The Great Scott Gadgets Throwing Star LAN Tap is a small, simple device for monitoring Ethernet
communications. These instructions will help you assemble and use your Throwing Star LAN Tap.
GREAT SCOTT GADGETS
Throwing Star LAN Tap Kit Instructions
1. Gather the components. You should have one Throwing Star LAN Tap
printed circuit board, four Amphenol RJHSE5080 modular connectors,
and two 220 pF capacitors with 0.1 inch lead spacing such as the
Xicon 14050P2221KRC. You will also need a soldering iron,
some electrical solder, and a pair of wire cutters.
2. Insert the four modular connectors (J1, J2, J3, and J4) into the
printed circuit board. Be careful that each of the leads extends
through the circuit board before snapping the connector fully into place.
3. Solder the eight leads of each connector.
4. Insert the two capacitors (C1 and C2) through the circuit board. It is helpful to
slightly bend the leads on the underside of the board so that the capacitors stay in place
when the board is turned over.
5. Solder both leads of each capacitor and clip off the excess with wire cutters.
6. Clean the flux from the board. Depending on the type of solder used, you might need
water, alcohol, or other solvents. A toothbrush can make this job easier. Allow the board
to dry before use.
Assembly
Soldering Tips
The Throwing Star LAN Tap Kit is an excellent starter project if you have never soldered before!
1. Keep your soldering
iron tip clean with a wet
sponge or brass sponge.
2. Apply a small amount
of solder to the tip of your
hot iron to promote heat
transfer.
3. Hold the side of the
iron near the tip against
the joint to be soldered.
4. Feed solder into the
joint, not into the iron
