AAØZZ EZKeyer III 23 November 2014
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Figure 5.3 – Case Broken Apart
___ Sand or file all of the edges. You will be happy that you took the time to do this since it feels
much better when in use. Use a fine-tooth mill file (Figure 5.4) or a sanding block. You could put a
piece of sandpaper on the workbench and hold the piece vertically as you run it back and forth
over the sandpaper. Be very careful not to sand any of the soldermask surfaces!
Figure 5.4 – Mill File
Method 1:
___ Assemble the case - four edge pieces and the bottom - and hold it together with tape on the
four corners (Figure 5.5a) or, alternatively, you could secure it with several rubber bands (Figure
5.5b). Make sure the end piece with the three holes is at the top side of the box so you can read
the silkscreened commands when you turn it over. As you solder, heat both boards of the edge
simultaneously with a blunt-tipped soldering iron. Low wattage is sufficient.