Appendix A - Kit Construction Hints - K1EL K44-SPLT Manual

K1EL K44-SPLT
K44 Audio Splitter Board Kit

Appendix A - Kit Construction Hints

1. Find a good workspace.
It is essential that you have a good place to work on your kit,
You will need room to spread out your parts and have access to tools. Good lighting and
ventilation is essential. A magnifying glass or visor is highly recommended.
2. Have the proper tools.
At a bare minimum you will need:
Small side cutters, flush cutters are a plus.
Small needle nosed pliers
Small flat blade & Philips head screw drivers
A good quality, 40-60Watt, temperature controlled Soldering Iron. The price has come down on
these lately, you can buy a Weller WLC100 40W soldering station with adjustable temperature
control for $40 on Amazon.
3. Read the Instructions First.
Read through the assembly instructions completely and have everything on hand before you
start. Inventory the kit parts, make sure you have ALL of them.
4. Follow the assembly instructions in order.
Although not always obvious, the order in which parts are added to a board is important and
should be followed. Sometimes sections are installed and tested in order or there could be a
mechanical clearance consideration.
5. Keep your Workplace Clean and Orderly.
Nothing spoils a kit building experience more than lost parts. Second to that is stray bits of dirt
and metal that get into a printed circuit board assembly. Our PC boards are nicely plated and
accept solder easily. There is no need to clean the board with steel wool before starting. A good
rosin core solder will work fine. Lead free solder is recommended for health reasons.
6. Take your time.
There is no need to rush, enjoy the process and the end result will be much better. Moving too
quickly or working when you are tired often leads to big mistakes which could be difficult if not
impossible to fix.
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