Build Guide - PCB Assembly

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Constructors should refer to the 3.5mm 4mm Bill Of Materials for the current value of all components, and
the General Construction Notes for general PCB assembly guidelines.

  1. Assemble the 5x Jack Carrier Board assemblies (3D Model)
  2. Assemble the 1x Switch Carrier Board assemblies (3D Model)
  3. Fit all components to the boards following normal assembly guidelines except for all the jack sub-assemblies and the trimpot. Select R306 based on the desired nominal output voltage - 5Vpp for EuroSynth/EuroSerge or 10Vpp for EuroRack
  4. Mount the jack sub-assemblies to the Column 1 board but do not solder
  5. Offer the assembly up to the front panel and secure the using the supplied nuts and washers
  6. Solder the jack sub-assemblies in to place
  7. Remove the Column 1 assembly
  8. Mount the jack and switch sub-assemblies to the Column 2 PCB but do not solder
  9. Offer the assembly up to the front panel and secure the using the supplied nuts and washers
  10. Solder the jack sub-assemblies in to place
  11. Guide the trimpot in to position
  12. Solder in to place ensuring that the adjust screw is central to the panel hole. If you have a trimtool then use it to help align position the adjust screw
  13. Mount the jack sub-assemblies to the Column 3 board but do not solder
  14. Offer the assembly up to the front panel and secure the using the supplied nuts and washers
  15. Solder the jack sub-assemblies in to place
  16. Reinstall the Column 1 assembly
  17. Mount the backboard ensuring correct alignment of the IDC connectors.
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