Chip shipment:
Yifu has stated he shipped the first batch on Monday. We are currently awaiting a tracking number. He has also stated the second batch should ship today or tomorrow.
Wow. Sebastian ordered his first batch from Yifu on 5/11 (10 days after our batch 1 on 5/1). He
RECEIVED his batch yesterday. Assuming about 10 days for shipping, Yifu shipped
20 DAYS out of order. un-fucking-believable.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=187660.msg3181364#msg3181364In the event the chips arrive prior to the design being finalized, we have two options. We can either assemble the units based on the design at the time of delivery, or we can delay assembly to finish the design and ensure it functions prior to shipping. We are still working on the procedure to handle this scenario, but suggest waiting until the units are fully functional. We cannot rule out the possibility of a hardware level flaw which would require a component replacement to function properly until we are successful hashing with all 16 chips.
Not that it matters for me anymore, but will you be entertaining an 8-chip option for a nominal fee increase?
Next gen:
We have been working towards solidifying the redesign using next gen chips, and are cautiously optimistic. We cannot release any details at this time.
This is great. I'll be very interested in what you can manage.
In light of this news, I've officially requested a refund for my 50 chips w/assembly in batch 1. I wanted to stick it out because I was one of the first to purchase chips, but I was under the impression that the chips were already enroute from Yifu. It now seems that boards are at least 2-3 weeks out, and by then the whole game may have changed and my projections are all messed up. I'm hopeful that a next-gen board can be manufactured with parts already purchased. In the meantime, I'll be happy to know that my BTC isn't going to that fucking insolent child, Yifu. Thanks for your competence and patience SB.