Quote from: rocks on July 17, 2013, 05:40:20 PM

Can you clarify what we should purchase to power full kit units in addition to a quality power supply. The first post does not mention that any PCIe power cables are included in the full kit.
Just want to make sure I don't overlap power supply items on my end with what is coming in the full kit. Can you update us on which PCIe extension cable you are referring to above that are included in the assembled units?

Currently the Fusion 16 comes with an 18" PCIe extension cable to make it easier to connect to a normal desktop computer. This will also make it easier to power the units in a stacked configuration. We are currently sourcing a PCIe splitter solution, and will add that to the list of items in the DIY kit if we receive it in time.

Quote from: ipxtreme on July 17, 2013, 04:03:34 PM

Thanks Steamboat for your update.

When will the deadline be for payment on the other batches from 2 through 7 for the fully assembled boards? In particular batch 4.

It is suggested to place your order as quickly as possible.

Quote from: alfabitcoin on July 17, 2013, 04:06:20 PM

Steamboat, fun direction question...
does fun blow the air to the heatsink or does suck air from heatsink?

We use a proprietary design which retains over 99.87% of the fun produced, while consuming almost no electricity.

Also, the fan blows directly on the heatsink Wink

Quote from: cardcomm on July 17, 2013, 08:00:20 PM

+1 to this. My post asking this was regarding the 0.3.0 with correction for the noise problems. I realize you aren't waiting for another board that will (possibly) over clock better. I think we just all want to make sure you're going with the newest version that has the ferrite beads etc.

As a related question, assuming you're going with the 0.3.0 boards, whats the status of ordering the additional parts that have been added to the BOM?

Thanks again for all the effort.

Version 0.3.2 of the PCB and BOM has been ordered. All BOM components are scheduled to be delivered at the assembly house by the end of next week.

Quote from: Foaz on July 18, 2013, 09:28:15 PM

Quote from: steamboat on July 17, 2013, 04:00:04 PM

Quote from: ik2013 on July 17, 2013, 03:54:57 PM

Now for the million dollar question: Any updates from Avalon on your end Steamboat? Tracking number/shipment notifications for any of the batches?

Not as of yet. The moment we receive word from Avalon we will pass it on.

So delivery time has passed on batch #1 and you're going to wait until something happens? Please inquire why said delivery time isn't followed up on.

We are, and have been, actively monitoring every aspect of this project. When we receive word from Avalon regarding our status update request, we will pass it on.

Quote from: jimrome on July 19, 2013, 08:18:05 PM

Quote from: zorprime on July 19, 2013, 05:05:55 AM

I know I am a bit late on this, but +1 on the case as well. Curious what the pricing would be, but given the PSU(s), cases, cabling, and time/effort involved, this seems like it would be a big win for those of us who bought more than a handful of boards.

Is there any update on if this is going to be offered (or what price it might be offered at)? Didn't see anything on http://liquidsyndesigns.com or further mention in the thread...

Case work is in progress. I received the first machined parts yesterday and am assembling prototypes. The PDU PCB design is underway, and I should have something to show next week. The Mineninja folks are on-board with development.

Some pictures from today:

Everyone, meet Jimrome. He is the creative talent behind the CAD drawings you may have seen on the front page of this thread and the website, as well as the project lead for our case.

Update:

Component sourcing:
The PCB based on Rev 0.3.2 has been ordered. We are doing everything in our power short of sitting on a stool in the fabrication shop to expedite the process. We have decided to process the main batch immediately, with samples being sent from the batch for testing. In the event the test fails, we will pay any additional fees incurred as a result. We understand time is of the essence, and feel confident enough in the design and our fabrication company to take this calculated risk to push production through.
The updated BOM has been ordered, and should finish being delivered by the end of next week. The assembly house has already begun sorting and preparing our order.

Final assembly sourcing:
We have received the spring loaded screws, standard screws, and standoffs.
The fans and USB cables are both scheduled to arrive on Tuesday.
The IC2, or "Klego" connectors, will arrive on Tuesday as well.

Logistics:
The buildout and renovation of the offices and warehouse area to transform them into assembly, staging, and shipping areas is essentially finished. We are now working to sort the roughly 1.5 tons of parts and begin preloading the assembly areas.

A few photos of the assembly pieces:

The heatsink with the new spring loaded screws:

Pieces of the Kit. It is still missing the USB cable, IC2 cable, fan, and hopefully PCIe splitter cables.

Our patented cardboard Klondike

This is the test setup we are using for packaging verification.

When we say all you will need is a host and a power supply, we mean it.