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PCB QC

QC

Visual QC

Visually inspect each PCB before programming.

  • Look for bent/missing pins and connectors.
  • Ensure all buttons actuate without sticking.
  • If any boards fail QC, place them in the red bin near the programming station.

Programming

  • Place the board into the jig by aligning the bottom edges, then gently press the board onto the pins.
    • Be sure that the board does not slide/rotate while making contact with the pins, as this may cause them to bend or make contact with each other.
    • Keep light pressure on the board during programming
  • If not already open on the programming laptop, open a terminal, then type flashphoton and hit enter to program the board.
    • The up arrow can also be pressed to cycle through previous commands.
  • The light on the board will turn red once programming is successful.
    • *photo of PCB with red light on*
  • If the terminal shows "MIS-MATCHED!" for any of the lines, programming was unsuccessful.
    • Reseat the board in the jig and try again.
    • If programming is still unsuccessful, set the board in the red bin near the programming station.
  • Programmed boards get placed in the trays at the programming station.