Okay, so you didn't actually get the stuff yet, then. I bet they just took a pre-order...

Well, I suppose someone could actually insert a CC and see what happens.. if backordered, just call them up and cancel again..

Cheers

Well, the thing is this is D-Link's own store, so if they're back-ordered, I'd imagine nobody's got these yet.

Justin said he placed an order, I was hoping he could shed some light on whether he's gotten any indication of whether he's back ordered or not.

If it turns out there's no way to scare these things up within the next couple months, would you want to just take PayPal or something?

If someone else wasn't already making the trade I would, but I really have no need for the stuff myself.

>D-links website seemed to sell it to me ok,
>would have done it already but i just ordered Darkstorms box a few days
>before you announced yours. still debating on ordering those 2 items or not.

Mmm.. dunno if he did or not.. sounds like he just "tested" the site, without going so far as to enter a card. Justin?

>Dock with integrated fan (w/ Hijack on/off control if I can manage it).

No can do.. forgot to reread my own old notes on the topic.

But to compensate, it will have docked/non-docked detection in Hijack, so that the "AC/HOME" setttings will be used in-dock, even though it's being powered from the DC pins on the docking connector. The exact method is still undecided, but that'll get settled as I assemble the first few units.

Cheers

isn't powering from the docking connector pins going to mean the serial port is 4800 baud? I know you can change it, but won't if affect people using the serial port in car?

Couldn't you use 1 of the pins on the serial port to control if the fan is on or off? DTR or such like?

i did give them a call and they said they are in stock, i never did put my order in so who knows what happeneds after that.

The Empeg will think (Correctly) that it is running on AC power, and default to 115200bps on serial. No issue with that.

The only function that cannot be convinced of AC power is the boot firmware, which will not permit serial download of a new kernel unless something is inserted into the AC power jack on the back of the player.

As discussed earlier in this thread, this is a small issue once a year or so when a new software release is made available -- in which case, just pull the unit out of the dock, install the new release, re-install Hijack, and then stick it back in to the dock for another 8-12 months (or longer).

The serial port doesn't have DTR.

Cheers!

-ml

Speaking of which.. I am fastening the bottoms of the units on with screws, so that they can be opened up and modified if desired.

Cheers

thanks for all your hard work on these.Let me no where to send the money,I want one with all the bells and whistles.

Wow.. the finished production units are turning out MUCH nicer than the rough prototype. There is a lot more machining going into them than I had originally planned on, but the results are well worth it.

I'm running out now to pick up a batch of serial connectors (since most folks seem to want them), so I can wire up the first couple of units today and get some new photos up. I'll post again here when that happens.

The bulk orders of fans and docking connectors are due mid-week or so, and ongoing production of a few units a week should ramp up after that happens.

I really like the way these are turning out now, and will probably keep a few of the early units for myself!

Again, the first two units are still up for grabs.. see my earlier posting here as to what I'd like in trade for them -- and double check with yn0t_ first, just in case he's already working on it. After that, the remainder will go for paypal cash, and I'll post ordering instructions once the next batch are ready for assembly.

Cheers

the remainder will go for paypal cash

Just stoked my PayPal account with a little cash in preparation...

Okay, now accepting orders. Please move to the new thread.