Solder Headers
Align socket header pins to the Prop-Maker wing. Use a breadboard to help solder the short side of the headers to the Prop-Maker.
Solder socket headers to the top side of the Feather nRF52840 board. Then, solder pin headers to the bottom side of the Prop-Maker FeatherWing so it can be plugged into the Feather.
Mount Feather
Align the Feather board to the stand-offs on the bottom cover part, with the USB port facing the slide switch mount.
Measure LED strip
Place the LED strips over the inner and outer walls, measure and cut to length.
The side light LEDs will mount to the inner wall.
Remove Sheath
Remove the sheath to fit the LED strips around the walls.
LED wires
Use a 3 pin JST connector to connect the LED strips to the Prop-Maker port.
Solder LED strips
Measure a short silicone ribbon to connect both LED strips
Place LEDs
Plug the 3 pin JST connector into the STEMMA port on the Prop-Maker.
USB extension
Measure a short 5 wire silicon ribbon cable to extend the USB port.
Mount the USB breakout
The USB breakout board mounts with two M2.5x4mm long screws.
Speaker mount
Connect the speaker to the port on the Prop-Maker.
Slide switch mount
Measure a short 2 wire cable to enable the slide switch.
EN and G on the Prop-Maker connect to any two pins on the slide switch.
The slide switch press fits at an angle with the slide positioned in the middle.
Battery extension
Shorten a 2 pin JST wire to connect the battery.
Battery mount
A 2200mAh battery slides between the clips on the base.
Place Magnets
Carefully orient the magents in each mount. The caps tightly press fit over the magnets.
Attach cover
Align the slide switch and USB port to the top cover.
Cover screws
Align the case to the four screws holes on the side.
Use four M2x10mm long nylon screws to attach the top and bottom cover together.
Harness assemble
The harness Plate is attached to the back of a Running Vest with nylon string. Pass the string through the mesh fabric and loops on the Plate.
Place magnets into each mount and press-fit a printed cap over each one.
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