This thread is rather Long and I have not read it's entirety so apologize if this is a repeat question that's been answered.

I'm a bit confused about how the finished product will be handled.

My understanding is each board requires 16 chips.

Are we to purchase the chips now w/ BTC (0.086BTC per chip) and nothing more until delivery?

When they are delivered we will pay the cost of components + assembly?

Once assembly completes we pay shipping cost to have them delivered? Or do we only have option to have them hosted?

Again, apologies if this was cleared up before but what I've understood from what I read is that we do not actually receive the physical product. I'm thinking I misunderstood but want to be certain I will get the finished, physical product before starting the process.

Thanks in advance to anyone who helps in clearing up my confusion.