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