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Scorpia: Cleanup layout

2023-09-03T18:41:41Z

Cleanup layout

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			=== Status ===

			Completed, designs are available at [https://github.com/Tyler-Ward/Powerpole-distribution-board Github]

	=== Design files and production output links ===		=== Design files and production output links ===

	* [https://github.com/Tyler-Ward/Powerpole-distribution-board Cad and PCB sources]		* [https://github.com/Tyler-Ward/Powerpole-distribution-board Cad and PCB sources]
	* [https://github.com/Tyler-Ward/Powerpole-distribution-board/releases/tag/r1.1 Release page containing PCB gerber outputs and laser cutter files]		* [https://github.com/Tyler-Ward/Powerpole-distribution-board/releases/tag/r1.1 Release page containing PCB gerber outputs and laser cutter files]
	* [[:File:Drawing.pdf\|Mechanical drawing]]		* [[:File:Drawing.pdf\|Mechanical drawing (also available on the release page)]]

	~~=== Status ===~~

	~~Completed, designs are available at [https://github.com/Tyler-Ward/Powerpole-distribution-board Github~~]

	=== Feature List ===		=== Feature List ===

2023-09-03T18:32:16Z

Add links to production files

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			=== Design files and production output links ===

	* [~~http~~://~~gerblook~~.~~org~~/~~pcb~~/~~VPnk8XPQiPAXqtjJVsD9J3~~ PCB ~~Design~~]		* [https://github.com/Tyler-Ward/Powerpole-distribution-board Cad and PCB sources]
			* [https://github.com/Tyler-Ward/Powerpole-distribution-board/releases/tag/r1.1 Release page containing PCB gerber outputs and laser cutter files]
	* [[:File:Drawing.pdf\|Mechanical drawing]]		* [[:File:Drawing.pdf\|Mechanical drawing]]

2018-04-20T13:18:00Z

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	10. Insert the fuses and then ~~your~~ ready to use your Distro!		10. Insert the fuses and then you're ready to use your Distro!
	[[File:Powerpole_Assembly_Instructions_10.jpg\|none\|600px]]		[[File:Powerpole_Assembly_Instructions_10.jpg\|none\|600px]]

	=== Notes ===		=== Notes ===

2017-09-13T10:31:26Z

Components

2017-08-19T10:56:24Z

Build Instructions

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	* 6 x 3mm red/yellow LEDs		* 6 x 3mm red/yellow LEDs
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	==== Tools Required ====		==== Tools Required ====
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	* Sidecutters		* Sidecutters
	* (Recommended) Helping hands or other PCB support tool.		* (Recommended) Helping hands or other PCB support tool.


	==== Assembly ====		==== Assembly ====

2017-08-19T10:55:17Z

Build instructions

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	=== Build ~~instructions~~ ===		=== Build Instructions ===

	==== Components ====		==== Components ====
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	* (Recommended) Helping hands or other PCB support tool.		* (Recommended) Helping hands or other PCB support tool.

	==== ~~Instructions~~ ====		==== Assembly ====
	1. Solder resistors, capacitors and LEDs onto the PCB.		1. Solder resistors, capacitors and LEDs onto the PCB.
	[[File:Powerpole_Assembly_Instructions_2.jpg\|none\|600px]]		[[File:Powerpole_Assembly_Instructions_2.jpg\|none\|600px]]

2017-08-19T10:44:52Z

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	~~[[File:PoweroleDistroPhoto.jpg\|500px\|Finished Design]]~~		* [http://gerblook.org/pcb/VPnk8XPQiPAXqtjJVsD9J3 PCB Design]

	* [[http://gerblook.org/pcb/VPnk8XPQiPAXqtjJVsD9J3 PCB Design]]
	* [[:File:Drawing.pdf\|Mechanical drawing]]		* [[:File:Drawing.pdf\|Mechanical drawing]]

	=== Status ===		=== Status ===

	* Completed, designs are available at [https://github.com/Tyler-Ward/Powerpole-distribution-board Github]		Completed, designs are available at [https://github.com/Tyler-Ward/Powerpole-distribution-board Github]

	=== Feature List ===		=== Feature List ===

	* 6 ~~power-pole~~ connectors		* 6 powerpole connectors
	* Individually fused connections with indicators		* Individually fused connections with indicators
	* 30A capacity (~~Limited~~ by current rating of the fuse holders)		* 30A capacity (limited by current rating of the fuse holders)

	=== Costings ===		=== Costings ===

2017-08-18T10:18:21Z

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	[[File:PoweroleDistroPhoto.jpg\|500px\|Finished Design]]		[[File:PoweroleDistroPhoto.jpg\|500px\|Finished Design]]

	[[http://gerblook.org/pcb/VPnk8XPQiPAXqtjJVsD9J3 PCB Design]]		* [[http://gerblook.org/pcb/VPnk8XPQiPAXqtjJVsD9J3 PCB Design]]
			* [[:File:Drawing.pdf\|Mechanical drawing]]

	=== Status ===		=== Status ===
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	4. Assemble the to top two acrylic layers and attach the partly-populated PCB using the nuts and bolts provided.		4. Assemble the to top two acrylic layers and attach the partly-populated PCB using the nuts and bolts provided. (The exploded view in the [[:File:Drawing.pdf\|mechanical drawing]] shows how the layers stack up)
	[[File:Powerpole_Assembly_Instructions_5.jpg\|none\|600px]]		[[File:Powerpole_Assembly_Instructions_5.jpg\|none\|600px]]

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	9. Remove the nuts used whilst assembling the top two acrylic layers and PCB in step 4. Then assemble the remaining two acrylic layers and attach to the previously assemble layers, before reattaching the nuts.		9. Remove the nuts used whilst assembling the top two acrylic layers and PCB in step 4. Then assemble the remaining two acrylic layers and attach to the previously assemble layers, before reattaching the nuts. (The exploded view in the [[:File:Drawing.pdf\|mechanical drawing]] shows how the layers stack up)
	[[File:Powerpole_Assembly_Instructions_9.jpg\|600px]]		[[File:Powerpole_Assembly_Instructions_9.jpg\|none\|600px]]

2017-08-18T10:01:01Z

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	* 4 x 25mm M4 steel bolts		* 4 x 25mm M4 steel bolts
	* 4 x M4 steel nuts		* 4 x M4 steel nuts
	* 6 x Powerpole contact pairs		* 6 x 45A Powerpole contact pairs
	* 6 x Black plastic powerpole housings		* 6 x Black plastic powerpole housings
	* 6 x Red plastic powerpole housings		* 6 x Red plastic powerpole housings
	* 12 x Fuse ~~holders~~		* 6 x Fuse holder contact pairs
	* 6 x ~~Variously rated (and coloured)~~ fuses		* 6 x ATO fuses
	* 6 x capacitors		* 6 x capacitors
	* 6 x 330ohm resistors		* 6 x 330ohm resistors

2017-08-18T00:16:41Z

Instructions

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	[[File:Powerpole_Assembly_Instructions_9.jpg\|600px]]		[[File:Powerpole_Assembly_Instructions_9.jpg\|600px]]

	10. ~~Enjoy~~ your Distro!
			10. Insert the fuses and then your ready to use your Distro!
	[[File:Powerpole_Assembly_Instructions_10.jpg\|none\|600px]]		[[File:Powerpole_Assembly_Instructions_10.jpg\|none\|600px]]

	=== Notes ===		=== Notes ===