Ramsey Electronics RCA to XLR Converter R2XL1 - Manual (Page 10)

R2XL1 • 10
RAMSEY “LEARN-AS-YOU-BUILD” ASSEMBLY STRATEGY
Be sure to read through all of the steps and check the boxes as you go along
to be sure you don't miss any. Although you may be in a hurry to see results,
before you switch on the power check all wiring and capacitors for proper
orientation. Also check the board for any possible solder shorts and/or cold
solder joints. All of these mistakes could have detrimental effects on your kit,
not to mention your ego!
Kit building tips:
Use a good soldering technique. Let your soldering iron tip gently heat the
traces to which you are soldering making sure to heat both the leads and the
pads simultaneously. Apply the solder to the the pad when the junction is hot
enough to melt the solder. The finished joint should look like a drop of water on
paper, somewhat soaked in.
Mount all electrical parts on the top side of the board provided. The top side is
clearly marked with a white silkscreen showing the part numbers, you can’t
miss it. This is the side that has little or no traces on it, but is covered with
mostly copper. When parts are installed, the part is placed flat to the board, and
the leads are bent on the backside of the board to prevent the part from falling
out before soldering (1). The part is then soldered securely to the board (2-4),
and the remaining lead length is then clipped off (5). Notice how the solder joint
looks on close up, clean and smooth with no holes or sharp points (6).