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Print this out to aid during assembly

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Print this out t aid during assembly, 10uH axial chokes provide lead cuttings for the 2 Vias.

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Layout guide for component placement. printed out.

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25mm SG504 head faceplates.pdf

Do not scale or print to fit. Cut , then attach with a glue stick.
Align drill bit to center points.. Deburr after drilling. I use a vice grip and a drill press with jeweller's files to deburr. 3/16", 7/32" & 1/4" HSS holes.

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Marking the enclosure face plate drill points. Optional approach using a pencil,. Simpler to stick the cutout paper template onto the metal.

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SMA drill hole (1/4" dia)

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Drilled face plate for cables

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SMT component assembly in progress, fine tip soldering iron, 280°C for 60/40 solder. Note the 49.9Ω SMT resistors are installed with the marking side facing the PCB! This reduces parasitic inductance.

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PCB /Enclosure fitment...may require a bit of PCB edge filing for precision.

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Prep. the LEMO to SG504 connector END. Note the folded back shield wire on the cable to contact the metal sleeve & the wire colors, which align with the pins.

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LEMO connector assy. in progress. See the order of the connector parts lined up on the cable for final assy. Petroleum jelly eases assembly. There is notch on the shiny metal sleeve that aligns with the ceramic tip. Note the wire colors align with the pins.

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Finished LEMO connector assy.

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Prep the 4 wire & shield 'LEMO' cable end for PCB. Note the color codes, they match the markings on the PCB.

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LEMO cable for PCB connection

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Installation of the BNC pigtail input . The Cable shield is trimmed and soldered to the PCB ground plane. Be careful not to leave stray bits of shield wire loose. I used a bit of the Choke lead cutting soldered to the centre core for easier installation.

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Hot glue to secure the input cables (after testing)

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