Cheap drives?

[tauntdesigns]

Has anyone guessed 101, That's my guess... or, maybe I read it somewhere in a earlier post about having soldered 101 surface mounted parts.

[CoAMarcus]

I just changed one of the rules in a very minor way so people can not create a second screen name on here to get an extra guess. Something that will probably never happen, but I suppose it is good to cover all the bases and avoid any grumbling on Monday.

-Marcus

[LeeWay]

This does bring up a point. I did consider the header pins as components. They are indeed components, but not of the ultra super deluxe dirt cheap version. Since I have seen the version posted on here with the header pins soldered, that was the version I selected to count parts. Those will indeed have 12 more components soldered than the USDDC version.
That wasn't really clear, but I think we were after just how many solder points can gecko put on the head of a dime anyway.


PS- I just saw where you cleared that up, Marcus. We do indeed count the header pins as components.

[CoAMarcus]

We are looking for the total number of components, not pads. Here is a freebie: The 12-pin header counts as one component. :-) That is the version we are going for here.

-Marcus

[LeeWay]

Opps. For those that can count then, my guess was incorrect.

[wolfdagon]

Any and all edited answers will be disqualified aside from wolfdagons because the rule was not posted by then. I will edit the original rules post to reflect this change.

-Marcus Freimanis

Thanks for excluding my answer from this rule, Marcus. I guess I should have asked about editing before I actually did it, but I was in such a hurry that I did not think about it till after the fact. Glad to see I might have a chance at this. I didn't even see the first contest until 11 hours after it was posted. At least this time I saw it early.

Kenith

[BobF]

142.

[ger21]

140

[rbuckwalter]

102

[marcokiss]

100

[Ch_Irawan]

117 Pretty Sure! Not absolutely sure because i think there is stacked components on the board.

I draw the top overlay over the image given, 2 hours working! I'll post it if permitted by the judge...

[CoAMarcus]

So there has been some confusion between pricing on the G250 variants, and I just want to clear things up for you guys.

The "Super-Cheap" variety will be $30. The "Cheap" will be an undetermined price, most likely around $40, and will have more bells and whistles than the "Super-Cheap" version. The extra $10 gets you the 12-pin connector and a heat sink plate.

Those are the only differences. If you want just a header and bare MOSFETs, go with the "Super Cheap". If you want a heatsink and a connector, go for the "Cheap" drive.

Also, actual designations are on the way, so there will be no more of this "Cheap" and "Super-Cheap" talk, and actual names. Trust me, it is confusing the heck out of me just typing this, and as soon as we have a set designation for the two drives I will be able to type easier.

-Marcus Freimanis

[P.Passuello]

107

Just a wild stab in the dark!!

[CoAMarcus]

117 Pretty Sure! Not absolutely sure because i think there is stacked components on the board.

I draw the top overlay over the image given, 2 hours working! I'll post it if permitted by the judge...

You can post if you like, but keep in mind that it will give an advantage to your competitors. If you are feeling generous, I am sure people would like to use your work. ;-)

-Marcus Freimanis

[Ch_Irawan]

No problem this is really fun, here is my version of the top overlay...

[jimalb]

111
I Gota go for it And make a guess to!

[Glidergider]

101

[rgoldner]

110

Rich

[jacmarhal]

117

[Mariss Freimanis]

117 Pretty Sure! Not absolutely sure because i think there is stacked components on the board.

I draw the top overlay over the image given, 2 hours working! I'll post it if permitted by the judge...

Ch_Irawan;

Ah,.. Any chance you might want to work at Geckodrive?:-)

I'm impressed by your logical method of solving the problem by constructing an innovative solution that quickly converges on the answer. It was so good I superimposed your thumbnail under the actual G250 artwork and it will show just how close you actually came after the contest is over.

Mariss