planktoscope/docs/01_hardware/chapter_7.md

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Chapter 7

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Attach the Ribbon Cable to the Raspberry Pi

󰔞 Locate the Raspberry Pi Camera HQ packaging.

!!! warning

⚠ Be careful removing it from its packaging.

Lay your Raspberry Pi Camera face down on a suitable surface.

🔴 The black connector is simply a push/pull fit. To disengage the cable, pull the two corners of the black connector down, away from the camera board. It will unclip to about 3mm, make sure you don't pull it off! If you're struggling, try pulling off one corner of the connector at a time.

!!! warning

⚠ Be careful with this, this part is delicate. Lift the black connector gently

Once the connector has been disengaged from the Raspberry Pi camera board, the cable will simply slide out!

  • 🟣 Put aside Camera the Raspberry Pi
  • 🟢 Keep the Ribbon Cable for next step.

  • 🔴 Locate the black connector present on the Raspberry Pi.

🔴 The black connector is simply a push/pull fit. To disengage the cable, pull the two corners of the black connector down, away from the camera board. It will unclip to about 3mm, make sure you don't pull it off! If you're struggling, try pulling off one corner of the connector at a time.

!!! warning

⚠ Be careful, this part is delicate. Gently prise the black connector with nail or fingertip and thumb.

Insert the Ribbon Cable you just detached from the Raspberry Pi Camera in the Raspberry Pi.

Make sure to insert in as much as you can. 🟣 Blue rectangle on Ribbon Cable should face the same direction as the arrow below.


🔴 Secure the Ribbon Cable in the Raspberry Pi by pressing firmly on the black connector.