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Soldering a Segbot Board

Overview

This page explains how to solder a Segbot board after it has been received from a fabrication company. On the right side of each page there is a dropdown box with links to each of the steps should you chose to jump around in the order. The recommended and required tools, in addition to the steps for soldering a Segbot board, are listed below.

Note that the locations of the traces and vias on your board may differ slightly from those shown in the pictures. This is because the guide was written using a slightly older version of the board.

Tools

• Soldering Iron
• Solder
• Solder Wick (copper)
• Tweasers
• Wire Clippers
• Desolder Pump
• Solder Paste
• Magnifying Glass

Soldering Steps

• Soldering on a FT2232D
• Soldering the Resonator
• Soldering TL1963A Regulators
• Soldering the Other Chips
• Soldering the Other Surface Mount Devices
• Soldering the USB Connector
• Soldering the Power Connector
• Soldering the Switches
• Soldering the LEDs
• Soldering the DIMM Connector
• Soldering the Headers

Getting Started

Once you have checked to make sure you have all the required components (see the bill of materials), get started on the first step by soldering on a FT2232D.

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Soldering Navigation

Select a Soldering Step Soldering Home Soldering on a FT2232D Soldering the Resonator Soldering TL1963A Regulators Soldering the Other Chips Soldering the Other Surface Mount Devices Soldering the USB Connector Soldering the Power Connector Soldering the Switches Soldering the LEDs Soldering the DIMM Connector Soldering the Headers

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