Dr Trebor "Pad7" ?
Hey all,
I ordered the PCB for the Dr Trebor this afternoon. Was going over the build sheet while getting parts together and noticed this lone "pad7" (top right). I can't figure out what it's for - doesn't seem to be anything mentioned in the doc. Any ideas? I normally build on vero so this is a new experience for me. Thanks so much!
I ordered the PCB for the Dr Trebor this afternoon. Was going over the build sheet while getting parts together and noticed this lone "pad7" (top right). I can't figure out what it's for - doesn't seem to be anything mentioned in the doc. Any ideas? I normally build on vero so this is a new experience for me. Thanks so much!
- mauman
- Resistor Ronker
If it's not in the build doc, don't worry about it. Could be left over from PCB development, or a test point, or a deleted feature, or an option for a future mod.
I'd be inclined to agree and just proceed, but I actually just heard back from them and it's a mislabelled GND pad. Posting a follow-up in case it helps anyone else with their build.
I've basically only built on veroboard - anyone know why there are so many GND pads? I'm used to just using one - do they all need to be connected somehow, or is it just for convenience?
Thanks!
I've basically only built on veroboard - anyone know why there are so many GND pads? I'm used to just using one - do they all need to be connected somehow, or is it just for convenience?
Thanks!
- Lani
- Solder Soldier
I would guess that all GND pads are connected together on the PCB so they are there just for "convenience" like you said. Input and output jacks, plus the DC power is all you should have to hook up. In reality just hooking up the input GND to the jack and the DC power GND should be enough for it to work.
Happy Turkey Day!!!
Lani
Happy Turkey Day!!!
Lani
- mictester
- Old Solderhand
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