Populating the Circuit board Step1: Add all resistors. Resistors are not polarized and can go in the PCB in either direction. Step 2: Add the diodes. Make sure the end with the stripe (anode) matches the layout and goes in the square solder pad. Only add 2 diodes. Nothing goes in the 3rd diode slot.
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Step 3: Add the transistors. Make sure to match the flat side of the transistor up with the flat side on the PCB layout. Note that the slot for the 2N5087 is highlighted in yellow and the 2 2N5088's are highlighted in red. Step4: Add the 3 film capacitors and one ceramic disc capacitor.
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Step 5: Add the aluminum electrolytic capacitors. These are polarized. The positive end will have the longer lead and go into the square solder pad. The negative lead will be shorter and go into the round solder pad. Step 6: Add the transformer. The primary side of the transformer will be marked with a This side goes on the side of the PCB with a on it.
Assembly 1. Install the jacks first. If you are looking down inside the enclosure, the mono jack goes on the right side and the stereo jack goes on the left. Place the washer on the outside of the enclosure. Use a 1/2" wrench to tighten. 2.
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This is a disconnect ac adaptor jack. That means that when you have a battery connected and you plug in the adaptor, it will disconnect the battery. That is why there are 2 positive terminals. They are both connected when there is no plug in the jack, but when the plug is inserted only one of the terminals (the uppermost terminal in the back view ) is connected to the sleeve of the adaptor.
Installing the LED, Toggle Switch, and mounting the PCB The toggle switch goes in the 3 eyelts at the top of the PCB. It does not matter which way you orientate the switch. If it fits in without having to bend the leads, then it will work just fine.
2 and then come back to it with a fresh pair of eyes. Then the problem usually jumps right out at you .usually. If you still can t get it working, start a thread on the BYOC forum and ask for help. board.buildyourownclone.com...
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