Delptronics Thunderclap - Manual (Page 6)

Thunderclap Kit Instructions V2
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Off-board Parts
These parts are connected to the PCB via wires, as opposed to being soldered directly to the PCB. Off-board parts
include pots (potentiometers), buttons, and jacks. The exact parts will vary depending on which version of the kit you
ordered (stomp box or panel mount). How you install these parts will also vary, depending on your chosen drill
pattern or panel layout.
It is a good idea to prepare your panel or enclosure before beginning the assembly the off-board parts. The
placement of pots, jacks, and switches in the panel or enclosure determines how and when they are connected to the
PCB as well as the length of wire needed.
In the below picture, the off-board parts are shown in bold. The ground pads are all highlighted. If you wish, you can
simplify your wiring by connecting the grounds from part to part and using fewer ground wires to the PCB. If that last
sentence was not entirely clear to you, then use a separate wire from each pin on each part to the appropriate hole in
the PCB.
Connecting Off-Board Parts via Wires
Cut a piece of wire to the appropriate length. Measure carefully, and give yourself a little extra wire to work with.
Strip about ¼ inch of insulation off of each end of the wire. Twist the exposed strands of wire together. Insert the
wire into the appropriate hole on the top side of the PCB, and solder it on the bottom, just like you did with the board-
mounted parts. Wrap the other end of the wire around the appropriate pin on the potentiometer, jack, or switch, and
solder it in place.