Battery Holder
Get the 2200mah battery and 3D printed battery holder ready.
Slide the battery into the holder so it's fitted about half the length of the battery.
Battery Holder
Connect the battery to the Feather.
If the Feather powers on, use the slide switch to turn it off.
Feather Holder
Get the PCB holder ready for installation.
Orient the PCB holder so the end with the flange is aligned with the Feathers USB-C connector.
Speaker Mount
The speaker features a sticker around the speaker frame. Peel the sticker cover off and adhere to the bottom of the Feather holder.
Install Feather
Place the Feather into the PCB holder so the PCB is fitted underneath one of the clips. The standoff pegs should fit into the mounting holes.
Then, slightly flex the PCB holder open to fit the other side of the Feather.
Feather Wires
Ensure the various cables are all facing out towards the Feathers screw terminals.
All of the wires should positioned in between the standoffs.
Connect Speaker
Place the two wires from the speaker into the Feathers screw terminals.
Use a small flat head screwdriver to secure the wires to the terminals.
Install Blade Holder
Insert the 3-pin connector from the NeoPixel strip through the hole of the 3d printed blade holder.
Firmly press the holder onto the polycarbonate tube.
It should have a very snug fit. Ensure the wires are not being kinked.
Install Button
Get the button and hilt ready for installation.
Insert included the rubber ring onto the threading of the button.
Insert the two cables from the button through the hole on the side of the hilt.
Do not fully install the button into the hilt just yet.
Hilt Wires
Insert the 3-pin JST extension cable from the NeoPixel strip through the top of the hilt.
Pull the wires from the button and NeoPixel strip so they're coming out of the bottom of the hilt.
Get the Feather ready to secure the various wires to the screw terminals.
Connect Wires
Insert the wires from the button switch and NeoPixel strip to the corresponding pins on the screw terminals.
Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws and secure the wires in place.
Install Battery Holder
Bundle up the various wires inside the hilt to one side.
Then, carefully insert the battery holder into the hilt with space for the wires to pass through.
Push the battery holder into the hilt while keeping the wires inside the hilt taut.
Install PCB Holder
With the battery holder fully inserted into the hilt, begin fitting the PCB holder into the hilt.
Installed PCB Holder
Push the PCB holder into the hilt until the flange is pressed up against the bottom surface of the hilt.
Secure Button
Adjust the various wires inside the hilt and begin to insert the body of the button into the hole.
Firmly press the button into the hole until it's flush with the hilt.
Ensure the various wires in the hilt are not being kinked.
Test Circuit
Use the slide switch to test the circuit. The Feather should power on. The NeoPixels and RGB LED should light up. Audio should also play from the speaker.
Install Blade Emitter
Position the polycarbonate tube so it's aligned with the top of the hilt.
Fit the blade emitter part over the tip of the polycarbonate tube. Slide it all the way down the tube.
Twist the emitter to screw it onto the threading of the hilt.
Fasten the emitter onto the hilt until they're both tight.
Turn On and Off
Use the slide switch to power the Feather on and off. Leave it on when ready for use.
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