Hi everyone,
Most of you should have received the additional mounting screws
by now. (International customers will have to wait a few more days.)
I have been reading the feedback that some of you have sent me
and I hope I have been able to address all of your questions/comments/
concerns.
The need to secure the board has become apparent as demonstrated by
the problems a few of you have experienced.
It is my hope that the additional screws you were sent should
prevent any more problems.
A number of you have reported that the case does not fit correctly
after fitting the board. I poured over this problem for some time
as the two units I have at home show no obvious bulge.
I refused to believe that the manufacturing tolerance from unit
to unit was so great. The case is an injection molded part and
varies minimally from unit to unit.
Then, when I was putting a unit together (for the Nth time ;-P)
I did indeed see a bulge!
This was not there previously and could not be due to the fitting
of the board as I had not removed the SER-001.
The 'problem' turns out to be the locking tab immediately next to
the stylus.
If this is not engaged fully, the case will bulge.
Just closing the two case halves does not engage it fully most of the
time. It will appear closed but really isn't.
The answer is simple. Once the case halves are reassembled, press on
the spot on the bottom case half between the stylus and the port door
near to where the top and bottom case halves meet.
You will here a distinct 'click' as the tab fully mates.
Check out the fit and I think you will find it is a lot better.
It is possible that some of you will still experience a 'bulge'
but it should be less pronounced.
As far as the screws are concerned, it is important to put BOTH
screws in. The 1/2" screw tightens fully in the corner and will
stop the board from twisting and putting strain on the internal
connector.
The 1/4" screw SHOULD NOT BE TIGHTENED FULLY. It provides additional
holding power but the boss that it screws into does not meet
with the board. Just tighten till the head is flush.
Finally,
There are still some units left, but not many :(
http://www.members.tripod.com/mrpcbman/mini-din.htm
Have fun my dongle-less friends,
David Humphreys
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