Schematics/PCB Layout for beginners

Hi all, I'm really interested in trying to put together a NAVA 909 but am completely new to this and am just trying to read up and get a better understanding of what is needed before jumping in.

I downloaded the NAVA Schematics, NAVA Layout as well as the PCB Top/Bottom diagrams but wasn't sure how to reconcile them. How do you determine which component goes where on the PCB and what their orientation should be?

Apologies for these very basic questions, just wanted to get a good grasp of how to comprehend these diagrams/documentation before starting.

Thanks!
PortableFishy

Hi Portable Fishy,

I don't have built the Nava but I would like too. So I give you some tips and I hope someone could help you for the rest.
You have a "built it" guide who explain part by part with pictures. Some components don't have orientation like resistors but others are polarized (some capacitors, diodes, etc.) and you need to be carefull. Don't worry, it will be explained in the guide : "Electrolytics capacitors are polarized, the long leg of the capacitors is the positive. Pay attention to orientation in which you solder electrolytics capacitors."

http://www.e-licktronic.com/en/content/ ... -909-clone

But you should read a lot of topic in this forum before start !

Good luck !

Great, thanks Bankazik for the advice! I didn't see the Build It page before and after taking a look at the pictures & instructions it is much much easier to understand what is needed to get everything assembled and soldered together. This is really helpful and I'll be sure to go through some more threads to familiarise myself with what everyone else has experienced during their builds so far.

Thanks!
PortableFishy