Fantastic new product from Nwazet.
The ‘Key Lime Pi’ kit breaks out the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO connector, adds eight 10-bit analog inputs, converts the Pi’s serial interface into astandard FTDI connector and allows for external power headers to be added if desired (standard 0.1″ pin headersand JST-PH vertical header). So, it’s a GPIO breakout AND adds analog inputs. Fantastic. And only $9. For the UK, the shipping is extortionate – $25.
You’re not telling me that sticking a couple of tiny tiny boards in a padded bag and sending it by Air Mail costs $25. Shame, really. Could’ve quite happily bought one or two of these!
Frankly, if I could find 9 other people who wanted one of these, I’d buy them like a shot and then just share the postage!
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Hi Michael,
Thanks, we’re glad you like the kit 🙂
About shipping to the UK: we’re mostly using USPS’ Priority Mail Small Box Flat Rate for shipping our products. It ensures that products arrive to their destination quickly and intact. In our experience, padded envelopes aren’t sturdy enough and things have been known to get damaged in transit.
As you may know, the USPS recently changed their rates and it’s been impacting our international shipping the most and we’re in the process of finding alternatives to lower our international shipping costs but it won’t happen overnight.
To be clear, it’s worth saying that we don’t make any money on shipping, in fact, sometimes, it’s the contrary.
A final thought: we’d love to work with local folks such as yourself to help lower shipping costs.
Cheers,
-Fabien.
Hi Fabien.
I hadn’t realised that USPS had changed their rates – that would explain an awful lot! I can understand you wanting the goods to arrive in one piece, so can understand wanting to use a decent courier. Do you have anyone in the UK you’re working with to distribute? If not, I know a couple of people who might be interested, so let me know!
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Mike
Hi Mike,
Yup, the USPS rates have seriously been jacked up. We’re working on negotiating commercial rates with them, which presents its own challenges (i.e. nightmarish process). We’re not currently working with anyone in the UK at the moment, so if you could recommend anyone who might be interested in a collaboration, please let us know.
Cheers,
-Fabien.