Assembly of the Bluefruit TV Zapper is plug-and-play, thanks to the 3-pin STEMMA port and alligator clip cable.

Case

The first step here is optional -- if you want to snap the Circuit Playground Bluefruit into the case, go ahead and do so now, before connecting the alligator clips.

Cable

Next, plug the JST 3-pin 2mm cable into the IR Emitter board.

Connections

Connect the alligator clips to the following pins on the Circuit Playground Bluefruit:

  • black to GND
  • red to 3.3V
  • white to A2

Battery

If using AAA x3 battery pack, plug the battery pack's 2-pin JST connector into the power port on the Circuit Playground Bluefruit.

If using a LiPo battery, plug its 2-pin JST connector into the power port on the Circuit Playground Bluefruit.

Stack It

You can use the BLE TV Zapper as is -- which may be easier to hide in a drawer with just the IR LEDs peeking out --  or make the package a bit more compact with some adhesive squares.

Attach the battery to the case first, then attach the IR breakout as shown here.

This guide was first published on Dec 07, 2022. It was last updated on Dec 07, 2022.

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