Ren24DC - Revision history

Bdeditch: /* Building the Ren24DC */

2015-02-09T18:13:41Z

Building the Ren24DC

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	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the one 120 Ohm resistor (brown, red, brown, gold) R6 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the one 120 Ohm resistor (brown, red, brown, gold) R6 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step6.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step6.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the twenty-four 470 Ohm resistors (yellow, violet, brown, gold) R7,R9,~~R12~~,R13,R15,R17,R19,R21,R23,R25,R27,R29,R30,R32,R34,R36,R38,R40,R42,R44,R46,R48,R50,R52,R54 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the twenty-four 470 Ohm resistors (yellow, violet, brown, gold) R7,R9,R11,R13,R15,R17,R19,R21,R23,R25,R27,R29,R30,R32,R34,R36,R38,R40,R42,R44,R46,R48,R50,R52,R54 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step7.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step7.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the twenty-seven 10K Ohm resistors (brown, black, orange, gold) R8,R10,R12,R14,R16,R18,R20,R22,R24,R26,R28,R30,R31,R33,R35,R37,R39,R41,R43,R45,R47,R49,R51,R53,R55,R56,R57 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the twenty-seven 10K Ohm resistors (brown, black, orange, gold) R8,R10,R12,R14,R16,R18,R20,R22,R24,R26,R28,R30,R31,R33,R35,R37,R39,R41,R43,R45,R47,R49,R51,R53,R55,R56,R57 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.

Jklingert: /* Revision History */

2014-12-03T10:21:31Z

Revision History

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	==Revision History==		==Revision History==
			'''Note: Earlier versions of the Ren24DC need to be modified if they are to be used in a daisy chain fashion. For more information please see this [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?35228-Renard-24DC-jumper-settings&p=347367#post347367 thread].

	==Ren24DC Parts==		==Ren24DC Parts==

Jklingert: /* FAQ */

2014-09-23T23:43:24Z

FAQ

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	==FAQ==		==FAQ==
	'''TBD'''		'''TBD'''

			[http://youtu.be/mVb-U-yyNIU High speed video of assembly]
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Dlovely: /* Building the Ren24DC */

2014-03-24T18:05:40Z

Building the Ren24DC

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	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the twenty-seven 10K Ohm resistors (brown, black, orange, gold) R8,R10,R12,R14,R16,R18,R20,R22,R24,R26,R28,R30,R31,R33,R35,R37,R39,R41,R43,R45,R47,R49,R51,R53,R55,R56,R57 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the twenty-seven 10K Ohm resistors (brown, black, orange, gold) R8,R10,R12,R14,R16,R18,R20,R22,R24,R26,R28,R30,R31,R33,R35,R37,R39,R41,R43,R45,R47,R49,R51,R53,R55,R56,R57 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step8.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step8.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the two 2.2K Ohm resistors (red, red, red, gold) R58,R59 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the two 2.2K Ohm resistors (red, red, red, gold) R58,R59 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way. '''NOTE: The silkscreen says 680 but the BOM supplies a 2.2K Ohm resistor to work with the full range voltages the board supports. If you use a 680 Ohm resistor keep the voltage under 12V!'''
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step9.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step9.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install zener diode D1 (1N5229B). The diode must be installed correctly. The diode should have a black stripe on the orange/red body. Make sure that this stripe lines up with the stripe on the PCB silkscreen (to the left).		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install zener diode D1 (1N5229B). The diode must be installed correctly. The diode should have a black stripe on the orange/red body. Make sure that this stripe lines up with the stripe on the PCB silkscreen (to the left).

Dlovely: /* Building the Ren24DC */

2014-03-22T20:28:00Z

Building the Ren24DC

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	the lowest profile parts first and ending up with the tallest. You can click on any photo to see a larger version of the image.		the lowest profile parts first and ending up with the tallest. You can click on any photo to see a larger version of the image.

	[[File:Ren24DC.~~png~~\|600px]]		[[File:Ren24DC-Step30-Final.jpg\|600px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Begin by inspecting the PCBs to look for any defects such as cracks or breaks. The holes on the board should be open on both sides. Then inspect and sort out the various parts for the boards.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Begin by inspecting the PCBs to look for any defects such as cracks or breaks. The holes on the board should be open on both sides. Then inspect and sort out the various parts for the boards.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step1.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step1.jpg\|300px]]

Dlovely: /* Building the Ren24DC */

2014-03-22T20:26:06Z

Building the Ren24DC

Dlovely: /* Building the Ren24DC */

2014-03-22T20:15:12Z

Building the Ren24DC

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	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install three 14-pin IC sockets for IC1,IC2,IC3. Install with the notch to the right.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install three 14-pin IC sockets for IC1,IC2,IC3. Install with the notch to the right.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step13.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step13.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - (OPTIONAL!! Not needed for the PIC16F1825) Install the clock oscillator OSC1. The oscillator must be installed in the correct orientation. The oscillator has three rounded corners and one squared corner, make sure that the squared corner is positioned to match the PCB		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - (OPTIONAL!! Not needed for the PIC16F1825) Install the clock oscillator OSC1. The oscillator must be installed in the correct orientation. The oscillator has three rounded corners and one squared corner, make sure that the squared corner is positioned to match the PCB silkscreen (upper left corner).
	silkscreen (upper left corner).
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two green LED LED2,LED3. The LEDs are polarized and must be installed correctly. The short lead is the cathode and must be placed in the square solder pad.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two green LED LED2,LED3. The LEDs are polarized and must be installed correctly. The short lead is the cathode and must be placed in the square solder pad.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step15.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step15.jpg\|300px]]
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	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install one 5-pin vertical header JP5. '''Install the short end through the board.''' These headers have no polarity to worry about.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install one 5-pin vertical header JP5. '''Install the short end through the board.''' These headers have no polarity to worry about.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step20.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step20.jpg\|300px]]
			#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install ten fuse clips. The fuse clips have no polarity to worry about.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step21.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install eight terminal blocks sets for RGB outputs. Install with the openings for the wires facing off the edge of the board.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install eight terminal blocks sets for RGB outputs. Install with the openings for the wires facing off the edge of the board.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-~~Step21~~.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step22.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two 47uF capacitors C6,C7. This capacitor is polarized and must be installed correctly. The capacitor should have a silver/grey stripe on the body to indicate which lead is negative. The positive lead of the capacitor will be the longer lead. Make sure that the positive lead is placed in the pad with the +.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two 47uF capacitors C6,C7. This capacitor is polarized and must be installed correctly. The capacitor should have a silver/grey stripe on the body to indicate which lead is negative. The positive lead of the capacitor will be the longer lead. Make sure that the positive lead is placed in the pad with the +.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-~~Step22~~.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step23.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two large terminal blocks for the inputs. Install with the openings for the wires facing off the edge of the board.#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install ten RJ45 modular jacks J1,J2. Due to minor variations in manufacturing, some RJ45 jacks are a tighter fit than others. Care should be taken to ensure that the pins are aligned first before applying too much pressure to seat the locking lugs through the board.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two large terminal blocks for the inputs. Install with the openings for the wires facing off the edge of the board.#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install ten RJ45 modular jacks J1,J2. Due to minor variations in manufacturing, some RJ45 jacks are a tighter fit than others. Care should be taken to ensure that the pins are aligned first before applying too much pressure to seat the locking lugs through the board.
	~~#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step23.jpg\|300px]]~~
	~~Congratulations! That completes the construction of the Ren24DC!~~
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step24.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step24.jpg\|300px]]
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step25.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step25.jpg\|300px]]
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	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step28.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step28.jpg\|300px]]
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step29.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step29.jpg\|300px]]
			Congratulations! That completes the construction of the Ren24DC!
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step30-Final.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step30-Final.jpg\|300px]]

Dlovely: /* Building the Ren24DC */

2014-03-22T19:57:03Z

Building the Ren24DC

Dlovely at 19:49, 22 March 2014

2014-03-22T19:49:25Z

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	==Revision History==		==Revision History==

	==~~6 Port E1.31 Bridge~~ Parts==		==Ren24DC Parts==
	To build the Ren24DC, you need 4 things:		To build the Ren24DC, you need 4 things:
	# The [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_57&products_id=277 PCB]		# The [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_57&products_id=277 PCB]
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	[[File:Ren24DC.png\|600px]]		[[File:Ren24DC.png\|600px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Begin by inspecting the PCBs to look for any defects such as cracks or breaks. The holes on the board should be open on both sides. Then inspect and sort out the various parts for the boards.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Begin by inspecting the PCBs to look for any defects such as cracks or breaks. The holes on the board should be open on both sides. Then inspect and sort out the various parts for the boards.
	#:[[File:~~Ren24DCpcb~~.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step1.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the five 0.1uF (100nF) capacitors C1-C5. The capacitors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the five 0.1uF (100nF) capacitors C1-C5. The capacitors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step2.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two 27K Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R1,R2 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two 27K Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R1,R2 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step3.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two 1K Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R3,R4 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two 1K Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R3,R4 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step4.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the one 220 Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R5 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the one 220 Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R5 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step5.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the one 120 Ohm resistor (-, -, -, gold) R6 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the one 120 Ohm resistor (-, -, -, gold) R6 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step6.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the twenty-four 470 Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R7,R9,R12,R13,R15,R17,R19,R21,R23,R25,R27,R29,R30,R32,R34,R36,R38,R40,R42,R44,R46,R48,R50,R52,R54 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the twenty-four 470 Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R7,R9,R12,R13,R15,R17,R19,R21,R23,R25,R27,R29,R30,R32,R34,R36,R38,R40,R42,R44,R46,R48,R50,R52,R54 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step7.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the twenty-seven 10K Ohm resistors (brown, black, orange, gold) R8,R10,R12,R14,R16,R18,R20,R22,R24,R26,R28,R30,R31,R33,R35,R37,R39,R41,R43,R45,R47,R49,R51,R53,R55,R56,R57 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the twenty-seven 10K Ohm resistors (brown, black, orange, gold) R8,R10,R12,R14,R16,R18,R20,R22,R24,R26,R28,R30,R31,R33,R35,R37,R39,R41,R43,R45,R47,R49,R51,R53,R55,R56,R57 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step8.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two XXX Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R58,R59 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two XXX Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R58,R59 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step9.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install zener diode D1 (1N5229B). The diode must be installed correctly. The diode should have a black stripe on the orange/red body. Make sure that this stripe lines up with the stripe on the PCB silkscreen (to the left).		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install zener diode D1 (1N5229B). The diode must be installed correctly. The diode should have a black stripe on the orange/red body. Make sure that this stripe lines up with the stripe on the PCB silkscreen (to the left).
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step10.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install zener diode D2 (1N5239B). The diode must be installed correctly. The diode should have a black stripe on the orange/red body. Make sure that this stripe lines up with the stripe on the PCB silkscreen (to the left).		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install zener diode D2 (1N5239B). The diode must be installed correctly. The diode should have a black stripe on the orange/red body. Make sure that this stripe lines up with the stripe on the PCB silkscreen (to the left).
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step11.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two 8-pin IC sockets for IC4,IC5. Install with the notch to the top.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two 8-pin IC sockets for IC4,IC5. Install with the notch to the top.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step12.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install three 14-pin IC sockets for IC1,IC2,IC3. Install with the notch to the right.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install three 14-pin IC sockets for IC1,IC2,IC3. Install with the notch to the right.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step13.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - (OPTIONAL!! Not needed for the PIC16F1825) Install the clock oscillator OSC1. The oscillator must be installed in the correct orientation. The oscillator has three rounded corners and one squared corner, make sure that the squared corner is positioned to match the PCB silkscreen (upper left corner).		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - (OPTIONAL!! Not needed for the PIC16F1825) Install the clock oscillator OSC1. The oscillator must be installed in the correct orientation. The oscillator has three rounded corners and one squared corner, make sure that the squared corner is positioned to match the PCB
			silkscreen (upper left corner).
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two green LED LED2,LED3. The LEDs are polarized and must be installed correctly. The short lead is the cathode and must be placed in the square solder pad.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two green LED LED2,LED3. The LEDs are polarized and must be installed correctly. The short lead is the cathode and must be placed in the square solder pad.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step15.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install one red LED LED1. The LED is polarized and must be installed correctly. The short lead is the cathode and must be placed in the square solder pad.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install one red LED LED1. The LED is polarized and must be installed correctly. The short lead is the cathode and must be placed in the square solder pad.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step16.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two 2-pin vertical headers JP1,JP2. '''Install the short end through the board.''' These headers have no polarity to worry about.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two 2-pin vertical headers JP1,JP2. '''Install the short end through the board.''' These headers have no polarity to worry about.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step17.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install one dual row 3-pin vertical header JP3. '''Install the short end through the board.''' These headers have no polarity to worry about.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install one dual row 3-pin vertical header JP3. '''Install the short end through the board.''' These headers have no polarity to worry about.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step18.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install one 3-pin vertical header JP4. '''Install the short end through the board.''' These headers have no polarity to worry about.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install one 3-pin vertical header JP4. '''Install the short end through the board.''' These headers have no polarity to worry about.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step19.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install one 5-pin vertical header JP5. '''Install the short end through the board.''' These headers have no polarity to worry about.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install one 5-pin vertical header JP5. '''Install the short end through the board.''' These headers have no polarity to worry about.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step20.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install eight terminal blocks sets for RGB outputs. Install with the openings for the wires facing off the edge of the board.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install eight terminal blocks sets for RGB outputs. Install with the openings for the wires facing off the edge of the board.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step21.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two 47uF capacitors C6,C7. This capacitor is polarized and must be installed correctly. The capacitor should have a silver/grey stripe on the body to indicate which lead is negative. The positive lead of the capacitor will be the longer lead. Make sure that the positive lead is placed in the pad with the +.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two 47uF capacitors C6,C7. This capacitor is polarized and must be installed correctly. The capacitor should have a silver/grey stripe on the body to indicate which lead is negative. The positive lead of the capacitor will be the longer lead. Make sure that the positive lead is placed in the pad with the +.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step22.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two large terminal blocks for the inputs. Install with the openings for the wires facing off the edge of the board.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two large terminal blocks for the inputs. Install with the openings for the wires facing off the edge of the board.#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install ten RJ45 modular jacks J1,J2. Due to minor variations in manufacturing, some RJ45 jacks are a tighter fit than others. Care should be taken to ensure that the pins are aligned first before applying too much pressure to seat the locking lugs through the board.
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step23.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install ten RJ45 modular jacks J1,J2. Due to minor variations in manufacturing, some RJ45 jacks are a tighter fit than others. Care should be taken to ensure that the pins are aligned first before applying too much pressure to seat the locking lugs through the board.

	Congratulations! That completes the construction of the Ren24DC!		Congratulations! That completes the construction of the Ren24DC!
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step24.jpg\|300px]]
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step25.jpg\|300px]]
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step26.jpg\|300px]]
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step27.jpg\|300px]]
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step28.jpg\|300px]]
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step29.jpg\|300px]]
			#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step30-Final.jpg\|300px]]
	==Jumpers==		==Jumpers==

Dlovely at 20:34, 14 February 2014

2014-02-14T20:34:06Z

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 #<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Begin by inspecting the PCBs to look for any defects such as cracks or breaks.  The holes on the board should be open on both sides.  Then inspect and sort out the various parts for the boards.
 #:[[File:Ren24DCpcb.jpg|300px]]
 Congratulations! That completes the construction of the Ren24DC!

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:26, 22 March 2014
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	[[File:Ren24DC.png\|600px]]		[[File:Ren24DC.png\|600px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Begin by inspecting the PCBs to look for any defects such as cracks or breaks. The holes on the board should be open on both sides. Then inspect and sort out the various parts for the boards.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Begin by inspecting the PCBs to look for any defects such as cracks or breaks. The holes on the board should be open on both sides. Then inspect and sort out the various parts for the boards.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step1.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step1.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the five 0.1uF (100nF) capacitors C1-C5. The capacitors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the five 0.1uF (100nF) capacitors C1-C5. The capacitors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step2.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step2.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two 27K Ohm resistors (red, violet, orange, gold) R1,R2 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the two 27K Ohm resistors (red, violet, orange, gold) R1,R2 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step3.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step3.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two 1K Ohm resistors (brown, black, red, gold) R3,R4 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the two 1K Ohm resistors (brown, black, red, gold) R3,R4 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step4.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step4.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the one 220 Ohm resistors (red, red, brown, gold) R5 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the one 220 Ohm resistors (red, red, brown, gold) R5 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step5.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step5.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the one 120 Ohm resistor (brown, red, brown, gold) R6 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the one 120 Ohm resistor (brown, red, brown, gold) R6 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step6.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step6.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the twenty-four 470 Ohm resistors (yellow, violet, brown, gold) R7,R9,R12,R13,R15,R17,R19,R21,R23,R25,R27,R29,R30,R32,R34,R36,R38,R40,R42,R44,R46,R48,R50,R52,R54 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the twenty-four 470 Ohm resistors (yellow, violet, brown, gold) R7,R9,R12,R13,R15,R17,R19,R21,R23,R25,R27,R29,R30,R32,R34,R36,R38,R40,R42,R44,R46,R48,R50,R52,R54 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step7.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step7.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the twenty-seven 10K Ohm resistors (brown, black, orange, gold) R8,R10,R12,R14,R16,R18,R20,R22,R24,R26,R28,R30,R31,R33,R35,R37,R39,R41,R43,R45,R47,R49,R51,R53,R55,R56,R57 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the twenty-seven 10K Ohm resistors (brown, black, orange, gold) R8,R10,R12,R14,R16,R18,R20,R22,R24,R26,R28,R30,R31,R33,R35,R37,R39,R41,R43,R45,R47,R49,R51,R53,R55,R56,R57 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step8.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step8.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two 2.2K Ohm resistors (red, red, red, gold) R58,R59 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the two 2.2K Ohm resistors (red, red, red, gold) R58,R59 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step9.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step9.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install zener diode D1 (1N5229B). The diode must be installed correctly. The diode should have a black stripe on the orange/red body. Make sure that this stripe lines up with the stripe on the PCB silkscreen (to the left).		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install zener diode D1 (1N5229B). The diode must be installed correctly. The diode should have a black stripe on the orange/red body. Make sure that this stripe lines up with the stripe on the PCB silkscreen (to the left).
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	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two 47uF capacitors C6,C7. This capacitor is polarized and must be installed correctly. The capacitor should have a silver/grey stripe on the body to indicate which lead is negative. The positive lead of the capacitor will be the longer lead. Make sure that the positive lead is placed in the pad with the +.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two 47uF capacitors C6,C7. This capacitor is polarized and must be installed correctly. The capacitor should have a silver/grey stripe on the body to indicate which lead is negative. The positive lead of the capacitor will be the longer lead. Make sure that the positive lead is placed in the pad with the +.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step23.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step23.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two ~~large terminal blocks for the inputs. Install with the openings for the wires facing off the edge of the board.#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install ten~~ RJ45 modular jacks J1,J2. Due to minor variations in manufacturing, some RJ45 jacks are a tighter fit than others. Care should be taken to ensure that the pins are aligned first before applying too much pressure to seat the locking lugs through the board.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two RJ45 modular jacks J1,J2. Due to minor variations in manufacturing, some RJ45 jacks are a tighter fit than others. Care should be taken to ensure that the pins are aligned first before applying too much pressure to seat the locking lugs through the board.


	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step24.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step24.jpg\|300px]]
			#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the DC-DC Converter VR1. The voltage regulator is polarized and must only be installed one way. The flat side of the voltage regulator must be mounted towards the left side of the board, aligning with the stripe on the pcb.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step25.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step25.jpg\|300px]]
			#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install two large terminal blocks for the inputs. Install with the openings for the wires facing off the edge of the board.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step26.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step26.jpg\|300px]]
			#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the twenty-four MOSFETs. The MOSFETs are polarized and they should be installed with the tab facing the screw terminals.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step27.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step27.jpg\|300px]]
			#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the four required jumpers. Default settings are: JP3 - Two jumpers shorting 1/2. JP4 - Make selection on Voltage used. JP5 - Jumper pins 4/5.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step28.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step28.jpg\|300px]]
			#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install the eight 15A and two 30A Fuses. The Two Green 30A Fuses are installed at the bottom of the board.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step29.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step29.jpg\|300px]]
	Congratulations! That completes the construction of the Ren24DC!		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Congratulations! That completes the construction of the Ren24DC!
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step30-Final.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step30-Final.jpg\|300px]]

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	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the five 0.1uF (100nF) capacitors C1-C5. The capacitors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the five 0.1uF (100nF) capacitors C1-C5. The capacitors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step2.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step2.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two 27K Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R1,R2 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two 27K Ohm resistors (red, violet, orange, gold) R1,R2 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step3.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step3.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two 1K Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R3,R4 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two 1K Ohm resistors (brown, black, red, gold) R3,R4 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step4.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step4.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the one 220 Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R5 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the one 220 Ohm resistors (red, red, brown, gold) R5 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step5.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step5.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the one 120 Ohm resistor (-, -, -, gold) R6 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the one 120 Ohm resistor (brown, red, brown, gold) R6 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step6.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step6.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the twenty-four 470 Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R7,R9,R12,R13,R15,R17,R19,R21,R23,R25,R27,R29,R30,R32,R34,R36,R38,R40,R42,R44,R46,R48,R50,R52,R54 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the twenty-four 470 Ohm resistors (yellow, violet, brown, gold) R7,R9,R12,R13,R15,R17,R19,R21,R23,R25,R27,R29,R30,R32,R34,R36,R38,R40,R42,R44,R46,R48,R50,R52,R54 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step7.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step7.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the twenty-seven 10K Ohm resistors (brown, black, orange, gold) R8,R10,R12,R14,R16,R18,R20,R22,R24,R26,R28,R30,R31,R33,R35,R37,R39,R41,R43,R45,R47,R49,R51,R53,R55,R56,R57 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the twenty-seven 10K Ohm resistors (brown, black, orange, gold) R8,R10,R12,R14,R16,R18,R20,R22,R24,R26,R28,R30,R31,R33,R35,R37,R39,R41,R43,R45,R47,R49,R51,R53,R55,R56,R57 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step8.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step8.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two ~~XXX~~ Ohm resistors (-, -, -, gold) R58,R59 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> Install the two 2.2K Ohm resistors (red, red, red, gold) R58,R59 The resistors are not polarized and can be mounted either way.
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step9.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step9.jpg\|300px]]
	#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install zener diode D1 (1N5229B). The diode must be installed correctly. The diode should have a black stripe on the orange/red body. Make sure that this stripe lines up with the stripe on the PCB silkscreen (to the left).		#<span style="font-size:21px">□</span> - Install zener diode D1 (1N5229B). The diode must be installed correctly. The diode should have a black stripe on the orange/red body. Make sure that this stripe lines up with the stripe on the PCB silkscreen (to the left).
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	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step29.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step29.jpg\|300px]]
	#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step30-Final.jpg\|300px]]		#:[[File:Ren24DC-Step30-Final.jpg\|300px]]

	==Jumpers==		==Jumpers==