diff --git a/Home.md b/Home.md index 3bb049d..daee883 100644 --- a/Home.md +++ b/Home.md @@ -62,6 +62,8 @@ Now it’s time for the resistors. **WARNING** R1 has polarity! Pin one must be +You can choose to use a precision IC-mount or solder the MCP23017 directly to the PCB. We prefer an IC-mount so if you need to change the IC in the future it’s an easy job, choose is yours ;) If you choose to use an IC-mount note that it has polarity! The MCP23017 has polarity as well, the dot on the main PCB notes for pin 1, the must be corresponding with the dot on the MCP23017. + Next up is the 1N4001 diode, **WARNING** the diode also has polarity. Align the line on the 1N4001 with the line on the PCB. @@ -70,9 +72,6 @@ When placed correctly it should look like this: - -You can choose to use a precision IC-mount or solder the MCP23017 directly to the PCB. We prefer an IC-mount so if you need to change the IC in the future it’s an easy job, choose is yours ;) If you choose to use an IC-mount note that it has polarity! The MCP23017 has polarity as well, the dot on the main PCB notes for pin 1, the must be corresponding with the dot on the MCP23017. -