That does sound like a “wild ride” BSM, I hope you enjoyed it thoroughly!! 
Interesting journey choices, certainly not mainstream. (kind of like Dale’s packages )
Ok guys.
I just realized 2 things.
1. I completely forgot about Mr.Scott’s spring order, and by adding TomE, AEDe, and the TheOnlyDocc to the order list, there are only 25 big springs left for Mr Scott. We are at literally 1975 springs, which is the reason why I wanted to stop the group buy, so I could get myself 100 springs, but I split up my order by half so TomE, and TheOnlyDocc, along with AEDe could get them. So MrScott will only be able to get 25 big springs.
2. What kind of spring would your prefer as a smaller spring?
- One like the Fasttech Carobronze spring, only with thicker wire, a wider top, and less coils so there can be more spring movement while not sacrificing too much mechanical strength, while still being way better mechanically than the Carobronze spring, according to my calculations.
- One like an almost symmetrical driver spring.
The 1st choice would allow for a dual spring amount, and would allow for a full 20-23A of current to pass through a single entry point, rather than 13-15A like my current spring.
You could use it as a smaller spring, but you would have to flip the top and the bottom to allow it to fit single side driver boards.
The 2nd choice would allow for universal compatibility, but making it much harder to incorporate as a dual spring.
What do you think?
Also, the list has been updated.
Edit: The first point is null now.
If needed I can give up some of my springs
I totally want option #1 for the small springs so I can use them as dual springs. In fact go ahead and up my small spring order to 100 total springs please if this is the case so I can use them all as double springs.
The Fasttech springs sag real quick.
You recently added 5 large springs to my order - its not much but you can take those off my order
BlueSwordM you can take 8 big springs off my order if that helps make up the shortfall.
Wouldn’t this mean that TheOnlyDocc, the last person, has asked for springs that are not available?
Yeaaah. However, I was willing to take off some of my springs so everybody could have them at least.
This is why I wanted to stop at 1950 springs: in case there are problems, there would still be springs that could be shipped.
Edit: Maybe I should have changed the title when I closed the GB. My fault. :person_facepalming:
Also, there is a good reason for why the Fasttech Carobronze spring sags electrically and mechanically:
it has a way too wide top diameter, thinner wire, and probably uses a lower electrical grade phosphor bronze at 15% IACS vs the C54400 19% IACS of the djozz springs. It also has a bit too many coils. Removing one while widening the top diameter would help a bit in terms of mechanical strength.
Edit 2: I’m way too soft. I should have refused for his spring demand.
@shirnask and skinny-tie, I will put some extra things in your order so you will still have some good things in your package. Brass buttons and perhaps, some small extras :+1:
@Mr.Scott, I’m really sorry for forgetting about your order. I’ve corrected the error now.
Edit 3: TheOnlyDocc, out of kindness and patience, will wait for the next batch. So you can get your springs back.
Can I have 25 small springs? Thanks.
Done. Updated the excel file.
I would like 50 small springs.
Added too.
Add 20 small springs, please
Thanks BlueSword, I’ll gladly take 25 and be happy with that. Don’t want to cause any problems.
I’m on the list for 50 large and 50 small. I’m willing to take 10 less of each if that will help spread the love.
That’ll be no problem for small springs, and even big springs. You don’t need to reduce the number of springs you have.
MrScott, you will have 50 big springs exactly, don’t worry.
We are currently at exactly 2000 big springs and 1668 big springs.
Sorry guys if I was off for a few days, but coming back from the airport Friday, and working on Saturday, and then sleeping normally, awakened stiff neck(torticollis?) in me for about 2 days.
I could do anything except do graphical work for some reason, since it required a lot of precision. I do not know why, but everything that required a lot of precision made my neck hurt quite a bit, and I made so many errors that it was not worth it.
Luckily, I’m recovering, and I should be able to resume work on this GB quickly enough.
So, did any of you 4 guys receive your big springs, except for Texas Ace, as he already received them?
Let us know.
I’ve also began drawing the small spring, which looks like a much beefier version of the Fasttech spring.
I will also start designing the spring ASF asked, and change a few parameters if needed according to the calculations that I will do to get good mechanical properties in such a narrow spring.
Nope… nothing yet in my corner of the world. 