1st batch

[b1llygo4t]

Im one of the poor saps that got ripped off on the first batch by CraigX.

Anyways, I got another 1st batch unit back in the day that's been sitting in storage (long story) til now. lucky enough it boots up and it seems like the battery still works. But it needs a new LCD cable and there's some cracking in the lid. It'd be nice to finally get to use this after 10 years, can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks - Billy

 

[Wally]

Hi Billy,

Unfortunately the stock of LCD Cables was depleted, I think @hns was looking at making some new ones and he'll be able to confirm.

 

[b_o_b]

ED fixed one LCD cable for me a few months ago - still 7 in stock. He only seems to be willing to repair them and not sell them separately.

Pandora LCD Cable Replacement (flickering color) - After-Warranty-R...

We will replace your LCD Cable of your Pandora - After-Warranty-Repairs

www.dragonbox.de

Pandora case are not for sale anymore, but maybe someone is willing to sell a part that you need.

 

[Eight Bit]

I have a silver case somewhere that I could send to you when I get home from vacation

 

[b1llygo4t]

@b_o_b ahh, I see. I suppose ill go that route.

@Eight Bit I'll take you up on that! I'm sure the silver cases had better fit and finish than the 1st batch pre-order cases did. I wonder if the 1st batch sticker has any value.

It's probably safe to assume there aren't any 1 ghz boards out there? This one is just a 600 mhz

 

[TeDaDeS]

Sounds like it's possible to get it up and running again. If in stock there still might be some batteries and cases for sale.

Pandora Replacement battery - Replacement Batteries

Pandora replacement battery - Replacement Batteries

www.dragonbox.de

I tried looking up the other parts, but the site appears do be down.

 

[Eight Bit]

@b_o_b ahh, I see. I suppose ill go that route.

@Eight Bit I'll take you up on that! I'm sure the silver cases had better fit and finish than the 1st batch pre-order cases did. I wonder if the 1st batch sticker has any value.

It's probably safe to assume there aren't any 1 ghz boards out there? This one is just a 600 mhz

Ok, Pm me sometime after the weekend

 

[levi]

IIRR when I bought my spare case parts off the dragonbox shop they didn't have any product serial number and that stickers on at all.

 

[Eight Bit]

@b1llygo4t please mind it's a used case, it has some scuffs and wear marks.
I had a black 1st batch Pandora that I upgraded to a silver GHz model and I switched the case back to the original black one after a while.

 

[hns]

Unfortunately the stock of LCD Cables was depleted, I think @hns was looking at making some new ones and he'll be able to confirm.

Yes, the design and samples are available since beginning of 2020 and I have built a "hell/torture machine" during lockdown times as mentioned in some other threads (that was real fun to get the windshield wiper mechanics of an old Audi A4 on eBay for 10€ and mount it to some wooden plank)... ED still wants to do some reliability tests before we can continue and order a batch of these raw flex-cables, but he seems to be overloaded with moving to the new office space (where he has space to run the machine for some days/weeks). Adding the connector and components (some capacitors and one diode) in my lab "production line" is likely done in 1-2 days so once he confirms that the design is ok it takes roughly 8 weeks to get plenty of cables.

 

[PowerGod]

it takes roughly 8 weeks

Spoiler

 

[abacab]

Yes, the design and samples are available since beginning of 2020 and I have built a "hell/torture machine" during lockdown times as mentioned in some other threads (that was real fun to get the windshield wiper mechanics of an old Audi A4 on eBay for 10€ and mount it to some wooden plank)... ED still wants to do some reliability tests before we can continue and order a batch of these raw flex-cables, but he seems to be overloaded with moving to the new office space (where he has space to run the machine for some days/weeks). Adding the connector and components (some capacitors and one diode) in my lab "production line" is likely done in 1-2 days so once he confirms that the design is ok it takes roughly 8 weeks to get plenty of cables.

Hi there,

are there any good news about the LCD ribbon cables?
I've used the contact formular via the dragonbox shop, but never received an answer back. Wasn't surprised since ED is a busy man, but now by accident, i've found this thread. It explains a lot

Luckily, my LCD cable still works "well" enough, causing lots of flickering and psychedelic colours at all usual hinge angles. Not good for gaming, but i can at least still do basic operations like using it as a music player.

According to the store, i assume the cables are not ready yet, but is there an ETA?

Thanks in advance!