waoarc25:kit-build-guide
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| + | ==== Prerequisites | ||
| In your kit, you should have received the items in the table below. Please check you have everything before you begin: | In your kit, you should have received the items in the table below. Please check you have everything before you begin: | ||
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| Install the capacitors. | Install the capacitors. | ||
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| + | You may find later steps easier if you leave fitting capacitor C1 until after the connectors are installed. | ||
| **NOTE: C1 is an electrolytic capacitor so the orientation is critical or the magic smoke may escape.** | **NOTE: C1 is an electrolytic capacitor so the orientation is critical or the magic smoke may escape.** | ||
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| 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.\\ | ||
| - | __**WARNING: | + | __**WARNING: |
| 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 pair 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. | ||
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