Do any of these assembly options require the buyer to solder any SMT components?
It looks like the Assembly does but the other options do not, correct?
I tried reflow soldering SMT components in college once. Never again.
None of the options require soldering. At a minimum, each assembly option includes the PCB and components assembled together with the provided ASICS. ASIC chips may come from any group buy, private buy, or this thread.
Yes. Each K16 with the DIY kit option and up will come with the parts necessary to stack.
This is awesome to hear ! Was just trying to figure out the physical logistics of where to organize 18 K16's.
I would guess the fully assembled and tested units will also ship with parts necessary to stack as well ?
Cheers !
That is correct. All parts necessary for assembling Kscrapers will be included.
Steamboat, could you speak to the logistics once chips arrive? I assume you separate the chips-only orders and ship them immediately, but what about when you receive the assembled boards? Do you then ship the board assembly-only orders? Then the kits? Then fully assembled? Or are you keeping with the FIFO queue between all boqrds that require assembly? Where do hosted units fit in?
The chip only orders will be shipped first, as they do not require assembly. The assembled units will be processed in a FIFO queue, with each board receiving the kit or final assembly requested as it passes through the line. Tested and hosted units will be connected, any programming required completed, and tested prior to shipment or being brought online.
Hosting details are close to finalization, and will be released soon, though it appears the initial 8% estimate will become final, with $0.06kw/h energy cost.
Parts sourcing is in full effect. Manufacturers have been tentatively selected, samples are scheduled for arrival within the next week.
For those with a Batch 1 purchase only: An email will be sent tomorrow with further instructions