diff --git a/640gettingstarted.md b/640gettingstarted.md index b40dfdf..24b1338 100644 --- a/640gettingstarted.md +++ b/640gettingstarted.md @@ -58,14 +58,36 @@ The starting address for the 640 board is 0x60 - if we solder jumper A0 then the ## Setup your 640 +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. -### Attached the 2 pin servo header +![640 parts](/images/640-parts.png) + +As we don't know what headers and connectors you selected when you ordered your 640 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. + +### Attached 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. + +![640 3 pin](/images/640-3pin.png) + +Slot it in place, but don't solder it yet. ### Attach the motor and power terminals +Now we need to add the motor and power connectors - slot each in place making sure that you have them 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 connectors 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. + +![640 terminals](/images/640-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 ## Setting up your Pi diff --git a/images/640-3pin.png b/images/640-3pin.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..34e1f59 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/640-3pin.png differ diff --git a/images/640-header.png b/images/640-header.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b43411f Binary files /dev/null and b/images/640-header.png differ diff --git a/images/640-parts.png b/images/640-parts.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..10cee79 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/640-parts.png differ diff --git a/images/640-screwterminals.png b/images/640-screwterminals.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fc22b4a Binary files /dev/null and b/images/640-screwterminals.png differ diff --git a/images/stacker-trick.png b/images/stacker-trick.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..48db331 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/stacker-trick.png differ