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Gertboard - The Element14 strikes back

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Former Member over 13 years ago

Oh dear. It seems that If I "Fluke PiStalker" want to obtain a Deathstar beating Gertboard from the Element14 Empire. I have to pay £30 quid and then go all "Hands Solo" from "Solder Wars" fame. (if the farce is with my at the time) Thats a big shame really cos I would have paid £40 willinging for one assemmbled by "R2D2" or some other Solder super Driod.

 

It looks then as if I will have to go remain Fluke PiStalker and wait for a Droid to build me one.

 

Come on Gert please chase the powers that be to get some assembled versions on the go for poor old guys like me whose idea or circuit assemmbly was screwing and fixing a couple of bits a BakerLite together 60 years ago. image

 

Seriously Gert a fantastic job great to see them in the wild but we cant all solder however easy it is, Take Pity Darth Gert and sort it for us.

 

That tale was NOT bought to you by any members of any film companies on the planet Earth. image

 

Just to keep the balls and games rolling ahead is my target.

 

Ray

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    GreenYamo over 13 years ago

    It may not be a lot of help, but i'm in the UK (Essex) and if that is near, i'd be happy to solder for you.

     

    I'm no expert solderer, but i've built a few things and not ruined anything (yet)

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    GreenYamo over 13 years ago

    It may not be a lot of help, but i'm in the UK (Essex) and if that is near, i'd be happy to solder for you.

     

    I'm no expert solderer, but i've built a few things and not ruined anything (yet)

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    Former Member over 13 years ago in reply to GreenYamo

    Steve wow. Thats a terrifically kind offer thanks. I may take you up on it if assembled versions dont be available soonish. Thanks again.

     

    Incidently I would like to say that I think the Gertboard as a kit is a fantastic thing and not a bad price at all. But my hope was for assembled and kits. It will be great for those kids that can to solder their own boards. I clearly states kit on the Element14 site too.

     

    I hope my little attempt at humour didnt start a solder war.

     

    Good luck to one and all, solder on and thanks Gert for a fantastic GertroidIO thingy. image

     

    Ray

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    GreenYamo over 13 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Ray, no problem image

    I thought your humour was great and certainly bought a smile to my face on a Thursday morning, even before I had any coffee, and that is not a feat achieved by many !

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