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RAMSEY "LEARN-AS-YOU-BUILD" ASSEMBLY STRATEGY
Be sure to read through all of the steps and check the boxes as you go to be
sure you didn't miss any important ones. Although you may be in a hurry to see
the end results, before you switch on the power be sure to check all wiring and
components (especially capacitors) for proper orientation. Also check the board
for any possible solder shorts and/or cold solder joints. All of these mistakes
could have detrimental effects on your kit - not to mention your ego!
Kit building tips:
Use a good soldering technique - let your soldering iron tip gently heat the
traces to which you are soldering, heating both wires and pads simultaneously.
Apply the solder on the iron and the pad when the pad is hot enough to melt the
solder. The finished joint should look like a drop of water on paper, somewhat
soaked in.
Mount all electrical parts on the top side of the provided circuit board.The top
side is silk screened with the part number reference designators for easy
positing of the components. When a part is installed, it should be placed flat to
the board with the leads slightly bent on the backside of the board to prevent it
from falling out before soldering in position (1). The part is then soldered
securely to the board (2-4) and the remaining lead length is then clipped off (5).
Notice how the solder joint looks on close up, clean and smooth with no holes
or sharp points (6).
RRW1A • 7
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