diff --git a/content/assignments/dev-board/.DS_Store b/content/assignments/dev-board/.DS_Store new file mode 100644 index 0000000..10f526f Binary files /dev/null and b/content/assignments/dev-board/.DS_Store differ diff --git a/content/assignments/dev-board/assembly.md b/content/assignments/dev-board/assembly.md index 53fb70b..969f1fa 100644 --- a/content/assignments/dev-board/assembly.md +++ b/content/assignments/dev-board/assembly.md @@ -123,4 +123,15 @@ Place the connector back down, remove the heat gun, and look again at your pins - Double check the BOM as you place components, while you can take components off of the paste if, it can easily cause bridging. - Take your time on every step, this is a very delicate process. +### Good housekeeping + +We will be sharing stations and stencils in this assignment. Once you have successfully applied solder paste to your board, +clean your stencil and jig so the next person can start with their board right away. + +The stencils are very delicate, and can be rendered useless with just a small bend. In order to clean the stencil, place it flat +on the table and gently rub the alcohol wipe across the top of the stencil, as shown. Flip the stecil and repeat the process. + +![](images/cleaning_stencil.png) + + [^1]: A **B**ill **O**f **M**aterials (BOM) is a document outlining the required components quantities and placements for a board. diff --git a/content/assignments/dev-board/images/cleaning_stencil.png b/content/assignments/dev-board/images/cleaning_stencil.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..96383ab Binary files /dev/null and b/content/assignments/dev-board/images/cleaning_stencil.png differ