5V Regulator (7805)

1. Prepare

Verify component pinouts against each manufacturer’s datasheet before wiring. Label cut wires with their wire numbers; the same numbers follow them through every stage. Wire colors are written out for black-and-white printing. Custom colors can be named in the wire library.

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7 wires to prepare; 156mm total wire, including end allowances.

Parts List

10 unique parts

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2. Cut wires

7 wires · +5mm per end for lead-through

Total wire: 156mm (6.2in)

3. Bend wires

Use the straight-line ruler to mark bend points on the wire before bending. Use the bent shape as a visual reference while bending.

Wire 1 — LED_A — F19 → I19 — 18mm — Red

Cut 18mm.

Wire 2 — VOUT — D15 → D13 — 15mm — Yellow

Cut 15mm.

Wire 3 — VOUT — E14 → D21 — 30mm — White

Cut 30mm. Bend 90° down at 8mm.

Wire 4 — GND — G13 → F16 — 20mm — Green

Cut 20mm. Bend 90° down at 8mm.

Wire 5 — GND — I17 → I20 — 18mm — Blue

Cut 18mm.

Wire 6 — GND — J21 → F21 — 20mm — Black

Cut 20mm.

Wire 7 — GND — H12 → K5 — 35mm — Red

Cut 35mm. Bend 90° right at 23mm.

4. Place wires

Component side. Select a wire to emphasize its route in its own color and highlight its endpoints. Wires follow number order, matching the bend guide and solder checklist.

5. Solder connections

Bottom view: horizontally mirrored. Coordinate names still identify the same physical holes. Highlights mark wire endpoints; wire routes belong on the component side. Check each connection and the listed solder bridges.

Board is horizontally mirrored. Column A is on the right.