USB Tester Assembly

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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

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

 

Headers separated for soldering

Headers separated for soldering

 

2. 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

3. (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

 

4. 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

Note: 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.

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