Hardware Setup

Version 1 (Skylar Hoffert, 09/20/2018 04:51 pm)

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h1. Hardware Setup
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h2. Tools
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None.
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h2. Materials
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* (1) H-01: RTL-SDR Dongle
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* (2) H-02: 1/4 Wave Monpole Antenna
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* (3) H-03: TRAM NMO 5 1/2'' Magnet NMO Mounting with Rubber Boot
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h2. Safety Issues
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* Be careful of static discharge for the RTL-SDR dongle.
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* Antenna is very conductive, be careful of electric shock near high voltage sources.
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h2. Product
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Full Hardware Assembly
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h2. Procedure
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h3. 1. Prepare Mounting Slot
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# Do a test fit (without glue) of the *HSC-03: Controller Housing Base* and *HSC-10: Controller Housing Mounting Slot* by sliding the *Controller Housing Base* into the *Controller Housing Mounting Slot*
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!step1.1-sm.jpg!
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# Separate the *Controller Housing Base* into the *Controller Housing Mounting Slot*
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# Apply super glue to the inner perimeter of the *Controller Housing Mounting Slot* where the *Controller Housing Base* will sit, taking care to keep glue out of the cut out for the slot; apply extra super glue to the large raised surface to ensure a strong bond.  See yellow lines in image below.
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!step1.3-sm.jpg!
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# Slide the *Controller Housing Base* into the *Controller Housing Mounting Slot* and press the pieces together per the glue's instructions (typically 1 minute)
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# Allow the glue to cure per its instructions
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h3. 2. Solder Headers to Feather
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*TBD by Bryan*
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h3. 3. Assemble Controller Components
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# Attach *HSC-08: TRRS Wing* to underside headers on *HSC-02: Holoseat Controller Wing*
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!step3.1-sm.jpg!
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# Attach *TRRS Wing + Controller Wing* to *Feather*
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!step3.2-sm.jpg!
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# Attach *HSC-09: Keyswitch* to *Controller Wing* (note, the LED on the *Keyswitch* should be on the left side when the *TRRS Wing* is toward you)
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!step3.3-sm.jpg!
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h3. 4. Install Firmware and Test Controller
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*TBD by J. when test and firmware code is updated*
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h3. 5. Final Assembly
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# Insert *Feather + Wings* into *HSC-03: Controller Housing Base*
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!step5.1-sm.jpg!
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# Attach *HSC-04: Controller Housing Top* onto *Controller Housing Base* making sure the snap fit connection fully clicks and the inset over TRRS connector seats fully into the *Controller Housing Base*
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!step5.2-sm.jpg!  !step5.2b-sm.jpg!
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# Attach *HSC-07: Holoseat Custom Key Cap* to *Keyswitch*
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!step5.3-sm.jpg!