diff --git a/640gettingstarted.md b/640gettingstarted.md index 401e6ac..2672794 100644 --- a/640gettingstarted.md +++ b/640gettingstarted.md @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ As we don't know what headers and connectors you selected when you ordered your *Hint* - A lump of plasticine or clay is very useful to hold your board level. -### Attached the 3 pin servo header +### Attach the 3 pin servo header The first part to slot into place is the 3 x 3 connector for the CPPM and Servos. The holes for this part are aligned so that the connector should fit tightly and be held in place. diff --git a/escapegettingstarted.md b/escapegettingstarted.md index c927f42..bc3db75 100644 --- a/escapegettingstarted.md +++ b/escapegettingstarted.md @@ -64,6 +64,72 @@ The starting address for the ESCAPE board is 0x61 - if you look closely at the j If we solder jumper A1 then the address will be 0x61 + 2 = 0x63. Soldering A1 and A2 will give us 0x61 + 2 + 4 = 0x67 +## Setup your ESCAPE + +Now that we know what each part of the board is for, it's time to solder all the connections - it doesn't matter what order you attach the connections to your board, but we've found that the order below is the simplest. + +### Assemble the parts + +**IMPORTANT** - if you have an expansion board that you want to add to your 640 board, then you should add that first as it will be a lot easier than adding it after soldering connectors to the board. + +![ESCAPE parts](/images/escape-parts.png) + +As we don't know what headers and connectors you selected when you ordered your ESCAPE board - we're going to show you how to connect the most common selection - other connectors and headers should attach in the same way. + +*Hint* - A lump of plasticine or clay is very useful to hold your board level. + +### Attach the 2 pin Power jumper + +The small 2 pin jumper is the first part to put in place. It goes in the two holes labelled **POWER**. + +![ESCAPE jumper](/images/escape-jumper.png) + +Place it in the holes but don't solder it in place yet. + +![ESCAPE jumper in place](/images/escape-jumperinplace.png) + +### Attach the 7 pin motor header and 6 pin servo header + +The next parts to slot into place are the 7 x 3 connector for the CPPM and motors and the 6 x 3 connector for the servos. The holes for these parts are aligned so that the connectors should fit tightly and be held in place. + +![ESCAPE 3 pin](/images/escape-3pin.png) + +Slot them in place, and then using a piece of paper or card to hold the connectors in place, turn the board over. + +Slide the paper away and use a piece of plasticine or clay to keep the board level on your desk if needed. + +![ESCAPE 3 solder pin](/images/escape-solder3pin.png) + +Solder all the pins in place - if you solder a single pin on each connector initially, then you can check if they are level and aligned correctly. + +If they aren't then apply the soldering iron tip to the soldered pin and move the connector until it is level. + +### Attach the power terminal + +Now we need to add the power connector - slot it in place making sure that you have it the right way around (for the screw terminals the holes should be at the front of the board). + +Use a piece of paper or card to hold the connector in place and turn the board upside down. Slide the paper out from under the board and use a piece of plasticine to prop the board up level. + +![ESCAPE terminal](/images/escape-screwterminals.png) + +Make sure everything is lined up correctly - use extra plasticine to align connectors if needed. Once you are happy, solder each of the pins. + +### Attach the header + +For this example we'll show you how to connect a stackable header, as it's the most complex. + +Due to the length of the stackable headers pins, it can sometimes be a hassle to get them through the holes on the board. + +We've found that if you slide up the spacer on the stackable header so that it is near the top, you can get the pins into the boards header holes a lot easier and then slide the spacer back down again. + +![ESCAPE spacer](/images/stacker-trick.png) + +Once you have your header in place, use some plasticine to make sure the board is level and then solder away. You should solder a single pin first, then make sure the header is level - if it isn't then apply the soldering iron to the pin again and move the header until it is correct. + +![ESCAPE header](/images/escape-header.png) + +Now that your board is set up, it's time to configure your Raspberry Pi so that you can use it. + ## Setting up your Pi Before we can start using the ESCAPE board we need to enable the interfaces that the board uses on your Raspberry Pi. diff --git a/images/escape-3pin.png b/images/escape-3pin.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4e48186 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/escape-3pin.png differ diff --git a/images/escape-header.png b/images/escape-header.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8428330 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/escape-header.png differ diff --git a/images/escape-jumper.png b/images/escape-jumper.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9414ca1 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/escape-jumper.png differ diff --git a/images/escape-jumperinplace.png b/images/escape-jumperinplace.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..663ffd2 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/escape-jumperinplace.png differ diff --git a/images/escape-parts.png b/images/escape-parts.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d3beed9 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/escape-parts.png differ diff --git a/images/escape-screwterminals.png b/images/escape-screwterminals.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..be5cb89 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/escape-screwterminals.png differ diff --git a/images/escape-solder3pin.png b/images/escape-solder3pin.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e15e28a Binary files /dev/null and b/images/escape-solder3pin.png differ