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From: jjwwjj@mixcom.com (Technology Associates)
Subject: MINI BOARD QUESTIONS
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Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1992 04:38:53 GMT
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Hello Mini Board Enthusiasts!

OK, I put together my Mini Board this weekend. I can't really
try it because I dont have my CPU yet.  :-(

But I do have a few questions:

1. While installing the capacitors, I noticed the parts list
on page 40 of The Mini Board Technical Reference (Fred
Martin, Nov. 17, 1992) lists C2 as a 1uF Tantalum. But the
Component Side Silkscreen on page 38 shows C3 as a polarized
(ie. Tantalum) 1uF capacitor. I assume this is a mistake in
the parts list. I installed the 1uF Tantalum in the location
on the silkscreen identified as C3 (right next to resistor
R6). Is this right?

2. Can I apply power to test the board even though I dont
have a CPU? I know it wont do anything, but at least I could
test the power circuit and perhaps see the LEDs light up! Or
will this damage something?

3. I do have an M68HC11EVB with an MC68HC11A1FN CPU. Could I
take out this CPU and put it into the Mini Board? Would it
work? Any suggestions on taking out the CPU without cracking
it?

4. In Fred Martins document, he talks about the best ways to
cut female strip socket header. I scored mine with an X-acto
knife and then broke them apart. This worked but the ends
are pretty ugly. Perhaps I am being to much of a
perfectionist, but has anyone else had more success with
another technique (besides buying a mitre box and an [BX-acto
saw blade)?

That is all for now! Please post your response as others may
be interested. Thanks!


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