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BulkBuy2: RS232 TTL Serial to WIFI 802.11 b/g/n Converter

Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
edited 2015-04-18 07:00 in General Discussion
Some of you have been contacting me regarding the next BulkBuy of those "Serial to Wifi" modules.

Here it is..

BulkBuy2: RS232 TTL Serial to WIFI 802.11 b/g/n Converter

We're going to shoot for 20 people on this order. Same rules as before. We need to achieve the required orders before the countdown clock on the page expires on December 7th. If the required order levels are not reached, all money will be refunded using Paypal's refund button.

You can read the details about BulkBuy #1's success here. We were able to get them in everyone's hands within two weeks of the announcement. It's safe to say with the holiday season on us, that it'll be at least 3 to 4 weeks this time. Naturally, if I can get them out sooner I will! There are no experts on these *yet*, but there are now at handful of people getting them this weekend. Consider yourself on the "cutting edge" on this one.

I'm opening this Bulkbuy to everyone with US shipping totals at $39.99 and the rest of the world at $45.99

Have fun!

Jeff
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  • Roy ElthamRoy Eltham Posts: 3,000
    edited 2012-11-23 09:42
    I hopped on this bandwagon. I'd like to get more than 1, but I did just one for now, so others could get in. If you end up not getting enough in this one then let me know and I will order more.
  • Don MDon M Posts: 1,652
    edited 2012-11-23 12:48
    I ordered one as well . Would like to order more but wasn't sure how you handle the shipping for multiple units.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-11-23 21:30
    The price of $39.99 was figured to include shipping costs. The price was then reduced so that it would total correctly when you got the shipping amount added (automatically in our system.) If you guys wind up doing more than a couple, I'll make sure we treat everyone fairly. We're at 3 of 20 right now.

    Jeff
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-11-24 17:54
    After spending the afternoon at the shop playing with the module, I'm even more impressed with them than I was..

    Here's quick & dirty guide to getting them up and running as a tcp server.

    http://propellerpowered.com/forum/index.php?topic=230.0
  • msrobotsmsrobots Posts: 3,709
    edited 2012-11-24 20:58
    Hi Jeff,

    just got mine out of the PO BOX. (BulkBuy#1) - hey they are small. Truly a nice thing.

    need more reading ...

    Enjoy!

    Mike
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-11-25 12:38
    Here's a very simple webserver example for the Propeller using the Wifi module.

    You'll want to set your AT+TCPTO=10 (or maybe a little lower) to make the socket connection close in a reasonable amount of time after the page is transmitted. There is probably a smarter way to close the socket connection, but I haven't found it yet in the HTTP specification.


    Edit: moved to it's own thread...

    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?144113-Webserver-for-the-serial-wifi-module

    Jeff
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-11-25 23:17
    We're around 1 units from 10. I'll push out the first half of this order once those 2 units are sold. This should speed things up a little.

    Edit: Updated

    Jeff
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-11-26 15:05
    I've got another promised order expected tonight. (making it 11 of 20) I've got a "go ahead" from Propellerpowered's finance department to go ahead and place the order for 20 units even before we reach the goal. This will make this item a "stock item" for Propellerpowered.

    We will keep the "BulkBuy" open on these so the order will be "first come, first serve" on the remaining 9 units.

    I've also got a hobby friendly "RevA" breakout board for these designed. As soon as it is double checked for size, then triple checked, I'll push it out to production.

    Jeff
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-11-26 17:16
    20 units were just ordered. Those of you who have already ordered will not have to wait another week.

    7 of these units are still up for grabs.

    Jeff
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-11-28 15:18
    I've got one more pass (triple check) on this design before I send it out for production, but I thought you guys might appreciate a nice breakout for these. (I know I want one)

    Serial_Wifi_Adapter_PCB.jpg


    The most important four connections are at the bottom, everything else broken off to the left side.
    Serial_Wifi_Adapter_PCB.jpg
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  • pjvpjv Posts: 1,903
    edited 2012-11-28 19:52
    Jeff;

    I'd like to have two of these devices, but I'm still out of the country on vacation for another two weeks, and I don't carry my paypal account number or USVisa card number with me. So, can I reserve two and deal with this after I return, or must I miss the boat again?

    Sorry for being such a pain.

    Cheers,

    Peter (pjv)
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-11-29 08:46
    Peter,

    I believe there are still 5 or 6 on this order which are not claimed at this point.

    I'll pull them from active inventory and set them aside for you. Just email me when you get back.

    Jeff
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-11-29 14:14
    1 left on this order!

    Jeff
  • Don MDon M Posts: 1,652
    edited 2012-11-29 14:38
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    I've got one more pass (triple check) on this design before I send it out for production, but I thought you guys might appreciate a nice breakout for these. (I know I want one)

    Serial_Wifi_Adapter_PCB.jpg


    The most important four connections are at the bottom, everything else broken off to the left side.

    Jeff- Will these be available in time for the next shipment? How much?
  • CircuitsoftCircuitsoft Posts: 1,166
    edited 2012-11-29 14:49
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    I've got one more pass (triple check) on this design before I send it out for production, but I thought you guys might appreciate a nice breakout for these. (I know I want one)

    Serial_Wifi_Adapter_PCB.jpg


    The most important four connections are at the bottom, everything else broken off to the left side.
    Could you put a magjack on there rather than breaking out the TX+/- & RX+/- pins?

    http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/SMJ102-S88I-DS-11/S9399-ND/2754433

    You may need to add a 1.8v reg.
  • msrobotsmsrobots Posts: 3,709
    edited 2012-11-29 15:54
    +1 for the magjack

    and having rts/cts in the same header as rx/tx 6 most important not 4 ...

    cool thing

    Enjoy!

    Mike
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-11-29 16:52
    Since I've placed an order for a small run of the initial breakout board, I'll look at the magjack for a revision.

    Jeff


    BTW, just got a tracking number... :)

    Jeff
  • CircuitsoftCircuitsoft Posts: 1,166
    edited 2012-11-29 21:32
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    BTW, just got a tracking number... :)
    Don't suppose you'd share? I promise not to steal the box off your front step... :P
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-11-30 08:22
    It's just a DHL number.. There's no juicy data in it yet. I'll post when there is. :)

    I expect to have these within 7 days, (providing Santa traffic doesn't get in the way.)

    Jeff
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-12-01 09:59
    Here's the DHL tracking for this item. Figure I need a day (or two tops) to connect each one and make sure it powers up and works in AP mode, then I'll ship them all out.

    http://www.dhl.com/content/g0/en/express/tracking.shtml?brand=DHL&AWB=3008759880%0D%0A

    There is still one of these unclaimed as of this morning. Shall I order 10 more of these or did eveyone who wanted one get one?

    Jeff
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2012-12-01 14:58
    Jeff,

    I want to buy one but it won't be until after the holidays - I'm over budget for 2012!! Purchasing is returning purchase order with big red stamps on them!!! :0(
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-12-03 14:21
    Just arrived! Give me a day (or two) to get these all tested and I'll start shipping them out!

    Still waiting on those breakout boards..

    @mindrobots, We'll make sure we get more of these!

    Jeff
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-12-04 15:12
    All units boot/radio tested as of this evening! 100% QC pass! We begin shipping tomorrow.

    Jeff
  • CircuitsoftCircuitsoft Posts: 1,166
    edited 2012-12-04 15:57
    Awesome. Can't wait to make my SMS laundry-done notifier... :)
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-12-05 13:48
    All units shipped today!

    @Peter, don't forget I'm holding two of these for you. :)

    Just got notification that the first batch of breakout PCBs are on there way for these. I'll post when they have arrived and passed QC here.

    Jeff
  • pjvpjv Posts: 1,903
    edited 2012-12-05 14:24
    Yes, thanks Jeff;

    I'll be back in Canada this weekend, and can deal with this on Monday if that's OK.

    Cheers,

    Peter (pjv)
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-12-05 17:06
    Works for me.. :)
    pjv wrote: »
    Yes, thanks Jeff;

    I'll be back in Canada this weekend, and can deal with this on Monday if that's OK.

    Cheers,

    Peter (pjv)
  • Roger LeeRoger Lee Posts: 339
    edited 2012-12-06 12:59
    That was fast Jeff,
    Received your package in the mail today.

    The package is empty? What's up with that? Oh wait, there it is hidden in a corner.:smile:
    You were not kidding, that thing is tiny.

    Now just what am I going to do with it?

    Should be about 25 or so people here with these soon.
    Hope to see what all you others are doing/going to do with these.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-12-06 13:14
    Good God Roger,

    You about gave me a heart attack! :):) Requesting Santa drop some small bits for coal your direction for that one. :)

    I was packing/shipping those as fast as I felt I could correctly get them out to make the mail yesterday.

    I can't wait to see what cool projects emerge from these as well.

    Jeff
  • Roger LeeRoger Lee Posts: 339
    edited 2012-12-06 14:07
    Really, a heart attack. Not funny for anyone.

    My first thought was to say it in two separate posts.
    I decided that might cause real concern. You can thank me later for saying it all at once.
    This way, it's just a gag.
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