VCMC v1.1 - ASSEMBLY GUIDE Rev Jan 2021
TROUBLESHOOTING
At this point we will perform a smoke test and check that power arrives to every relevant spot in the board.
This is very important, as testing all this once mechanical components are soldered will be hard.
Connect the module to a power supply and follow next page diagram to measure
ALL
marked voltages.
If YOU ARE BUILDING STANDALONE VERSION, SOLDER USB CONNECTOR
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If your power supply behaves funny or one of the regulators get hot, unplug the module immediately. Possible errors:
- One of the regulators is reversed
- Reversed Diode.
- Reversed electrolytic capacitor.
- Maybe you have a bridge somewhere.
Use one of the marked GND spots and measure one by one the voltages
If all voltages are good (keep in mind they might change a bit due to tolerances and your power supply) proceed with
the rest of the build.
If you are facing issues, please follow our basic troubleshooting guide:
https://www.befaco.org/en/trubleshooting-questions/
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