If you want, you can test the LEDs now. You can hook it up to an external 12VDC PSU, if you have one.

Testing the LEDs Click to enlarge

WOAH!!! Nice!! Click to enlarge

I will talk a little about the Fanbus unit. Previously, I would connect the spring wire terminals to the side of the hobby box. But for this guide, I have attached it to the removable panel. This is due to the fact that the removable panel is a little bit thinner than the box's sides, thus more of the terminals is protruding out of the panel, allowing more area for the soldering iron to work on. It is also much easier to remove for any repairs to the unit.

Clips on removable panel Click to enlarge

More area to work on! Click to enlarge

Box assembled Click to enlarge

Panel opened showing wiring inside Click to enlarge

The completed Fanbus Unit
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Once the soldering is done, close up the box and crimp on the wire connectors onto the loose wire's end. Don't forget to label them to prevent any confusion. Then it's time to connect both units together!!

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