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|Type
 
|Type
 
|Vendor
 
|Vendor
|Part Number
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|Vendor Part Number
|Quantity/Board
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|Quantity per Board
 
|----
 
|----
 
|1
 
|1
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
|Printed circuit board
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|PCB
 
|Big Digit Driver board
 
|Big Digit Driver board
|Evil Mad Scientist LLC
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|Evil Mad Science LLC
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|1
 
|1
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|2
 
|2
 
|R25
 
|R25
|24 ohm resistor
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|Current Sense Resistor for DP
|Carbon film resistor, 1/4 watt
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|22 ohm, substituting 24 ohm 1/4 watt carbon film resistor
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|24QBK-ND
 
|24QBK-ND
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|----
 
|----
 
|3
 
|3
|R1 - R5
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|R1 through R5
|68 ohm resistor
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|DP Load Resistors
|Carbon film resistor, 1/4 watt
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|68 ohm 1/4 watt carbon film resistors
 
|DigiKey
 
|DigiKey
 
|68QBK-ND
 
|68QBK-ND
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|4
 
|4
 
|R11,R13,R15,R17,R19,R21,R23
 
|R11,R13,R15,R17,R19,R21,R23
|16 ohm resistor
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|Current Sense Resistors
|Carbon film resistor, 1/4 watt
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|16 ohm 1/4 watt carbon film resistors
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|16QBK-ND
 
|16QBK-ND
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|5
 
|5
 
|R12,R14,R16,R18,R20,R22,R24,R26,R27
 
|R12,R14,R16,R18,R20,R22,R24,R26,R27
|1 k resistor
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|Base Resistors, Power LED Resistor
|Carbon film resistor, 1/4 watt
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|1k ohm 1/4 watt carbon film resistors
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|1.0KQBK-ND
 
|1.0KQBK-ND
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|6
 
|6
 
|D1, D2
 
|D1, D2
|10 V, 1 W zener diode
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|Linear Regulator Load, DP Load (Diodes)
|1N4740A
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|1N4740A, 10V, 1 watt
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|1N4740A-ND
 
|1N4740A-ND
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|7
 
|7
 
|U9
 
|U9
|IC Socket for shift register
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|Shift Register Socket
|16 pin DIP, 0.3" spacing
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|16 pin 0.3" Socket
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|A100206-ND
 
|A100206-ND
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|8
 
|8
 
|U10
 
|U10
|IC Socket for buffer IC
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|Schmitt Trigger Socket
|14 pin DIP, 0.3" spacing
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|14 pin 0.3" Socket
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|3M5462-ND
 
|3M5462-ND
 
|1
 
|1
 
|----
 
|----
|rowspan="2"|9
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|9
|JP1 - JP3: DO NOT POPULATE
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|JP1 thru JP5
|Leave Empty!
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|SPI Ground Jumpers/Schmitt Trigger Bypass
|rowspan="2"|Zero ohm jumpers
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|Zero ohm 'Resistors'
|rowspan="2"|Digikey
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|Digikey
|rowspan="2"|0.0QTR-ND
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|0.0QTR-ND
|rowspan="2"|2
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|5
|----
 
|JP4, JP5
 
|SPI Ground Jumpers
 
 
|----
 
|----
 
|10
 
|10
|Q1 - Q8
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|Q1 thru Q8
|40V NPN Transistor
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|Digital Control Transistors
|2N3904, 40V
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|2N3904, NPN Transistor, 40V, TO-92
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|2N3904-APCT-ND
 
|2N3904-APCT-ND
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|11
 
|11
 
|U1 thru U8
 
|U1 thru U8
|Adjustable Linear Regulator
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|Current Regulators
|LM317L, 100 mA
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|LM317L, Adjustable Linear Regulator, 0.1A, TO-92
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|LM317LZ-ND
 
|LM317LZ-ND
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|12
 
|12
 
|U11
 
|U11
|5V Linear Regulator
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|Linear Regulator
|TL750L05, 150 mA
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|TL750L05, 5V, 150mA, TO-92
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|296-8002-5-ND
 
|296-8002-5-ND
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|13
 
|13
 
|C2
 
|C2
|Bypass Capacitor, 10 uF
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|Bypass Capacitor
|Ceramic Capacitor
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|10uF Ceramic Capacitor
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|445-4816-ND
 
|445-4816-ND
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|14
 
|14
 
|C1, C3, C4
 
|C1, C3, C4
|Bypass Capacitors, 0.1 uF
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|Bypass Capacitors
|Ceramic Capacitor, 25 V
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|0.1uF Ceramic Capacitor
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|BC1148TR-ND  
 
|BC1148TR-ND  
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|15
 
|15
 
|LED1
 
|LED1
|Indicator LED
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|Power LED
|3mm yellow diffused-lens
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|3mm Yellow LED
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|754-1212-ND
 
|754-1212-ND
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|J2, J3
 
|J2, J3
 
|Screw Terminal
 
|Screw Terminal
|2 position euro-style 3. 5mm
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|2 position euro-style screw terminal
 
|DigiKey
 
|DigiKey
 
|ED2635-ND
 
|ED2635-ND
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|17
 
|17
 
|J5, J6
 
|J5, J6
|6-pin SPI interface headers
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|SPI Headers
|0.1" DIL Header
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|6 pin (2x3 DIL) 0.1" Header
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|609-3202-ND
 
|609-3202-ND
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|18
 
|18
 
|J4
 
|J4
|Power Jack, high current
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|Power Jack
|2.1 mm ID Barrel Jack
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|2.1mm ID Barrel Jack
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|CP-002AH-ND
 
|CP-002AH-ND
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|19
 
|19
 
|U9
 
|U9
|Shift Register IC
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|Shift Register
|74HCT595, DIP-16
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|74HCT595, 8-bit 16DIP
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|568-1560-5-ND
 
|568-1560-5-ND
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|20
 
|20
 
|U10
 
|U10
|Schmitt-input "buffer" IC
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|Schmitt Trigger
|74ACT14, DIP-16
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|74ACT14, 16DIP
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|296-4368-5-ND
 
|296-4368-5-ND
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|21
 
|21
 
|J1
 
|J1
|Display Connector (card edge)
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|Display Connector
|11 Position/22 Contact 0.156" pitch
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|11 Position/22 Contact 0.156" pitch board edge connector
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|EBM11DSAN-ND
 
|EBM11DSAN-ND
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|22
 
|22
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
|Standoffs (for digit top)
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|Display Top Standoffs
|Round, threaded 6-32 x 7/8"
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|Standoff, 7/8" round
 
|Digikey
 
|Digikey
 
|1848K-ND
 
|1848K-ND
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|23
 
|23
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
|Display/Driver Board Standoffs
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|Display Bottom Standoffs
|Round, threaded 6-32 x 3/4"
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|Standoff, round, 3/4"
 
|DigiKey
 
|DigiKey
 
|3488K-ND
 
|3488K-ND
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|24
 
|24
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
|Spacers (for digit top)
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|Display Top Standoff Washers
|#6 x 1/16" nylon washers
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|1/16" thick Nylon Washers, #6 screw
|McMaster-Carr
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|McMaster
 
|90295A090
 
|90295A090
 
|2
 
|2
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|25
 
|25
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
|Display/Driver Board spacer
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|Display Bottom/Driver Board Standoffs
|#6 x 1/8" nylon washer
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|1/8" tall Nylon standoff
|McMaster-Carr
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|McMaster
 
|94639A407
 
|94639A407
 
|2
 
|2
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|26
 
|26
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
|Mounting Screws
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|Display Bottom/Driver Board/Mounting Screws
|Button Socket Cap Screw, 6-32 x 1/2"
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|Screw, Button Socket Cap 6-32 x 1/2"
 
|McMaster
 
|McMaster
 
|92949A148
 
|92949A148
|8
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|6
|----  
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|----
 
|27
 
|27
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|N/A
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|Display Top
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|Screw, Button socket Cap 6-32 x 3/8"
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|McMaster
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|92949A146
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|2
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|----
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|28
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|Delrin Insulator
 
|Delrin Insulator
 
|Delrin Insulator
 
|Delrin Insulator
|Evil Mad Scientist LLC
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|Evil Mad Science LLC
|N/A
 
|1
 
|----
 
|28
 
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
|Ribbon Cable
 
|12 inch 6-pin Ribbon cable
 
|Evil Mad Scientist LLC
 
|562
 
 
|1
 
|1
 
|----
 
|----
 
|}
 
|}
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== Assembly procedure ==
 
== Assembly procedure ==
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=== 1. The circuit board ===
 
=== 1. The circuit board ===
Here's what the empty printed circuit board looks like:
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Here's what the bare circuit board looks like:
  
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_001.jpg
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_001.jpg
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=== 3.  Decimal Point Load Resistors ===
 
=== 3.  Decimal Point Load Resistors ===
Next, we'll be installing 68 ohm resistors (color code: Blue/Gray/Black/Gold) in locations R1 through R5.
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Let's finish off the decimal point resistors.
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We'll be installing 68 ohm resistors (color code: Blue/Gray/Black/Gold) in locations R1 through R5.
  
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_010.jpg
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_010.jpg
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Getting the hang of this? Great!
 
Getting the hang of this? Great!
  
Next, let's install the 16 ohm (color code: Brown/Blue/Black/Gold) resistors. These come as a segment from a large spool. Just pull them straight out and straighten the leads as needed.
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Next, let's install the 16 ohms (color code: Brown/Blue/Black/Gold) current sense resistors. These come as a segment from a large spool. Just pull them straight out and straighten the leads as needed.
  
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_016.jpg
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_016.jpg
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=== 5.  Base Resistors ===
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=== 5.  Base resistors ===
 
Next, locate all the 1k ohm resistors (color code: Brown/Black/Red/Gold).
 
Next, locate all the 1k ohm resistors (color code: Brown/Black/Red/Gold).
  
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=== 8. SPI Header Ground Jumpers ===
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=== 8. SPI Header Ground Connections ===
Next, we will install the jumpers that connect the Big Digit Driver to the SPI ground line. For this we'll use zero ohm wire jumpers, which look like resistors with a single black stripe instead of four or more. (If you should need additional jumpers beyond those included with the kit, you can use plain wire as a substitute.)
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Next, we will install the jumpers that connect the Big Digit Driver to the SPI ground line. For this we'll use zero-ohm 'resistors' - they have no real color code, they look like resistors with a single black stripe instead of five or more. They're not really resistors either (well, they do have a resistance - like all wire - but it is very low!) and each could actually be replaced with a length of wire.
  
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_030.jpg
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_030.jpg
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''Please note that locations JP1, JP2, and JP3 are normally left unpopulated.''
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'''Please note that we leave locations JP1, JP2, and JP3 empty!'''
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These locations are the Schmitt trigger bypass jumpers. The Schmitt trigger is used to 'boost' the signals that run down a series of drivers and helps eliminate synchronization issues due to noise and attenuation.
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If, for whatever reason, you don't want to use the Schmitt trigger you will need to install four jumpers in locations JP1, JP2, and JP3. Ninety-nine percent of our users should NOT install these bypass jumpers!
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DO NOT use both the Schmitt trigger and bypass jumpers at the same time! Doing so shouldn't cause any damage, but the behavior of displays down the line will be strange and unpredictable.
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You may note that photos later in this instruction set have these jumpers installed! This is for illustrative purposes only! '''Unless you have a good reason to bypass the Schmitt trigger, do not install these jumpers!'''
  
(Aside: Jumpers at JP1-JP3 can be used to bypass the Schmitt-input "buffer" chip. Even though some of our photos do show these installed, please leave JP1-JP3 empty ''unless you really know what you're doing''.  If for a good reason you do install jumpers in JP1-JP3, you ''must not'' install the Schmitt-input "buffer" IC in location U10, and instead leave that socket empty.)
 
 
  
  
=== 9. Shift Register and Schmitt-input "Buffer" Sockets  ===
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=== 9. Shift Register and Schmitt Trigger Sockets  ===
 
Next, we will install the sockets for the ICs.
 
Next, we will install the sockets for the ICs.
  
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http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_034.jpg
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_034.jpg
  
We will be installing these into locations Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q7, and Q8 (in a line across the middle of the board). Note that orientation matters! Take a look at the board. See how the footprint is a circle with a flat side? That flat side matches up with the flat side on the part itself (the side with the text on it) - in other words, the flat side of the part should be facing toward the top of the board.
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We will be installing these into locations Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q7, and Q8 (in a line across the middle of the board). Note that orientation matters! Take a peek at the board. See how the footprint is a circle with a flat side? That flat side matches up with the flat side on the part itself (the side with the text on it) - in other words, the flat side of the part should be facing toward the top of the board.
  
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_035.jpg
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_035.jpg
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=== 17. SPI Headers ===
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=== 17. SPI headers ===
 
These are also a bit tricky. The SPI header is a two by three block of straight pins. These should drop right into locations J5 and J6, on the left-hand and right-hand side of the board. Solder one pin on the back and then flip the board over. Make sure that the header is perpendicular to the board and the black plastic block is seated on the board. Once you're sure the header is seated properly, solder the rest of the pins on the back.  
 
These are also a bit tricky. The SPI header is a two by three block of straight pins. These should drop right into locations J5 and J6, on the left-hand and right-hand side of the board. Solder one pin on the back and then flip the board over. Make sure that the header is perpendicular to the board and the black plastic block is seated on the board. Once you're sure the header is seated properly, solder the rest of the pins on the back.  
  
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http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_066.jpg
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_066.jpg
  
You may need to straighten the pins to get it to plug into the socket at U9. Carefully pressing the side of the pins against a flat, hard surface is a good way to do this.
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You may need to fiddle with the pins a bit to get it to plug into the socket at U9. Carefully pressing the side of the pins against a flat, hard surface is a good way to do this.
  
''Orientation matters:'' Notice the half-moon shaped notch on one end of the IC-- on the left end in the photo. That notch must line up with the notch on the IC footprint on the board and socket.  Insert the chip firmly and fully into the socket.
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Orientation matters with this part! See that notch on one end of the IC (on the left end in the photo)? That should line up with the notch/semi-circle on the IC footprint on the board.
  
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_067.jpg
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_067.jpg
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=== 20. Insert Schmitt-input buffer IC ===
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=== 20. Insert Schmitt Trigger ===
The Schmitt-input buffer IC is the 14 pin chip that has 'SN74ACT14N' written on it. It is the bottom chip in this photo.
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The Schmitt trigger is the 14 pin IC that has 'SN74ACT14N' written on it. It is the bottom chip in this photo.
  
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_066.jpg
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_066.jpg
  
Install this chip at location U10. ''Orientation matters:''  Again, the notch on the IC must line up with the notch on the IC footprint on the board and socket.  Insert the chip firmly and fully into the socket.
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The Schmitt trigger and it goes in location U10. Like the shift register, orientation matters: the notch on one end of the IC (on the left end in the photo above) should line up with the notch/semi-circle on the IC footprint on the board.
  
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_068.jpg
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_068.jpg
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=== 26. Board Spacers And Standoffs - Top of Display ===
 
=== 26. Board Spacers And Standoffs - Top of Display ===
To match the height of the stack-up on the bottom of the display, use the 1/16 inch (1.6mm) thick nylon washer, 7/8 inch (22.2mm) tall threaded standoff, and 1/2 inch (12.7mm) long 6-32 threaded screw. On the top corners, pass a screw through the display board and washer. Screw a standoff onto it.
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To match the height of the stack-up on the bottom of the display, use the 1/16 inch (1.6mm) thick nylon washer, 7/8 inch (22.2mm) tall threaded standoff, and 3/8 inch (9.5mm) long 6-32 threaded screw. On the top corners, pass a screw through the display board and washer. Screw a standoff onto it.
  
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_088.jpg
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_088.jpg
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=== 27. Really done this time! ===
 
=== 27. Really done this time! ===
That's it, you're completely done with assembly! You're ready to mount it and get started using it! The kit includes four extra 1/2 inch 6-32 screws for mounting purposes. Next you can head over to [[Using_The_Big_Digit_Driver|Using The Big Digit Driver]].
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That's it, you're completely done! Hang it on a wall and plug it in! The kit includes four extra 1/2 inch 6-32 screws for mounting purposes.
  
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_092.jpg
 
http://evilmadscience.s3.amazonaws.com/wiki/bdd/v0.9/assy/bdd_092.jpg
  
 
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