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wilba_mb_6582_control_surface_construction_guide [2014/05/23 17:31] – link fix smashtvwilba_mb_6582_control_surface_construction_guide [2020/12/15 15:13] (current) – Added link to JST cabling method m00dawg
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 hold together with four clamps hold together with four clamps
  
-make sure thinks are aligned perfectly (check switches on panel)+make sure things are aligned perfectly (check switches on panel)
  
 JB-Weld the screws in the corners to the panel (use nut to hold it in place) JB-Weld the screws in the corners to the panel (use nut to hold it in place)
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 **SOLDERING RIBBON CABLE BETWEEN BASE AND CS PCBS** **SOLDERING RIBBON CABLE BETWEEN BASE AND CS PCBS**
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 +**Note** There is a potentially better method mentioned on the forums ([[http://midibox.org/forums/topic/21498-connecting-mb-6582-pcbs-with-jst-xh/|here]]) which uses JST headers on the baseboard and either right-angled JST headers on the CS or just normal right-angled SIL headers. Coupled with ready-made JST cables, this is a much simpler approach and allows the two boards to be separated easily. It is worth a look before going down the path mentioned below.
  
 This is a slightly difficult process, so I'll give as much advice as possible. This is a slightly difficult process, so I'll give as much advice as possible.
wilba_mb_6582_control_surface_construction_guide.1400866311.txt.gz · Last modified: 2014/05/23 17:31 by smashtv