minelab musketeer

[Alikkc]

Hi everyone, how are you? Has anyone managed to build and run a Metminelab Musketeer? Can anyone help with schematics, PCB layout, and PCB dimensions? Thanks.

[cristiano.sar]

Install this: https://www.expresspcb.com/
There is the Schematic part in the package, whch will open it.
I am using it for decades, to draw my schematics.
Simple matter of habits.

Thanks, it worked, I was previously trying to open it witk Kicad but with ExpressPCB it worked. One last question, the diodes without value are 1N4148?

[ivconic]

Yes, there are not many diodes, they are all 1N4148 type, except for one zener diode.
Here's a bonus; ML Relic Hawk, which is essentially the same as the Musketeer, with the addition of the "S-M-L" recovery filter.
I have to admit I'm pretty sloppy when it comes to drawing schematics, but the pcbs should be fine.
It is good to compare these two projects, it will be easier to spot any possible mistakes, if any.

[cristiano.sar]

The correct size for the SMD resistors is 0805 (2.0 x 1.2mm) or 1206 (3.2 x 1.6mm)?
As this is my first SMD build I am in doubt about those things. Thanks!

[Geotech11]

The correct size for the SMD resistors is 0805 (2.0 x 1.2mm) or 1206 (3.2 x 1.6mm)?
As this is my first SMD build I am in doubt about those things. Thanks!

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