Building modules
We assume that you know how to read schematics, you can solder, so this build guide is not going to detail these techniques. We recommend to follow general PCB build guidelines when working on the modules:
- Use the provided KiCad files for your main soldering guide, component positioning and polarity.
- For practical reasons, first solder small components like resistors, ceramic disc caps, diodes etc.
- Make sure polarity and pin numbering is correct for all diodes, polarized caps and ICs.
- Once you finished soldering all components, doublecheck again all solder joints make sure you didn't create any bridges.
- Before plugging the power connector to any module, make sure you don't have short between +12V, -12V and GND.
Each module have specific build instructions which are detailed in each module's README file. Make sure you read the README for each module before building it.
Once you finished the Core and UI boards you'll need to connect them via pin headers and sockets, and using M3x12mm spacers. We highly recommend unplugging all existing modules from the power supply before testing new modules for the first time.
The default patch board is the last one you need to connect to the system. The default patch board goes through the Core board (without connecting to it electrically) and connects to the UI boards. Because of this setup you'll need to use long (12-15mm) pin headers on the default patch board.
