Re: ZVT

At around $50-70 with a programmed CPU, I am definately interested in at least
1. I would assume it would be able to do all of the vector monitors.

Have you thought about building this in combination with a ZVG? A unit that
could be a stand alone test tool as well as a tool when connected to a computer
would be awesome! Perhaps a box as pictured on your site, but with a connection
in the back for a computer? Just a thought. The testing capabilities of the ZVT
is really what I am after, but in combination with the ZVG, the unit would be
just awesome.

JB

Bill Paul wrote:

> At 12:56 PM 1/7/03 -0600, Bachmann, Joe wrote:
> >Is there any new news on when the ZVT will be available? Or a price range?
>
> Zonn and I were recently discussing this.
>
> We're having trouble figuring out the number that we could make and sell.
> We've heard from about 5 people that are interested. In order to build that
> few, the price would be absurdly high. One option we have been considering
> is some sort of kit, or perhaps bareboard only, or board plus programmed
> CPU. We would probably open source the firmware as well.
> If we made 25 boards, the bareboard would have to sell for around $50.
> If we made 100 boards, the bareboard would have to sell for around $30.
> The programmed CPU would be about $20
>
> The ZVT proto we made a while ago had two boards, a milled plastic front
> panel, and front panel artwork. All those items make the cost go up, so we
> think that if we made the kit PCB a single board, with room for an LCD and
> buttons, it would be more cost effective. We could also design it to fit
> into an off the shelf plastic case if desired.
>
> Any comments are appreciated. Thanks,
> -Bill
>
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