HE10.1 Assembly Instructions 5
HE10.1 Assembly Instructions 5
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5.2. Strip Inductor Insulation
The first thing you’ll need to do is strip all of the varnish insulation off the inductor leads. This is what the
razor blade or sandpaper is for. If you’re using the razor blade, you’ll need to scrape the insulation. Hold
the razor blade perpendicular to the inductor lead, and scrape. Rotate the lead a bit, and scrape. Repeat as
necessary.
For the sandpaper, you’re best bet is to wrap a small piece of paper around the inductor lead and twist.
This will allow you to sand off the insulation in no time!
5.3. Mount Inductors
Reading Inductor Values: All inductors are labeled with their value, such as 1.2 mH. All are 16 gauge
units, so simply pay attention to the value on the inductor label.
Now mount the inductors. All the locations are shown in section 5.2. Note that we’ve labeled two of the
inductors with a ‘V’. This means to stand the inductor up on end (like a standing tire or inner tube).
Pull the leads through the mounting board. Give them a quick bend to hold the inductors down.
Now use the masking tape to temporarily hold the inductors in place. Go ahead and be liberal with it, and
don’t worry about a perfect mount; we’ll replace the tape with the wire ties later.
5.4. Mount Capacitors
Reading Capacitor Values: All capacitors are marked with their nominal capacitance, such as “6.2 uF”.
All capacitors are 250VDC units, so, don’t worry about matching up the voltage rating. Also, note that all
the capacitors you received are non-polar. You don’t have to worry about connecting the capacitor
“backwards”, like you do with polarized capacitors.
Lay out the capacitors on the board. As with the inductors, pull the leads through the mounting board then
tape the capacitors down with the masking tape.
5.5. Mount Resistors
Reading Resistor Values: Resistors are labeled WWSQP10JXRY, where XRYis the resistor value. X
represents the whole ohm value, andYthe fractional ohm value. For example, a 7.5 ohm resistor would be
7R5, while an 11 ohm resistor would be 11R. The “10J” represents the power handling; all resistors are
rated for 10W, so as with the capacitors, don’t worry about searching the kit for different power ratings on
the resistors.
Lastly, put the resistors on the board. Pull the leads through, and tape down the resistors with the masking
tape.
5.6. Connect Component Leads
Using the pliers, twist the component leads together as needed. You should be able to have all the leads
contact each other as needed. No extra wire is necessary.
Once each connection is made, give it a quick wrap in electrical tape, to avoid shorting out during the
testing phase.
