Rccote's MS2 V3 misc build questions
01-09-2009, 12:45 PM
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The thing with pin 9 of the DB9 is only an issue if you've got it grounded on the other side. I honestly can't remember what the specific circumstance is where it can result in a short, but in all the MSs I've used and built, the DB9 has been unmodified, with pin 9 connected. A standard PC serial port interprets pin 9 as RI, which can safely have +5 applied to it.
In terms of polarity... Resistors are nonpolarized, as are most of the capacitors on the board. Inductors, fuses, the MOV and the crystal are also nonpolarized.
Diodes (including LEDs) are polarized, as are the larger electrolytic capacitors. The orientation of transistors is also critical.
EDIT: Megaview... That was the one that caused problems. Thanks, Brain.
In terms of polarity... Resistors are nonpolarized, as are most of the capacitors on the board. Inductors, fuses, the MOV and the crystal are also nonpolarized.
Diodes (including LEDs) are polarized, as are the larger electrolytic capacitors. The orientation of transistors is also critical.
EDIT: Megaview... That was the one that caused problems. Thanks, Brain.
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01-09-2009, 01:04 PM
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Alright so I got a little overzealous and forgot to look at the component map on the sticky and installed:
R44, R45, R46, R47, R48, R49, R50, R52, R54, R56,
U7,
C31, C32
I know that there are some components you shouldn't install like the bias resistor ( the blue ones ? ) and I know some of those are part of the VR circuit which I'd like to keep, but will any of those cause me trouble?
R44, R45, R46, R47, R48, R49, R50, R52, R54, R56,
U7,
C31, C32
I know that there are some components you shouldn't install like the bias resistor ( the blue ones ? ) and I know some of those are part of the VR circuit which I'd like to keep, but will any of those cause me trouble?
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01-12-2009, 06:39 PM
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Alright so I'm almost done. I'm on the the .1µF capacitor mod for the HiRes code and I cannot find that cap in my kit. The kit comes with 10 caps and they're all used up according to the component map in the MS instructional thread. It's also not mentioned in the 'parts needed' section either. Can't really find a place online either that sells them.
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01-12-2009, 06:48 PM
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Alright so I'm almost done. I'm on the the .1µF capacitor mod for the HiRes code and I cannot find that cap in my kit. The kit comes with 10 caps and they're all used up according to the component map in the MS instructional thread. It's also not mentioned in the 'parts needed' section either. Can't really find a place online either that sells them.
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01-12-2009, 06:52 PM
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Not a problem for any of 'em. Even the VR circuit is OK, as you won't actually be jumpering it in at the Tsel or TachSelect positions.
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01-12-2009, 07:57 PM
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Yeah, it threw me off when it wasn't mentioned in the "How to make and install your own Diy MS" thread that you needed to buy it. The whole thread seems to be really in depth and I figured if it wasn't included it would mention it needed to be purchased separate. Again, thanks guys.
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01-14-2009, 02:22 PM
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Got my cap today, ended up buying both the ceramic cap one and the metalized film cap just in case. Any preference on which is better to use or does it not matter?
Also, since I don't have a stim I want to check those contacts on those tiny transistors like Q13-15 and make sure I didn't bridge any connections. I've got an ohm meter and was planning on using that but was wondering if it's ok to use it on sensitive components like that. Correct me if I'm wrong but if I read anything other than infinity I've got a bridge.
Also, since I don't have a stim I want to check those contacts on those tiny transistors like Q13-15 and make sure I didn't bridge any connections. I've got an ohm meter and was planning on using that but was wondering if it's ok to use it on sensitive components like that. Correct me if I'm wrong but if I read anything other than infinity I've got a bridge.
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01-15-2009, 04:51 PM
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So on to the harness. I'm going for boomslang and there are three turquoise contacts on the diagram: Fans, Idle and Clutch. What has got me confused is I've only got one of the three coming off the DB37 and that is idle. Am I supposed to just connect idle and forget about the other two?
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