Look what Santa Claus Maxim sent me today. 24bit ADC board, a bunch of croc clips, and a couple other unrelated things such as notebook and pencil. Now, lets see wether the software runs in wine. 8 multiplexed inputs is kinda nice, epecially for data logging/diagnosis. No input protection however, so maybe I'll design something simple to give it at least a litte protection
A 24-bit data logger sounds like a cool project. Are you going to start a project thread on it?
Yeah, having some kind of front end with input protection would be prudent, especially for logging experimental stuff.
Saw this today & tried the link. Received a reply within seconds to say I should get a free kit in 6-8 weeks. Now I just have to wait & see if it actually arrives.
Phil
Yeah, it seems they are going out, slowly but surely. I ordered mine in late September. Nothing, yet.
Update: Got shipment notification.
Mine are in the East Midlands DHL depot and I *think* should be out for delivery to me tomorrow.
Looking forward to receiving them, it's got a bunch of Maxim goodies in it too.
I also got a shipping notification. Should arrive tomorrow. A bit late however for what I wanted (ordered end of september), but still should be nice to evaluate it...
Just curious, for those that did receive a confirmation, do you all have a registered company that you filled out in the application form? Or, is someone just a hobbyist. I did not apply because of that, but I guessed they would not send it out.
Registered company here. I think they reject applications from personal email addresses (gmail, outlook, etc.), haven't tried though.
Mine arrived today, it's a *really* nice promo bundle, a Maxim branded Moleskine notebook, the board which looks excellent, a nice pen, bag of Adafruit croc clip leads and some nice colourful leaflets/paperwork.
Lots of reading to do and some tinkering too.
Had some time today and installed the Maxim software on old laptop. Works great. 2.5V MAX6072 reference is also quite accurate (at least good enough to check cheap china DMMs), also prooves that my "cheap" secondhand Keithley 2010/2015 are still in quite good calibration
Looks great MadTux! Did you not get a free buck converter module too? Just ordered the 24 bit ADC and also got a "Select a free module to start a quick implementation" with 5 buck converter modules to choose from...
Mine arrived today, it's a *really* nice promo bundle, a Maxim branded Moleskine notebook, the board which looks excellent, a nice pen, bag of Adafruit croc clip leads and some nice colourful leaflets/paperwork.
Yeah, funny that the extras were packaged in separate static shield bags. You don't want to accidentally zap your Moleskine notebook. It might scramble your notes.
I don't mind, though, as the bags are nice for reuse.
Yeah, funny that the extras were packaged in separate static shield bags. You don't want to accidentally zap your Moleskine notebook. It might scramble your notes. I don't mind, though, as the bags are nice for reuse.
Oh, come on... Look at Adafruit with their new machine
You know you would use it to bag everything possible for at least the first week!
LOL! Yep, new machines are fun. So, are you implying Maxim's shipping department got some new toys?
Just ordered a ADC board using my company name "Self". The fine print says 6-8 weeks delivery time
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Thanks OP
Just ordered a ADC board using my company name "Self". The fine print says 6-8 weeks delivery time ]]
Thanks OP
Hmm, good luck. I guess I missed out as I don't have a company, Self or other.
Not only that, but I'm not sure what module is the best for a beginner to have fun with (the most I've used is simple coding with Arduino and Digispark Attiny variant both in Arduino IDE). If it's still ongoing (and possible without a company), any ideas?
Hmm, good luck. I guess I missed out as I don't have a company, Self or other.
You do have a company called "Self", same as me. In other words you can type in any name you like including your real name.
Thanks for the tip MadTux.
I've also ordered the 24 bit adc (MAX11410EVKIT).
Wondering how noise and linearity is, not expecting miracles but would be nice if I could build a 6 or 7 digit volt meter around it.
Just got notification for MAX31855 EVM
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Just got notification for my MAX11410 eval and a nice welcome kit! They definitely seem to be following through with samples.
Mine arrived yesterday. Will try it on weekend with RPI.
Just ordered a ADC board using my company name "Self". The fine print says 6-8 weeks delivery time ]]
Thanks OP
Forgot about this - I think my 8 weeks is over - will wait until I forget again
I also got a shipping notification. Should arrive on 30.1.2018
Shipping notification from Maxim arrived this morning. Kit should be delivered on Monday. Definitely a result.
Thanks for the heads up.
Phil
Well, I've just put in for the 24 bit ADC eval kit.
Will it come? If so, will I get it before or after Easter?
I got a mail this week from them, asking to sign a end user statement that I don't plan to use the kit (I chose the MAXREFDES130#: BUILDING AUTOMATION SHIELD) to build nuclear, biological, chemical or other weapons of mass destruction with it, to build missile controll systems or to sell it to any country the US doesn't like. I thought I ordered an arduino shield, not a nuclear warhead?
Oh, and I ordered around october. pretty slow those guys. Don't know if I would like to use anything of them in my designs if the lead times are also that long for the parts they sell...