eastern microBrute Instruction Manual Download Page 1

 

    microBrute Modulator 

                                                                         

 

 

 May 2010, Rev 1

 

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© 2010 Eastern Voltage Research, LLC 

microBrute Modulator Instruction Manual 

 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for microBrute

Page 1: ...Voltage Research LLC microBrute Modulator Instruction Manual m mi ic cr ro oB Br ru ut te e M Mo od du ul la at to or r I In ns st tr ru uc ct ti io on n M Ma an nu ua al l E Ea as st te er rn n V Vo...

Page 2: ...and kit building skills the kit is next to fail safe Please read this manual in its entirety before building testing or operating your kit Circuit Description The microBrute Modulator utilize two 555...

Page 3: ...onent is placed flat to the board and the leads are bent on the backside of the board to prevent the part from falling out before soldering The part is then soldered securely to the board and the rema...

Page 4: ...low R7 1 100k Panel Mount Potentiometer R3 1 10k Panel Mount Potentiometer R5 CAPACITORS 3 0 1uF Capacitor C1 C2 C5 1 0 015uF Capacitor C7 3 0 01uF Capacitor C3 C4 C6 DIODES 1 Diode 1N4002 CR1 1 LED r...

Page 5: ...microBrute Modulator May 2010 Rev 1 5 2010 Eastern Voltage Research LLC microBrute Modulator Instruction Manual microBrute Modulator Component Layout Diagram...

Page 6: ...s seriously when we say that good soldering is the key to the proper operation of your circuit Use a 25W soldering pencil with a clean sharp tip DO NOT USE a high power soldering gun such as those tri...

Page 7: ...end MUST be oriented as shown on the PCB layout 16 Install U2 555 Timer The 555 Timer IC may be soldered directly to the PCB without worry but you may use an 8 pin DIP socket your own if you prefer U...

Page 8: ...ow for the RCA connector J1 Be sure not to drill in a location that will interfere with the internal stand off 20 First use rubbing alcohol to clean the top surface of the enclosure where the control...

Page 9: ...r and nut Be sure not to overtighten the nut as you may damage the potentiometer 25 Connect BAT1 and SW1 to the PC board as shown in the figure below Be sure to ensure proper polarity during connectio...

Page 10: ...microBrute Modulator May 2010 Rev 1 10 2010 Eastern Voltage Research LLC microBrute Modulator Instruction Manual...

Page 11: ...ct the 9V battery to the battery connector and turn the power switch ON Using a multimeter verify the voltages below Check Component Measuring Point Voltage U1 Pin 8 Vcc 9V 0 5V U1 Pin 4 Reset 9V 0 5V...

Page 12: ...e sincerely hope that you have enjoyed the construction of this Eastern Voltage Research Kit As always we have tried to write this instruction manual in the easiest most user friendly format that is p...

Page 13: ...roperly installed component or bad solder joint or wiring mistake can take many hours to diagnose and at normal service rates the service charge could well be more than the total cost of the electroni...

Page 14: ...ell us We re all human and in most cases replacement parts are very reasonably priced Power Semiconductors Due to the nature of the kits we cannot offer any warranty or replacement for defective or da...

Page 15: ...email The items must be returned to use insured against damage in transit at the customer s expense and received by us in original condition with all product packaging documentation and a copy of the...

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