> -----Original Message----- > > I would suggest sanding along the length of the board it could start to > delaminate if you tried to go any other way, the OSHPark boards are not > of very high quality.
Good tip. > Programming in the Model T could cause all sorts of problems the socket > on > the board is live, not just with +5V, there are quite a few active > signal > lines that go to the socket. > [...] > A cheap alternative might be > https://www.jameco.com/z/34020-Solarbotics-5V-Breadboard-Voltage- > Regulator- Another good point. Thinking about it, I actually have a few good sources of 5vdc available... a powered USB hub (not connected to a computer) seems like it might make a good supply, no? > If in doubt post the concern/question there are some very knowledgeable > folks on this site who can probably address just about all issues > related > to the Model T. This mailing list has been invaluable, let me tell you. I've learned so much since subscribing, and from browsing through archived posts. (I've been playing around with the CP/M setup in VT, which is very cool.) Incidentally, I got my DigiKey order today, which is incredible. I've never ordered anything from them before and their packaging is fantastic. I'm kind of amazed that they're able to sell small quantities of components at such low costs, individually bagged and custom labeled (even my comments from the shopping cart are printed on each bag, which is an unexpected bonus - now I don't have to consult a parts list to know which bag is for which project and board point!). Too bad I won't have anything to solder them to for a few weeks yet, and who knows how long before the Xilinx programmer arrives from China. I may have working QUADs before I have working REXs. ;) To give you an idea of why I'm so amazed to get my DigiKey parcel so quickly, here's the estimated delivery times from eBay for the key components to reach me here in Canada (and my experience shows that it's most likely to take until the end of each time window): Quad SRAM Oct 02 - Oct 13 REX Flash Oct 17 - Nov 27 Xilinx programmer Oct 17 - Nov 27 jim
