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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can we find assembly instructions?

There are two ways you can get help.

1. ProtoStax User Manual

2. ProtoStax Instructional Videos

Check them out below!

Do you have any example projects and tutorials?

Absolutely! We have a growing collection of Arduino and Raspberry Pi (and other platforms as we go along!) project tutorials on our Hackster ProtoStax Hub! You can access our project hub by clicking on the above link. You can also access the Project Hub, as well as other tips and tricks and this help page, by clicking on the Learning Hub link on the main menu! We hope you enjoy our tutorials and tips & tricks!  

If you just want to read summaries of each of our projects without going into the actual nitty-gritty code, etc, simply check out our Blog posts! 

 

Where can I find help for using Dr. Wattson?

 

The Dr. Wattson GitHub Repository has all the documentation and instructions to get started with Dr. Wattson Energy Monitoring Board. 

 

Here is the direct link to the Dr. Wattson User Manual (just click on the link!) 

Where can I find the instruction manual for the enclosure for Dr. Wattson?

 

The Dr. Wattson GitHub Repository has all the documentation and instructions to get started with Dr. Wattson Energy Monitoring Board, including how to use the ProtoStax Enclosure for Dr. Wattson Energy Monitor.

 

Here is the direct link to the Instruction Manual for ProtoStax Enclosure for Dr. Wattson Energy Monitor (just click on the link!) 

ProtoStax User Manual

The ProtoStax User Manual gives detailed instructions about how to set up and use your ProtoStax enclosure, including all the different configurations, horizontal stacking and vertical stacking. This is a PDF document and you will need a PDF viewer to read it.

 

Get the User Manual

Instructional Videos

How to Set Up and Use ProtoStax Enclosures

This video demonstrates the set up and use of a ProtoStax enclosure. 

How to Vertically Stack ProtoStax Enclosures

This video shows you how you can vertically stack different ProtoStax Enclosures to create a composite hybrid tower. Create a hybrid Raspberry Pi cluster tower, mixing different flavors of Raspberry Pi. Add a battery-backed UPS Pack to your Raspberry Pi by stacking with a ProtoStax Enclosure for RPI UPSPack Standard V3. Stack an Arduino and Breadboard Enclosures to create a composite enclosure. You can mix-and-match any combinations! 

How to Horizontally Stack ProtoStax Enclosures

Yes, we know things cannot be "stacked" "horizontally"! 😊 For the wordsmiths, this just means you can connect two or more ProtoStax enclosures side-by-side to create larger composite enclosures. Watch this video to see how you can horizontally stack your ProtoStax Enclosures. Arduino+Breadboard and Raspberry Pi+Breadboard are popular combinations that allow you to combine your breadboarded electronics with your microcontroller or single-board computer for easy prototyping and a professional looking finish and a usable prototype that also shows off your breadboarded jumble of wires inside!

How to Set Up and Use the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera with ProtoStax Enclosures

This video shows you how to set up your Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera with any ProtoStax Enclosure for Raspberry Pi (B+, 4B, A+ or Zero) using the ProtoStax Camera Kit for Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera. You'll learn how to set up the 6mm lens with the camera and adjust the aperture and focal length. It also offers pointers on how to have a headless setup with your camera, to preview the images remotely without being tethered to a screen!

How to Set Up and Use the Raspberry Pi Camera (v1, v2 & v3) with ProtoStax Enclosures

This video shows you how to set up your Raspberry Pi Camera (v1 & v2 and the new V3 as well!) with any ProtoStax Enclosure for Raspberry Pi (B+, 4B, A+ or Zero) using the ProtoStax Camera Kit for Raspberry Pi Camera.  It also offers pointers on how to have a headless setup with your camera, to preview the images remotely without being tethered to a screen!