Power supply issues with Replay
A quick update, I apologize for the delay. I’ve been really busy testing the boards.
No real problems as yet. I’m waiting for a different LDO as the one I am using does not shut down when the input power is turned off, and the resulting reverse leakage keeps the board partially powered. I have modified one board with a different part which fixes the problem.
One other issue which is a bit more annoying is the audio connector is a bit close to the DVI connector. It works fine with most DVI cables, but some are a bit fat which means the 3.5mm jack bends. I have mounted the connector at a slight angle which helps…
I’ll try and get some pictures and a video up of the board running some Amiga demos in the next few days.
Replay RevB finally assembled
A few more pictures now I’ve assembled the through hole components.
You can see one board does not have the components on the backside, this is the version without the composite/SVHS output.
The board you can see from the top has the codec and the extra output connector. Note, I’ve stuck four rubber feet on the bottom over the mounting holes while I work on them – these are not fitted usually as it will be in a mini-itx case.
Replay RevB prototype boards have arrived!
The first 10 prototype boards came back today. I will post some more pictures after final assembly tomorrow.
Assembly started
Good news, the missing connector which was on 3 month lead time has finally arrived! The components are packed and shipped off to the production people for the prototype assembly. The paste mask needed for assembly has also arrived, so we are good to go.
Hopefully I will have the first few boards to test late next week.
I was on a short trip to China again last week, and while you are waiting for board updates you can check out my friend Harry’s website who has taken some great pictures from around China.