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diff --git a/docs/wipy/tutorial/intro.rst b/docs/wipy/tutorial/intro.rst deleted file mode 100644 index 3acc0510f..000000000 --- a/docs/wipy/tutorial/intro.rst +++ /dev/null @@ -1,64 +0,0 @@ -Introduction to the WiPy -======================== - -To get the most out of your WiPy, there are a few basic things to -understand about how it works. - -Caring for your WiPy and expansion board ----------------------------------------- - -Because the WiPy/expansion board does not have a housing it needs a bit of care: - - - Be gentle when plugging/unplugging the USB cable. Whilst the USB connector - is well soldered and is relatively strong, if it breaks off it can be very - difficult to fix. - - - Static electricity can shock the components on the WiPy and destroy them. - If you experience a lot of static electricity in your area (eg dry and cold - climates), take extra care not to shock the WiPy. If your WiPy came - in a ESD bag, then this bag is the best way to store and carry the - WiPy as it will protect it against static discharges. - -As long as you take care of the hardware, you should be okay. It's almost -impossible to break the software on the WiPy, so feel free to play around -with writing code as much as you like. If the filesystem gets corrupt, see -below on how to reset it. In the worst case you might need to do a safe boot, -which is explained in detail :ref:`here <wipy_boot_modes>`. - -Plugging into the expansion board and powering on -------------------------------------------------- - -The expansion board can power the WiPy via USB. The WiPy comes with a sticker -on top of the RF shield that labels all pins, and this should match the label -numbers on the expansion board headers. When plugging it in, the WiPy antenna -will end up on top of the SD card connector of the expansion board. A video -showing how to do this can be found `here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47D9MZ9zFQw>`_. - -Expansion board hardware guide ------------------------------- - -The document explaining the hardware details of the expansion board can be found -`here <https://github.com/wipy/wipy/blob/master/docs/User_manual_exp_board.pdf>`_. - -Powering by an external power source ------------------------------------- - -The WiPy can be powered by a battery or other external power source. - -**Be sure to connect the positive lead of the power supply to VIN, and -ground to GND. There is no polarity protection on the WiPy so you -must be careful when connecting anything to VIN.** - -- When powering via ``VIN``: - - **The input voltage must be between 3.6V and 5.5V.** - -- When powering via ``3V3``: - - **The input voltage must be exactly 3V3, ripple free and from a supply capable - of sourcing at least 300mA of current** - -Performing firmware upgrades ----------------------------- - -For detailed instructions see :ref:`OTA How-To <wipy_firmware_upgrade>`. |