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======Prototype Shield Kit Tutorial======

=====Product Description:=====
[IMAGE SHIELD + MALE HEADERS with Ruler]
[IMAGE SHIELD CLOSEUP with Ruler]
[ASSEMBLED CLOSEUP]

The Prototype Shield Kit breaks out the connections on the Digistump Oak development board and provides a small through hole soldering area for building custom circuits.

This is an unassembled kit and requires basic soldering. This is designed for use with the Digistump Oak development board, which is not included.

=====Parts:=====

^ Part       ^ Quantity          ^Identification^
| Oak Prototype Shield PCB|1| |
|  1x40pin male 0.1" pitch header| 21 pins worth| |

**Soldering:** If you are new to soldering we recommend the following tutorials:
Soldering Basics (http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/106) and Soldering Crash Course from the folks at Sparkfun (http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/354).
How to solder from the Curious Inventor: http://store.curiousinventor.com/guides/How_to_Solder

Adafruit has this excellent guide that starts with the tools needed and then shows detailed pictures, including some of the common problems that beginners experience (http://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering)

**We assume for these assembly instructions that you know the basics of thru-hole soldering. If you don't check out the links above, these boards are very easy to solder - we promise!**


=====Assembly:=====

[IMAGE SHIELD + MALE HEADERS with Ruler]

Cut a length of male headers 6 pins long and one 3 pins long. Insert into corresponding positions (on the bottom of the board) and solder each pin.

[ASSEMBLED CLOSEUP]

**Tip:** Inseting the headers into a breadboard and then placing the board on top can make this process easier.

**Note:** If you are using stackable headers, use them here instead of the standard male headers.
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