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DIY Build Instructions – PLITKA TRACE (MINIATURE OSCILLOSCOPE)
First off, thank you for your purchase of the PLITKA TRACE DIY Kit. If you are a DIY Synth novice, you have selected a great module to
advance your skills. It is not as simple a circuit as the DISPRS or DIÔD OR, but still very doable. If you have built our BTN MASHR, you can
build this one. If you are a veteran (or, as we like to say at Tsyklon Labs - "Hero of Synthesizer DIY"), then this kit will be super fun.
First, let's make sure that you have everything on hand before we heat up the iron. The tools you will need are as follows:
- Soldering Iron and Solder
- Wire Cutters
- Wire Strippers
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Knurled Nut Tool (Xicon 382-0006) or Small Pliers for tightening 3.5mm knurled nuts
- 2.5mm Allen Key
- Adjustable Wrench or 5.5mm Nut Driver
- Lead Bending/Forming Tool (I like the Production Devices Model 801)
The following components have been provided in the PLITKA TRACE DIY Kit:
Quantity Part Description
1
Tsyklon Labs TRACE PCB
1
Tsyklon Labs TRACE Front Panel
2
M3 x 18mm Metric Black-Oxide Screw
2
M3 Locking Nut
2
M3 x 10mm Nylon Spacers
1
Futaba 3 wire servo cable with keyed J connector
DIY Build DOC/BOM
PLITKA TRACE
V 1.3
Page 1
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Summary of Contents for Tsyklon Labs Plitka Trace
- Page 1 It is not as simple a circuit as the DISPRS or DIÔD OR, but still very doable. If you have built our BTN MASHR, you can build this one. If you are a veteran (or, as we like to say at Tsyklon Labs - “Hero of Synthesizer DIY”), then this kit will be super fun.
- Page 2 Now that we have that out of the way, let us start the module build! 1) Take a look at the PCB and Front Panel. This is the top/front side of each: 2) And the reverse/back side of the PCB: DIY Build DOC/BOM PLITKA TRACE V 1.3 Page 2...
- Page 3 IC, then solder one pin on each of the diode and capacitors, then solder another IC pin, then the rest of the other component's pins, then come back for the last IC pin. DIY Build DOC/BOM PLITKA TRACE V 1.3 Page 3...
- Page 4 PCB over to make sure that the pin header is flush against the back of the PCB. If not, heat up the pin that you have soldered and work the pin header in place so that it is flush with the PCB. Once you have this set, you are ready to solder the rest of the pins. DIY Build DOC/BOM PLITKA TRACE V 1.3 Page 4...
- Page 5 The fully assembled modules from Tsyklon Labs have both power connectors installed, but this is DIY, so install what you need/want. We are getting close to the end, but the next few steps are important, so maybe this is a good time to take a break for a few minutes –...
- Page 6 If your on-board power supply rings true, you are ready to proceed. If not, double check your solder joints, and check your work for shorts or open connections. DIY Build DOC/BOM PLITKA TRACE V 1.3 Page 6...
- Page 7 Don't worry about alignment of the Xprotolab module yet, we will work on that next. Also, be sure that the I/O Jacks are sitting flat against the PCB and the front panel. DIY Build DOC/BOM PLITKA TRACE V 1.3 Page 7...
- Page 8 17) Let the Xprotolab module cool off by soldering the pins for the I/O Jacks. Once you have finished the I/O Jacks, return to solder the remaining pins on the Xprotolab module. Do not forget to clean up the flux - if that is what you are into. DIY Build DOC/BOM PLITKA TRACE V 1.3 Page 8...
- Page 9 19) Don't forget to download the manual for the Xprotolab oscilloscope module from Gabotronics website: http://www.gabotronics.com/download/xscopes/xscopes-manual.pdf 20) That is it! Job well done, Udarnik! Enjoy the fruit of your labors - get patching! DIY Build DOC/BOM PLITKA TRACE V 1.3 Page 9...
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