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MP 566 Assembly guide
Safety warning
This kit use high voltages that are potentially lethal. Under no circumstance should someone undertake the realisation of
this kit unless he has full knowledge about safely handling high voltage powered devices.
Please read the "DIY guide" before beginning.
Print or open the following documents :
• MP566 Schematics
• MP566 Components layout
• MP566 Parts list
• MP566 Test guide
Follow this guide from item number 1 till the end, in this order. The assembly order is based on components height, from
low to high profile, in order to ease the soldering process : The component you are soldering is always taller than the
previously assembled ones and it is pressing nicely against the work area foam.
Soldering
All the PCB holes are metallized. It means the connection between the top and bottom pads is already
done. The parts must be soldered only from below (unless differently stated).
Use only small diameter solder, 0.5 or 0.7 mm, 1mm maximum. Use the minimum possible amount of
solder. Bad joints are almost always caused by too much solder.
Warning
: Some components on this board carry high voltages. It is compulsory to cut the component
leads and pins totally flush with the PCB after soldering. A too long tail could create an electric arc with
the side plate.
Here are two excellent introduction to soldering videos:
http://www.eevblog.com/2011/06/19/eevblog-180-soldering-tutorial-part-1-tools/
http://www.eevblog.com/2011/07/02/eevblog-183-soldering-tutorial-part-2/
MP 566 Assembly guide – PCB split
1.
PCB split
Split the multiple PCB along the red line on the
picture.
This will separate the tube PCB, the DI jack PCB,
the power-up PCB and the protection cover.
Clean up the break line with very thin sand paper.
Copyright ©2015 SoundSkulptor
Document revision 1.3 – Last modification : 28/02/20
www.soundskulptor.com

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  • Page 1 Here are two excellent introduction to soldering videos: http://www.eevblog.com/2011/06/19/eevblog-180-soldering-tutorial-part-1-tools/ http://www.eevblog.com/2011/07/02/eevblog-183-soldering-tutorial-part-2/ MP 566 Assembly guide – PCB split PCB split Split the multiple PCB along the red line on the picture. This will separate the tube PCB, the DI jack PCB, the power-up PCB and the protection cover.

  • Page 2: Integrated Circuit

    Document revision 1.3 – Last modification : 28/02/20 MP 566 Assembly guide – Main PCB, B side B side The MP566 main PCB carries components on both sides. The A side is the side with the title writing “MP566”. We will start by the B side which holds only a few components.
  • Page 3 Document revision 1.3 – Last modification : 28/02/20 MP 566 Assembly guide – Main PCB, B side MP 566 Assembly guide – Main PCB, A side A side Turn the board over, A side up. Make sure all the B side component leads have been cut as short as possible.
  • Page 4 Document revision 1.3 – Last modification : 28/02/20 MP 566 Assembly guide – Main PCB, A side 14. Pin header Solder the 6 pins header CN1. Solder one pin first, check verticality, then solder the other pins. Warning : Make sure the pin are perfectly vertical. This is important for a good position of the DI jack.
  • Page 5 Document revision 1.3 – Last modification : 28/02/20 MP 566 Assembly guide – Main PCB, A side 19. U6 Insert and solder U6. Warning : Do not reverse. Pin 1 is identified by a white dot on the PCB.
  • Page 6 Document revision 1.3 – Last modification : 28/02/20 MP 566 Assembly guide – Main PCB, A side 28. Potentiometers P1 & P2 Place the bracket on the potentiometer bushing, and attach it with the lock washer and nut. Tighten.
  • Page 7 Document revision 1.3 – Last modification : 28/02/20 MP 566 Assembly guide – Main PCB, A side 33. Power-up PCB (C) Solder the 9 pins header. Solder one pin first, check the header sits flat on the PCB, then solder the other pins.
  • Page 8 Document revision 1.3 – Last modification : 28/02/20 MP 566 Assembly guide – Main PCB, A side 35. Frame assembly Attach the side panel to the front plate with two M3x6 black countersunk screws. Warning : Do not confuse the M3x6mm countersunk black screws with the #4-40 3/8"...

  • Page 9: Functional Test

    Document revision 1.3 – Last modification : 28/02/20 MP 566 Assembly guide – Main PCB, A side 37. DI jack PCB assembly Insert the DI jack PCB into the 6 pins header located in the lower left corner of the main PCB. Do not solder yet.

  • Page 10: Output Transformer

    Document revision 1.3 – Last modification : 28/02/20 MP 566 Assembly guide – Main PCB, A side 43. Output transformer After succeeding the functional test, you can insert and solder the output transformer. 44. PCB mounting Place a flat plastic washer on the jack socket and put the main PCB in place on the frame, switches and pots going through the front panel.
  • Page 11 Document revision 1.3 – Last modification : 28/02/20 MP 566 Assembly guide – Main PCB, A side 47. Closing Attach the cover PCB with four M3x6 countersunk screws. Copyright ©2015 SoundSkulptor...