Summary of KASTLE v1.3
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Last update: 4. 9. 2017 kastle v1.3-assemblyguide bastl-instruments.Com introduction welcome to the assembly guide for the kastle kit - mini modular synthesizer. It is suitable for beginners. It is good to have basic soldering skills and to be able to identify electronic components ...
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Bill ofmaterials qty value part 11 1k r-eu_0204/5 9 100k r-eu_0204/5 4 470nf ceramic capacitor 10 zener diode 5v1 diode-d-7.5 2 jack trs 3.5mm audio connector 7 b100k pot lin 1 difuse green 3mm led 1 spdt toggle switch 2pp 6 1x2pin female pinheader 8 1x3pin femal...
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Before startingthekit... Prepare the following tools: ● soldering iron (15-20w) ● flush cutters ● n2. hex screwdriver or allen key (enclosed with kit) ● needlenose pliers ● protective eyewear we suggest to work in a clean and a well lit and ventilated envi...
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Add the 3,5mmjackconnectors (2x). 6.
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Insert the ic sockets (2x; 8 pin dil). Just be aware of the right direction of sockets - there is a notch on the sockets that has to match with the ring on the pcb. Add the ceramic capacitors now. There are just four of them of the same value - 470nf (they are marked ...
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Now let's do the female pinheaders: 2 pin ones (6x) and 3 pin ones (8x). It may take a little patience to insert them well. be sure to solder them straight. Go for the switch now. This may be one of the parts that is a little tricky to solder. Here is the soldering tip : st...
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Next move to soldering of potentiometers (b100k). Proceed the same way as with the switch: install potentiometers in straight, solder just one leg, check the position and solder the rest if there is no problem. Solder the green led - be sure to insert the longer lead into the plus (+) hole. Push t...
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You will need the cutted leads from resistors now. Turn the pcb around and give a little bit iron into the remaining " hold”, "bat_-” and "bat_+” holes. Re-heat them and insert the leads using needlenose pliers. the leads can not be connected with the potentiometers on ...
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Take your time now and relax for a while. Then do the last double check of all soldered joints at this point. after next steps it would be muchharder to do any repairment. Don’t forget to place the ics into the sockets (2x; attiny85). There is a signed notch on each i...
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Bend the potentiometers legs on the edge of the pcb outwards (see the photo). Now place the batteryholder to the pcb. watch out for the orientation! 12.
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Mount the holder with spacer and the longer screw. It may be a little tricky. Don’t tighten the screw too much because you are dealing with plastic material, you know. And now the last soldering challenge! You have to connect the leads with the lugs. do not let the lug heat ...
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Now you can complete the kastle with the plastic case parts. Start with the side parts (push them just in the corners). Finish it with the top cover, mounting the nut (to the switch) and screw. Again, please be gentle, you should not use too much power to put the par...
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Here it is, your kastle is finally completely alive! congratulations! Troubleshooting check the f.A.Q. On our website first. If you are still in trouble the best thing is to take a nap! 2 especially late at night! Then you can can send the detailed description of the problem with ...