This guide is for Slab-V PCBs.
Parts
Required
Item | Count |
---|---|
SMD Diodes | 36 |
PCB | 1 |
Pro-Micro or similar microcontroller | 1 |
Reset Switch | 1 |
MX Hotswap Sockets | 36 |
MX Switches | 36 |
MX Keycaps | 36 |
Soldering
Diodes
Orientation: Black bar facing downwards or towards the footprint indicator.
- Solder one pad.
- While holding diode with tweezers, reflow solder and place diode down on pad.
- Solder other pad.
- Note, when working with MELF package diodes, you may need to reflow and add more solder a couple times before an adequate connection is made.
Hotswap sockets
- Solder one pad.
- While holding hotswap socket (fingers are fine), reflow solder and place socket down on pad.
- Solder other pad.
- 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: microcontroller face down.
- Note, it is recommended to flash each microcontroller prior to soldering. See firmware section for more.
- Insert headers from front, solder in from the back.
- Place microcontroller face down.
- Apply solder to all pins.
- Use flush cutters or similar to trim excess from pins on each side.
Misc.
Reset switches
- Solder one pad.
- While holding switch with tweezers, reflow solder and place switch down on pad.
- Solder remaining pads.
Firmware
QMK
In qmk this keyboard can be found under QMKKEYBOARDNAME. #TODO
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 KMKKEYBOARDNAME #TODO
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
Extra
For questions, ask in Boardsource Discord server