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Music Thing Modular
Startup Module
OVERVIEW
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DIY INSTRUCTIONS
This document gives detailed instructions that assume you have purchased a
complete kit from www.thonk.co.uk. It also assumes no previous knowledge
of electronics. To learn to solder try
Adafruit guide to excellent soldering –
Watch and understand that whole YouTube video! If you're not achieving the
results shown in the video then you need to buy new tools or seek advice.
You will not end up with a working module otherwise.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Soldering iron, snipe nose pliers, masking tape, small flat head screwdriver
and diagonal cutters AKA snips AKA side-cutters. A Digital Multimeter is
always helpful for checking for bad solder joints and continuity. Thonk sell a
range of inexpensive tools here -
April 30
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2019
Eurorack DIY Kit
Instructions
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Summary of Contents for Thonk Eurorack
- Page 1 Soldering iron, snipe nose pliers, masking tape, small flat head screwdriver and diagonal cutters AKA snips AKA side-cutters. A Digital Multimeter is always helpful for checking for bad solder joints and continuity. Thonk sell a range of inexpensive tools here - http://bit.ly/1jxqF3n...
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Page 2: Solder Joints
Music Thing Modular Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1 Startup Module Instructions SOLDER JOINTS Your solder joints should look like those shown as ‘OK’ below, they should have that neat conical shape on BOTH sides of the PCB. If they don’t look the same on both sides then stop! Work out why from the soldering guides linked and don’t continue until you are getting those results. - Page 3 Music Thing Modular Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1 Startup Module Instructions STARTUP BUILD INSTRUCTIONS Start by emptying the component bag into one bowl or container. This makes it much easier to pick parts as you need them and you’re less likely to lose anything.
- Page 4 Music Thing Modular Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1 Startup Module Instructions Before soldering the rest of the parts; now is a good time to confirm that the firmware is correctly programmed on the PCB. We program and test all boards before sending them out, but this step gives you peace of mind and shouldn’t be skipped.
- Page 5 Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1 Startup Module Instructions Once in place, switch on your Eurorack power connecting to the PCB. Now the LED should start flashing – this indicates that the firmware is correctly programmed. You may need to apply some gentle sideways pressure to the LED to ensure that it is contacting the pads.
- Page 6 Music Thing Modular Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1 Startup Module Instructions Flat edge Be careful to align the pushbuttons correctly: They have one flat side, which is clearly marked on the PCB silkscreen. The two flat sides face towards each other on the middle of PCB.
- Page 7 Music Thing Modular Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1 Startup Module Instructions Solder the topmost (Tap / Diviply) sockets first. Then solder the green sockets at the bottom, so the whole arrangement holds together. Now, gently push the first pushbutton into place. Don't depress...
- Page 8 Music Thing Modular Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1 Startup Module Instructions Next, push the LED into place, ensure it's in the hole and - if using a flat head LED - hold it flush to the front surface of the panel with a bit of masking tape or Blu-tac.
- Page 9 Music Thing Modular Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1 Startup Module Instructions The module is now complete. Affix the power cable as shown with the red stripe on the cable facing towards the PCB text: ‘RED STRIPE’ You can find the Quickstart manual for STARTUP here: https://musicthing.co.uk/collateral/Startup_Rev1_Manual.pdf...
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