Solder the Elite-C to the MCU Holder PCB
If you have the v2 of the shield, please check the instructions here:
Please read carefully:
- Do not install the audio jack yet
- Do not install the reset button yet
- Read all the instructions first, and then follow them carefully using the pictures
- It is very important you follow those instructions, otherwise the ports may not align with the case
- You will need to prepare one "right" shield pcb, and one "left" - use the legends on the PCB
Instructions for the top:
- Prepare 2 * 6 header pins
- Insert the Elite-C into the MCU PCB using the header pins
- Make sure the Elite-C text is visible (see the pictures under)
- Make sure the legends align (red arrow in the pictures)
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- Do not solder the audio jack or the reset button yet
- Starting with the top part of the Elite-C, solder the four outmost header pins
- Make sure the elite-C is pressed against the PCB - there should be no gap between the Elite-C, the header pins, and the holder PCB
- Do not solder the other pins yet !
- Use the picture below for reference
Instructions for the bottom:
- Switch the PCB and Elite-C assembly, making sure the pins stay in
- Follow the same procedure for the bottom: solder the four outmost pins
- Make sure the PCB is pressed against the Elite-C - there should be no gap between the Elite-C, the header pins, and the holder PCB
Finish the installation:
- Solder the rest of the header pins
Reset button
Solder the reset button to the PCB
Prepare the Audio jack
First, prepare the hole:
- Take the audio jack and gently push it in the case’s audio jack hole
- Apply gentle pressure until the audio jack is flush with the outside part of the case. Do not press on the pins
- Once inserted, gently remove it
Then, solder in part of the jack:
- Install the audio jack into the MCU Holder PCB
- Solder the bottom left pin
- Solder only this pin. Do not solder the other pins at the moment
Install the audio jack
- Slide in the MCU assembly (Holder, elite-C, audio jack) into the case’s 2 holes
- Be gentle ! If the audio jack won’t go in, carefully take the assembly out and try again
- Screw in the PCB using 2 * M4 screws
- Make sure the USB-C and audio jack are aligned into the case
- Finish soldering the audio jack
- Unscrew the assembly