Modifying The Mini Usb Adapter To Connect To The Lilypad Arduino - Sparkfun Electronics LilyPad Arduino Manual

Modifying the Mini USB Adapter to Connect to the LilyPad Arduino

Solder alligator clips to the TX, RX, +, and - pins on the front of the Mini USB
Adapter. We're using a red clip for +, black for -, green for TX and yellow for RX.
To attach an alligator clip, cut it in half, strip the insulation off the wire, and solder
the wire to the Mini USB Adapter. Once all four clips are soldered on, use a hot
glue gun to cover the solder joints with plastic. This will prevent them from
breaking. Here is a close-up view of the modified Mini USB Adapter.
And here is a complete view.