Chuck:
Not that my opinion counts for anything in this issue, but I for one support the concept of edge mounting of the CAN module, using whatever connector is finally selected. The edge mounting would not of itself mandate the use of the HD connector as you will not really same much more space by its use. One issue related to the edge-mounted CAN module is a mechanical one, in that such a mounting presupposes a cantilevered mass of the CAN module supported by the connector, this is totally unacceptable as it would ring like a church bell under these conditions. The CAN module must be basically attached to a main PCB that brings the CAN module connector to the Connector Bracket, along with other connectors.
This edge mounting of the CAN module will also occupy space on the Connector Bracket that could also be used by other of the PCB's edge mounted connectors, and I am very sure that we will hear about that waste of connector space, too! To some degree, this is a no-win situation.....
Dick Jansson, KD1K [email protected] [email protected]
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chuck Green Sent: Tuesday, 17 July, 2007 03.47 To: Louis McFadin Cc: Dave Black ((Work)); Dave Black ((Home)); David Smith; AMSAT Eagle; Samsonoff@Mac. Com; Juan.Rivera ((Work)) Subject: [eagle] Re: CAN-Do-Too! ??????????
(snip).
I am a little disappointed that there have not been any comments regarding the changes I saw as being made with a new design. Additions/changes/questions/etc. I don't think we should do a new design without this discussion. Maybe people feel these issues have been well covered in the past. If so, a simple "looks good to me" would be helpful.
(snip)
Thanks, Chuck