Hardware Assembly

Qwiic Cable

The simplest method to connect a microcontroller to a Qwiic Hall-Effect Sensor board is through the Qwiic connector.

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The Qwiic connection system is a standardized solderless, polarized connector interface that allows users to seamlessly daisy chain I²C boards together.

Remove Tape

Users with the mini version of the Qwiic Hall-Effect Sensor board should remove the tape covering the Qwiic connector.

Removing tape — Removing the tape from the Qwiic connector to the Qwiic Hall-Effect Sensor board.

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The tape is used by the pick-and-place machine to place the connector on the board during assembly.

Note

The tweezers are not necessary, they were only used for illustration purposes. (Fingers would have obscured the camera shot.)

Breakout Pins

The PTH pins on the Qwiic Hall-Effect Sensor board are broken out into 0.1"-spaced pins on the outer edge of the board.

New to soldering?

If you have never soldered before or need a quick refresher, check out our How to Solder: Through-Hole Soldering guide.

How to Solder: Through-Hole Soldering

Hookup Wires

For a more permanent connection, users can solder wires directly to the board.

Soldering wires to the Qwiic Hall-Effect Sensor board.

Headers

When selecting headers, be sure you are aware of the functionality or physical arrangement required.