Doing some research for a project to reproduce some hard to find aux boards for machines like the Journey amp board with cassette interface and wanted to get some input from the people that would be most likely to use them.
First up. The actual boards. Would I be better off simply duplicating the existing board and having the word "Reproduction" etched into the copper to keep people from trying to flip then as NOS? More expensive, but will look authentic until examined closely.
Or redesign the circuit with modern components to perform the same functions. A considerably cheaper proposition from the component cost and construction standpoint. Extensive use of SMD and bundled component devices to reduce component counts.
Second. What other boards would be good candidates? I'm not looking for big runs with big profits, but I won't be able to do much if I'm taking a bath on it either. Break even or a little better is the target.
Third. I don't see that this needs to be limited to video games. Pins and jukes are just as eligible too. I'll just have to rely more on testers for feedback.
First up. The actual boards. Would I be better off simply duplicating the existing board and having the word "Reproduction" etched into the copper to keep people from trying to flip then as NOS? More expensive, but will look authentic until examined closely.
Or redesign the circuit with modern components to perform the same functions. A considerably cheaper proposition from the component cost and construction standpoint. Extensive use of SMD and bundled component devices to reduce component counts.
Second. What other boards would be good candidates? I'm not looking for big runs with big profits, but I won't be able to do much if I'm taking a bath on it either. Break even or a little better is the target.
Third. I don't see that this needs to be limited to video games. Pins and jukes are just as eligible too. I'll just have to rely more on testers for feedback.




