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=Microduino Series=
 
=Microduino Series=
==Microduino CoreUSB==
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==Dimensions and Specifications==
*I am having problems uploading to or programming my Microduino CoreUSB!
 
** This is an issue that can occur with the CoreUSB. Please visit '''[[CoreUSB Not Uploading Issue]]''' for a possible fix.
 
*My sensors are having problems or not working!
 
** The sensor cables can be an issue if improperly inserted. Please be careful when inserting the sensor cables to the [[sensor hub]] and the [[sensor]]. It is recommended when inserting the sensor cable to press on the plastic housing instead of the wires.
 
 
*What are the dimensions of the Microduino modules?
 
*What are the dimensions of the Microduino modules?
 
** Most of the Microduino modules are a standardize size according to the '''[[Description_of_Upin27_Specification|Microduino upin27 specification]]'''. Although, there are some modules that have different dimensions.
 
** Most of the Microduino modules are a standardize size according to the '''[[Description_of_Upin27_Specification|Microduino upin27 specification]]'''. Although, there are some modules that have different dimensions.
 
* What do the pins on the Microduino modules do?
 
* What do the pins on the Microduino modules do?
 
** The pin descriptions can be seen at the '''[[Description_of_Upin27_Specification|Microduino upin27 specification]]'''.
 
** The pin descriptions can be seen at the '''[[Description_of_Upin27_Specification|Microduino upin27 specification]]'''.
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==Microduino CoreUSB==
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*I am having problems uploading to or programming my Microduino CoreUSB!
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** This is an issue that can occur with the CoreUSB. Please visit '''[[CoreUSB Not Uploading Issue]]''' for a possible fix.
  
 
=mCookie Series=
 
=mCookie Series=
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==Dimensions and Specifications==
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*What are the dimensions of the mCookie modules?
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** Most of the mCookie modules are a standardized size. A page will be created soon with the dimensions.
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* What do the pins on the mCookie modules do?
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** The pin descriptions can be seen at the '''[[Description_of_Upin27_Specification|Microduino upin27 specification]]'''.
 
==mCookie CoreUSB==
 
==mCookie CoreUSB==
 
*I am having problems uploading to or programming my mCookie CoreUSB!
 
*I am having problems uploading to or programming my mCookie CoreUSB!
 
** This is an issue that can occur with the CoreUSB. Please visit '''[[CoreUSB Not Uploading Issue]]''' for a possible fix.
 
** This is an issue that can occur with the CoreUSB. Please visit '''[[CoreUSB Not Uploading Issue]]''' for a possible fix.
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=Sensors / Sensor Hub=
 
*My sensors are having problems or not working!
 
*My sensors are having problems or not working!
 
**The sensor cables can be an issue if improperly inserted. Please be careful when inserting the sensor cables to the [[sensor hub]] and the [[sensor]]. It is recommended when inserting the sensor cable to press on the plastic housing instead of the wires.
 
**The sensor cables can be an issue if improperly inserted. Please be careful when inserting the sensor cables to the [[sensor hub]] and the [[sensor]]. It is recommended when inserting the sensor cable to press on the plastic housing instead of the wires.
**The POGO pins and circular contact pads on the mCookie modules can become dirty. This interferes with connectivity. CAREFULLY, clean both the pins and the pads of the modules with a paper towel or a paper towel slightly soaked with rubbing alcohol.
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**'''For mCookie Series''': the POGO pins and circular contact pads on the mCookie modules can become dirty. This interferes with connectivity. CAREFULLY, clean both the pins and the pads of the modules with a paper towel or a paper towel slightly soaked with rubbing alcohol.
*What are the dimensions of the mCookie modules?
 
** Most of the mCookie modules are a standardized size. A page will be created soon with the dimensions.
 

Revision as of 04:58, 15 December 2016

Below are frequently asked questions and possible solutions to the problem.

Software Setup

  • I am having problems with the software or I can't upload to my board!
Getting Started
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Microduino Series

Dimensions and Specifications

  • What are the dimensions of the Microduino modules?
    • Most of the Microduino modules are a standardize size according to the Microduino upin27 specification. Although, there are some modules that have different dimensions.
  • What do the pins on the Microduino modules do?

Microduino CoreUSB

  • I am having problems uploading to or programming my Microduino CoreUSB!

mCookie Series

Dimensions and Specifications

  • What are the dimensions of the mCookie modules?
    • Most of the mCookie modules are a standardized size. A page will be created soon with the dimensions.
  • What do the pins on the mCookie modules do?

mCookie CoreUSB

  • I am having problems uploading to or programming my mCookie CoreUSB!

Sensors / Sensor Hub

  • My sensors are having problems or not working!
    • The sensor cables can be an issue if improperly inserted. Please be careful when inserting the sensor cables to the sensor hub and the sensor. It is recommended when inserting the sensor cable to press on the plastic housing instead of the wires.
    • For mCookie Series: the POGO pins and circular contact pads on the mCookie modules can become dirty. This interferes with connectivity. CAREFULLY, clean both the pins and the pads of the modules with a paper towel or a paper towel slightly soaked with rubbing alcohol.