I recently discovered the Ice Tube Clock and thought I might give it a try, because I think VFDs look awesome and I love making things
Now I was able to find sources for all the parts pretty easily, except the MAX6921
Nobody actually seems to sell this IC, except for Maxim themselves - and they want a lot of money for handling and shipping etc (not helped by the fact I live in New Zealand)
Then I discovered the free samples order page - which got me quite excited - until it didn't work:
Sorry, we do not support sample requests from distributor/resellers via this site. Go to Buy Now link above in order to place a purchase order or click here.
Now I have two questions:
1) Am I doing something wrong that's preventing the order system from accepting my sample request?
2) If for some reason it's just impossible for me to request a sample - can someone please order the samples for me? (Please send a private message for this)
Thanks in advance to any nice people out there!
Advice\Help on getting samples of MAX6921 from Maxim...
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Re: Advice\Help on getting samples of MAX6921 from Maxim...
Hey Agent24
I am doing the same as you. I already have 10 of the IV-18 tubes and can get the remainder of parts easily enough, but the MAX6921 chip was a real pain.
I can't find it ANYWHERE else (please, I'm open to suggestions) apart from on the Maxim site. I setup and account and have picked 5 of the MAX6921AQI+ (PLCC type) chips for "sample". The $50 shipping is just insane for my original "order" of 2 chips, so a free sample and free shipping is great! I think 5 is the maximum sample size, but maybe you can do the same?
Try this link: https://shop.maxim-ic.com/storefront/sa ... b&rownum=1
If that doesn't work (you should see "added" next to the MAX6921AQI+ chip) then try this link: https://shop.maxim-ic.com/storefront/searchsample.do and search for MAX6921
If you still can't get it to work, I'll see if I can help you out somehow.
Good luck,
Alex
I am doing the same as you. I already have 10 of the IV-18 tubes and can get the remainder of parts easily enough, but the MAX6921 chip was a real pain.
I can't find it ANYWHERE else (please, I'm open to suggestions) apart from on the Maxim site. I setup and account and have picked 5 of the MAX6921AQI+ (PLCC type) chips for "sample". The $50 shipping is just insane for my original "order" of 2 chips, so a free sample and free shipping is great! I think 5 is the maximum sample size, but maybe you can do the same?
Try this link: https://shop.maxim-ic.com/storefront/sa ... b&rownum=1
If that doesn't work (you should see "added" next to the MAX6921AQI+ chip) then try this link: https://shop.maxim-ic.com/storefront/searchsample.do and search for MAX6921
If you still can't get it to work, I'll see if I can help you out somehow.
Good luck,
Alex
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Re: Advice\Help on getting samples of MAX6921 from Maxim...
Digikey do sell these, but again for me the shipping is $50 - unless I purchase over $200 worth of items.
Are you in USA or somewhere else?
I tried that link you said but still the same error.
Are you in USA or somewhere else?
I tried that link you said but still the same error.
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Re: Advice\Help on getting samples of MAX6921 from Maxim...
I'm in the UK
I didn't realise they sold the MAX chips. I just put in an order with them that should arrive tomorrow. FFS - god knows how long those "samples" will take to arrive.
This is what happens when you try and order stuff late at night when you're in a bad mood. All I want to do is build the bloody thing - but mistakes like this mean I have to wait weeks more for other parts to arrive. It's frustrating that non-US component stockists are so expensive or don't stock half the parts we need.
I'll let you know when those chips arrive! I feel your pain...
I didn't realise they sold the MAX chips. I just put in an order with them that should arrive tomorrow. FFS - god knows how long those "samples" will take to arrive.
This is what happens when you try and order stuff late at night when you're in a bad mood. All I want to do is build the bloody thing - but mistakes like this mean I have to wait weeks more for other parts to arrive. It's frustrating that non-US component stockists are so expensive or don't stock half the parts we need.
I'll let you know when those chips arrive! I feel your pain...
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Re: Advice\Help on getting samples of MAX6921 from Maxim...
Maxim won't give you the free shipping unless it thinks you're a legitimate customer (ie, a big company). (Which is quite ironic, since if you're a company you won't care so much about $50.) The digikey price and the maxim price is the same because maxim will just tell digikey to fullfil the order. When you ask for the "free" sample, they'll ask for the $50. Or, at least that was my experience with a different part.
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Re: Advice\Help on getting samples of MAX6921 from Maxim...
I beg to differ. I have 5 chips in my posession. No cost to me and no postage.
They were actually sent out by a UK company. I had to sign up with an account and get them as "manufacturing samples". I may be able to get a few more, but I don't want to take the BANNED.
They were actually sent out by a UK company. I had to sign up with an account and get them as "manufacturing samples". I may be able to get a few more, but I don't want to take the BANNED.
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Re: Advice\Help on getting samples of MAX6921 from Maxim...
So how did you do it then? Why didn't it work for me?
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Re: Advice\Help on getting samples of MAX6921 from Maxim...
I don't know what you did wrong. List exactly what you do and I'll try and help.
I went here: http://www.maxim-ic.com and clicked "Free Samples" from the right hand column
That took me to this URL: https://shop.maxim-ic.com/storefront/se ... SearchLoad
I typed in MAX6921 and it gave me a list of 12 chips. I clicked the "Sample Now" button next to the PLCC chip MAX6921AQI+. The page reloads and the button should have changed to "Added". I then clicked "Submit sample" and just filled out the forms.
Give it another go. If you get stuck, I can order some more and post them to you.
Alex
I went here: http://www.maxim-ic.com and clicked "Free Samples" from the right hand column
That took me to this URL: https://shop.maxim-ic.com/storefront/se ... SearchLoad
I typed in MAX6921 and it gave me a list of 12 chips. I clicked the "Sample Now" button next to the PLCC chip MAX6921AQI+. The page reloads and the button should have changed to "Added". I then clicked "Submit sample" and just filled out the forms.
Give it another go. If you get stuck, I can order some more and post them to you.
Alex
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Re: Advice\Help on getting samples of MAX6921 from Maxim...
Just as a FYI because I forgot to post this the other month. I managed to get 8 more chip "samples" so I have a collection of 13 now.
Did you manage to get it working yet? PM me your details if you want a couple of them (just cover the postage for me)
Did you manage to get it working yet? PM me your details if you want a couple of them (just cover the postage for me)
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Re: Advice\Help on getting samples of MAX6921 from Maxim...
mouser also carries them and will send via USPS first class which is usually pretty cheap (max about $4) and takes 3 days to my house (west coast). I'm not sure what international shipping is, though.
In general, for small orders Mouser is a lot more friendly than Digikey.
edit: sorry, I just realized this thread was resurrected by spam.
In general, for small orders Mouser is a lot more friendly than Digikey.
edit: sorry, I just realized this thread was resurrected by spam.
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