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Now that we're familiar with the hardware on this Thing Plus board, it's time to connect it to our computer or battery power.
Basic assembly of the Thing Plus ESP32-S3 only requires a USB-C cable connecting the board to a computer. Just plug the cable into the USB-C connector and move on to the Software Setup section. When powered up for the first time, the RGB LED on the "top-right" of the board should be cycling through a rainbow color similar to the video below:
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If you prefer a battery-powered application, plug a single-cell LiPo battery into the 2-pin JST connector on the underside of the board like the photo below. Remember, the MCP73831 only charges the battery when V_USB has voltage present either from the USB-C connector or through the V_USB PTH pin.
For tips on the proper use of a LiPo battery and the 2-pin JST connector, please read through our Single Cell LiPo Battery Care tutorial.
Those who prefer a traditional soldered assembly should solder wires or header pins to the PTH header on the side of the board. If you're not familiar with through-hole soldering or would like a refresher, take a look at our Through-Hole Soldering Tutorial: