RoboteQ announces the end-of-life dates for the RGIM1860 controller. This controller has entered obsolescence and is being replaced with the improved RoboG4 GIMG2660TS controller.
The replacement RoboG4 product retains the same dimensions and similar power specifications to its predecessor, while boasting a more powerful MCU and improved hardware, enabling new features and capabilities.
RoboteQ customers that are using any of the affected controllers are encouraged to take the steps to transition to the use of the replacement RoboG4 models in their systems by the dates defined in Table 2. This impacts only new orders placed after November 29, 2024, existing orders will be processed as ordered.
Table 1: Affected Controller Models and Replacements
| Affected Controller Model |
Replacement Controller Model |
|
RGIM1860* |
GIMG2660TS Currently available |
|
RGIM1896* |
- |
|
*Affected Controller Model's Stock is subject to prior sale, once stock depleted, no further production will be offered. |
|
Table 2: End of Life Milestones and Dates
| Milestone | Definition | Date |
| End-of-Sale Date |
The date of the document that announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life of a product that is distributed to the general public. |
October 29, 2024 |
|
End-of-Sale Date |
The last date to order the affected product from RoboteQ. The affected product is no longer for sale after this date. |
November 29, 2024 |
|
Last Ship Date |
The last-possible ship date that can be requested of RoboteQ. |
December 20, 2024 |
Download the announcement in PDF: EOL_RoboteQ_RGIM.pdf
