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Grid: Maintaining your modules

Grid utilizes cool tech to let you achieve cool things. To ensure that you can use your modules for a long time, sometimes a bit of care can come a long way. For example, if the USB connection is unreliable or the connection between modules cuts out, start with cleaning the contacts (USB connector and gold pins on the side).

What is in the box​

Opening up the box, you will find your brand new Grid module inside. Each time we ship a package, we always pack the following things into ONE of the boxes: some stickers, one USB-C to A cable and one cleaning kit. Remember, not every box contains accessories.

  • Stickers 😎
  • USB C to A cable (High-Speed USB 2.0)
  • Cleaning Kit - How and When to use it…

🧰 Contents​

The care package contains the following items:

  • Alcohol wet-wipes
  • Cleaning sticks
  • Vial of electronic cleaner fluid

The electronic cleaner is suitable to remove manufacturing (soldering) residue from the connectors. Any electronic cleaning substance can be sufficient, for reference we strongly recommend the following: electronic cleaner.

❔ How to​

  1. ⚠️ Do not power on the module while doing these steps!
  2. Apply few drops from the electronic cleaning substance into the USB-C connector
  3. Plug in and out the USB cable 10 times (the other side of the USB should be unplugged during this!).
  4. Apply few drops from the electronic cleaning substance to the pogo-pins
  5. Use a the alcoholic wipe and/or the cleaning sticks to rub the connectors

🎞️ Video Summary​

This is a video about the knob inserts and how one should clean the USB C connector and pogo pins, if the connected modules are acting up.