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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 MATRIXARCHATE SM010 16×8 IO SEQUENTIAL MATRIX SIGNAL ROUTER .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF PROGRAM [ LOCK ] −10 REVERT CLEAR STEP RESET PREV SAVE NEXT SETUP/EXIT PCB VERSION 1.0: DON’T SHOOT YOURSELF IN THE FOOT! PLEASE READ PAGE 15 CAREFULLY!
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 Step 1: PCB Bottom side The SM010 DIY Kit contains two boards: Board 1. (Rear) This board contains the power connector, microcontroller, and the matrix switch chip. Board 2. (Front) This board is entirely dedicated to the interface. Most of the components have to be placed on the top side of both boards, but you must start with soldering the back side —...
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 Notch Pin 1 Pin 1 Notch Step 2: IC Sockets for the board 2 Insert two DIP IC sockets. Please pay attention to the correct orientation, which is different for this particular sockets! These sockets tend to slip off the holes, so it’s practical to gently bend their pins towards each other to help them fit in the holes while you’re flipping the board over and soldering them.
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 Step 3: Bypass capacitors These two 100nF capacitors must also be placed on this side. These are not polarized components labeled as “104”, “100n” or “.1µF”. Page 4 of 22...
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 Step 4: 30-pin Headers In order to align both boards perfectly, you need to solder all pin-headers at once when they are in their working position. Connect each pair, then insert the male sides into the Board 1, then carefully wear the Board 2 on the female sides to form a sandwich.
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 SN74HC595 Step 5: ICs Insert all chips into its sockets. Please pay attention to the orientation! All capacitors are installed near the Pin 1 You’ve finished working with this side! It’s highly recommended to clean the top side of this boards now, before installing the rest of components.
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 Step 6: Top Side of the PCB The rest of the components will be installed on this side. Short instructions: please assemble the module in the following order: Solder SMD voltage regulator, resistors, diodes, quartz crystal, 18 pF capacitors, IC sockets, 1 nF capacitors, 100 nF capacitors, all TO92 components (transistors, voltage regulators).
SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 Step 7: Voltage regulator The AMS1117-5.0 is the only SMD component in our DIY kit.Place it accurately aligned to its footprint, then solder just the pin 1. Adjust the orientation of the regulator with a pair of tweezers, keeping the solder melted, then let it cool down and finally solder the pin 3.
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 Step 8: Resistors Install the resistors. You can use the above picture as the reference to verify values before soldering. Solder all resistors to the top side of the PCB, then proceed to step 9 and then flip the PCB over, cut the leads and reflow and solder everything to the back side.
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 Step 9: Protection Diodes Solder two protection diodes. The 1n4004 may be substituted with any diode of the 40xx series: 1n4001–1n4007. Take care of the right orientation. (Refer to the picture) It’s time to cut the leads and reflow installed components on the back side. Page 10 of 22...
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 Step 10: The Crystal and 18p capacitors Solder two 18 pF capacitors. Insert the crystal’s pins into the plastic spacer of the similar shape and then solder them. Page 11 of 22...
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 Step 11: IC Sockets Insert all DIP IC sockets. Please pay double attention to the correct orientation. The pin 1 of each chip on this side is directed up. Please refer to page 3 for best practice for installing IC sockets.
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 Step 12: 1 nF Capacitors Solder the 1 nF capacitors, which are labeled as “102” or “1n”. Page 13 of 22...
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF Step 13: 100 nF Capacitors Solder the 100 nF capacitors, which are labelled as “104” or “100n” or “0.1 µF”. Page 14 of 22...
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF Step 14: Transistors and Voltage Regulators There are two errors on the silkscreen of the PCB version 1.0. 1. IC9 (79L06) is shown contrariwise. You should place this regulator exactly as shown in the picture.
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF Notch Step 15: Power Header and Electrolytic Capacitors Install the power pin-header. Notice the orientation! It’s recommended to solder two pins in the opposite corners, then solder the rest of pins. The six central pins are con- nected to the ground plane and require extra heating.
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF Step 16: ICs Insert all chips into its sockets. Please pay attention to the orientation. You can addi- tionally clean the top sides of the PCB now, before installing the controls and the front panel.
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF .1 uF Step 17: Inserting Controls and LED Windows Insert all jack sockets, all pushbuttons, and displays. The LED matrices have one side labeled with the part number. This side must be oriented down as indicated by the thick lines on footprints.
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 MATRIXARCHATE SM010 16×8 IO SEQUENTIAL MATRIX SIGNAL ROUTER PROGRAM [ LOCK ] −10 REVERT CLEAR STEP RESET PREV SAVE NEXT SETUP/EXIT Step 18: Soldering Controls Put the front panel on the installed jacks. Fasten four nuts at the corners just to keep the panel in its place.
SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 MATRIXARCHATE SM010 16×8 IO SEQUENTIAL MATRIX SIGNAL ROUTER PROGRAM [ LOCK ] −10 REVERT CLEAR STEP RESET PREV SAVE NEXT SETUP/EXIT Step 19: Finishing the assembly Clean the PCB if needed. Install and tighten the rest of nuts. Remove the protective film from the front side of LED windows.
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 MATRIXARCHATE SM010 16×8 IO SEQUENTIAL MATRIX SIGNAL ROUTER PROGRAM [ LOCK ] −10 REVERT CLEAR STEP RESET PREV SAVE NEXT SETUP/EXIT Step 20: ... PROFIT! Congratulations! You’ve just assembled the Matrixarchate! Page 21 of 22...
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SM010, Assembly Manual PCB Version 1.0 MATRIXARCHATE SM010 16×8 IO SEQUENTIAL MATRIX SIGNAL ROUTER PROGRAM [ LOCK ] −10 REVERT CLEAR STEP RESET PREV SAVE NEXT SETUP/EXIT The Matrixarchate module does not require any adjustment since it’s completely digital except for the analog switch IC. So, it is ready to be installed in your Eurorack system or to be updated via ISP.
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