RAMSEY “LEARN-AS-YOU-BUILD” ASSEMBLY STRATEGY
Be sure to read through all of the steps and check the boxes as you go to be sure you didn't miss any important ones. Although you may be in a hurry to see the end results, before you switch on the power be sure to check all wiring and components (especially capacitors) for proper orientation. Also check the board for any possible solder shorts and/or cold solder joints. All of these mistakes could have detrimental effects on your kit - not to mention your ego!
Kit building tips:
Use a good soldering technique - let your soldering iron tip gently heat the traces to which you are soldering, heating both wires and pads simultaneously. Apply the solder on the iron and the pad when the pad is hot enough to melt the solder. The finished joint should look like a drop of water on paper, somewhat soaked in.
Mount all electrical parts on the top side of the provided circuit board. The top side is silk screened with the part number reference designators for easy positing of the components. When a part is installed, it should be placed flat to the board with the leads slightly bent on the backside of the board to prevent it from falling out before soldering in position (1). The part is then soldered securely to the board
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