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Prepare the Elite-C

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Solder the Elite-C to the MCU Holder PCB

 

If you have the v2 of the shield, please check the instructions here:

Prepare the Elite-C (v2)

 

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

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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

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