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RocketBot Robot (Picaxe)

Thank you for your purchase of this RocketBot Robot from Rocket Brand Studios. You got yourself one great little robot. Follow these instructions step-by-step and you should have no problems. If you do run into an issue (of any kind) please do not hesitate to use any one the links below or contact me directly.

Rocket Brand Studios Homepage
Rocket Brand Studios Picaxe Bot Page (Tutorials and Test Code)
rocketbrand@gmail.com

You will need:

Soldering iron
Solder
Pliers and dikes (Diagonal cutters --little snippy things)
Small Screwdrivers
Hobby Knife (X-acto)
Masking tape

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Step 1Let's Get Started (Soldering)

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Ok, let's get started...

First off, this kit will require soldering and you shouldn't be intimidated by this. Soldering is an incredibly easy skill to learn and there are about 6 million tutorials out there. If you are unfamiliar with soldering, now might be a good time to hit the Googles or the YouTubes and find yourself a tutorial or walk-through. One particular tutorial I like is enclosed below: