Adding soldering pads step to build guide
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@@ -26,8 +26,24 @@ If you use through hole diodes and have sockets for the MCU, keep the legs you c
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### Step 2: Bridge solder pads on right side
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### Step 2: MCU
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This step is only for the right side of the keyboard.
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You need to bridge the 7 solder pads. If you forget this, the right side will not register keypresses.
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This is an improvement over v1, in that no columns or rows are shared between sides, getting rid of ghosting issues.
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Bridging can be a bit tricky with a pointed soldering tip, its best to use a flat one.
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Both will work though, just make sure you dont spend too much time heating up the pads.
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If you fail to bridge, take a break and let them cool down, and apply some flux before retrying.
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If you apply too much heat too long, you might lift the pads, and then you will need to bodge wire stuff...
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In the picture I bridged 4 of the 7:
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### Step 3: MCU
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Only the pins on the 2 long sides are actually used, but if you have the RP2040-Zero with pre-soldered pin headers, there is room for that also. Choose one of the following steps:
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@@ -46,7 +62,7 @@ Stick the clipped diode feet through the MCU, and down into the socket. Use a to
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Solder all the feet in place, and remove all 3 parts from the breadboard, and put them into the PCB, use some tape to hold it in place when you turn it around and solder it.
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(I know I know, the image is of the v1 PCB, but MCU install is exactly the same...)
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The image is of the v1 PCB, but MCU install is exactly the same for both versions...
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#### Use pinheader to mount MCU
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@@ -54,7 +70,7 @@ Use the two longest yellow pin headers that come with the MCU: solder them to th
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### Step 3: Install the Switches
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### Step 4: Install the Switches
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Next, it's time to install the switches.
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If you only have 3 pin switches, refer to hints in the v1 build guide on how to align them.
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@@ -68,17 +84,17 @@ minimize risk of overheating switch and melting the plastic.
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### Step 4: Install the RJ45 sockets
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### Step 5: Install the RJ45 sockets
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Just align them to the white outline. They should stay in place by themselves when you flip the PCB to solder them.
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### Step 5: Install the encoder
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### Step 6: Install the encoder
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Put the encoder in the footprint on the right side, make sure its flush to the PCB when you solder it.
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### Step 6: Trim below and install bumpers
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### Step 7: Trim below and install bumpers
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Use the cutters to trim any extruding wires on the underside of the PCBs.
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I havent done this with anything else than the encoder pins which I found to
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@@ -90,7 +106,7 @@ Install rubber bumpers to protect your desk and keep the keyboard from moving.
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The v2 outline is a bit smaller than the v1, so be generous with the bumpers,
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sprinkle them all around, or typing will be wobbly.
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### Step 7: Test that everything works.
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### Step 8: Test that everything works.
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There is a good chance you forgot to solder a diode or a switch leg...
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