XTERNA Module
Issue 2 (01 October 2018)
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2. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
2.1 Tools required to assemble the PCB.
The following tools will be required to assemble the PCB:
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Soldering iron with a small tip (1-2 mm).
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Wire cutters to trim the excess component leads after soldering.
(Tip: A small pair of nail clippers works very well for this
function).
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Wire strippers (Tip: A small pair of scissors is quite suitable).
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Multimeter for identifying the resistors.
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Screwdrivers.
2.2
Materials you will need.
Solder – lead / tin solder is highly recommended.
USE LEAD/ TIN
SOLDER!
.
Lead free solder, as now required to be used in commercial
products in Europe, has a much higher melting point and can be
very hard to work with.
Desoldering wick (braid) can be useful if you accidentally create
solder bridges between adjacent solder joints.
Decorator’s masking tape.
2.3
Other items you will need.
The XTERNA module is powered by 3 X AA Batteries. We
recommend high quality branded batteries for the longest service
life between battery changes.