10 replies to this topic

[Joe Griffith]

Is there any way to purchase a Netduino without the headers, or at least without them installed?

[Chris Walker]

Hi Joe. The Netduino comes fully assembled, but if we got enough requests we could certainly make them without the headers attached. How are you using your Netduino that it would be helpful to not have headers? Also, I've taken the headers off with a desolder gun and gentle use of plyers. But that was only because we were testing with different custom color headers--and I needed to see what each color looked like on the board Chris

[phantomtypist]

If it would help make the product cheaper, I'd buy the Netduino without headers.

[Joe Griffith]

I'm using it in a robot. That means that there will be a certain amount of vibration. The headers are great for development but and I want things to be really solid when it's actually deployed. I think one of the prototype shields will solve the problem or I may decide to de-solder the headers (I actually have quite a bit of experience doing that).

[Chris Seto]

Hi Joe, proto shield is the way to go then. You can get your solid connection, but also be able to remove everything in a matter of seconds. Mind if I ask what kind of robot you are building where vibration is an issue?

[Joe Griffith]

I'm interested in a completely autonomous robot that can go to the kitchen, open the refrigerator, and bring me a beer. I'm basing it on wheels and controllers from Parallax.
I'm using a Netduino to control the wheels and a small laptop to control the Netduino. Eventually I expect to have multiple Netuinos connected to the laptop (sensors, arm, etc.)

[Chris Seto]

I see... Well, I have been a running a robot at ~30MPH over rough terrain only using hookup wire (no soldering, what so ever), so I don't think you have to worry about vibration; I have never had a wire detach on me.

[Fred]

I'm interested in a completely autonomous robot that can go to the kitchen, open the refrigerator, and bring me a beer.

I got one of those. Voice controlled too. Works really well, but she does make me put up shelves and dispose of spiders.

[Joe Griffith]

I can't afford another one of those!

[Hai Nguyen]

I can't afford another one of those!

Sure you wont want one of those, they will try to terminate one another.

[William]

Hi Joe. The Netduino comes fully assembled, but if we got enough requests we could certainly make them without the headers attached.

How are you using your Netduino that it would be helpful to not have headers?

Also, I've taken the headers off with a desolder gun and gentle use of plyers. But that was only because we were testing with different custom color headers--and I needed to see what each color looked like on the board

Chris

There are at least a couple of reasons I'd want to have it without headers installed.
1) The project box I have does not have the headroom, so I need to remove the headers.
2) The 'competition' does this as a matter of course.

I've also had the thought "can I turn off the power light". It's too bright for my usage.

And, can I get it without the barrel connector for power. Either leave a place to solder in my own power, or put JST connector.

But, for this post, I'd like to get one without headers simply to fit it in a smaller box.