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# Solderless

## Solderless Guide

**Recommended Parts**

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Amount: 2</td><td>Esp32 s3 devkit break out boards</td><td><a href="https://www.amazon.com/BTuregsau-ESP32-S3-Expansion-Double-Layers-Development/dp/B0DFQ24J7J">Link</a></td><td><a href="/files/t0vOexs7GhDDvuVkxZ3u">/files/t0vOexs7GhDDvuVkxZ3u</a></td></tr><tr><td>Amount: 2</td><td>Esp32 s3 devkit </td><td><a href="https://www.amazon.com/DWEII-ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1-N16R8-Development-Integrates-Functions/dp/B0CC8NYXRG">Link</a></td><td><a href="/files/5fwL7gzTq2rm6EZlLsqN">/files/5fwL7gzTq2rm6EZlLsqN</a></td></tr><tr><td>Amount: 1</td><td>Conductive pen</td><td><a href="https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-841AR-P-Nickel-Conductive/dp/B01LYAA814/ref=sr_1_4?sr=8-4">Link</a></td><td><a href="/files/vzTtCkMGpVr6eSTbbF4j">/files/vzTtCkMGpVr6eSTbbF4j</a></td></tr><tr><td>Amount: 1</td><td>Usb otg cable</td><td><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Adapter-Connector-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B072V9CNTK">Link</a></td><td><a href="/files/vEpI7Kg13bXnXyhzk7Jp">/files/vEpI7Kg13bXnXyhzk7Jp</a></td></tr><tr><td>Amount: 2</td><td>Usb c to a cable</td><td><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Charger-480Mbps-Certified/dp/B01GGKYO1I/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&#x26;sr=1-1">Link</a></td><td><a href="/files/ZvIrWfnhOAXgfixMk47V">/files/ZvIrWfnhOAXgfixMk47V</a></td></tr><tr><td>Amount:  1</td><td>20cm male to male dupont cables</td><td><a href="https://www.amazon.com/EDGELEC-Breadboard-Multicolored-1pin-1pin-Connector/dp/B07GCZRX2V/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&#x26;sr=1-1">Link</a></td><td><a href="/files/dlrWFiofyX1CKe0oa0VW">/files/dlrWFiofyX1CKe0oa0VW</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Steps

1. Make the connections noted by linking the pins on the breakout board.
2. Use the conductive pen to join the **V IN/OUT pad** on the left ESP.
3. Use the conductive pen to join the **OTG pad** on the right ESP.
4. Slot the ESPs into the breakout board.
5. Follow the flash guide as stated here: [Soldered](/makcu/diy-guide/soldered.md#want-to-make-your-own-makcu)

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**Left ESP**

* **Left port** (Main PC)
* **Right port** (2nd PC)

#### **Right ESP**

* **Left port** (OTG cable)