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WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Here’s everything you will need to build The Cortado DIY kit as shown (Figure 2 on page 4).
TOOLS
1. Digital Multimeter, able to measure Resistance
2. #2 Phillips Screw Driver
3. Small flathead screwdriver
4. Ruler
5. Small awl, or metal poking probe
6. Soldering Iron (not a soldering gun, or a “cold heat” iron), good quality, 15-50 watt, with a good medium
or small sized tip, conical or “screwdriver” shape. One with a temperature control and a stand is best.
7. Wet sponge or dry solder-cleaning pad
8. Wire strippers
9. Flush cutters or small diagonal cutters
10. Needle-nose pliers
11. Clamp or vise to hold the printed circuit board while soldering (optional, but handy).
12. Solder sucker or solder braid – optional, but very handy if you have to remove / repair any components!
13. Scissors
14. Drill and bits:
9
/
64
” (3.5mm) and
3
/
8
” (10mm), plus several in between, or stepper bit
SUPPLIES
1. Solder, 60/40 rosin core, the smaller diameter the better (we prefer .032” diameter). Make sure it’s good
quality; we prefer Kester brand, but most brands will work fine.
2. Isopropyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, or rubbing alcohol
3. Rough grit sandpaper
4. Electrical tape
Figure 1: What’s In The Box
Figure 2: The Finished Kit
