Finally found some time to get mine assembled. Came up right away once I figured out the IDC to DB9 cable was not wired correctly, initially it was just throwing garbage on the terminal screen.
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The VAT thing implies a customs handling charge too, so it becomes expensive. I vastly prefer to always stay below the NOK 350 limit.Tor, Digi-Key (digikey.no) has free shipping if you order for enough money. You still have to pay VAT when the package arrives, but free shipping is still something. And they had almost all parts in stock (I only had to substitute a few of the sockets).
The board is VERY nicely made. Gold-plated solder pads as well!
Just did most of the soldering on mine. Only a few parts I have to order.
Maybe one question: HCT logic ICs will not work well? It has to be HC?
Kind regards,
Oscar.