Assembly instructions for PilotMidi board from Geoff Smith
(board version 3.0d)
 
 
Tools
Soldering iron
snips
solder
layout diagram
 
  1. Identify the component side of the board. To identify the this side find the numbers that identify the numbered midi connections, as below. You are looking at the component side. All soldering is carried out of the reverse side.
  2. Identify each of the resistors, insert into the correct position and solder into location.
      3. 20K red black orange (2 of )
      220 red red brown (7 of )
      100K brown black yellow (1 of )
      1K brown black red (1 of )
       
  3. Select the 9 pin D connector and insert and solder into the PCB.
  4. Identify the capacitors and insert them into the correct position and orientation and solder. The capacitors are polarized, that is they have a positive and negative pin ( the negative pin is identified with a minus sign down the side of the capacitor body). On the PCB the negative hole has a round pad. The positive hole Has a square pad.
  5. Identify the diode and insert them into the correct position and orientation and solder. The positive connection is identified on the component as a line around the body. A square pad indicates the positive connection on the PCB.
  6. Identify the 3 transistors. Insert them into the board with the orientation indicated in the component layout. Solder carefully into the board.
  7. Identify the LED, light emitting diode, and insert it into the correct position and orientation and solder. The positive connection is identified on the component by the longer leg. The negative side has a flat section at the base of the LED. A square pad indicates the positive connection on the PCB.
  8. Identify the 6N138 IC and insert into the PCB and solder. Ensure the correct orientation. Pin 1 on the component can be identified as a dot next to the pin. A square pad indicates pin 1 on the PCB.
  9. Solder the midi connectors into the PCB.
  10. If you have a case, place the board within the section of the case with the midi connector holes. Attach  the midi connectors using the supplied screws. Snap the other half of the case on to complete the construction.
 

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Modified: 10/3/98 Geoff Smith