K8076 PIC programmer kit PCB track short circuit

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MANUFACTURED PCB SHORT CIRCUIT!

Hi. My electronics background goes back many decades, and experienced in PIC programming as well as all other electronics.

I have just assembled the K8076 PIC programmer.
Upon powering up, the 5v regulator became very hot and no green LED on.
After checking my work for hours, eventually found a manufactured short between two tracks on the board.
This short was not near any solder pads & the short was not due to stray solder.
Cutting through this cleared the problem.
I would like to post a photo for the manufacturers as I’m sure this will not be a one off.
Can anybody out there advise please?

Trehayn.

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This is always possible, mostly it’s 1 pcs that’s defective, there is no know problem with these PCB’s from K8076.
If necessary you can get a new PCB via your Velleman dealer.
Pictures can you only post on a photo server site (flickr,…)

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Dear Velleman Support

Thanks for your reply. As you think it’s not a global issue with all of the kits, and I have
corrected the problem, then it’s not worth pursuing, as all is now working.

Thanks for the support.

Trehayn.