Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marigold-5 in stock?
Section titled “Is Marigold-5 in stock?”Pre-orders for the first batch are closed and those orders are now shipping. Marigold-5 is now in stock for regular orders.
When will my order ship?
Section titled “When will my order ship?”Orders ship at the end of each week in batches.
Why is Marigold-5 sold in batches?
Section titled “Why is Marigold-5 sold in batches?”Larkspur Industries is a small hardware company. Building in controlled batches helps us manage component supply, assembly, and quality checks while keeping pricing fair.
How often will Marigold-5 be restocked?
Section titled “How often will Marigold-5 be restocked?”There is no fixed restock schedule yet. Future batches will be planned around demand and component availability, with dates announced on the website and the CD thread when they are confirmed.
How is Marigold-5 different from a typical automotive 12V-to-5V converter?
Section titled “How is Marigold-5 different from a typical automotive 12V-to-5V converter?”Many automotive and general-purpose converters require an 8-9V minimum input. An FRC battery can sag to 6-7V during a demanding match, which may cause those converters to lose regulation and reboot a co-processor. Marigold-5 is designed to maintain its regulated 5.1V output down to a 6V input and provides mounting and wiring intended for competition robots.
What happens if stock sells out?
Section titled “What happens if stock sells out?”When stock sells out, we will post restock timelines on the website and the Chief Delphi thread.
Who can I contact if I have questions or issues?
Section titled “Who can I contact if I have questions or issues?”Please review all documentation before sending an email. Support and contact information is provided in this documentation, specifically at Support.