Phil,

yes it would!

I am a bit behind on orders, I moved house before Christmas and have not quite caught up with the (few) orders that I have yet

regards
Dave

Re: MFX mass-storage add-on - Original Thread

Posted: 23 May 2023 18:35
by PhilC
Hi Dave, well please consider me interested in one but there’s absolutely no rush from my point of view.

I’ve got lots of other projects to keep me busy still anyway.

PhilC

Re: MFX mass-storage add-on - Original Thread

Posted: 24 May 2023 20:54
by 1024MAK
Dave wrote: 23 May 2023 18:12 I am a bit behind on orders, I moved house before Christmas and have not quite caught up with the (few) orders that I have yet

regards
Dave
Speaking of which, any news of any progress?

Mark

Re: MFX mass-storage add-on - Original Thread

Posted: 24 May 2023 21:17
by Dave
Hi Mark,

I hoped that this thread didn't remind you of your outstanding order :)

As you know, I have been VERY delayed, but I'll try and get one to you in the next 2 weeks

regards
Dave

Re: MFX mass-storage add-on - Original Thread

Posted: 25 Aug 2023 14:17
by Martin A
Are you one of the lucky 3 ???
Lucky 3 ?
Lucky 3 ?
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To help Dave out, I've just assembled 3 MFX boards, they're on their way back "up north" for chips and such to be added.

If you're not one of the 3, and might want one, poke Dave :)

Re: MFX mass-storage add-on - Original Thread

Posted: 25 Aug 2023 17:32
by Dave
Thanks Martin!

my "I'll try and get one to you in the next 2 weeks" commitment to Mark was obviously way off !

(Apologies Mark - again!)

However, I can confirm that Mark is first on the list and his board will now be ready to ship VERY shortly (yes, yet ANOTHER promise, but this time, one that might actually be kept :D )

regards
Dave

Re: MFX mass-storage add-on - Original Thread

Posted: 26 Aug 2023 01:07
by 1024MAK
That’s (hopefully) good, as my finger is not quite long enough to get to Dave’s (new) location to poke him…

Mark