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We recently tried to get 150pc of the same uC that's on the teensy 3.6 - no chance. Luckily we weren't bound to the exact model and could substitute for a pin c

We recently tried to get 150pc of the same uC that's on the teensy 3.6 - no chance. Luckily we weren't bound to the exact model and could substitute for a pin compatible model with different flash sizes and without a certain feature. Then I had to design a board because a simple 5 to 12 V boost converter from TI became unobtainium. We are a prototype shop and do quantities of 10 and less most of the time.

WanderPanda 6y ago
It's sad seeing the price inelasticity causing a decreasing productivity in this way. I hope this is a lesson for all future considerations combining JIT with price inelastic goods
sircastor 6y ago
I saw Paul S (who makes the Teensy) posted recently that he’s having trouble sourcing some components. I’m projecting that a hobby project I make is going to be delayed by not being able to get the LDO I worked into the design. I’m contemplating switching out the component for something a little more common. (AP2112 for an LM1117 for anyone who’s interested)