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USB Tester Assembly

USB Tester Assembly

Info: USB Tester
Buy one: Tindie

Included with USB Tester:

  • 1x PCB
  • 1x 14 pin header
  • 1x Jumper

Parts included with USB Tester
Parts included with USB Tester

Separate the 14 pin header into two 5 pin and two 2 pin as seen below

Headers separated for soldering
Headers separated for soldering

Solder the 5 pin headers on to the USB Tester

I use my nail to hold it and then solder one side. Be careful not to burn your finger!  Then you can make sure it is straight. Solder the other side and check again. Once you are satisfied, solder the rest. Repeat for the second 5 pin header.

Soldering header
Soldering header

Finish soldering headers
Finish soldering headers

(Optional) Solder the 2 pin headers

Since the PCB uses Sparkfun’s locking header footprint, the 2 pin will stay in while upside down. You can insert both and solder.

Soldering 2 pin header
Soldering 2 pin header

The USB Tester is now ready for use

If you want to measure only voltage attach the jumper to the top set 2 pin headers. Remove for testing current.

USB Tester ready to use
USB Tester ready to use

Never put the jumper on the lower 2 pin header as this will cause a short from VCC to GND.

For more information on how to use the USB Tester you can find the guide here.