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Robot Butterfly Assembly - Chapter 2/14

Find the power switch in the blue bag. Find the short, 10 cm, 2 strand socket-socket (F-F) cable bundle.

 
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Cut the end of the cable off approximately 10 mm away to the socket (F) termination for both wires.

 
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Strip the end of the cable to expose 3-5 mm of the inner copper wires.

 
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Twist and tin the wires. Bend the tinned wires with the needlenose pliers to a 90 degree angle. This will help ensure a strong and secure connection.

 
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Thread the wires through the slot on the switch’s lugs. Fold the excess down. Solder the wires to the switch at a 45 degree angle.

Note: The switch may melt a bit from the heat. Allow time for cooldown when soldering.

 
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Find the battery pack. Find the battery bracket (the ‘hiya!’ piece).

Thread battery pack wires through the opening on the battery bracket.

 
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Hot glue battery pack to the inside of the battery bracket. Bracket tabs should be facing up with the battery pack in between, flush with the bracket's surface.

 
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