Velleman K8049, Illustrated Assembly Manual

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Assembly hints 

1. Assembly  (Skipping this can lead to troubles ! ) 

Ok, so we have your attention.  These hints will help you to make this project successful.  Read them 
carefully. 
 

1.1 Make sure you have the right tools: 

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A good quality soldering iron (25-40W) with a small tip. 

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Wipe it often on a wet sponge or cloth, to keep it clean; then apply solder to the tip, to 
give it a wet look.  This is called ‘thinning’ and will protect the tip, and enables you to 
make good connections.  When solder rolls off  the tip, it needs cleaning. 

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Thin raisin-core solder.  Do not use any flux or grease. 

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A diagonal cutter to trim excess wires.  To avoid injury when cutting excess 

l e a d s , 

hold the lead so they cannot fly towards the eyes. 

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Needle nose pliers, for bending leads, or to hold components in place. 

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Small blade and Phillips screwdrivers.  A basic range is fine. 

For some projects, a basic multi-meter is required, or might be handy 

1.2 Assembly Hints : 
 

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Make sure the skill level matches your experience, to avoid disappointments. 

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Follow the instructions carefully.  Read and understand the entire step before you perform each 
operation.  

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Perform the assembly in the correct order as stated in this manual 

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Position all parts on the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) as shown on the drawings.  

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Values on the circuit diagram are subject to changes. 

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Values in this assembly guide are correct* 

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Use the check-boxes to mark your progress. 

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Please read the included information on safety and customer service 

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* Typographical inaccuracies excluded.  Always look for possible last minute manual updates, 
indicated as ‘NOTE’ on a separate leaflet.   

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