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Buyer beware!!!

Boss

United Kingdom

My pcb design update:

The pcb fits the enclosure RS 343 8048 perfectly with the LCD mounted on top and the mBed on the bottom side. Testing went well from first power up and initial updating of software went well on the mBed.

Now time to put it all together to discuss with the customer. DISASTER!!

The enclosure 343 8048 described as 4x AA battery compartment is actually PP3 9V!!!!

The website may be corrected shortly due to my complaint, but what a *******!!!!!

Why didn't I check this detail??? I'm kicking myself! The compartment lid is big enough for 4xAA cells so I gues I was just lapse!!! Such a 'small'(?) error on RS's part but such a big impact!

What's the smallest error you have found that might lose you a contract?

Fortunately Rose supply an optional 4x AAA battery holder for the compartment and are sending me a sample from Germany, which might just save the day.