Hello all, I built my first MiniGuns (3, because OSHPark) back when it was version 1.1. I have really loved it, and use them often. I was shocked when I checked back in on this project and saw it was up to version 2.5... what great progress. I wanted to get some new ones built, and was placing my PCB order... and for some reason I got the wild idea to order a bunch of boards. One thing lead to another and I now have a reflow oven and a bunch of other new toys to assemble these boards. As such, I am going to be building and selling these on ebay for those who dont want to take on the project on their own. I considered just selling boards with the SMD stuff on it, but I have found that it is best to build out the whole board and test it. There are a few things that can go wrong like bridges on the video chip and no connects on the DIP switch package (that package sucks Frank... it is the only thing that I dont like). I also have an order in for the new minidin9 boards because they seem to use most of the same parts... so I can just make the boards on demand depending on what people want.
While this seems like self promotion, and it kind of is, that isnt the intention... why I am really posting is because in trying to figure out what may have buyers confused I have put together a that I am putting in each box and I wanted to post it here as somewhat of the missing manual. I will update it when I get a minidin9 board made.
Also, I have a listing with a case that I designed. I was originally going to use the other 3D printed design (Pacifier case), but it turned out that it didnt work with the black jamma connectors I bought a ton of. So I designed a case from scratch (but it is similar). When I get some time I will post it to thingiverse for everyone to enjoy. If you plan to use a case beware you should be 8mm standoffs for the voltmeter and 22mm tall buttons. I am thinking about designing a case that can use the standard height buttons... but I already have enough to do.
Lastly, I am sending Frank some money from each sale. After everything is said and done, I dont make much off these, and its less than minimum wage when you consider how much time it takes to build one. I am doing this mostly because it seems like a fun project and there doesnt seem to be many good options for those who cant (or dont want to) solder.
