Hi Guys,

I'm back! I might look like a young Forrest Gump, but I'm at my desk and
being productive!

Run Forrest, Run!

Well, I've got to say, I just love the amount of time and effort that
Jason Harper put into his proposal.

You may not all agree with him (of course), but he shares a number of
ideas that I have had;

1) I have always wanted to have a series of plug in oscillator modules. I
think this is a must.
2) I wanted to see a header to an expansion board - with all the other
goodies that you guys have been talking about. Be it an Option or included
with the original kit. I was thinking of a 40 Pin or maybe 50 Pin header
(allowing a few spare for supply rails etc.) - but I must say that the SIP
header facing down is simply brilliant and must be considered.
3) I have seen some negative comments about the multiple sockets - and I
wonder if Jason realises that I can buy ZIF sockets quite cheaply.

Is there any way we can have a 40 Pin WIDE ZIF socket accomodate ALL
available PICs?

On a related note, you guys are all pushing heavily for an LCD. I have
seen that you often talk about LCDs for around $30 or so. But you are also
suggesting that this full kit will retail for around $20~$30. I hope that
everybody realises that I can not even begin to look at costings until we
have a final rough design.

I think Jason has given us much to consider.

Cheers,

Sean

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