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FAQs
The SLERP project is brand new! We hope you enjoy the project and what you can learn from it, so don't ever get frustrated if you get stuck. Below is some information that should prove useful throughout the projects. As questions are asked, we'll update this page!
Q: I'm having trouble putting some of the parts into the breadboard, is there something I'm doing wrong?
A: You will need to bend the resistors to insert them, and this is perfectly ok. The potentiometer (knob) also has the pins such that they won't fit in the board as shown in the picture, you will need to bend the pins 90 degrees downward to fit in the board, the side holders will also need to be maneuvered such that the pins insert into the board. Feel free to cut these off if you have some clippers. Once you've realized the above, everything should fit into the board. Newer boards can sometimes be difficult, so don't get frustrated if it takes a little extra force.
Q: I put the two connections next to each other on the board, how do I know that there is an actual connection made?
A: If you reference the diagram below, you can see that each row of slots is connected, while each column and the rows on the other side of the center line, are not connected. Note: Your breadboard does not have rails.
![Inside a Breadboard] (http://www.cs.uregina.ca/Links/class-info/MSI/YourArduinoKit/Pictures/breadboard_scan.png)
Image Courtesy of University of Regina: Department of Computer Science
link: http://www.cs.uregina.ca/Links/class-info/MSI/YourArduinoKit/
Q: How do I order these parts for myself if I want to build one that I can keep?
A: If you reference the Parts List, it has all the materials that were made available in your kits. Simply ordering these through Digikey and Mouser (~ $30) will provide you with everything you need to make your very own drink mixer.
Q: How do I tell how much resistance the resistor has?
A: In this project, all of the resistors are the same, 10 K-ohms. However in practice, engineers use a chart to determine the size resistors they are working with. Here is a pretty good reference to determine the resistor size: [Digikey Resistor Color Code Calculator] (http://www.digikey.com/us/en/mkt/4-band-resistors.html)
Q: What is Upverter?
A: Github is for code, what Upverter is for schematic & PCB creation. Upverter allows for public sharing, creation, and extension of electrical design projects. Using their tools, you can create a schematic (which has been used throughout the project to view interconnects between the Arduino UNO, Breadboard, and other components. Hobbyists also use it to design PCBs (like the blue board that your Arduino is made on. If your curious to begin designing your own system schematics, you can them here: [Upverter Link] (https://upverter.com/)