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last update: 9. 9. 2016
TROMSØ v1.0 - Assembly Guide
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INTRODUCTION
This guide is for building Tromsø module from Bastl Instruments. It is good to have basic soldering skills
and to be able to identify electronic components before starting this kit. However if you have never
soldered before, check out this
t utorial first
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. We even included some of the best quality solder to help
you solder everything faster and better.
The Tromsø kit consists of two boards. All the parts comes in three bags separated for Top board,
Bottom Board and Assembly parts. See Bill of Materials (
B OM
) for detailed list.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-solder/
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Summary of Contents for Bastl tromso
- Page 1 INTRODUCTION This guide is for building Tromsø module from Bastl Instruments. It is good to have basic soldering skills and to be able to identify electronic components before starting this kit. However if you have never soldered before, check out this ...
- Page 2 Before starting this kit, prepare the following tools: ● Soldering iron (15-20W) ● Multi-meter ● Flush cutters ● n2. hex screwdriver or allen key (enclosed with kit) ● Phillips screwdriver ● Wrench No. 8 ● Protective eyewear After the Tromsø is built it should be calibrated. You can use your mobile device with installed tuner application for this purpose.
- Page 3 Now you can move to soldering the IC sockets (be aware of the right direction, there is a notch on the sockets that has to match with the sign on PCB): 8 pin DIL (1x) 14 pin DIL (2x) 16 pin DIL ...
- Page 4 Then you can solder the f uses . There are just two of them. T hey look quite similar to a ceramic capacitors. Place them in the “PTC” rectangular). To finish soldering of the bottom board you have to connect the female headers with the male headers from the Top board bag.
- Page 5 Great, you are done now with the bottom board! Before moving to the next one make the last check that all parts are on the right place and every joint is properly soldered. TOP BOARD Now let’s do the top PCB. Again, start with the r esistors : 1k ...
- Page 6 Then turn the unit facing with PCB upwards. Make sure that everything properly aligned. Push switches a nd L ED t o be sure that they come through the panel. Now you are finally ready to solder all these inserted parts.
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Page 7: Troubleshooting
If you are still in trouble the best thing is to take a nap! Especially late at night! Then you can can send the detailed description of the problem with enclosed high-resolution photos on d iy@bastl-instruments.com . Consider our “ C ome to Daddy... - Page 8 220k R-EU_0204/5 100pF ceramic capacitor 560pF ceramic capacitor 47nF/63V WIMA polyester capacitor 100nF ceramic capacitor 10uF electrolytic capacitor 1N4148 DIODE-D-5 1N4007 DIODE-D-7.5 8 pin DIL DIL socket - in foam 14 pin DIL DIL socket - in foam 16 pin DIL DIL socket - in foam TL074 IC in foam...
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