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--- waoarc25:kit-build-guide [2025/07/28 13:25] – [Connectors] gi3jmc
+++ waoarc25:kit-build-guide [2025/07/30 10:54] (current) – [Transistor] gi3jmc
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 This guide will walk you through putting the WSPR Hat Kit together.
-*** This guide is currently being edited :-) (From Monday 28th July @ 1pm) ***
+Please ask in the #waoarc-kit channel on Discord if you have any issues or questions.
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 |1x 47Ω resistor (Yellow Purple Black Gold)  |3x 100nf Capacitor marked BC 104K    |1x 40-pin socket  |
 |1x 20KΩ resistor (Red Black Orange Gold)    |1x BS170 transistor                  |15cm fine enamelled copper wire  |
-|1x 1Ω resistor (Brown Black Gold Gold)      |1x LED (orange diffused)             |1x Edge-mount SMA connector   |
+|1x 1Ω resistor (Brown Black Gold Gold)      |1x LED (orange diffused)             |1x SMA Edge-mounted socket   |
 |1x 15KΩ resistor (Brown Green Orange Gold)  |1x 1N4148 Small Signal Diode, 100 V, 150 mA, 1 V  |:::  |
 |1x 270Ω resistor (Red Purple Brown Gold)    |1x Push button momentary switch      |:::  |
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 ==== Transistor ====
 <WRAP left round box half>
-Install the transistor.\\
+Install the transistor. Make certain the direction installed matches the silkscreen on the board (Flat surface towards edge).
-Make certain the direction installed matches the silkscreen on the board\\
-(Flat surface towards edge).
+The pads are quite small and really close together - make sure you don't bridge them together when soldering.
 ^Reference ^Component ^
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 ==== Connectors ====
 <WRAP left round box half>
-Connector J2 (the 40-pin) is positioned on the underside of the board.//
+Connector J2 (the 40-pin) is positioned on the underside of the board.\\
-Connectors J5 & J6 are fitted to the component side of the board.
+Connectors J5 & J6 are fitted to the component side of the board.\\
-Connector J4 (the SMA socket) is positioned on the edge of the board, with the centre pin connection on the top, component side of the board. All 4 ground pins should be soldered to the board, not just the pins adjacent to the centre pin.
+Connector J4 (the SMA socket) is positioned on the edge of the board, with the centre pin connection on the top, component side of the board. All 4 ground pins should be soldered to the board, not just the pair adjacent to the centre pin.
 ^Reference ^Component ^
-|J2 |  |
+|J2 |40-pin socket  |
-|J4 | |
+|J4 |SMA edge-mounted socket  |
-|J5, J6 | |
+|J5, J6 |4-pin socket |
-| | |
 </WRAP>
 <WRAP left round box half>
+{{ :waoarc25:wsprkit-40pin-socket.png?direct&600|}}
+</WRAP>//
+<WRAP left round box half>
+|{{ :waoarc25:wsprkit-sma-2.png?direct&275|}}|{{ :waoarc25:wsprkit-sma-1.png?direct&275|}}|
 </WRAP>
+<WRAP left round box half>
+{{ :waoarc25:wsprkit-complete.png?direct&600|}}
+</WRAP>//
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+==== Filter Installation ====
+<WRAP left round box half>
+When connecting your filter, (build instructions at [[https://qrp-labs.com/images/lpfkit/assembly_A4.pdf]]) you should ensure that is inserted in the correct orientation.  The filter has 'IN' and 'OUT' text on the ends, and you need the 'OUT' nearest the SMA connector.
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP left round box half>
+{{:waoarc25:wsprkit-filter-installed.jpg?direct|}}
+</WRAP>