Picaxe Versabot, Manual

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2.3 The Microbric ‘Brics’
Microbric ‘Brics’ are tiny building blocks which can be used to hold the motherboard and modules
together. These tiny black pieces fit into holes along the edge of the motherboard and the modules
(and other parts) and, when screws are added, complete the circuit. You will need to assemble your
Brics before you can use them. To do this, fit 3 of the tiny nuts into each bric.
You can then use the Brics to attach the various modules (and other pieces) to the motherboard.
When connecting modules to the motherboard you need to make sure of a few things:
1. Make sure that the little red dot on the
edge of the module lines up exactly with
the little red dots on the edge of the
Motherboard (at the pins).
2. Make sure that you use all 3 screws and
do them up firmly (but not too tight).
3. Make sure that the Bric is the right way
around. It will only fit one way – you do
not need to force pieces together!
2.4 Connecting the Batteries
The motherboard is powered by batteries. You have been provided with four counter sunk screws that
are different to all of the others (they have a flat, instead of a rounded, head), and 4 nuts. Use these
to attach the holder to the underside of the motherboard, making sure that the gold battery contact
pads are aligned with the slots in the blue battery mounts and the wires from the battery holders. (See
the diagram below). The kit requires 6 AAA batteries. Put these in before flicking the switch to power
up your motherboard. Once it is turned on, check that the tiny red power LED is lit up – this will
indicate that you have put it together correctly. If it doesn’t light up, check that your batteries are all in
the right way and that they are pushed in firmly before rechecking your assembly.