the sale without animations has been a issue and there is a way around that and they have provided a link to simply copy a file to the SD card.
"3. The Run-DMD will be shipped without any software, but a bird whispered in my ear that you can download an image filled with some awesome animations here: http://goo.gl/4pdzlJ :)"The price of the run-dmd card is the clincher as not cheap at around $171 AUD posted, Chinese dmd and power pack is cheap so not a issue.
The frame is not a issue, just some perspex.
When I find work again I will get one or a few and build some kits but hopefully the price comes down a little.
