Re: New project...PCI based servo control board

["alex" <telecomt-at-tht.net>]

But we already have products available within the same price range (Jon's,
for example).
I don't want to discourage you, but what would be an incentive of buying
your board?
Additional functionality?
Regards, Alex

----- Original Message -----
From: Craig Edwards <cedwards-at-ceinetworks.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list <emc-at-nist.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 5:50 PM
Subject: RE: New project...PCI based servo control board


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> Well, sure I hope so...:)
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> Honestly, I really can't comment intelligently on "price" at this stage,
> because I'm not even sure that I can afford to offer this as a "product".
> My plans are to get a spec together, cost out the BOM, assembly, etc, then
> see how many are interested.  Like all electronic products, everything
> depends on volume.  This will obviously be a niche product, but the cost
> difference for even small quantities (say qty 10 vs. 100) is significant
> (typically almost 2:1).  Another hurdle I have to work through are the NRE
> costs associated with a PCI card design.  It's not so much the cost of
> getting the boards fab'ed or assembled, it's the cost of the IP associated
> with PCI interfaces (hardware and software)... but again I really have to
> work through all the details.
>
> I will say that I think it has to priced under $500.... and perhaps much
> lower.  Actually, if anyone has input as to a key target price or
> competitive product I'd much appreciate it. (email me privately if you
> like).  There is no sense wasting a lot of effort "re-inventing" something
> already available....(unless of course it's half the price..:)
>
> Oh... One last comment on price... I would plan to offer the first run of
X
> number of boards to members of this list at a reduced price, just enough
to
> cover parts and assembly. I think this is fair for two reasons; first, a
> product of this complexity will need lots of "beta" testers (and I know I
> always expect a "discount" in that mode....), and secondly, the success of
> this type of "open ended" project always depends on the willingness and
> generosity of people to participate in the definition (and perhaps
creation)
> of the product.  So hopefully..... We'll have a win-win.
>
> -Craig
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: emc-at-nist.gov [emc-at-nist.gov] On Behalf Of alex
> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 3:30 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: Re: New project...PCI based servo control board
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> Craig,
> will this card be price competetive to existing products?
> Alex
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Craig Edwards <cedwards-at-ceinetworks.com>
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> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 2:42 PM
> Subject: RE: New project...PCI based servo control board
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