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General Precautions
General Precautions
TI-RGB Array
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Do not expose the TI-RGB Array to temperatures above 140
˚
F (60
˚
C).
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Use only the Ribbon cable provided with the TI-RGB Array.
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When inserting the Ribbon cable into the TI-RGB Array connectors, make sure the
red (dark) wire pin is inserted into the 5v hole.
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Use the TI-RGB Array no closer than 8 inches to your eyes.
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Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 5 feet away.
General Precautions for the TI-Innovator™ Hub
TI-Innovator™ Hub
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Do not expose the Hub to temperatures above 140
˚
F (60
˚
C).
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Do not disassemble or mistreat the Hub.
•
Do not chain together multiple Hubs through the I/O ports or the Breadboard
Connector.
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Use only the USB cables provided with the Hub.
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Use only the TI provided power supplies:
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TI Wall Charger included with the TI-Innovator™ Hub
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Optional External Battery Pack
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4AA battery holder included in the TI-Innovator™ Breadboard Pack
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Ensure that the components receiving power from the Hub do not exceed the Hub's
1-amp power limit.
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Avoid using the Hub to control AC electricity.
Breadboard Connector on the Hub
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Do not insert the leads of LEDs and other components directly into the Hub’s
Breadboard Connector. Assemble the components on the breadboard and use the
provided jumper cables to connect the breadboard to the Hub.
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Do not connect the 5V receptacle pin on the Hub's Breadboard Connector to any of
the other pins, especially the ground pins. Doing so could damage the Hub.
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Connecting the top row of receptacle pins (BB1-10) to the bottom row (grounding
and power pins) is not recommended.
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No pin on the Hub's Breadboard Connector can sink or source greater than 4 mA.
Breadboard
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Do not connect the positive and negative leads of a power source to the same
group of 5 pins on the breadboard. Doing so could damage the breadboard and the
power source.
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Observe the correct polarity:
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When connecting the breadboard to the Hub.
