From f5dfba11ac6284e2fdb1b41b3de099ae2f6632fe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shrkey Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2016 22:43:01 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] last solder --- 640gettingstarted.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/640gettingstarted.md b/640gettingstarted.md index 24b1338..57b46bb 100644 --- a/640gettingstarted.md +++ b/640gettingstarted.md @@ -90,6 +90,20 @@ Make sure everything is lined up correctly - use extra plasticine to align conne ### 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. + +![640 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. + +![640 header](/images/640-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 640 board we need to enable the interfaces that the board uses on your Raspberry Pi.