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Update the assembly instructions for the Pi based board
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Board | Power
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[Brain Board](/docs/kit/brain_board) | 5V, using the provided cable
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[Brain Board](/docs/kit/brain_board) | 12V, must be connected to L2
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[Power Board](/docs/kit/power_board) | 12V, via the yellow XT60 to the [battery](/docs/kit/batteries)
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[Motor Board](/docs/kit/motor_board) | 12V
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[Ruggeduino](/docs/kit/ruggeduino) | via USB
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[Servo Board](/docs/kit/servo_board) | 12V
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In order to connect the Motor and Servo Boards to the Power Board, you will need to create some power cables.
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In order to connect the Brain, Motor and Servo Boards to the Power Board, you will need to create some power cables.
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This should be done using the provided red and black _power wire_ (this is the thicker wire provided in the kit)
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and a pair of green CamCon connectors. The green power wire should only be used to connect motors to the motor board.
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and a pair of green CamCon connectors. The green power wire should only be used to connect motors to the motor board.
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_Remember you **must** use black wire for any ground connections as defined in the [Rules](/docs/rules)._
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When creating your power cables be sure to refer to the pages for each board
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the Power Board should be connected to the <span class="positive-connector">+</span>
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inputs on the board being powered.
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<div class="info" markdown="1">
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The Brain Board *must* be plugged in to the L2 port on the Power Board in order for the kit to start up.
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<br>
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The L2 port is the only port on the Power Board which is powered before the Brain Board has started,
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so is the only one which can be used to power the Brain Board.
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</div>
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