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Hardware Assembly

Qwiic Assembly

Basic assembly of the Thing Plus - RP2350 just requires plugging the board in over USB-C to upload firmware and/or start programming with it. SparkFun offers a variety of Qwiic breakout boards with Python libraries like the AS6212 Temperature Sensor Breakout connected to the board in the photo below:

Photo of basic Qwiic assembly with AS6212 temperature sensor.

Soldered Assembly

New to soldering?

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

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How to Solder: Through-Hole Soldering

Users looking to start prototyping with the Thing Plus plugged into a breadboard should solder a pair of male or stackable headers.