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USB Tester 2.0 Assembly

USB Tester 2.0 Assembly

Info: USB Tester 2.0
Purchase: Tindie or FriedCircuits.us

USB_Tester20Blk
USB_Tester20Blk

Included Parts:

  • 1x PCB
  • 16pin Male Header
  • 1 2pin Jumper

The assembly is similar to the VA Tester, except only one pin to remove. Having the voltage pins being separated allows easy use of test clips and stops accidental placement of the jumper.

Cut apart the header pins

In the following arrangement:

  • 1x 2pin
  • 2x 5pin
  • 1x 3pin

Header pins cut apart
Header pins cut apart

Remove the center pin

Using pliers remove the center pin for the 3pin set.

Removing the center pin
Removing the center pin

Insert the headers

Insert each header in and flip over. You may want to put cardboard underneath as the pins get hot and can melt anything you are resting the USB Tester on.

Headers inserted
Headers inserted

Tack one pin from each header

Solder 1 pin from each header. Flip over check each header that it is flush and straight to your liking.

One pin soldered from each header
One pin soldered from each header

Solder the rest

Flip back over and solder the rest of the headers.

The remaining headers soldered
The remaining headers soldered

Done

Now you are set. When not measuring current use the jumper on the 2pin header.

Jumper on the 2pin header
Jumper on the 2pin header

Check out the backpack assembly here: /usb-tester-oled-backpack-2-0-assembly/