evaton technologies Link SDIY Assembly Manual

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Introduction
Thanks for purchasing the Link SDIY kit from Evaton Technologies! Link is a
module that is useful for bridging two Eurorack cases together, or for making a
large number of interconnects between two different areas in a single large
Eurorack synthesizer. Link is a passive interconnection module that passes up
to 18 control voltage, audio, or gate signals to another connected Link module,
over a standard HDMI connection cable. Because Link is completely passive,
signals are bidirectional; signals can pass in either direction.

Skill Level

The Link SDIY kit requires basic soldering skills to complete. While all of the
surface-mount components come pre-installed, all remaining components are
standard thru-hole components. These instructions assume you already know
how to solder.

Precautions

Soldering irons are HOT! Be careful not to touch the business end of your
soldering iron at any time. Also note that components that have been soldered
will remain hot for a few moments. If you need to hold something to solder it, it
is recommended NOT to use your fingers. Wear long pants and long sleeves to
avoid solder splash from burning exposed skin.

Tools Required

A few basic electronic assembly tools are needed to complete the assembly
of the circuit board.
Soldering iron. Minimum 25 watt pencil iron; preferred temperature-
controlled, but not necessary.
Link SDIY
Revision A
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2718
http://www.evatontechnologies.com/
200 School St

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  • Page 1 Skill Level The Link SDIY kit requires basic soldering skills to complete. While all of the surface-mount components come pre-installed, all remaining components are standard thru-hole components. These instructions assume you already know how to solder.
  • Page 2 200 School St Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2718 http://www.evatontechnologies.com/ Small wire cutter Electronic solder. 60/40 lead/tin or 63/37 lead/tin, or lead-free. Use rosin-core solder. Do NOT use acid-core (plumbing) solder! Small-diameter solder is preferred (0.039”) Pair of needle nose pliers for bending leads and holding components Small bench vise or “helping hands”...
  • Page 3 200 School St Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2718 http://www.evatontechnologies.com/ Kit Contents • 2 partially populated printed circuit boards (PCB) • 8x Green Stereo 3.5mm THONKiconn jacks • 20x Black Mono 3.5mm THONKiconn jacks • 2x Stainless Steel, laser-etched faceplates • 1x HDMI cable •...
  • Page 4 200 School St Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2718 http://www.evatontechnologies.com/ ____ Green Thonkiconn Stereo Jacks thru stereo 3.5mm jacks. Insert the jack into the holes on the PCB carefully; pay attention to the orientation. The single external leg on the jack points towards HDMI connector on the board.
  • Page 5 200 School St Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2718 http://www.evatontechnologies.com/ ____ Black Thonkiconn Mono Jacks J5 thru J14 are mono 3.5mm jacks. Just like the green stereo jacks, insert the jacks carefully, making sure the external leg is facing the HDMI end of the board.
  • Page 6 200 School St Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2718 http://www.evatontechnologies.com/ ____ Align the faceplate Place the faceplate onto the jacks as shown. Now you can see why we only soldered one pin of each jack. If there is a jack that isn’t lining up perfectly, melt the solder on the center pin of that jack and reposition the jack while the solder is melted, so that it lines up better.
  • Page 7 200 School St Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2718 http://www.evatontechnologies.com/ ___ Assemble the Faceplate Put the faceplate back onto the jacks on the module, and finger- tighten a nut onto each jack. Once all the jacks are finger-tightened, use an 8mm or 11/32” wrench or socket to make the nuts snug.
  • Page 8 If you have any questions, mail info@evatontechnologies.com or check out the RF Nomad FAQ at http://www.evatontechnologies.com/rf-nomad Warranty Regretfully, because this is a DIY project, Evaton Technologies cannot warrant finished project, please contact info@evatontechnologies.com if you have any questions or concerns with your DIY kit, and Russ will try to help you out.

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