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Connecting the LilyPad Arduino and Mini USB Adapter 

Now you can attach the LilyPad to your computer by plugging the Mini USB into 
your computer and clipping the alligator clips to the TX, RX, +, and - tabs on the 
LilyPad. You might want to cut a piece of felt to put under your LilyPad before 
attaching the clips. This will make them less prone to slipping. Here is a photo 
showing the LilyPad Arduino connected to the Mini USB adapter.  

 

 
And here's a close-up showing how the alligator clips attach to the LilyPad.  

 

Summary of Contents for LilyPad Arduino

Page 1: ...ilyPad Connecting the LilyPad Arduino To program the LilyPad Arduino you need to connect it to your computer To do this you ll need to connect Power Power should be connected to the tab on the LilyPad Arduino This can be a regulated 5V power source e g from the 5V pin of the Mini USB Adapter or the tab of a LilyPad power supply or another 2 7 5 5V power source e g a 3 7V rechargeable Lithium Ion b...

Page 2: ...lack for green for TX and yellow for RX To attach an alligator clip cut it in half strip the insulation off the wire and solder the wire to the Mini USB Adapter Once all four clips are soldered on use a hot glue gun to cover the solder joints with plastic This will prevent them from breaking Here is a close up view of the modified Mini USB Adapter And here is a complete view ...

Page 3: ...ipping the alligator clips to the TX RX and tabs on the LilyPad You might want to cut a piece of felt to put under your LilyPad before attaching the clips This will make them less prone to slipping Here is a photo showing the LilyPad Arduino connected to the Mini USB adapter And here s a close up showing how the alligator clips attach to the LilyPad ...

Page 4: ...d then use jumper wires and alligator clips to attach the TX RX and tabs on the LilyPad to the corresponding pins on the NG Here s a photo Sewing the LilyPad Arduino The hole on each tab of the LilyPad is large enough for a sewing needle to pass through You can make both electrical and physical connections with stitching in conductive thread Sew through the holes several times to insure good conta...

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