diff --git a/vitepress/docs/src/custom/theme/index.ts b/vitepress/docs/src/custom/theme/index.ts index 2377306..7d6c71a 100644 --- a/vitepress/docs/src/custom/theme/index.ts +++ b/vitepress/docs/src/custom/theme/index.ts @@ -56,6 +56,10 @@ const theme = { text: "Preparing XIAO Sense ESP32", link: "/how_to_build/preparing_xiao" }, + { + text: "Preparing V4 LEDs", + link: "/how_to_build/led_setup" + }, { text: "How to Create your own Camera Mount", link: "/how_to_build/creating_your_own_mount", diff --git a/vitepress/docs/src/pages/how_to_build/led_setup.md b/vitepress/docs/src/pages/how_to_build/led_setup.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..78eb701 --- /dev/null +++ b/vitepress/docs/src/pages/how_to_build/led_setup.md @@ -0,0 +1,94 @@ +Pardon the mess, this page is WIP more docs for other configurations and assemblly are in the works. + +# How to assemble a V4 mini LED hardware kit: + +## Getting to know your hardware + +There are 3 main components of an IR LED kit; the mainboard, LEDs and wires. + + +### Mainboard +Below is the V4 mini mainboard with major features labled. +![V4mini](https://i.imgur.com/SpwYUgw.jpeg) +![V4mini_back](https://i.imgur.com/ZsTnjem.jpeg) + + +### LEDs +There are 2 different types of LED boards. +The one you should have more of are the "N" LEDs. N stands for Normal, these make up 3 of the leds per eye. +![nLED](https://i.imgur.com/f0onbjb.jpeg) +![NLEDback](https://i.imgur.com/pM31O08.jpeg) + + +The second type is the "E" LEDs. E stands for End as these are put at the end of the LED strand. + +![eLED](https://i.imgur.com/LaJmm4Z.jpeg) +![eLEDback](https://i.imgur.com/UkLVPci.jpeg) + +In future orders the "E" LEDs will be purple for easier distinction. +![eLEDpurple](https://i.imgur.com/a1j6zHi.jpeg) + +### Wires +The included wires are a bit special, they have 3 pins on the connectors but only 2 wires are attached. +![v4wire](https://i.imgur.com/UTtd5bG.jpeg) + +This distinction is crutial in assembling a kit as the wires need to go in a specific orientation outlined in the assembly picture which shows the pins without wires as dashes - - -. + +## Wiring up V4 mini + +Start by pluggin in the long wires to the main board like shown. + +![notpluggedr](https://i.imgur.com/DNpVzY3.jpeg) +![pluggedinr](https://i.imgur.com/4VWqUiZ.jpeg) + + +Then connect the wires to leds in the sequence: + +`Mainboard -> N LED -> N LED -> N LED - > E LED` + +You need to **pay very close attention** to the **orientation** of the wires so that the missing wire is facing the correct way. The following image shows a kit fully assembled: + +![v4minifull](https://imgur.com/zdj9WUu.png) + +Here is an example of the right eye's LED strand. + +![v4minireye](https://i.imgur.com/Bi6Og87.jpeg) + +# How to assemble V4 Lite LED kit: + +## Getting to know V4 lite + +V4 lite is a soldering-required approach to LEDs. There are a few specific caveats to know before assembling and using this hardware. + +1. The board must be supplied with 5v. + - Other voltages may result in darker/non functioning LEDs. + +2. You must change resistors if you change from a single or dual eye setup to the other. + - Not doing so will result in too dim of LEDs or extremely bright LEDs. Ensure you are always using the correct one for your application. + +3. Shorts on the main board can result in damaged hardware, dangerously bright LEDs, or nonfunctioning hardware. + - Please ensure there are no shorts (even very small stray solder strands) between any pins or solder joints on the main board or LEDs. + +## Wiring up V4 Lite + +First, decide if you want dual eye or single eye operation and pick the appropiate resistor. + +**__Single Eye:__** +Use the 130ohm resistor marked with Black, Black, and Gold middle rings: + +![v4litesingleeye](https://i.imgur.com/dCNMQaZ.jpeg) + + +**__Dual Eye:__** +Use the 65ohm resistor marked with Yellow, White and Gold middle rings: + +![v4litedualeye](https://i.imgur.com/vuhsckU.jpeg) + +Now, solder the resistor on the board (any orientation), and then the black 3 pin voltage regulator (orientation matters, solder on the side with the white outline and have it fit in the outline's shape) + +![v4litemainboardassem](https://i.imgur.com/s1eqJiE.jpeg) + + +Now, wire up the LEDs like shown. + +![v4litefullassmb](https://i.imgur.com/l57tEmr.png) \ No newline at end of file