MRG LPF (2nd gen) Assembly Guide

Theory of operation:

  1. If you bought the PCB+Panel+IC only, acquire needed components (See Bill of Materials . All components used in this guide are already included in the full DIY kit.
  2. Build the Main PCB.
  3. Build the Front PCB.
  4. Module assembly.

Main PCB build

Step A1. Solder the two 8-pin PDIP sockets.

Step A2. Solder the electrolytic capacitors.

Step A3. Turn the board and solder the 18-pin PDIP socket and the 10-pin header Eurorack power connector.

Step A4. Turn the board again and solder the four PP Capacitors.

Everything apart from the two 14-pin headers are soldered on the board now. It is time to solder the front PCB.

Front PCB

Step B1 Check the alignment of the PCB (label U1 is the top row), arrange the jack sockets and the potentiometers.

Step B2. Solder the components. Tip: in order to be sure to align the components to the front panel, install the front panel as in photo below and solder the components on the back.

Step B3. Solder the socket headers. Tip: In order to align the Main PCB’s pin headers to the Front PCB’s socket headers, assemble the two PCBs together, as in picture, and solder them in place.

Final Module Assembly

Step C1. Insert the ICs in the socket.

Step C2. Install the front panel, using nuts and washers to keep it attached, and add the knobs to the potentiometers.

Conclusion.

Congratulations! You have concluded a fairly complex build!

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