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USB Programming

The USB connection is utilized for programming and serial communication. Users only need to plug their IoT Motor Driver into a computer using a USB-C cable.

[![IoT Motor Driver USB connection](./assets/img/hookup_guide/assembly_usb.jpg){ width="400" }](./assets/img/hookup_guide/assembly_usb.jpg "Click to enlarge") The IoT Motor Driver with USB-C cable attached.

Headers

??? note "New to soldering?" If you have never soldered before or need a quick refresher, check out our How to Solder: Through-Hole Soldering guide.

<div class="grid cards col-4" markdown  align="center">

-   <a href="https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/5">
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	![Tutorial thumbnail](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/c/264-148/assets/e/3/9/9/4/51d9fbe1ce395f7a2a000000.jpg)
	</figure>

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	**How to Solder: Through-Hole Soldering**</a>

</div>

The pins for the IoT Motor Driver are broken out into 0.1"-spaced pins on the outer edges of the board. When selecting headers, be sure you are aware of the functionality you require.

[![Soldering headers](./assets/img/hookup_guide/assembly_headers.jpg){ width="400" }](./assets/img/hookup_guide/assembly_headers.jpg "Click to enlarge") Soldering headers to the IoT Motor Driver.

Qwiic Devices

The Qwiic system allows users to effortlessly prototype with a Qwiic compatible I2C device without soldering. Users can attach any Qwiic compatible sensor or board, with just a Qwiic cable. (*The example below, is for demonstration purposes and is not pertinent to the board functionality or this tutorial.)

[![Qwiic devices connected to IoT Motor Driver](./assets/img/hookup_guide/assembly_qwiic.jpg){ width="400" }](./assets/img/hookup_guide/assembly_qwiic.jpg "Click to enlarge") The [BME688 environmental](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/19096) and [VL53L1X distance](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14722) Qwiic sensor boards connected to the IoT Motor Driver.