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Thonk Vostok Trace Instructions Manual

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Vostok Trace
Eurorack DIY Kit
Version 1.3
Instructions
VOSTOK TRACE
FOUR CHANNEL
MORPHING SCANNER
Eurorack DIY Kit
Build Instructions
October 28th 2024
www.thonk.co.uk
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  • Page 1 Vostok Trace Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1.3 Instructions VOSTOK TRACE FOUR CHANNEL MORPHING SCANNER Eurorack DIY Kit Build Instructions October 28th 2024 www.thonk.co.uk...
  • Page 2 For the most recent version of this document please visit https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/vostok-trace-kit/ This document has hi-res images. ZOOM IN for a closer look All Thonk kits are sold under our standard Terms and Conditions - http://www.thonk.co.uk/faq/ DIY INSTRUCTIONS This document gives detailed instructions that assume you have purchased a complete kit from www.thonk.co.uk.
  • Page 3 Vostok Trace Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1.3 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 4 Vostok Trace Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1.3 Instructions TRACE BUILD INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE NOTE Follow these instructions carefully and take good care and attention while building your kit. The tightness of PCB layout and a larger than normal ground plane means you’ll need to be accurate with your solder iron placement and extra careful how you feed in your solder.
  • Page 5 Vostok Trace Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1.3 Instructions Locate the orange LEDs and place them on the front PCB as shown. The LEDs sit on the Short leg to white line opposite side of the PCB to the SMD pre-soldered parts.
  • Page 6 Vostok Trace Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1.3 Instructions Putting the front PCB aside, locate the ten pin shrouded box header. This is placed on the rear of the back PCB as pictured. Ensure it is soldered flush to the surface, first soldering one pin so...
  • Page 7 Vostok Trace Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1.3 Instructions Place all eight sockets as shown. Hold something flat over the sockets and then flip the PCB over to solder. Note: the sockets must sit completely flush to the PCB - Solder just one pin first before...
  • Page 8 Vostok Trace Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1.3 Instructions Place the front PCB onto the pin headers to sandwich the PCBs together. You might need to wiggle the PCB slightly to ease the headers through their holes. Using pliers or a screwdriver can also be helpful to gently nudge the 2 pin headers to line up properly.
  • Page 9 Vostok Trace Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1.3 Instructions Now place the front panel over the components, and then secure it in place by screwing all nuts onto the jacks and the black nut onto the pot. Solder the red slide switch first -...
  • Page 10 Vostok Trace Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1.3 Instructions Before placing the boards back together it is advised to trim the three solder joints of the green alpha pot so they are almost flush to the surface of the PCB. This is to prevent contact between the pot and components on the back PCB that will sit underneath.
  • Page 11 Vostok Trace Eurorack DIY Kit Version 1.3 Instructions The build is done! Follow the link below to find the user manual and further product info. https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/ vostok-trace-kit/ *OPTIONAL FINAL STEP* The PCB’s are secured together via small two pin headers and sockets only.