HOT Minty boost!?

[adafruit_support_bill]

Although I am having a heat issue

Can you be more specific? It is normal for the chip to get too hot to touch. The part is rated for temperatures in excess of 100C.

Have you tried the 'finger test" from the FAQ?

If you are worried, lick your finger (a little) and touch the tip of your finger to the top of the LT1302 chip. If you don't hear a sizzle (of the water boiling away), its just fine.

[T-Prime]

I was concerned because the assembly instructions say "The kit should not even get warm!" But in hindsight I realize that is because nothing is drawing power at that point and the heat test is to check for shorts.

[Britt]

This is my second attempt at assembly. both times I get the same issue. The electrolytic cap next to the negative battery cable gets hot to the touch. Help please.

[adafruit_support_bill]

@britt - post photos of the front & back of your board. Electrolytics are polarized. Make sure you have it in the right way.