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[[File:4_add_1R_10R_2K_resistors.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Adding the remaining 3 resistors]]
 
[[File:4_add_1R_10R_2K_resistors.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Adding the remaining 3 resistors]]
  
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==Step 7==
  
  
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[[File:5_add_ic_sockets.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Adding the remaining 3 resistors]]
 
[[File:5_add_ic_sockets.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Adding the remaining 3 resistors]]
  
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[[File:6_tack_IC_socket_cornersrs.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Tack diagonally opposite corners first]]
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[[File:6_tack_IC_socket_corners.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Tack diagonally opposite corners first]]
  
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[[File:solder_them_in.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Then solder every pin]]
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[[File:7_solder_them_in.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Then solder every pin]]
  
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'''Step 8'''
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==Step 8==
  
 
Add the four 22pF capacitors marked 22, and the two 10nF capacitors marked 103
 
Add the four 22pF capacitors marked 22, and the two 10nF capacitors marked 103
  
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[[File:add_22pF_10nF.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Add the brown ceramic capacitors]]
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[[File:add_22pF_10nF_capacitors.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Add the brown ceramic capacitors]]
  
  
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'''Step 9'''
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==Step 9==
  
 
Add the 25MHz crystal marked 25.00SCA
 
Add the 25MHz crystal marked 25.00SCA
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==Step 10==
  
 
Add the 16MHz crystal  marked 16.00SCA
 
Add the 16MHz crystal  marked 16.00SCA
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==Step 11==
  
 
Add the seven 100nF capacitors, colour blue marked 104
 
Add the seven 100nF capacitors, colour blue marked 104
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[[File:11_add_7off_100nF_caps.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Add the blue 100nF ceramic capacitors]]
 
[[File:11_add_7off_100nF_caps.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Add the blue 100nF ceramic capacitors]]
  
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==Step 12==
  
 
Here is the board so far - more than half way.
 
Here is the board so far - more than half way.
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[[File:12_board_so_far.jpg|800px|right|thumb|The board so far assembled]]
 
[[File:12_board_so_far.jpg|800px|right|thumb|The board so far assembled]]
  
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==Step 13==
  
 
Solder in the shield connectors. There are 2 x 6 way and 2 x 8 way.  Make sure you get them in the inner lines of holes and theat they are in straight and vertical.  Best to tack one end pin whilst you hold them straight - check the alignment then solder the remaining pins in place.
 
Solder in the shield connectors. There are 2 x 6 way and 2 x 8 way.  Make sure you get them in the inner lines of holes and theat they are in straight and vertical.  Best to tack one end pin whilst you hold them straight - check the alignment then solder the remaining pins in place.
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[[File:14_add_shield_connectors.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Fitting the four Shield Connectors]]
 
[[File:14_add_shield_connectors.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Fitting the four Shield Connectors]]
  
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==Step 14==
  
 
Add the three 10uF electrolytic capacitors - noting that the longer lead is the positive which lines up with the + label on the pcb.
 
Add the three 10uF electrolytic capacitors - noting that the longer lead is the positive which lines up with the + label on the pcb.
  
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[[File:15_add_elcaps.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Add the three 10uF electrolytic capacitors]]
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[[File:15_add_elcaps.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Add the three 10uF electrolytic capacitors]]
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==Step 15==
 
Add the FTDI header - a 6 way right angled header on the right hand side of the pcb. Make sure it is straight and level.
 
Add the FTDI header - a 6 way right angled header on the right hand side of the pcb. Make sure it is straight and level.
  
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[[File:16_add_FTDI_header.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Fit the 6 way header for the FTDI cable]]
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[[File:16_add_FTDI_header.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Fit the 6 way header for the FTDI cable]]
  
  
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==Step 16==
  
 
Fit the right angled reset switch
 
Fit the right angled reset switch
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[[File:17_add_reset_switch.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Fit the Reset Switch]]
 
[[File:17_add_reset_switch.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Fit the Reset Switch]]
  
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==Step 17==
  
 
Add the 5V regulator as shown and the 4 way screw terminal block.  You need to assemble the two 2 way terminal blocks to make a 4 way - BEFORE you solder to the pcb.
 
Add the 5V regulator as shown and the 4 way screw terminal block.  You need to assemble the two 2 way terminal blocks to make a 4 way - BEFORE you solder to the pcb.
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[[File:18_add_5Vreg_screwterms.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Fit the 5V Regulator and the Screw Terminal Block]]
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[[File:18_add_5Vreg_screwterms.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Fit the 5V Regulator and the Screw Terminal Block]]
  
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'''Step 18'''
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==Step 18==
  
 
Fit the 1N4001 protection diode as shown - noting that the banded end lines up with the band on the pcb legend
 
Fit the 1N4001 protection diode as shown - noting that the banded end lines up with the band on the pcb legend
  
  
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[[File:19_add_In4001_diode.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Fit the 1N4001 reverse polarity protection diode]]
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[[File:19_add_In4001_diode.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Fit the 1N4001 reverse polarity protection diode]]
  
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==Step 19==
  
 
Now - the tricky part. The 3V3 regulator needs to be fitted in a certain way - but not like the pcb symbol.  Copy the orientation as in the next 2 pictures.
 
Now - the tricky part. The 3V3 regulator needs to be fitted in a certain way - but not like the pcb symbol.  Copy the orientation as in the next 2 pictures.
  
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[[File:regulator_orientation.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Fit the 3V3 regulator - exactly as shown]]
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[[File:regulator_orientation.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Fit the 3V3 regulator - exactly as shown]]
  
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[[File:3V3reg_placement.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Fit the 3V3 regulator like this!]]
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[[File:3V3reg_placement.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Fit the 3V3 regulator like this!]]
  
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'''Step 20'''
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==Step 20==
  
 
Now we test the board to make sure that the 5V and 3V3 power supply rails are working OK.
 
Now we test the board to make sure that the 5V and 3V3 power supply rails are working OK.
  
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[[File:test_5V.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Measure the 5V like this!]]
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[[File:test_5V.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Measure the 5V like this!]]
  
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[[File:testing_5V_2.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Measure the 5V like this!]]
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[[File:testing_5V_2.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Measure the 5V like this!]]
  
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[[File:testing_3V3.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Measure the 3V3 like this!]]
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[[File:testing_3V3.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Measure the 3V3 like this!]]
  
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[[File:testing_3V3_2.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Measure the 3V3 like this!]]
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[[File:testing_3V3_2.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Measure the 3V3 like this!]]
  
  
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'''Step 21'''
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==Step 21==
  
 
If the voltage tests check out - we can fit the remaining parts - the Mag-jack connector, the USB connector and the Red LED
 
If the voltage tests check out - we can fit the remaining parts - the Mag-jack connector, the USB connector and the Red LED
  
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[[File:almost_complete.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Very nearly finished]]
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[[File:almost_complete.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Very nearly finished]]
  
  
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'''Step 22'''
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==Step 22==
  
 
The ICs can be added  - making sure you have the correct orientation
 
The ICs can be added  - making sure you have the correct orientation
  
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[[File:running_blinky.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Running the "Blinky" Test Code]]
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[[File:running_blinky.jpg|800px|right|thumb|Running the "Blinky" Test Code]]

Revision as of 22:03, 1 June 2011

Building a Nanode - in Words and Pictures

Here's how to build up a Nanode as a step by step guide. It should take you a couple of hours.

Step 1

First identify the kit contents

Version 5 Nanode - Component side of pcb

Here you see all the resistors, capacitors, connectors, crystals and ICs needed to make the standard build of Nanode 5.

Version 5 Nanode - Component side of pcb























Step 2

Now orientate the board so that writing is like this.

This is the basic starting point for the build sequence. The pcb is built in an orderly sequence starting with the resistors and small components that are low on the board and then working up to the bulkier parts like connectors.






















Step 3

First we add the 5 10K resistors - the colour code is Brown Black Black Red (The last band on all resistors is Brown).

Add the 5 10K resistors

Step 4

Now we add the 4 51R resistors - the colour code is Green Brown Black Gold (The last band on all resistors is Brown).

Adding the 4 51R resistors


Step 5

Now we add the 3 220R resistors - the colour code is Red Purple Black Black (The last band on the right on all resistors is Brown).

Adding the 3 270R resistors - note the one on the right

Step 6

The remaining 1R, 10R and 2K resistors are added. 1R has the colour code is Brown Black Black Silver. 10R is Brown Black Black Gold, 2K is Red Black Black Brown (The last band on the right on all resistors is Brown).

Adding the remaining 3 resistors

Step 7

Add the IC sockets making sure that the pin 1 "notch" lines up with the notch in the symbol on the pcb.

Adding the remaining 3 resistors
Tack diagonally opposite corners first
Then solder every pin

Step 8

Add the four 22pF capacitors marked 22, and the two 10nF capacitors marked 103

Add the brown ceramic capacitors


Step 9

Add the 25MHz crystal marked 25.00SCA

Add the 25MHz crystal


Step 10

Add the 16MHz crystal marked 16.00SCA

Add the 16MHz crystal


Step 11

Add the seven 100nF capacitors, colour blue marked 104

Add the blue 100nF ceramic capacitors

Step 12

Here is the board so far - more than half way.


The board so far assembled

Step 13

Solder in the shield connectors. There are 2 x 6 way and 2 x 8 way. Make sure you get them in the inner lines of holes and theat they are in straight and vertical. Best to tack one end pin whilst you hold them straight - check the alignment then solder the remaining pins in place.

Fitting the four Shield Connectors

Step 14

Add the three 10uF electrolytic capacitors - noting that the longer lead is the positive which lines up with the + label on the pcb.

Add the three 10uF electrolytic capacitors

Step 15

Add the FTDI header - a 6 way right angled header on the right hand side of the pcb. Make sure it is straight and level.

Fit the 6 way header for the FTDI cable


Step 16

Fit the right angled reset switch

Fit the Reset Switch

Step 17

Add the 5V regulator as shown and the 4 way screw terminal block. You need to assemble the two 2 way terminal blocks to make a 4 way - BEFORE you solder to the pcb.


Fit the 5V Regulator and the Screw Terminal Block

Step 18

Fit the 1N4001 protection diode as shown - noting that the banded end lines up with the band on the pcb legend


Fit the 1N4001 reverse polarity protection diode

Step 19

Now - the tricky part. The 3V3 regulator needs to be fitted in a certain way - but not like the pcb symbol. Copy the orientation as in the next 2 pictures.

Fit the 3V3 regulator - exactly as shown
Fit the 3V3 regulator like this!

Step 20

Now we test the board to make sure that the 5V and 3V3 power supply rails are working OK.

Measure the 5V like this!
Measure the 5V like this!
Measure the 3V3 like this!
Measure the 3V3 like this!


Step 21

If the voltage tests check out - we can fit the remaining parts - the Mag-jack connector, the USB connector and the Red LED

Very nearly finished


Step 22

The ICs can be added - making sure you have the correct orientation

File:Running blinky.jpg
Running the "Blinky" Test Code
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