I like to make sure I have all parts in stock BEFORE I make a run of boards as things tend to become difficult to get right when you need them. To this end I also make up a 'kit' of bits ready to assemble the first test batch when the boards arrive - it also helps to double check that all parts are available and gives time to get anything that might be missing.

My first test run of these will be just six boards so I gathered up enough bits ready to go when the blank PCBs arrive in a couple of weeks.

I am also working on the lamp boards and connecting cables themselves as many machines are missing all of these parts.






Now that all the parts are waiting I can put some 'subconcious' brainwork into developing a test rig so I am able to test the finished boards.....