[Elecraft] K2 encoder kit 4 pin connector

[Don Wilhelm]

LS,

Yes, that 4 pin connector is extra - use it for whatever purpose you want.

There is a situation with the new encoder in that its board can contact 
the back of the control board.  That is not completely clear in the manual.
The area of the Control Board that could possibly contact the encoder 
board must have the pins flush cut and the back of the encoder board 
must also be flush cut.
In addition, a bit more space can be obtained by mounting the standoffs 
on the back of the Front Panel board so the lockwashers are between the 
board and the standoff instead of under the screwhead.
Make certain the two rubber bumpers are in place on the top of the Front 
Panel board so they will contact the 2D connectors.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/23/2016 11:08 AM, lstavenhagen wrote:
> Hi all,
> Just finished the front panel on my 2nd K2 last night and in the process of
> building the encoder daughter board, I noticed there was an unused 4pin
> connecter supplied in the kit. Long story short, I ended up ruining the
> connector, but I don't see that it's actually used for anything.
>
> I don't recall anything like this needed on my first K2 either that wasn't
> already supplied in the other kits.
>
> Is this needed elsewhere later on or what is this part for?
>
>