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diff --git a/guide/README.md b/guide/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..16163c1 --- /dev/null +++ b/guide/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,62 @@ +# Dactyl Flexible PCB Rough Guide + +![](workbench.jpg) + +For now, take a look at the images and try to figure things out, I know that's not great (it's better than nothing!) + +## Making the PCB + +Get two sheets of 6in square Pyralux™. Use the Toner Transfer +method to etch the Pyralux sheets as you would a usual PCB + +> NOTE: If you only have an Inkjet make photocopies of the print out, voilà Toner based copies! + +[Here's a handy toner transfer guide ... ](http://www.instructables.com/id/Toner-transfer-no-soak-high-quality-double-sided/) + +Print these PCB designs out... + +Left hand: + +![](left-hand-pcb-pyralux.png) + +Right hand: + +![](right-hand-pcb-pyralux.png) + +When you're done etching, you'll need to carefully cut the pcb into +pieces... See the images below. + +## This is Madness... + +The thumb cluster pcb for the left hand: + +![](madness.jpg) + +Solder the MCP like so: + +![](left-hand-mcp-1.jpg) + +![](left-hand-mcp-2.jpg) + +Solder the Teensy 2.0 like so: + +![](teensy-1.jpg) + +Some interesting pull up 10k resistor business here... (TODO add a small diagram and notes) + +![](teensy-2-fuxor-reziztorrs.jpg) + +Each hand of the keyboard will wire up like so: + +![](right-hand-pcb-1.jpg) + +Teensy goes here... note the rows soldered to the teensy via the Pyralux: + +![](right-hand-pcb-with-teensy.jpg) + + +Here the left hand: + +![](hotglue-left-hand.jpg) + +That's all for now, this guide will improve over time! (TODO!) |