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CAN YOU BUILD A DZKIT? YES, AND HERE'S WHY:
1. Tips
on kit-building. Each
DZKit manual has a number of pages at the beginning that explain how to solder
safely and well, how to avoid static electricity that could damage sensitive
electronics, how to sort parts, and how to follow the step-by-step instructions.
 
2. Detailed
Parts List. Each board
or chassis construction section has a list of parts along with a picture or
drawing of the each part for easy identification.
3. Simple
Step-By-Step procedures.
Every step has a set of parentheses next to it so that you can check off the
step as you finish it. The steps are written in non-technical, everyday language
so everyone can understand.
4. Detail
drawings, pictorials, and color pictures
are used to show exactly what the board or chassis should look like.
5. Exclusively
with DZKit, parts bags are pre-sorted.
When parts look similar, they
are placed in different bags. Each bag has the actual part name (C12, R22, etc.)
and its value marked on it. Match the part with the silkscreened text on the
board and you can’t go wrong.
6. Also
exclusive to DZKit, if you have access to a nearby PC while building your kit,
you can bring up the board layout using free software
and search for a part name.
The software will show you exactly where the part goes.
TRY IT! Here's the ExpressPCB layout
file for our DC distribution and Antenna Tuner Board. Download the free PC
layout software from ExpressPCB. The
first time you run ExpressPCB software, it will load libraries, which will take
a minute or so. Then open the file you just downloaded. Press "Ctrl-F" to find a
part. Enter R1 and press return. You will see how easy it is to locate parts on
our boards! And if you're an experimenter, you will like using this free
software to lay out your own boards.
7. Operating/Troubleshooting
Instructions. Our more
complex manuals are broken into three parts - assembly, operating and
service/troubleshooting, and each of these are very detailed.
8. Circuit
Description, Block Diagram and Schematics.
If you are technically
inclined, or interested in learning about electronics, you’ll find the Theory
section of the Service Manual very helpful
as well as educational. One reviewer said
"The circuit descriptions are the best I've ever come
across for *any* piece of equipment I've ever worked on...Extremely well
done."
9. Warranty.
DZKit warrants all kit
parts against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 90 days after
shipment.
SHOULD YOU BUILD A DZKIT?
Do you lament the loss of manufacturing
jobs to other countries? You can help solve that national crisis by
manufacturing your products yourself! Rediscover the fun of building it
yourself, too. Satisfaction guaranteed. And our support system is designed
to fulfill our motto:
"We'll make sure you succeed." Read "The
DZKit Promise" to learn how.
   
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