Renard 64XC Construction: Difference between revisions
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* Install two 750 ohm resistors R1 & R2. Make sure that the resistors have a value of 750 ohms [violet/green/brown/gold]. These resistors have no polarity to worry about. The body of the resistor can be a tan color (carbon film) or blue (metal film). These are simply different types of resistor construction. It does not matter which one is used in this application. | * Install two 750 ohm resistors R1 & R2. Make sure that the resistors have a value of 750 ohms [violet/green/brown/gold]. These resistors have no polarity to worry about. The body of the resistor can be a tan color (carbon film) or blue (metal film). These are simply different types of resistor construction. It does not matter which one is used in this application. Bend the resistor leads down so that a rough "U" shaped is formed. Insert the leads into the PCB and then bend the leads out slightly from the underside of the PCB. This allows the resistor to stay fixed while you solder the leads. Solder one lead and then check to make sure that the resistor did not "slide" out or otherwise move. If it did, then you can re-heat that joint and reposition the resistor. Once you are satisfied, solder the other lead and trim the excess lead. | ||
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* Install four diodes D1 thru D4. The diodes will have a silver/grey stripe on a black body. Make sure that this stripe lines up with the stripe on the PCB silk screen. | * Install four diodes D1 thru D4. The diodes will have a silver/grey stripe on a black body. Make sure that this stripe lines up with the stripe on the PCB silk screen. The diodes should be formed like the resistors above. Insert them into the holes and bend back the leads slightly to hold them in place. Solder and trim the leads like the resistors. | ||
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* Install eight (8) 0.1uF capacitors C3-C10. These capacitors are not polarized so the orientation is not critical. | * Install eight (8) 0.1uF capacitors C3-C10. These capacitors are not polarized so the orientation is not critical. The resistor leads are already formed. However, sometimes they do not match the PCB holes exactly. Bend the leads as required to insert them into the PCB holes. Then, bend the leads back slightly to hold the capacitor in place. Solder and trim the leads the same as the resistors. | ||
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* Install the eight (8) 680 ohm resistor networks R10-R13 and R20-R23. The resistor network should have a dot on it to indicate pin 1. Insert pin 1 of the resistor network into the square solder pad. | * Install the eight (8) 680 ohm resistor networks R10-R13 and R20-R23. The resistor network should have a dot on it to indicate pin 1. Insert pin 1 of the resistor network into the square solder pad. Sometimes a piece of tape is used to hold the resistor network in place while soldering the first pin. Once this is done, check the resistor network to ensure that it is straight and plumb to the board. If not, re-heat the first lead and reposition as required. Then, solder the other 7 pins. The leads do not have to be trimmed for this component. | ||
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* Install the Power LED, D7. The LEDs are polarized and must be installed with the proper orientation. The long lead is the anode and must be placed in the round solder pad that is marked with an "A". The flat side of the LED (the short lead side) goes in the square pad marked with a "K". This is exactly opposite of the Channel LEDs in the next step! | * Install the Power LED, D7. The LEDs are polarized and must be installed with the proper orientation. The long lead is the anode and must be placed in the round solder pad that is marked with an "A". The flat side of the LED (the short lead side) goes in the square pad marked with a "K". This is exactly opposite of the Channel LEDs in the next step! Bend back the leads slightly as done with the resistors. Solder one lead and check from proper alignment. Then, solder the other lead and trim off the excess. | ||
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* Install sixty four (64) Green Channel LEDs. The LEDs are polarized and must be installed correctly. The long lead is the anode and must be placed in the square solder pad. The short lead is the cathode and this is marked on the silkscreen with a "K". Now, the question seems to come up a lot.."how do I get these straight". Since the LEDs are rectangular, it is VERY noticeable if they are not. The best answer is to put them into the board and bend the leads back slightly as you would do for any other | * Install sixty four (64) Green Channel LEDs. The LEDs are polarized and must be installed correctly. The long lead is the anode and must be placed in the square solder pad. The short lead is the cathode and this is marked on the silkscreen with a "K". Now, the question seems to come up a lot.."how do I get these straight?". Since the LEDs are rectangular, it is VERY noticeable if they are not. The best answer is to put them into the board and bend the leads back slightly as you would do for any other passive component. Then, put a piece of tape across the LEDs to hold them in place. Solder one lead on each LED and remove the tape. Now, you can reheat each single LED lead and make adjustments to line them up. Once you are satisfied, solder the other lead and trim the excess. The bottom edge of these rectangular LEDs is not smooth or uniform. So, if you want "perfect" alignment, be prepared to "lift" a few of the LEDs a bit to get them flush with their neighbors. | ||
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* Install one (1) 2-pin vertical header JP1. These headers have not polarized so the orientation is not important. | * Install one (1) 2-pin vertical header JP1. These headers have not polarized so the orientation is not important. Once again, a small piece of tape works well to hold the header in place. Solder one lead, check for alignment, then solder the opposite lead. No trimming is required for this component. | ||
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* Install the clock oscillator U3. The oscillator must be installed in the correct orientation. The oscillator has three rounded corners and one squared corner. Make sure that the squared corner is positioned to match the PCB silkscreen. | * Install the clock oscillator U3. The oscillator must be installed in the correct orientation. The oscillator has three rounded corners and one squared corner. Make sure that the squared corner is positioned to match the PCB silkscreen. Solder Pin #1, and then verify that the component placement matches the silkscreen and that the component has not "slipped" out of the hole. Once verified, solder the the remaining pins. Trim the excess leads as you would with a resistor or diode. | ||
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|<center>'''INSTALLATION NOTE:''' </center> | |<center>'''INSTALLATION NOTE:''' </center> | ||
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* OPTIONAL: Install two (2) 8-pin IC sockets for U4 & U5. These parts are not included in the REN64 BOM. However, it is strongly suggested that you use sockets for these IC chips. | * OPTIONAL: Install two (2) 8-pin IC sockets for U4 & U5. These parts are not included in the REN64 BOM. However, it is strongly suggested that you use sockets for these IC chips. Insert the sockets as per the silkscreen. Solder pin #1 and check the component for "slippage". Once the component placement is confirmed, solder the other 7 pins for each socket. These items do not require trimming. | ||
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* Install eight (8) 14-pin IC sockets for U7-U14. | * Install eight (8) 14-pin IC sockets for U7-U14. Insert the sockets as per the silkscreen. Solder pin #1 and check the component for "slippage". Once the component placement is confirmed, solder the other 13 pins for each socket. These items do not require trimming. | ||
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* OPTIONAL: The BOM calls our for spades. However, many users prefer to use a single 2 position terminal here. Install one (1) two position terminal block for 6.3VAC input. | * OPTIONAL: The BOM calls our for spades. However, many users prefer to use a single 2 position terminal here. Install one (1) two position terminal block for 6.3VAC input. | ||
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* Install the voltage regulator U1. The voltage regulator must be installed correctly. The voltage regulator's tab/heat sink must be aligned with wider line of the PCB silkscreen outline (facing outwards to the PCB edge). Insert the component and then flip the board over. Solder one pin...then flip the board back over and check for alignment. Simply reheat the joint and position the regulator so that is is square to the board. Solder the other two leads and trim off the excess. | |||
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* Install the 47uF capacitor C2. This capacitor is polarized and must be installed correctly. The capacitor should have a silver/grey stripe on the body to indicate which lead is negative. The positive lead of the capacitor will be the longer lead. Make sure that the positive lead is placed in the square solder pad. Then, bend the leads back slightly to hold the capacitor in place. Solder and trim the leads the same as the other passives. | |||
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* OPTIONAL: Install the DE9 connector J22. This connector is only needed if you plan on using a normal serial cable to connect to the first board in the chain. You can, however, make a DE9 x RJ45 cable instead. For boards after the first one on the PC COMM port, this connector is not needed. | |||
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* | * Install the 6800uF capacitor C1. This capacitor is polarized and must be installed correctly. The capacitor should have a black stripe on the body to indicate the negative lead. The positive lead of the capacitor will be the longer lead. Make sure that the positive lead is placed in the square solder pad. Then, bend the leads back slightly to hold the capacitor in place. Solder and trim the leads the same as the other passives. | ||
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|colspan="2" |<blockquote> If you are unsure about your ability to build this board, then you should go to [[Beginners Setup Guide The Renard SS24 | The Beginner's Setup Guide]] at this point. [[Beginners Setup Guide The Renard 64 | The Beginner's Setup Guide]] will walk you thru some initial tests to make sure that everything is working correctly before inserting the IC chips. </blockquote> | |colspan="2" |<blockquote> If you are unsure about your ability to build this board, then you should go to [[Beginners Setup Guide The Renard SS24 | The Beginner's Setup Guide]] at this point. [[Beginners Setup Guide The Renard 64 | The Beginner's Setup Guide]] will walk you thru some initial tests to make sure that everything is working correctly before inserting the IC chips. </blockquote> |
Revision as of 19:11, 24 August 2010
Board Assembly
- Note: Pictures will be added as soon as they are available
- The following sequence of steps is by no means the only way to Assembly the Renard 64. It is simply a suggested order of assembly. Many builders have varied opinions on what the order should be.
- A good temperature controlled soldering iron should be used for building the Renard 64. Try to get the smallest diameter rosin core solder you can find (either 60/40 or 63/37). DO NOT USE LEAD FREE SOLDER!! This takes special equipment and a very high skill set that few DIYers have. If you do use Lead Free Solder and have problems (which is VERY likely) please let us know when you ask for help. Lead Free Solder can look like a good joint but still not be electrically conductive.
- NOTE: The part numbers referenced in the following instructions are those taken from the Renard 64 BOM.
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