From ed512e1a4a6fba5d978b3fc2119c15445579e4b1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ray Jones Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 02:23:29 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update Hardware design files --- Hardware-design-files.md | 9 ++++++--- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/Hardware-design-files.md b/Hardware-design-files.md index 729ad48..6bc6cde 100644 --- a/Hardware-design-files.md +++ b/Hardware-design-files.md @@ -19,10 +19,13 @@ I can wholeheartedly recommend their services, very good quality, and most impor ### Special parts for "green board" build **Discrete single pin sockets**: eg: RS 718-5284. (low profile) ![HolTiteSocket](uploads/fc0703aa92c3d3cc559e8b56cd7e57ac/HolTiteSocket.jpg) -These are used allow the OLED to be removed for access to the battery terminals should it need to be replaced (optional). -The PCB holes are very large to accommodate these sockets. Should you choose to do so, the OLED could be soldered and later easily de-soldered as an alternative. +These sockets are used as the maintain a very low profile compared to the usual 0.1" strip header socket. +They are used in two locations, OLED display & debug port. -These sockets are also used to allow a FTDI232 USB adapter to be plugged in for flashing and debug purposes. (ESSENTIAL!). +1. The OLED can be removed for ready access to the battery terminals should it need to be replaced (optional). +As the PCB holes are very large to accommodate these sockets, should you choose to do so, the OLED could be directly soldered and later easily de-soldered as an alternative. + +2. These sockets are also used to allow a FTDI232 USB adapter to be plugged in for flashing and debug purposes. (ESSENTIAL!). **M3 Nylon screws and nuts** to secure OLED module.