Handling Instructions
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Please review these connector and power supply handling instructions and best practices to ensure you successfully set up your product.
Properly Handling Connectors
- ModalAI boards require proper handling for ESD. An ESD training video can be found here.
- Verify that each connector’s pin-out, especially pin 1 to pin 1 mating, has been validated to the cabling or hardware adapter before attempting to connect hardware and applying power.
- Ensure the correct plug is connected to the matching port. If the incorrect plug is inserted into the wrong port, you risk breaking the connector and causing permanent damage.
- Remove all power sources from the PCB(s) before inserting or removing any connectors and cables.
- Camera connectors have limited insertion and removal life. Please be careful to limit cycles and note that the female pin 1 dot must align with the male pin 1 dot, or the board will not boot.
Do NOT Arm a Drone with the Wall Power Supply
- Wall or bench-top power supplies are only intended for no-motor or non-flight test cases.
- If arming a drone with any motors, stop using wall or bench-top supplies and switch over to batteries.
- Failure to the above can damage of ModalAI hardware components.
Double Check All Connectors and Use Proper Handling Techniques!
Be Careful Bending Flex PCBs
Do not bend the FPC past 20x the thickness of the FPC. Many of ModalAI's FPCs are approximately 0.2mm thick. This means they should not be bent past a 4mm bend radius. Exceeding that is at your own risk. Any clear "crimp" or "crease" formed will degrade product's functionality, likely causing a failure or breakage.