From 191b1ac55df20f44d01aa7823d8e88be84d6e474 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Quentin Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:57:58 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] charybdis rgb --- bg_charybdis/{index.md => 01index.md} | 2 +- bg_charybdis/{intro.md => 02intro.md} | 0 ...{required_tools.md => 03required_tools.md} | 0 .../{screw_inserts.md => 04screw_inserts.md} | 0 .../{smd_components.md => 05diodes.md} | 73 +----------------- bg_charybdis/06rgb components.md | 75 +++++++++++++++++++ bg_charybdis/07ribbon_cables.md | 11 +++ 7 files changed, 90 insertions(+), 71 deletions(-) rename bg_charybdis/{index.md => 01index.md} (87%) rename bg_charybdis/{intro.md => 02intro.md} (100%) rename bg_charybdis/{required_tools.md => 03required_tools.md} (100%) rename bg_charybdis/{screw_inserts.md => 04screw_inserts.md} (100%) rename bg_charybdis/{smd_components.md => 05diodes.md} (64%) create mode 100644 bg_charybdis/06rgb components.md create mode 100644 bg_charybdis/07ribbon_cables.md diff --git a/bg_charybdis/index.md b/bg_charybdis/01index.md similarity index 87% rename from bg_charybdis/index.md rename to bg_charybdis/01index.md index 7adf36c..ad01efc 100644 --- a/bg_charybdis/index.md +++ b/bg_charybdis/01index.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- layout: default title: Build guides - Charybdis -nav_order: 2 +nav_order: 1 has_children: true --- diff --git a/bg_charybdis/intro.md b/bg_charybdis/02intro.md similarity index 100% rename from bg_charybdis/intro.md rename to bg_charybdis/02intro.md diff --git a/bg_charybdis/required_tools.md b/bg_charybdis/03required_tools.md similarity index 100% rename from bg_charybdis/required_tools.md rename to bg_charybdis/03required_tools.md diff --git a/bg_charybdis/screw_inserts.md b/bg_charybdis/04screw_inserts.md similarity index 100% rename from bg_charybdis/screw_inserts.md rename to bg_charybdis/04screw_inserts.md diff --git a/bg_charybdis/smd_components.md b/bg_charybdis/05diodes.md similarity index 64% rename from bg_charybdis/smd_components.md rename to bg_charybdis/05diodes.md index 4e871f2..234eaf9 100644 --- a/bg_charybdis/smd_components.md +++ b/bg_charybdis/05diodes.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- layout: default -title: Installing the SMD components +title: Installing the diodes nav_order: 5 parent: Build guides - Charybdis --- @@ -14,12 +14,11 @@ parent: Build guides - Charybdis For the keyboard to work, we need to install some components on the PCBs. -In this section, we will install them on the 4 flexible PCBs that are in the kit.  +{: .tip } +We will start by installing the diodes. If you have per-key RGB the components for that came in a separate bag - you can set you can them aside, we will install them in the next section. There are 2 sides of the keyboard: left, and right. **All the PCBs are reversible, so make sure to follow the steps carefully** to make sure you're installing the components correctly. -{: .tip } -We will start by installing the diodes, and at the end of this section install the RGB components if you have any. # Right side - Plate - required parts @@ -30,9 +29,6 @@ We will start by installing the diodes, and at the end of this section install t - Plate PCB (x1) - 3-leg diode (x12) -{: .tip } -If you have RGB with your kit, you can set the capacitors, resistors and LEDs aside. We will use them later. - # Right side - Plate - placing the PCB - All the PCBs are reversible, so first let's make sure we install the components on the correct side @@ -153,66 +149,3 @@ If you are preparing a left-handed Charybdis, use the 3-key thumb cluster PCB in # Left side - thumb cluster - installing the diodes Just like previously, install the 2-legged diodes. - -# RGB Components - capacitors and resistors (optional) - -{: .tip } -In this step, we will install the per-key RGB components. If you don't have any in your kit, skip this step. - -![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/22.jpg) - -**For the following step, please prepare:** - -- **Resistor** (x4) (red arrow, top) -- **Capacitor** (x4) (blue arrow, bottom) -- Flexible PCBs (x4) - -The resistors and capacitors need to be installed on the 4 PCBs in the same way as we did the diodes previously. - -![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/23.jpg) - -On each PCB, there is one **Resistor** (red arrow, left on the picture) and one **Capacitor** (blue arrow, right on the picture) footprint. You can identify them with the R and C letters. - -On each PCB, install the resistor and capacitor, **on the same side as the diodes.** - -{: .tip } -You can use the same soldering technique as we used for the diodes earlier. - -Use the below pictures for guidance - note **the resistors and capacitors are installed on the same side as the diodes.** - -![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/24.jpg) - -![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/25.jpg) - -# RGB Components - LEDs (optional) - -![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/26.jpg) - -**For the following step, please prepare:** - -- LED (x56) -- Flexible PCBs (x4) - - -{: .warning } -The LEDs need to be installed in a very specific way. Read the following instructions carefully **first**, and then install them. **If you don't, they will not work !**  - -![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/27.jpg) - -Inspect the LED: there is one of the pins that has a slight chamfer in it. The plastic casing also has an indent. This is the GROUND pin.  - -![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/28.jpg) - -Inspect the PCBs: for each LED footprint, there is one pin that has a white line next to it. - -**We need to match the chamfered pin of the LED, with the marked pin on the PCB.** - - -{: .warning } -The LEDs are sensitive to heat. Stay at most 2 seconds on each pad. If that doesn't work, try slowly increasing the temperature of your soldering iron. - -![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/29.jpg) - -- Install the LEDs on the same side as the other SMD components -- Solder them pad by pad -- Go through the LEDs one by one diff --git a/bg_charybdis/06rgb components.md b/bg_charybdis/06rgb components.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f4369fc --- /dev/null +++ b/bg_charybdis/06rgb components.md @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +--- +layout: default +title: Installing the RGB components +nav_order: 6 +parent: Build guides - Charybdis +--- + +# Table of contents + +1. TOC +{:toc} + +# Introduction + +In this section, we will install the per-key RGB components. If you don't have any in your kit, skip this section. + +# RGB Components - capacitors and resistors + +![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/22.jpg) + +**For the following step, please prepare:** + +- **Resistor** (x4) (red arrow, top) +- **Capacitor** (x4) (blue arrow, bottom) +- Flexible PCBs (x4) + +The resistors and capacitors need to be installed on the 4 PCBs in the same way as we did the diodes previously. + +![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/23.jpg) + +On each PCB, there is one **Resistor** (red arrow, left on the picture) and one **Capacitor** (blue arrow, right on the picture) footprint. You can identify them with the R and C letters. + +On each PCB, install the resistor and capacitor, **on the same side as the diodes.** + +{: .tip } +You can use the same soldering technique as we used for the diodes earlier. + +Use the below pictures for guidance - note **the resistors and capacitors are installed on the same side as the diodes.** + +![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/24.jpg) + +![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/25.jpg) + +# RGB Components - LEDs + +![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/26.jpg) + +**For the following step, please prepare:** + +- LED (x56) +- Flexible PCBs (x4) + + +{: .warning } +The LEDs need to be installed in a very specific way. Read the following instructions carefully **first**, and then install them. **If you don't, they will not work !**  + +![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/27.jpg) + +Inspect the LED: there is one of the pins that has a slight chamfer in it. The plastic casing also has an indent. This is the GROUND pin.  + +![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/28.jpg) + +Inspect the PCBs: for each LED footprint, there is one pin that has a white line next to it. + +**We need to match the chamfered pin of the LED, with the marked pin on the PCB.** + + +{: .warning } +The LEDs are sensitive to heat. Stay at most 2 seconds on each pad. If that doesn't work, try slowly increasing the temperature of your soldering iron. + +![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/29.jpg) + +- Install the LEDs on the same side as the other SMD components +- Solder them pad by pad +- Go through the LEDs one by one diff --git a/bg_charybdis/07ribbon_cables.md b/bg_charybdis/07ribbon_cables.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2e55fa1 --- /dev/null +++ b/bg_charybdis/07ribbon_cables.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +layout: default +title: Installing the Ribbon Cables +nav_order: 7 +parent: Build guides - Charybdis +--- + +# Table of contents + +1. TOC +{:toc}