Carnivale v1.1
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Build sequence
Before you start, you must decide which version you are going to build!
Soldering this board can be very complicated for some people since the solder pads are close
together. Use a magnifying glass to make the job easier.
The trick to soldering a PCB is to work from small to big components. My building sequence
suggestions in this section are based on the parts I used myself. Sometimes some components are
smaller (or bigger) so always use your own common sense and change the order accordingly. Usually
capacitors can differ a lot in size depending on their rating and value.
Note: Do not blow on your solder in an attempt to cool it down. That can result in a bad join that
might corrode! Also take extra care not to short components.
Start by soldering the resistors and then the diode. Next, solder the IC socket for IC1 and then the
MLCC capacitor. Finish by soldering the MKT/SMF/Wima capacitors and then the electrolytic
capacitors. See the off board wiring section for details about the potentiometers and how to wire
them.
You are almost ready to rock, well… not really. The difficult part starts now.
Besides the components mentioned in the components table, you will need:
1 mono input jack and 1 stereo input jack.
3PDT footswitch (9 pins)
2,1mm DC jack (isolated) not recommended in positive ground setup.
22 gage stranded hook-up wire.
OPTIONAL LED holder and LED (3mm or 5mm depending on your taste).
Hammond 1590A case (or similar) in your favorite color. If you need more room you could
consider using a Hammond 1590B.
