# Easy Installation

1. Get a Seeeduino XIAO SAMD21
2. Download the most recent XIAO SAMD21 firmware from
[releases](https://github.com/nealey/vail-adapter/releases)
3. [Enter bootloader mode](https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/Seeeduino-XIAO/#enter-bootloader-mode)
4. Copy the firmware onto the XIAO SAMD21

[Wideo walkthrough of firmware upload](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgOdkUe5SMY) (3:07)

If you would like to use a different microcontroller,
see the [advanced install instructions](advanced-install.md).

# Wiring

![XIAO Pinout](https://files.seeedstudio.com/wiki/Seeeduino-XIAO/img/Seeeduino-XIAO-pinout-1.jpg)

* GND: Ground (usually in the middle of the paddle)
* Pin D2: Dit (usually left paddle)
* Pin D1: Dah (usually right paddle)

If you'd like to wire up a TRS (headphone) jack;
or take advantage of some of the adapters other features,
such as dedicated straight key, sidetone generation,
or capacative touch,
see the [advanced install instructions](advanced-install.md).