Eggfinder Pictorial build

[jus_rockets]

Cris has done a great job writing the assembly manual that there is no need for me to do it. This is simply a picture reference on how-to assemble your Eggfinder. One thing you will notice is that I used SMD resistors instead and solder on those first. I also like to mount the RF module first before all the thru-hole components.



COMPONENTS




GPS MODULE

 

[jus_rockets]

MICROCONTROLLER





VOLTAGE REGULATOR





.1uF CAPACITOR



PUSH BUTTON



GREEN (RDY) LED


RED (PWR) LED


AMBER (1S) LED


10 uF CAPACITORS

 

[jus_rockets]

HOPE RF MODULE



RP-SMA CONNECTOR


FINISHED!

 

[tim cubbedge]

Wow - nice job! Thanks for sharing.

 

[ksaves2]

Switched to SMT resistors I see. Best for high G. Looks nice and clean! Kurt

 

[cerving]

Very nice. What kind of soldering iron and tip are you using?

 

[jus_rockets]

Thanks guys! I am using a ECG 20 watt iron with a conical tip. I am going to be buying a Weller soldering station soon with better tips.

 

[BLKKROW]

That looks fantastic! A lot better then I could ever do.

 

[conman13]

Thanks guys! I am using a ECG 20 watt iron with a conical tip. I am going to be buying a Weller soldering station soon with better tips.

I just got a Weller solder station today. It has an adjustable temperature control. I use the smallest conical tip I could get for it. Put together a bunch of kits today and it worked great! So much better then the $12 iron with a worn down tip I was using before

 

[jlnel]

This will be a great help, thanks!

 

[o1d_dude]

I just got a seller solder station today. It has an adjustable temperature control. I use the smallest conical tip I could get for it. Put together a bunch of kits today and it worked great! So much better then the $12 iron with a worn down tip I was using before

Good tools make any job a more enjoyable experience.

I plan to order an Eggfinder when the kits become available again. Are you up for the assembly?

 

[jlnel]

do you have part #s for the resistors and where you got them?

 

[jus_rockets]

You can get them from Mouser or Digikey, they are 0805 resistors. I can post the BOM tomorrow if you want.

 

[jlnel]

if you could that would be great. I have my kit and im not an electronics guy, just learning, so every bit helps.

You can get them from Mouser or Digikey, they are 0805 resistors. I can post the BOM tomorrow if you want.

 

[cerving]

When I reorder the TX board, I'll add rectangular pads to the resistors and caps to make doing a SMT version a bit easier.

 

[scsager]

When I reorder the TX board, I'll add rectangular pads to the resistors and caps to make doing a SMT version a bit easier.

^^^ This is what exceptional customer service looks like

 

[RandyM]

Thanks guys! I am using a ECG 20 watt iron with a conical tip. I am going to be buying a Weller soldering station soon with better tips.

Check out this soldering station: https://www.parts-express.com/stahl-tools-tcss-temp-controlled-soldering-station-esd-safe--374-200

I have one and it works great. In fact better than my Weller at a much better price!

You can even get the newer one with a digital display: https://www.parts-express.com/stahl-tools-ddss-digital-display-soldering-station--374-300

 

[michigander]

Perfect Build

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[KenRico]

Thanks for sharing !

Kenny