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1Attach the bolts
We will start with the hardest step: attaching the bolts. For this step you will need a second PCB or another kind of template to hold the bolts for you. Insert all the bolts into the holes:
Then cover it with your actual PCB, making sure the front is downwards. Secure it with rubber bands, and fill the holes with solder paste:
Then take your soldering iron, and melt the paste in every hole, stirring to make sure it all melts and catches the bolt properly:
Finally remove the rubber bands and template and wash the excess flux and paste with acetone:
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2Bend and solder the barrette
Next bend the the barrette's ends so that they are inline with the middle, and tin them, then solder it in place.
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3Solder all remaining components
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4Attach the battery
You can use either a battery holder, like I did in this case, or just a bag-like LiPo battery, depending on what you have available. In either case, attach it to the PCB with two-sided tape and solder the wires.
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5Attach the Circuit Playground Express
Carefully insert the CPX onto the bolts. Make sure to move all sides at the same time, because otherwise it can get stuck — the fit is rather tight:
Then secure it in place with nuts:
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