Check to make sure your kit comes with the following parts.Sometimes we make mistakes so double check everything and email support@adafruit.com if you need replacements!
Note that the parts list is slightly different depending on whether it is a (newer) v2.0 or (older) v1.2 kit. Check the kit packaging to determine which version you have!
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IC1 |
5V boost converter MAX756-CPA (for v1.2) LT1302CN8-5 (for v2.0) |
1 |
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IC1' |
8-pin socket | 1 |
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C4, C3 |
Power supply capacitor (100uF/10V for v1.2 and 220uF/6.3V+ for v2.0) | Generic |
2 |
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C1, C2 |
Bypass capacitor (0.1uF) | Generic | 2 |
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R4, R5 | 15K 1/4W 5% resistor (brown green orange gold) These were included for older iPods and devices. |
Generic | 2 | |||||||
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100K 1/4W 5% resistor (brown black yellow gold) Alternatives for R4/R5 for the latest iPods (classic, nano video) |
Generic | 2 | ||||||||
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D1 |
1N5818 (or 1N5817, etc) Schottky Diode | 1N5818 |
1 |
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L1 |
10-22uH power inductor, at least 1A current capability | RLB9012-10 |
1 |
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X1 |
USB type A female jack | Generic | 1 |
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2 x AA battery holder | Keystone 2463 | 1 |
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PCB |
Circuit board | Adafruit Industries | 1 |
Schematic for v2.0
LED1, R1, R2 and R3 are optional, not included in the kit, and should be installed only if the user wants the "Low Battery Indication" function. Check the MAX756 datasheet for information on how to pick R1 and R2.
R5 should be installed as either a pulldown or pullup (like R4) - in the V1.2 pcb there are two positions possible