From 12f65c6c2839befe40314d3150a6ddedeabd65c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Djuri Baars Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2023 14:19:34 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Hardware (markdown) --- Hardware.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/Hardware.md b/Hardware.md index ee531a8..a7773c9 100644 --- a/Hardware.md +++ b/Hardware.md @@ -69,6 +69,8 @@ If you choose to use an IC-mount note that it has polarity! The MCP23017 has pol Next up is the 1N4001 diode, **WARNING** the diode also has polarity. Align the line on the 1N4001 with the line on the PCB. +If you ordered a pre-soldered PCB you might not have a diode. This is not a problem since it is just a protection against reverse polarity of the extra USB port. The pre-soldered PCBs are tested for this. + When placed correctly it should look like this: