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Parts have been checked against the BOM and sorted, the 2SA733 transistors sorted by hFE, and assembly can now begin.
Date: 12/02/2008
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Solder scrapings / dust in the base of the iron stand after removing the brass pad used for cleaning the iron.
Date: 12/20/2008
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Detail of the FT232BM USB to Serial adapter which is IC25 in the newer x0xb0x designs. It is used for updating firmware and remotely editing saved programs.
Date: 12/20/2008
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Another photo of the FT232BM to show how it looks after fitting the rest of the parts and cleaning off the flux. There is still a little flux left from the braid on the legs of the IC. This will be removed later.
Date: 12/20/2008
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Top of the finished mainboard PCB for x0xb0x #888, showing the mode and bank selector switches, red LEDs, and tactile switches.
Date: 12/21/2008
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Back side of a tactile switch showing some no-clean flux residue.
Date: 12/21/2008
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Detail of the cleaned solder joints on the DAC, located between the mode and bank switches.
Date: 12/21/2008
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New x0xb0x artwork from Able Ideas in Thailand was received in this cute package.
Date: 12/22/2008
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Back side of the package which contained the x0xb0x artwork from Able Ideas.
Date: 12/22/2008
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New sample of x0xb0x artwork from Able Ideas on the left, my originals from Maverick Label on the right. The material feels very similar, but the Able Ideas art has a slightly more matte texture. The quality is very good.
Date: 12/22/2008
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Able Ideas x0xb0x artwork uses 5 mil 3M 468 MP adhesive where the Maverick Graphics artwork uses 2 mil 467 MP.
Date: 12/22/2008
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x0xb0x front panel sitting on padding, ready for wet sanding to remove the epoxy artwork in preparation for label adhesion.
Date: 12/22/2008
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An impromptu basement paint booth is used for painting the back panel of the x0xb0x after cutting a hole for the power switch.
Date: 12/22/2008
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Closer view of the rear x0xb0x panel with power switch hole after the first coat of paint. Coverage is a bit thin on this first coat.
Date: 12/22/2008
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x0xb0x #888 after assembly is complete. While it runs, no sound comes out of the headphone or line out.
Date: 12/23/2008
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