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DOCKING STATION USER MANUAL – November 24

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 2016

WWW.GARAGE1217.COM

(R1.0 PCB ONLY)

WARNING:

Although Project Kameleon runs at a generally safe 24-48VDC, Injury from improper assembly is quite possible . The main 
danger comes from installing the polarized capacitors backwards as they can only be installed in one direction much  like a 
battery (more detail on capacitor installation comes later in this manual) If a capacitor is installed backwards, it may burst 
resulting in burns or eye injury.

 If you are not experienced in electronics or electronic kit assembly, it would be wise 

to have an experienced electronics person review your work before powering the unit on . 

Upon first power up, wear 

eye protection and be wary of any burning smells or electrical noises such as loud pops or buzzes

GARAGE1217.COM  IS NOT RESPONSIBLE  OR LIABLE FOR INJURY, PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAG E AS  THE RESULT OF ASSEMBLY OR USE OF THIS 

 DO IT YOURSELF  KIT. KAMELEON  IS 

CONSIDERED  A  HO BBY  LEVEL  PRODUCT. IT CONTAINS NO  ELECTRICAL CERTIFI CATIONS AND I S NOT ADVERTISED AS SUCH . USE  AT  YOUR OWN  RI SK.  

Project

Kameleon

Summary of Contents for project kameleon

Page 1: ...s it may burst resulting in burns or eye injury If you are not experienced in electronics or electronic kit assembly it would be wise to have an experienced electronics person review your work before...

Page 2: ...tes Kameleon is on With a filter module properly inserted you can activate the filter by turning on the filter switch Once active the front LED will change from red to blue blue indicates filter is on...

Page 3: ...and maximum conductivity of any component Wipe each wire lead down using Scotch Bright Only one or two passes are required making sure all of the surface has been cleaned This removes oxidation or any...

Page 4: ...Assembly Guide FILTER MODULESOCKET BI COLOR LED RED POWER ON BLUE FILTER ON POWER SWITCH RCA LINE IN POWER INPUT RCA LINE OUT Project Kameleon1 0 FILTER SWITCH POWER OUT LOOP...

Page 5: ...ERS AS THEY ARE DIRECTIONAL RESISTORS ARE NONPOLAR AND CAN BE FITTED IN EITHER DIRECTION WHEN INSTALLING COMPONENTS MAKE SURE THE COMPONENT VALUES ALWAYS FACE UP SO THEY ARE VISIBLE CAN AID IN TROUBLE...

Page 6: ...SIGNATING POLARITY INSTALL THIS STRIPE FACING THE FLATSPOTON THE CAPACITOR OUTLINEON THE BOARD CORRECT INCORRECT PLEASE NOTE CENTER PIN OF DC SOCKETS ARE POSITIVE 24 48V Project Kameleon BOLT DOWN BOT...

Page 7: ...COMPLETED KAMELEON LAYOUT Project Kameleon...

Page 8: ...T NYLON WASHER 4 40 BUTTON CAP SCREW GRAY ACRYLIC BOTTOM THREADED SPACER Project Kameleon Chassis Prep The laser cut acrylic chassis plates come with a protective coating to prevent damage The brown c...

Page 9: ...OULD POINT TO THE FRONT OF THE DOCKING STATION CORRECTION POSITION OF THEFILTER MODULE WITH WHITE ARROWS FACING FORWARD MAKE SURE ALL 8 PINS ARE SEATED INTO THE SOCKET IF MODULE IS SET TO FAR BACK OR...

Page 10: ...JACK WITH THE POWER SWITCH ON THEBI COLOR LED WILL ILLUMINATERED WITH WHEN THE FILTER SWITCH IS TURNED ON THEBI COLOR LED WILL CHANGE FROMRED TO BLUEINDICATING THEFILTER IS TURNED ON MAKE SURE ALL 8...

Page 11: ...ODE X 1 D4 1N4007 X 1 Regulators IC IC1 LM4562 X 2 IC2 LM317HV X 1 MF1 IRF5210 X 1 Jacks J1 J2 HEADPHONE JACK X 2 J3 BLACK RCA JACK X 2 J4 RED RCA JACK X 2 Capacitors C1 1pF 100V X 2 C2 100nF 100V X 4...

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