BASTIL Instruments KASTLE v1.5b Assembly Manual Download

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last update: 8. 3. 2018

KASTLE v1.5b - Assembly Guide

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the assembly guide for the Kastle kit - mini modular synthesizer. It is suitable for

beginners. It is good to have basic soldering skills and to be able to identify electronic components

before starting this kit. However if you have never soldered before, check out some of tutorials

here

. We also included some of the best quality solder to help you solder everything faster and better.

The Kastle kit consists of just one PCB. All the parts comes in two bags separated for the soldering

and assembly parts. Please check all of your parts BEFORE you begin work to make sure you are not

missing anything. See the bill of materials for detailed list.

Summary of Contents for KASTLE v1.5b

Page 1: ...onents before starting this kit However if you have never soldered before check out some of tutorials here or here We also included some of the best quality solder to help you solder everything faster...

Page 2: ...ifuse white 3mm LED 1 SPDT TOGGLE SWITCH 2PP 6 1x2pin female pinheader 8 1x3pin female pinheader 2 8 pin DIL DIL socket in foam 1 attiny 85 pre programmed VCO IC in foam 1 attiny 85 pre programmed LFO...

Page 3: ...k in a clean and a well lit and ventilated environment to avoid accidents or losing any of the small components Also briefly go through this guide and make sure that you understand all the steps Versi...

Page 4: ...eck the values by using a multimeter or you can check 1 the color codes the 100k s have the orange stripe Then snip the leads close to the PCB be sure to make this step on all remaining leads in the c...

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Page 6: ...r all these steps USB CONNECTOR Move to the USB connector now Place it from the top and solder from the same side There are two legs on both sides that has to be soldered along with those on the back...

Page 7: ...RS Add the 3 5mm jack connectors 2x IC SOCKETS Insert the IC sockets 2x 8 pin DIL Just be aware of the right direction of sockets there is a notch on the sockets that has to match with the notch sign...

Page 8: ...There are just five of them of the same value 470nF they are marked 474 on itself FEMALE PINHEADERS Now let s do the female pinheaders 2 pin ones 6x and 3 pin ones 8x It may take a little patience to...

Page 9: ...ight on the board Then move to soldering of potentiometers B100k Proceed this way install potentiometers in straight solder just one leg check the position and solder the rest if there is no problem i...

Page 10: ...WHITE LED Solder the white LED be sure to insert the longer lead into the plus hole Push the LED down to the PCB 10...

Page 11: ...the side legs from pots WIRES You will need the cutted leads from resistors now Put these wires through the HOLD BAT_ and BAT_ holes and solder them The leads can t be connected with the potentiomete...

Page 12: ...e PCB using the brush don t let it flow into the pots let it act for a while and sweep it off Then just let it dry You can repeat these steps until you are satisfied with the result LAST CHECK Take yo...

Page 13: ...e socket Be also aware that LFO goes to the socket on the left and VCO to the right one Installing ICs can be also a little tricky You should bend the IC leads in slightly with your fingers Then press...

Page 14: ...e last soldering challenge You have to connect the leads with the lugs Do not let the lug heat too much it would break the connection of the coil and the lug use just the tip of your soldering iron No...

Page 15: ...Now you can complete the Kastle with the plastic case parts Start with the side parts push them just in the corners Finish it with the top cover mounting the nut to the switch and screw 15...

Page 16: ...the best thing is to take a nap 2 Especially late at night Then you can can send the detailed description of the problem with enclosed high resolution photos on diy bastl instruments com Consider our...