Below is the link for the Artisan/TC4 driver installation instruction that Nick Brenn also used for his project:

http://www.instructables.com/files/orig/FPH/XQIW/HRKQWSW5/FPHXQIWHRKQWSW5.pdf

Also, we have the Artisan TC4 shield kit arrived today. Here is what it looks like when we unpacked the kit:

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Unlike the complete TC4 pre-built, the TC4 kit requires both through-hole and surface mount soldering of the components.

Basic Soldering How-To: http://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering/tools 
Surface Mount How-To:   http://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering/surface-mount

I also tested the continuity of the joints by following this instruction:

http://learn.adafruit.com/multimeters/continuity

Eventually, I put the TC4 shield on top of the micro-controller and below is what it looks like:

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