Question about real estate in the smoothie.

[smallpoxchampion]

So I picked the smoothie as my first 1590a build, and I just finished populating the board and realized I didn't use any low profile electrolytic caps in there. Is that an absolute must for getting the lid to fit on properly? I won't have time to wire this up for another week or so but i figured now would be a good time to backtrack and order those if need be.

Thanks!

[stevie1556]

I'm not sure as I've always used low profile electros regardless of the box it's going in. If you're UK/EU I can send you a few if you need them.

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[midwayfair]

Is that an absolute must for getting the lid to fit on properly?

Yes, you'll never even get close to getting the lid on with full-sized electrolytics. Even putting them sideways will be difficult.

If you're in the U.S. I can send you some of the right ones.

[madbean]

Normal electros are about 11mm in height whereas the micro ones are 4-5mm. It makes all the difference. Alternatively, you could use tantalum in place of the electros which will fit.

[pickdropper]

In a pinch, you can use 7mm height it just makes things a bit tighter.  I have used 7mm and full sized jacks so you can make it work.  Anything larger is a problem unless you lay it sideways (assuming the PCB has enough room to do so).

[smallpoxchampion]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Getting the solder sucker out right now.