Archive for January, 2010

First Production Volume Box

Posted by Adam on January 21st, 2010 under Serial Gadget, Technology • No Comments

Finally I have all the parts and I spent last night assembling ten boxes to fill my first order. It looks not half bad.
Next I need to set up a web page and finalize pricing so anyone can buy one.
So what is a Volume Box I hear you ask? Well, the Volume Box is a [...]

Volume Box is Almost There

Posted by Adam on January 9th, 2010 under Business, Serial Gadget • No Comments

I’m getting orders for the Volume Box already. I haven’t even put up a web page for it. But wouldn’t you know it, the plastic case I want is not in stock with any of my regular suppliers (at least, those ones who are not still on extended Christmas holiday) so I’m having to get [...]

First Prototype Volume Box

Posted by Adam on January 5th, 2010 under Serial Gadget, Technology • No Comments

The Volume Box board is assembled and tested, the last few firmware bugs are squished and the only thing missing now is the machined end panel for the plastic case and it is ready to sell!
Here are the lessons I have learned:
1. PICs can be a mighty pain in the bum to debug, particularly the [...]