Klondike - 16 chip ASIC Open Source Board - Preliminary

[mmitech]

It worries me that he disappeared right about the time China was rounding up a large number of "Internet Activists".

Too bad he is in Thailand and a Canadian national that is unrelated to his situation.

I will do what I can again to track down his phone number and give him a buzz and see what is up. I will try tonight and get back to the forum here tomorrow.

That is a good point. I thought Thailand was under the Republic of China? Or is it Taiwan... Either way it doesn't matter.

and I am sure that you're an American, some US citizens always manage to give me a smile when it comes to geography  


Edit: I don't know if asking "Or is it Taiwan" is the worst part, just saying, you guys lost a war with them... didn't they teach you that in history class ?
edit2: OK I just want to admit a fail on my first edit, I was thinking about Vietnam referring to the war hahahahaha but it is still hilarious

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[eroxors]

It worries me that he disappeared right about the time China was rounding up a large number of "Internet Activists".

Too bad he is in Thailand and a Canadian national that is unrelated to his situation.

I will do what I can again to track down his phone number and give him a buzz and see what is up. I will try tonight and get back to the forum here tomorrow.

That is a good point. I thought Thailand was under the Republic of China? Or is it Taiwan... Either way it doesn't matter.

and I am sure that your an American, some US citizens always manage to give me a smile when it comes to geography  


Edit: I don't know if asking "Or is it Taiwan" is the worst part, just saying, you guys lost a war with them... didn't they teach you that in history class ?

Starts with a T don't it? lol

China has significant sway over affairs in Thailand. Taiwan... not so much.

Anyone have new updates? working K16s with low HW error rates? Anyone with 8-chip boards have OC results? Thanks for continuing to work on this project.

[dnaleor]

It worries me that he disappeared right about the time China was rounding up a large number of "Internet Activists".

Too bad he is in Thailand and a Canadian national that is unrelated to his situation.

I will do what I can again to track down his phone number and give him a buzz and see what is up. I will try tonight and get back to the forum here tomorrow.

That is a good point. I thought Thailand was under the Republic of China? Or is it Taiwan... Either way it doesn't matter.

and I am sure that your an American, some US citizens always manage to give me a smile when it comes to geography  


Edit: I don't know if asking "Or is it Taiwan" is the worst part, just saying, you guys lost a war with them... didn't they teach you that in history class ?

Starts with a T don't it? lol

China has significant sway over affairs in Thailand. Taiwan... not so much.

I think he meant Tibet, also starts with a T

hilarious  (no offence)

[cp1]

Taiwan is an independent country, not under the control of China.  China makes the world pretend that Taiwan is part of China, but we want Taiwan as an ally and a customer, so we sell them a lot of arms and China knows not to mess with them.

[Bicknellski]

My text message bounced no reply from the number I have. If I have time this week I will try calling.

[Ente]

My text message bounced no reply from the number I have. If I have time this week I will try calling.

Thanks for trying.
By now I am somewhat worried as well.
There is just no scenario in my head which fits to this..

Ente

[weaknesswaran]

Anybody tried sending him an email with a 1px pic for tracking?

[Newar]

My text message bounced no reply from the number I have. If I have time this week I will try calling.

Mobile numbers in Thailand (+66 8 xxxxxx) get disconnected fairly quickly (a matter of weeks) if the account is not used or topped up. Cheap as they are, they are also pretty much disposable.

Did he not run a local BTC exchange for a while too?

Edit: Don't the mods have access to users' IP addresses?

[chadtn]

I believe he mentioned in the past he had been selling on eBay for ten years.  Anyone know what name he went by there to see if the account has been active?

Chad

[Bogart]

I got some 220pf 0402 caps and some 560 ohm 0603 resistors.  I plan to try changing C274, and R45 + R46 for these on one of my K16s to see if it brings it to life.

I'll be using just a fine-tipped iron by hand...

[SebastianJu]

Is there no one that lives near BKKCoins and can check his place? Maybe a subforum will help when his details are known. Or is there no address?
Its really strange...

[Newar]

I believe he mentioned in the past he had been selling on eBay for ten years.  Anyone know what name he went by there to see if the account has been active?

Chad

[...]
My current listings here.
[...]

http://myworld.ebay.com/netal2001

0 items listed, last feedback from Aug. 13.

I have sent a message.

[AtomSea]

BKK,

I hope you are ok.
If you are, please come back,
Aside from the need for a strong open-source Bitcoin asic ecosystem, I miss your nerdy talk.

Peace & Love,
AtomSea

[Bicknellski]

Phoning didn't work. Newar and Mr. Turtle are in Thailand I believe they might be able to track him easier.

I will drop him an old school postcard to the address I drop shipped items to and see if that can raise him.

Yes this is worrying.

[SebastianJu]

Phoning didn't work. Newar and Mr. Turtle are in Thailand I believe they might be able to track him easier.

I will drop him an old school postcard to the address I drop shipped items to and see if that can raise him.

Yes this is worrying.

A postcard is a good idea. In case he is not able to get on the internet for some reason someone other might get in contact this way. I mean not everyone knows what to do with the internet.

[Biomech]

Phoning didn't work. Newar and Mr. Turtle are in Thailand I believe they might be able to track him easier.

I will drop him an old school postcard to the address I drop shipped items to and see if that can raise him.

Yes this is worrying.

A postcard is a good idea. In case he is not able to get on the internet for some reason someone other might get in contact this way. I mean not everyone knows what to do with the internet.

Yeah, postcard is a good idea. Also, if any of you know where he lives and are somewhat nearby, maybe drop by. He's been off a rather long time. Obviously, I don't know the man, but this seems odd. Hope he's ok!

[chanberg]

Did anyone ever receive parts from his store? I ordered a klondike board for decorative purposes months ago.. wonder whats going on with that.

[Epicblood]

Has anyone tried one of these boards? might be making one using the opensource thing if it works.

[Bogart]

I got some 220pf 0402 caps and some 560 ohm 0603 resistors.  I plan to try changing C274, and R45 + R46 for these on one of my K16s to see if it brings it to life.

Well, it seems I failed to get the right resistors, and I've got 560 mOhm resistors.

Fortunately I noticed this before I installed them.

I did measure the resistor I removed, and it measures 1001 ohms, so the "mod" has not already been done to mine.

I've got some actual 560s on the way now.

[fasmax]

Have you already replaced the capacitor?