Gertboard availability?

I have just had this reply from Farnell:

" Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately we are not taking any new orders for the Gertboard at present as this one is going discontinued. We have a new Gertboard that will be launched shortly updates on this will be available through the element14 website."

AFAIK it's only just been released so are Farnell right, or are they behind the times ?

michaelkellett over 13 years ago in reply to mgt6910

But they have not updated their web page since before September:

We’re not sure how long the beta test will last, but we’re hoping that we can start selling production boards in September.
(from their front page link to their board)

You can build a Gertboard clone on stripboard if you want one in a hurry.

Michael Kellett
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romilly over 13 years ago in reply to michaelkellett

Thanks for pointing that out - we've now updated that article.

We had to do an extra revision of the board and we're expecting the final beta boards this week. We expect to be shipping production boards in time for Christmas.
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e14 Contributor over 13 years ago

So... it appears my date has been bumped back again, now to December 12th. At this point, will my order just be converted into an order for the new assembled one?
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element14Dave over 13 years ago in reply to e14 Contributor

Bryan,

Sorry for the delay, I wanted to make sure I could validate the information I received regarding the backordered Garboards... they will be unassembled and you should receive it before the end of next week:) Enjoy!
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e14 Contributor over 13 years ago in reply to element14Dave

Thanks Dave,

Looks like the shipping date is now tomorrow. Thank you for investigating the status
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e14 Contributor over 13 years ago in reply to e14 Contributor

I ordered August 20, 2012 (from newark.com, USA) and have seen the ship date move from October to November, December, now my ship date shows as February 2013?? I am trying to understand why some people who ordered their boards in August already received them. There is no communication from Newark about all this, which is a bit frustrating to put it midly.
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element14Dave over 13 years ago in reply to e14 Contributor

Hi Michael, I will send you a private message and get some more details from you regarding your order.
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e14 Contributor over 13 years ago in reply to element14Dave

I am in a similar situation. I ordered from Newark Element 14 on 8/25/12 and have been watching the B/O status. The date keeps marching further out. Two weeks ago it said 12/12/12 was expected ship and now it is 02/13. Will I be getting the new version? Will it be a kit or assembled? My order confirmation number is 103666. I have an embedded control project on hold until I can get the I/O of the Gert board.

If you can shed some light, it will be greatly appreciated. Doug
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e14 Contributor over 13 years ago in reply to e14 Contributor

Doug,

We are more than happy to look into this situation for you. We will be sending you a private message momentarily so that your information is kept confidential.
-Newark/element14 Raspberry PI Customer Support Team
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e14 Contributor over 13 years ago in reply to e14 Contributor

Quick update:

I received my GertBoard order today, and it is in fact the DIY kit version. The PCB says "11 March 2012", so I believe it is the original/first version.

Thanks to Dave Hamblin for checking on the status of the order!

Michael P wrote:

... I ordered August 20, 2012 (from newark.com, USA) ...
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