10-11-2019, 11:04 PM
I have the PCBs (5off) and i have ordered some of the components modulators from china (just been reading about duff Chinese components) I also ordered a book of 1% 0805 resistors. After i ordered the PCBs i noticed there was a hedgehog II but i didn't fancy soldering the FPGA as i don't have the correct equipment or eyesight to do that kind of thing anymore. I can just about manage the resistors and as they are in a book will know the values. I used to be able to read the numbers on 0805 resistors with no glasses (many years ago). Worked in avionics and used to have a plastic cup of them on my bench that i would pour out and sift through with a cocktail stick for the required values. I thought about Aurora but due to the cost i will build the Hedgehog, but looking at it now i don't think there will be much in it cost wise. But a couple of quid here and there is easier to hide from Mrs Chaos than the Aurora in one go! The Aurora dos'nt seem to come up for sale second hand very often, i suppose it is a niche market. Might have to go the Aurora route though, once all my duff IC's arrive from china. I am going to Keep 2 of the PCB's. The other 3 are up for grabs if any one want's them.
