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'''Useful Tips''' These arose from the experiences of 30 new builders over the London Hackspace Nanode Weekend | '''Useful Tips''' These arose from the experiences of 30 new builders over the London Hackspace Nanode Weekend | ||
1. | 1. Some kits will have been supplied with five of the 14 pin IC sockets. Just put two together to make up the 28 pin sockets, making sure you have the pin 1 notch at the correct end and not both ends! | ||
2. | 2. Assemble the two green screw terminal connectors into a single 4 way block, before you solder - you won't be able to do this if you solder them on individually! | ||
3. Pay particular attention to the orientation of the 3V3 regulator - note it's NOT the same as the screen print legend. We had to change the regulator for one capable of more current and it came with a different pin-out. Follow the photographs carefully. | 3. Space the two metal crystal cans about 1mm above the pcb. This prevents the risk of the metal can shorting to any of the vias underneath. | ||
4. Pay particular attention to the orientation of the 3V3 regulator - note it's NOT the same as the screen print legend. We had to change the regulator for one capable of more current and it came with a different pin-out. Follow the photographs carefully. | |||
==Step 3== | ==Step 3== | ||
