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MintyBoost on a Bredboard?

Post by momoelha »

Hello everyone, I'm really interested about the project MintyBoost project, but for various complications I had to buy the pieces separately by some electronics shops of my city. Since I'm not familiar with the designs of the circuits I decided to test it first on a breadboard. After making all the connections did not work, so I definitely made ​​some mistakes connection, but I can not figure out where. So I wanted to ask if someone could show me how to connect the components of a bredboard, perhaps with the application Fritz for make things easier. Besides, I could not find the inductor that is in the list, and the seller he has given me someone to try, I put the photos so that I can advise the best. Thank you!
Here are the photos
https://mega.co.nz/#!ERkz2IKD!XNlA3xHow ... ifOz7svXaM
https://mega.co.nz/#!YEln0DQa!fWeSBFT1R ... PvhX_LkVGI
https://mega.co.nz/#!QElngCKQ!GH3I0GUx_ ... _VTe291wkE
https://mega.co.nz/#!ZIkxGQ6K!PsiUSz6ZR ... GiKz02uH-w
https://mega.co.nz/#!cYNQiYra!XbbgMxd4i ... PhJycV6aq0
https://mega.co.nz/#!JNlEhAzb!BfeQlVC4X ... QzwCVccVc8

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Re: MintyBoost on a Bredboard?

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As it says in the FAQ, we can't really help you with a breadboard implementation. The Minty Boost is a tuned circuit and any change in components or layout will affect proper operation.
http://learn.adafruit.com/minty-boost/f-dot-a-q
I'm trying to make/breadboard this kit on my own and it's not working! HELP ME!
It is pretty much impossible to get good ouput from the kit if it is breadboarded. A custom PCB or proper perf-board is essential. Most components cannot be swapped, and must be used as indicated, even if they're difficult to find in your area. All documentation is on the site.

I can't provide any support or help to 'DIYer's because of the time and difficulty in debugging these projects. Please endeavor to work out your project on your own.

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Re: MintyBoost on a Bredboard?

Post by momoelha »

Ok, thank you... just few thing more: i figured out where was the problem and i solved it, but now it gives me 2v or sometimes 3 volts in output instead of 5 volts. Is the lt1302cn8 much different than the lt1302cn8-05? Can i use this power inductor http://www.protostack.com/passive-compo ... ial-leaded (mine is brown, black, black, gold)?
I found another inductor but it's 102k instead of 100k, it's ok too? Because i tried all power inductors that i have in home and they all gives me anyway 2-3 volts. Thank you.

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