I just built 3 of the MintyBoost devices.
I went cheap. I downloaded the PCB file from adafruit and uploaded it to OSH Park. They made the boards for me. I just received them today and put the MintyBoost together.
I ordered the parts from Digikey. Where the part numbers didn't match, I found what I thought was a comparable alternative.
I have attached a CSV of the parts I ordered from Digikey.
I changed the 2-AA battery pack to a 3-AA battery pack, but I don't think that should matter.
During the assembly instructions, when it says to insert the batteries and see if it gets hot, It does get hot - pretty quickly.
Sorry for the blurry bottom picture. I don't have very good lighting right now.
I checked the board and soldering job- it looks OK to me.
I've built many other electronic items before and I don't think I introduced any 'operator errors' into the project.
But, I'm wondering if the board could be the problem, or a part I ordered.....or - my construction .
new build. getting really hot
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Re: new build. getting really hot
these are the adafruit customer support forums for customers who purchased a kit from us.
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adafruit support
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adafruit support
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Re: new build. getting really hot
OK. didn't know it was just for kits purchased from you. Thought it was for the MintyBoost in general.
I'll search elsewhere.
I'll search elsewhere.
Please be positive and constructive with your questions and comments.