Modules soldering

Now take the MPU and the GPS: 20191011_122119_resizeda.jpg

Protect the PCB contacts (face in contact with the boards) with Kapton Tape IMG_8734.JPG IMG_8737.JPG

Place the connectors on top of the PCB (long side up). IMG_8742.JPG

Leaning on a hard surface, push in the pins IMG_8743.JPG IMG_8744.JPG IMG_8745.JPG

Repeat for the second connector IMG_8753.JPG

Fix the PCB with the battery IMG_8754.JPG

Start by soldering one pin, check its location. IMG_8755.JPG IMG_8756.JPG IMG_8757.JPG IMG_8758.JPG IMG_8759.JPG

Solder the other pins. Be very careful! Don’t forget some of them. IMG_8760.JPG

Cut the pins as close as possible to the welds. IMG_8761.JPG IMG_8762.JPG

Remove the insulation using a thin screwdriver IMG_8763.JPG IMG_8764.JPG IMG_8765.JPG

Then place the MPU against the PCB like this: IMG_8767.JPG IMG_8768.JPG 20190818_091338a.jpg 20190818_091555a.jpg

Make sure all the cards are flat on the circuit board. Solder only one pin of the card, check its location.

IMG_8769.JPG IMG_8770.JPG IMG_8771.JPG

Solder the other pins. Be very careful! Don’t forget some of them. IMG_8772.JPG 20190818_091800a.jpg

Repeat with the GPS IMG_8773.JPG IMG_8774.JPG IMG_8775.JPG IMG_8776.JPG IMG_8777.JPG IMG_8778.JPG IMG_8779.JPG 20191011_123725_resizeda.jpg