Binary Blaster Assembly Guide

Contributors: QCPete

The Microcontroller

Locate the microcontroller. This particular microcontroller is an ATmega328. This component is polarized, which means we need to take extra care to place it in the board properly. Notice the notch:

Now, locate the position on the PCB. Again, notice a similar notch symbol in the PCB white ink:

Taking care to align the notch properly, place the ATmega328 into the PCB. While soldering the first leg (it can be any leg you choose), make sure to keep the component flush with the PCB.

When you're done soldering this component, the bottom of your board should look like this - a nice row of even volcanos: