gruvin9x - Revision 1579: /reference/v2_stock_9x

[alantoin]

hello !

because the coder of my mc 12 Graupner failed
I wanted to build another coder on a new pcb with the AT64 so I
downloaded the shematic page of :
Gruvin-revision 1579:/v2_stock_9x
When I open this eeschema with kicad I have this message:
"component end expected at line 1233 , aborted "
can I get some help ?
many tanks

[Bryan]

Hello

I just opened the same file in my copy of KiCAD (build 2011-11-27 BZR 3249 stable, running under Windows 7) and it seemed fine. The files was created in a considerably older version of KiCAD however, so I doubt there's an issue there. Perhaps your download of the file is corrupt? I've attached both that file and the PDF version to this message.

I would have to wonder though, why on Earth you would want to build that old version? It's really not a very good design, in some ways -- and there are no PCB design files available for it, either.

Did you look at our latest v4.x design? It uses an ATmega2560 instead of the '64 chip. But that should not present a problem, would it? (In case you came to the schematic you found through some strange Google result -- a better place to look would be here.)

Also, circuit boards for this design (v4.1 version) are available at our online store, gruvin9x.com, for about USD$12. There's also a full bill of materials with supplier part codes (URL links) etc.

Finally, if you're prepared to ait a couple months, we will be getting new stocks of the fully assembled unit. These typically cost about the same or less than sourcing just the components themselves for a "built it yourself" version (of which we have made several, i the past.)

Hope that helps.

Bryan
aka Gruvin.

[alain bregand]

dear Bryan

 

My name is Alain Bregand ,and now i’m sure you remenber me:  we got some trouble during February  about the 4,1 pcb’s version : I waited for a long time before receiving   them

Now I ‘m finishing this version 4,1   .I bought the component at Shanghai at a very low price : the  price in France divided by 10 at Shanghai

but ,last summer I burnt the electronic card  of my small MC12 when the antenna (41 MHZ) touched a hight  voltage  wire surrending a meadow where cows were standing

and now I want to build another electronic for it and first make a new pcb because the turnigy pcb don’t fit with the box of this transmitter

I met this same problem about  several schematics located in the Gruvin archives , so I made a post about that

many thanks for your response and I apologyse for my poor english

have a good day here in Paris the weather is gloomy

Alain

From: Bryan

Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 3:33 AM

To: gruvin9x...@googlegroups.com

Subject: Re: gruvin9x - Revision 1579: /reference/v2_stock_9x

 

[Bryan]

Yes Alain, I remember you now.

I'm sure we would all be interested in contact detail for the Shanghai source you used. :-D

I cannot explain why your KiCAD does not load the schematic files. I hope you find a solution. Good luck!

Also -- check out the ersky9x project, for a schematic using a more powerful ARM based processor. (PCB design files are not currently available.)

Bryan.

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Bryan.

[alain bregand]

Hi Bryan

I partialy loaded the schematic file you sent to me yesterday the only component missing on my screen is the Atmega 64 which appears like a box with two ?? inside

About prices:

I often goes to China or Japan the best way to get  the components is  Shanghai or perhaps   gang zhou (Canton) Japanese components are the first quality but you are unable to buy them because they are too expensives

in Shanghai there is a 6 levels flat   located Beijing road near the Hyland Sofitel specialized in electronics components ,crimping tools ,solder stations hot air , iron, infra red stepping motors

for exemple the At mega 64 was sold  for 10 yuans (1 euro)  without bargain( try  also  with internet uni-trend  equipments  like oscillo multi meters etc)

I bought the 2052 CEL oscillo from Unitrend   at the price of  600 yuans at Shanghai 

for your pcb at this time the at mega2560  wasn’t available immediatly so I ordered it at ALIBABA the internet portal for business and I got one for 8,50 usd plus shipping 5usd for France

this evening I’II go to Hong kong departure at 22h35

Have a good day

From: Bryan

Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 10:52 PM

[Bryan]

Ah. I see. So you are able to visit the store in person. Lucky you! :-)

I have searched and searched online but have never been able to find an online store for purchasing components direct from China (or Hong Kong.) I suppose that they must exist, but are not in English.

I have looked at Alibaba in the past but only ever saw email address contact for large companies who didn't want to deal with small quantities. I notice now that they have online shopping. I will take another look, when I find time.

Thanks for the information!

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Re the schematic part being missing. I guess that part isn't in the default KiCAD library. I'm not even sure if the ATmega64A component is in the gruvin9x project repository (I have it on my local machine, of course.) But if it is, it will be among the library files to be found here.

I will try to remember to check for this, when I'm back at home on the desktop. If it's not in the repositroy. I'll add it.

Bryan.

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Bryan.