Adding soldering pads step to build guide

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Thomas Haukland
2024-04-19 20:28:56 +02:00
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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
![Diode legs](images/buildguidev2/diodes_legs.png)
### Step 2: Bridge solder pads on right side
### Step 2: MCU
This step is only for the right side of the keyboard.
You need to bridge the 7 solder pads. If you forget this, the right side will not register keypresses.
This is an improvement over v1, in that no columns or rows are shared between sides, getting rid of ghosting issues.
Bridging can be a bit tricky with a pointed soldering tip, its best to use a flat one.
Both will work though, just make sure you dont spend too much time heating up the pads.
If you fail to bridge, take a break and let them cool down, and apply some flux before retrying.
If you apply too much heat too long, you might lift the pads, and then you will need to bodge wire stuff...
In the picture I bridged 4 of the 7:
![Bridging pads](images/buildguidev2/bridge.png)
### Step 3: MCU
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:
@@ -46,7 +62,7 @@ Stick the clipped diode feet through the MCU, and down into the socket. Use a to
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.
![Socketing 3](images/socket3.jpeg)
(I know I know, the image is of the v1 PCB, but MCU install is exactly the same...)
The image is of the v1 PCB, but MCU install is exactly the same for both versions...
#### Use pinheader to mount MCU
@@ -54,7 +70,7 @@ Use the two longest yellow pin headers that come with the MCU: solder them to th
![MCU pin header](images/mcu_pinheader.jpeg)
### Step 3: Install the Switches
### Step 4: Install the Switches
Next, it's time to install the switches.
If you only have 3 pin switches, refer to hints in the v1 build guide on how to align them.
@@ -68,17 +84,17 @@ minimize risk of overheating switch and melting the plastic.
![Switches back](images/buildguidev2/switches2.png)
### Step 4: Install the RJ45 sockets
### Step 5: Install the RJ45 sockets
Just align them to the white outline. They should stay in place by themselves when you flip the PCB to solder them.
### Step 5: Install the encoder
### Step 6: Install the encoder
Put the encoder in the footprint on the right side, make sure its flush to the PCB when you solder it.
![Finished](images/buildguidev2/finished.png)
### Step 6: Trim below and install bumpers
### Step 7: Trim below and install bumpers
Use the cutters to trim any extruding wires on the underside of the PCBs.
I havent done this with anything else than the encoder pins which I found to
@@ -90,7 +106,7 @@ Install rubber bumpers to protect your desk and keep the keyboard from moving.
The v2 outline is a bit smaller than the v1, so be generous with the bumpers,
sprinkle them all around, or typing will be wobbly.
### Step 7: Test that everything works.
### Step 8: Test that everything works.
There is a good chance you forgot to solder a diode or a switch leg...

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