Updated 2. Electronics assembly (markdown)

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## Step 2: 3D-printed parts ## Step 2: 3D-printed parts
**TODO PIX all 3D-printed parts** **TODO PIX all 3D-printed parts**
- PCB anchor - PCB anchor
- PCB assembly jig - PCB assembly jig
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## Step 3: Attach the PCB anchor to the base PCB ## Step 3: Attach the PCB anchor to the base PCB
**TODO PIX pcb anchor into base** **TODO PIX pcb anchor into base**
Alignment is not crucial here; in later steps, the PCB assembly jig will be used to ensure alignment. Alignment is not crucial here; in later steps, the PCB assembly jig will be used to ensure alignment.
## Step 4: Attach the vertical PCB to the PCB anchor ## Step 4: Attach the vertical PCB to the PCB anchor
**TODO PIX putting vertical PCB into PCB anchor** **TODO PIX putting vertical PCB into PCB anchor**
Again, alignment is not crucial here. Again, alignment is not crucial here.
## Step 5: Put the PCBs into the PCB assembly jig ## Step 5: Put the PCBs into the PCB assembly jig
**TODO PIX putting base PCB into assembly jig** **TODO PIX putting base PCB into assembly jig**
Make sure that the PCBs are seated fully and completely in the assembly jig, as alignment is crucial. Make sure that the PCBs are seated fully and completely in the assembly jig, as alignment is crucial.
## Step 6: Solder pads from the two PCBs together ## Step 6: Solder pads from the two PCBs together
**TODO PIX solder being applied to shared pads** **TODO PIX solder being applied to shared pads**
- Set the soldering iron's temperature to higher than normal, as the pads are large and shed heat quickly - Set the soldering iron's temperature to higher than normal, as the pads are large and shed heat quickly
- Apply generous amounts of solder to ensure a good connection and good mechanical strength - Apply generous amounts of solder to ensure a good connection and good mechanical strength