Architeuthis dux Solderable Kit Build Guide

Architeuthis dux Solderable Kit Build Guide

Written By: Boardsource

Category: build guides - medium

Tags: 30%, ergo, kit

This guide is for architeuthis PCBs.

Parts

Required

ItemCount
PCB2
Promicro-style or similar microcontroller2
TRRS Jack2
TRRS Cable1
Choc Hotswap Sockets30
Choc Switches30
Choc Keycaps30

components

Soldering

Hotswap sockets

  1. Solder one pad. Hot swap socket foot print
soldered
  2. While holding hotswap socket (fingers are fine), reflow solder and place socket down on pad. Hot swap socket one pin
soldered
  3. Solder other pad. Hot swap socket
finished
  • Note, don't hesitate to use a little extra solder, as that will help secure the socket and prevent it from being ripped off.

Microcontrollers

Orientation: Both microcontrollers one component face up and one component face down.

  • Note, it is recommended to flash each microcontroller prior to soldering. See firmware section for more.
  1. Insert headers from front, solder in from the back. headers
inserted
  2. Place microcontroller one component face down and one componant face up. microcontroller placed
  3. Apply solder to all pins.
  4. Use flush cutters or similar to trim excess from pins on each side. microcontroller finished

Misc.

TRRS jacks

  1. Position TRRS jack on front of PCB and secure with tape. trrs jack
placed
  2. Apply solder to all four pins. trrs jack
finished

Firmware

QMK

In qmk this keyboard can be found under a_dux. To begin, follow the QMK setup guide. (if working from an existing installation, an update may be needed.) \ For flashing instructions, see doc or video

KMK / PEG

In Peg or KMK this keyboard can be found under a_dux

Peg can be downloaded here, and the quick start can be seen here.

For Kmk can be downloaded here and the quick start can be seen here

Here are some links to other articles that may help you get the most out of your new keyboard:

Extra

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