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09-12-2003, 08:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Oakland, CA
Posts: 649
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I used a sproggy to sucessfully power a Via Epia 800. They work great together. Don't try to run the EPIA M boards though. They take too much power.
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09-12-2003, 10:09 PM
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#17
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Scotland
Posts: 152
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I use a Sproggy with the Via Epia 800.
Was running using Mpxplay in Dos, with 40x4 lcd with no problems.
Have just installed a 6.4 tft LCD a now running Windows98SE, When starting the car windows locked up for a short time then runs for 5-6 sec then lock for good.
Don't know what the problem is, will run more tests but I don't think it is the Sproggy.
Any thoughts.
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09-16-2003, 02:25 PM
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#18
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: India
Posts: 1,635
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All the Kits have been mailed. first batch completed.
Second batch shall take some time..
Tracking number has been mailed to everyone..
Cheers and Good luck
Mastero
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09-26-2003, 06:06 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Cambridge, UK
Posts: 30
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Quote: Originally Posted by Kalavera
Hey Mastero,
If, by any chance you used Protel, could you send me the .ddb or the .sch file? 
I've done a scehamtic in Protel for the sproggy mk3 which you can have if you like. However, I don't guarantee it's accurate - you prolly want to check it thoroughly before committing it to copper!
Also I haven't done any layout, coz I generated the schematic from the PCB, so you'd have to do that bit & check the footprints etc yourself.
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09-28-2003, 08:12 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Ireland
Posts: 42
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Cheers blowback,
That'd be a great help. I'll pm you my email addy co you can send it to me yhen you can.
Thanks in advance!
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Current Cfg: AMD 2200+, Epox Mobo, 7" Lilliput TS, 320MB RAM, 40GB 2.5" HD, 200GB SATA, Slim Combo, ATI Radeon, SMC B/G Wireless w/ 5dB antenna, Bluetooth.
S/W: RoadRunner/MapMonkey/NetStumbler. Still working on a box and PSU!
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09-30-2003, 05:21 AM
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#21
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Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 4
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Been Looking for sproogy
Hello, Maestro,
My search for sproggy led me to mp3car.com.
I have been groping around since I finally registered to get a wind of what this site is like.
I like DIY stuff and I am impressed with what you guys have to offer.
I am a newbie to MP3 players but not to PCs.
Eventhough I am comfortable with Windows, I would love to do something on Linux (for practice) with all car guages customized with audio alerts etc.
I have just downloaded your 2 attachments and will study them.
Thanks and keep it up.
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10-16-2003, 07:55 PM
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#22
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Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 9
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Hey Maestro,
I'm new to this carputer stuff but, from what I can see, your power solution seems the best balance between price and reliability.
This thread hasn't been replied to in a while, but hopefully you're still working on a new batch of your kits.
I'm not all that familiar with how electronic circuitry works, however I do have a steady hand and a good soldering iron, so your solution sounds great.
Before I place an order with you - assuming that you're still selling - I do have a couple of questions:
1) How does your kit compare, feature-wise, to the Opus solution (which seems to be the popular commercially-made choice). Does it have, for example, the ability to continue to supply power while the engine is cranking?
2a) I saw on your site that the last revision, 2.8plus, you have listed for $35, minus the "not included" parts. Your 3.0 kit is priced, on this thread, at $75 without the "not included" parts. Where does this large price difference come from, and is it an important upgrade to your kit?
2b) The parts not included have changed quite a bit between revisions. How does the total costs of them compare?
If it turns out that the 3.0 kit is an important revision and is worth the money, I'd love to get in line for your next batch of kits.
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10-16-2003, 08:36 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Scotland
Posts: 152
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Quote: Originally Posted by GRUNT
I use a Sproggy with the Via Epia 800.
Was running using Mpxplay in Dos, with 40x4 lcd with no problems.
Have just installed a 6.4 tft LCD a now running Windows98SE, When starting the car windows locked up for a short time then runs for 5-6 sec then lock for good.
Don't know what the problem is, will run more tests but I don't think it is the Sproggy.
Any thoughts.
Changed may battery today, that fixed the problem.
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10-23-2003, 11:12 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: WI
Posts: 763
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ETA for second batch?
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10-24-2003, 10:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: India
Posts: 1,635
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Quote: Originally Posted by Kryten
Hey Maestro,
I'm new to this carputer stuff but, from what I can see, your power solution seems the best balance between price and reliability.
This thread hasn't been replied to in a while, but hopefully you're still working on a new batch of your kits.
I'm not all that familiar with how electronic circuitry works, however I do have a steady hand and a good soldering iron, so your solution sounds great.
Before I place an order with you - assuming that you're still selling - I do have a couple of questions:
1) How does your kit compare, feature-wise, to the Opus solution (which seems to be the popular commercially-made choice). Does it have, for example, the ability to continue to supply power while the engine is cranking?
2a) I saw on your site that the last revision, 2.8plus, you have listed for $35, minus the "not included" parts. Your 3.0 kit is priced, on this thread, at $75 without the "not included" parts. Where does this large price difference come from, and is it an important upgrade to your kit?
2b) The parts not included have changed quite a bit between revisions. How does the total costs of them compare?
If it turns out that the 3.0 kit is an important revision and is worth the money, I'd love to get in line for your next batch of kits.
My friend most of your questions are already answered here ... search a bit.
As for the price diff of 2.8 and 3.0 its cause its fedex they charge me 35$ for shipping worldwide. so minus the shipping and come pick it up from India (bombay) for 40$ USD 
IInd batch comming up soon 25 numbers exact .. by next week it shall be ready.
So book yours now !
Cheers
Mastero
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10-24-2003, 06:40 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 9
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Quote: Originally Posted by Mastero
My friend most of your questions are already answered here ... search a bit.
As for the price diff of 2.8 and 3.0 its cause its fedex they charge me 35$ for shipping worldwide. so minus the shipping and come pick it up from India (bombay) for 40$ USD
IInd batch comming up soon 25 numbers exact .. by next week it shall be ready.
So book yours now !
Cheers
Mastero
Ah, I had forgotten about your other monstrous thread about the Sproggy MK.
I also forgot that all the missing parts are available as free samples. *yay*
Put me on the waiting list for an MK 3.0!
Now I just have cross my fingers and hope Maxim and Wilco come through with my samples. 
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11-09-2003, 02:50 AM
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#27
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: India
Posts: 1,635
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II BATCH READY TO GO !
75$ FEDEX DELIVERY !
10 kits left
mail me if interested.
Mastero
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