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projects:infcu1 [2015/07/04 13:39] infaddictprojects:infcu1 [2016/09/08 14:49] (current) – Updated link to Uputronics upu
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   * Straight and right angled header pins   * Straight and right angled header pins
  
-I ordered the GPS and radio items from HAB Supplies and the rest from SparkFun, both of which provided great customer service with fast shipping.  +I ordered the GPS and radio items from HAB Supplies (Now [[https://store.uputronics.com|Uputronics]]) and the rest from SparkFun, both of which provided great customer service with fast shipping.  
  
 ===== Wiring the tracker ===== ===== Wiring the tracker =====
  
 My main piece of advice is to download and read the datasheets for all your components before you start wiring things up.  They contain vital information about voltage/current requirements and what pin is used for what.  As with most hobby projects, I started with an empty breadboard and my first job was to get the Arduino microprocessor onto the breadboard.  I soldered 2 strips of header pins onto the Arduino board and pushed it into my breadboard.  I then connected the FTDI breakout board to the Arduino to allow me to connect my laptop via USB. My main piece of advice is to download and read the datasheets for all your components before you start wiring things up.  They contain vital information about voltage/current requirements and what pin is used for what.  As with most hobby projects, I started with an empty breadboard and my first job was to get the Arduino microprocessor onto the breadboard.  I soldered 2 strips of header pins onto the Arduino board and pushed it into my breadboard.  I then connected the FTDI breakout board to the Arduino to allow me to connect my laptop via USB.
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