RGB Catear Build Instructions
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+ This guide aims to explain in simple terms how to assemble the c3cat catear build kit.
+ To follow it, you need soldering equipment, a heatgun, a pair of striping pliers, catears as well as one of our build kits.
+ If you did not get a hold of one of those kits, take a look at our BOM.
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+ The general project assembly looks like this where each of the components must be connected via soldering points. +
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++ We recommend to use WLED as a firmware on all our catears. + It offers a wide range of features for display and animation and can be controlled comfortably from your smartphone. +
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Solder cables to LED strip §
++ One of the most important steps is to electircally connect the microcontroller to the LED strip. + We will start with the LED side. +
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Solder Cable to pluggable connector §
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+ Congratulations! You now have a freely customizable pair of RGB catears :3 +
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+ Don't feel pressured to wear cat ears – you're perfectly fine without them.
+ And remember: Trans rights are human rights.
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