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bad_solderings_gallery

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:39:54 +0000

Bad Solder Joints This gallery shows some pictures of bad solderings - they should prevent you from making the same errors (feel free to add even more pictures here!) Don't be shy if your soldering isn't perfect. We gotta learn sometime, and trying to hide it if you get embarrassed doesn't help anyone. :)

basics

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:23:18 +0000

Basics Some basic skills and knowledge of MIDI and DIY electronics will help you in building a MIDIbox. These links will help cover the basics. Getting started * Getting Started with MIDI, Electronics, Microcontrollers and Programming * Things you'll need for DIY * Where to buy MIDIbox parts and components * The Troubleshooting page References references Component Codes * Resistor color code decoder - An online visual Resistor color code converter

constructing_enclosures

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:09:49 +0000

MIDIBox 64 : Building a case From the original by Tor Arne Case basics Now the front panel is done. What we need now is a case for all the electronics that are not mounted to the panel. This is for example the PCB and the MIDI plug sockets. Of course the case have to match the panel in some way. Again consider how you're going to use your box. If you'll be playing live with it I should probably be in metal to compensate for rough use. If not, wood or plastic is great. If your panel is 19

etching_pcbs

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:14:11 +0000

How to create PCB's Exposure method (english) by dblevine@lindenmedia.com at 16.Oct.2001 in the MIDIbox Forum I'm sorry this took so long; I wanted to take some pictures, but I seem to have misplaced my digital camera? And if anyone finds anything wrong with my description, please tell me!

references

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:23:28 +0000

References Some of the info on this wiki is a summary of info from other sources. If you'd like to know more, these links my be of interest. Please add any info you think may be useful! Learning Book Reviews Various PIC and C programming books Forum Highlights <- check this out!

soldering

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:17:56 +0000

Good Soldering A quote from Ask Dr. Solder sums things up quite well: Q: How long should it take to make a “good” solder joint on a common solder pad? A: Tricky question! The time spent on the pad is called “dwell time.” A dwell time of 4 seconds at 700 degrees-F might be considered destructive for some components

tools

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:05:38 +0000

Tools Software Development Please see the software page for your PC Operating System of choice. Hardware You don't absolutely need to have all of these things, but it sure helps! Using a tool for purposes other than those for which it was designed can be just a little more difficult, or downright dangerous. Please be safe :)

troubleshooting

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:57:22 +0000

Troubleshooting Reminder: -> Have you read the FAQ? Please add to this page any fixes to problems you have had. Don't forget to see troubleshooting specific to your project. FIXME Add links to all the troubleshooting procedures on ucapps.de and eventually convert them all to wiki format