From 50f269dee6bd97176a656b4c2cfb9cc73bf76fd8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ploopyco <54917504+ploopyco@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2022 13:57:30 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Ploopy Trackball Kit Assembly, Revision D (markdown) --- Ploopy-Trackball-Kit-Assembly,-Revision-D.md | 163 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 92 insertions(+), 71 deletions(-) diff --git a/Ploopy-Trackball-Kit-Assembly,-Revision-D.md b/Ploopy-Trackball-Kit-Assembly,-Revision-D.md index 3496c5e..ad52bdd 100644 --- a/Ploopy-Trackball-Kit-Assembly,-Revision-D.md +++ b/Ploopy-Trackball-Kit-Assembly,-Revision-D.md @@ -6,66 +6,115 @@ That means, finish building the trackball, plug it in, use the stock firmware fo Once you've verified that it all works, you're good to go flashing new firmware. +## Revision D? + +These instructions are for the Revision D of the Ploopy Classic Trackball kit. You can easily tell if you have a RevD Ploopy Classic by looking at the Top (the main body of the trackball). On its underside, there should be a letter embossed into the body, which should say "D" on it (instead of "C", "B", or "A"). If it says "D", these are the instructions for you. + ## Main Instructions -![enter image description here](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/bkuIAG8IdvYpu2P46sV8gpJNb-aXAvit5l_RTTdDpUaPlrL9YR57-PBFnn22YEy6DCwhMu73JbwPp8mjZMyq7jtmrIW6oy7loyeEK4y8zhXiccn2KW14__bLs6fRdWN3iS_wIu9KIvSlrDZRApHQSDCzSrxeBwMhQUggmlMGdJkPuIoe8ehxOiuQv1d2MAJTXK2eTa10FPuHJhGlYie0Tuh9Mwv8Pzw-SjY0_33EabbdA8qibhIubYjl0F6IlWX4NFByvtOB81VejCrRSbfEdGEvovcyFdsL-qyuq1imiV9qCUBGyaUY_F3UrqP0QudRXPOQgiNlZ13Kg_xHLak5EvxzmDj19m6Ik2w8YX-UHifOWdyd8bfQxJWY3V5h-XhoxrgTiGtTON324weckPtnqGLDMjCFAtJ5Xq6Ws-39Mhz7-JvxBf0M49g8NGJkWQZgnhmFDAVQnmPB4A6C8dpEZvE_tXPu7sl-BUUiL6zVCBs90_2_OkITsWS3XYkYl18VPoAvyhQwGv1umI1imUO7rPIj5YbDVqKdaaQWMPbFbjeVLvw1unCb6v85DddK5yhjw-SYyFC0Cr47cjwW6WbQGfLcVkmWayRQ7grcTE-fBiIsFZyLvnE6oTevVulbaWOBqZJZNtE8HPdo5Og1PBLg0eB2G4mfsQjcWCIfoxW7taS9EO95JO-QMzwom_bwK7j1SlbQMWEgRIoW_4shdqJiFZUVDPHb9YAQ58rxFMu1wRccdKc=w1454-h969-no) +![enter image description here](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV8V0x2FygI3j2wmbIopB_wwon86sEyw2pn3Tq0i49Fc2T1PNG-3bOM7x9B3eM1-wNOBpPzEgpNg8U-zUVK-0ZpuUzD-ndqfvhlXofPkX5PwlmNGMZ5qeFyRbBwtHPCfRAAJkRNOduGjtJFjJKyVaU1=w1163-h775-no?authuser=0) -In this section, you'll go over how to build a trackball from the official Ploopy trackball kit. +In this section, you'll go over how to build a trackball from the official Ploopy Classic trackball kit. Note that some of these pictures were taken at different times, so they may show a bit of inconsistency in between steps. -## Step 1: Get the necessary tools -![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gBRb61bICss8PqNIfFezRt-DiATK-K4kOxJ1B6yx6BMuUU26mnvYr7R2cir2Z0C-urXnrTn-Oi-_YmqMfJvktDOC95DSMnT_hIxWkKQSi38b7TVcWBkTAelVPw4amo70zblAsshcTc5H9PvFTlmGXubxdf8pouj5nqnRFy7s-bxcUhzVMV5lT1ASTg2SKr2Vkjbw1Qak5-4AinFOj83yFd9mJo4nMqwnwY_evDG0a5TWujdefQHJQfyFO4yPv0nu7hNFiJlDzctglkYt66mkgPnZuG1bx9zC6ZuOtwX3gkOVzmy4a1YaLp1bsbZ8BHGsykAolYi9wpbmXkY8VvZ2H01UiBh9LknZYvElVpXu8FZPPLCM8le18-6c7dOK_WMYlm8zcYG2T18scKnSMoQaLLTIYBE9m8DXFkSO-3Mzc3JcAzA_1r_wj9Hsu47SWLmnrbUzAPinPXMPUQU-LGYOgZrPiRQPhEzIMH8Gx9rp0r_Gnb-xpkODymzyP4Mdtg3u6fiw1V4cRs1lLfQweYfi8U8Vj8vNQqNclh_AWyEMzg8v9l8B_cE8dwWUoFSkiTRNN7r0zA3A6Mz_KqrpNktOW_A1UF99oQKzsJliJiVTXKKxdvXqNtCeP1N2TOcCsEpLdT-3e1NjksFkoplmD-tVKTOIN8gzRZvbBM0H47SDx5mSHaK1i6sSPYqxqLL89IKaR3HAwfF0SqZZcHb-AlbcxWfHNHtYxXx4YKfvMRAPL0volfo=w1454-h969-no) +## Step 0: A note on driving screws + +During this assembly process, you will have to insert and drive screws. The screws are driven into plastic, and plastic is fairly soft. + +The screws that are shipped with this kit grip plastic **very firmly**, which is good, but if the screws are driven too hard, they will cause the plastic to separate. + +So, whenever you drive screws during this assembly, go slowly, and go gently. When you feel significant resistance, **stop**. + +## Step 1: Get the necessary tools +![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eKUqi_BjdcoJRlIiCtS0rxfiG9A3lCX8538aebNqQPccqBAioWTrmFEinRKAGVO0FNtpuwiR8vW0Ux6MPnLEe0OVpoppkdxLsX9M9iJcIh5tRhFcuQjpzP84skAn2yffFP1vID-sIKFg-YZX0lwRPI=s801-no?authuser=0) -- 2.5mm Allen key or screwdriver (comes with your kit) - Soldering iron - #1 Phillips head screwdriver (or similar size) - Solder -## Step 2: Prepare the 3D-printed parts for the electronics assembly +## Step 2: Prepare the PCB for soldering + +![enter image description here](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLW3h7TgW4pMeGjDc47PAWe1dF5GIvrqyLd6GkpU1HptAZluDdueUx8eZc4HpjNfvqAw-LjtBdi1GusgHrs4T-LBn9ZUElRqkYt3IHkLp0g9ObWjxKJO6SQ4DoEwqXNIK3G3FEOwIbTmZI0ATf30cUaD=w788-h585-no?authuser=0) +Prepare the following components: + +- Printed circuit board +- PMW-3360 chip +- PMW-3360 optic + +The PMW-3360 chip will come in a small piece of foam. Go ahead and remove it now. + + +## STOP! Read the next step fully before continuing. + +## Step 3: Solder PMW-3360 sensor to printed circuit board + +![enter image description here](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWmCSxFtHr0WMmzuTYbTUhG0bgWTPEfs5GmdhYtG5FNXrfnVbQLZk9rLxtFONtXXf8Sn2A0-JGyXqC1p-UHGD6qcbjfv79jNRrcEuaWh4qgF1FJpsoSt2nfJ8U3iGxJwXI-3hYiLsjq_dR6Uaq_kXVk=w1433-h955-no?authuser=0) +Before soldering: +- **MAKE SURE THAT THE PMW-3360 IS ORIENTED CORRECTLY BEFORE YOU SOLDER IT!** This is a really easy step to mess up, so *CHECK IT TWICE!* +- See the photo for clarification. Note the orientation of the text on the chip, as well as the pattern of dots on the chip. Also note the "1" on the printed circuit board. +- Once you are absolutely sure that you have oriented the PMW-3360 correctly, solder it down. +- The sensor must be flat down as far as it can possibly slide into the holes before soldering. Don't let it "float" while you're soldering the first pin down. + +## Step 4: Remove the tab of kapton tape on the PMW-3360 + +- There are two small tabs of orange tape covering the sensors main holes. Remove them now. +- Try to do this in a dust-free environment. +- Check your solder joints during this step to ensure that they are good. + +## Step 5: Attach the optic to the PMW-3360 + +![enter image description here](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUQVGGCmZGp-tBlLm6H40Y8Fzu3poJT3Y6F61j92lJWEBb0S0NKpxabefRRbcUWmDbXAwBomyMhyjFB_vk-MqdJ7NLMVyHsGf7WGONtqBOktVF7oSnGcrX08fOMrjapf6MG4rGbe-ksmqoNqx03CglW=w1433-h955-no?authuser=0) + +- Orient the optic correctly before insertion. It should **NOT** require any force to insert fully; if it does, remove it and check the orientation before trying again. +- *This isn't necessary*, but if you want, you can permanently attach the optic to the sensor. To do so, set your soldering iron's temperature to around 500F or 260C. Find the small posts that are poking through the PMW-3360 chip. Using the flat side of your soldering iron, squish them flat. You're trying to make them bow out (kind of like a mushroom) so that the optic stays in place. +- If you don't attach the optic to the sensor, it's not a big deal. It might pop out during the assembly, but once everything is assembled, it is held in place and won't move. + + +## Step 6: Prepare the 3D-printed parts for the electronics assembly ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ms6cWjRO0VUMqw-ptH3gIeICZi86kY0XmWr6TbJacg3ewCcWEL1rgmobetTnYkBkLmUYV59ObTvUkryKe_lvR8TM3pAQrJYr0cHIceMKRmhZnMz5FJ0u-TOarumc7r1MKlqLk4YQhd2Q6z83foNcjjKgjGmT14TiqXzQcctUKTQVZcHR4sLa7G-3B8rGPUG2V_XCyLviHWw94J4OtsnpB8MScPzjbb1U8g5-URngg0zI0u06mOjyhj4IHQKmMuA8wI66-6rNXjGAjb7eYEAid1PMQ6wnqYQywVqFN5s1jmEyz06z39wmh-7U-XXNviIyRNd9zCdssnYKLzKFdIpXvzvKDOc79zIy7yGghJxvpPdAS77zSUmDH5--ulx1luQsVgdy0ooeKWHuPnHNuf3vs8LUsehSCXFWaqupj1P4QFVgoRINc75pDXD2A6Eo3ppquTtGjlJyQYiEnnPQZ0HsALwO8jaQSPhUsxRKFM-tMqJ3xiFTbzrlLnChzkxA7wo9msGdbBMYHEPPMrxEz6pXo5cvLAHgDdzYaMLJ8M21WdPjV6mI9Vjz_5JWUaiBX98s-ZX4kTPLFFXpSzGUFDn5LUFPzUYLBT8Vu2CiNdtY5SacfHxvnSTQr_vJJKwtci25Z7mQlb0Z8OxLF9l3nY0A45gFqoP-AqBR7LkPeVmjZo2nDcxtfZ0vvNiqdSTyDwT-zeRvXbCKREi1k7EAC5FEPt93LMrQiPiiA4XIsyJ7G7yMS8o=w1454-h969-no) - PCB anchor -## Step 3: Prepare the electronics assembly jig +## Step 7: Prepare the electronics assembly jig ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uAgxZrVJew-bqIlwWAzpUf6cEPZhROlo149tb6PuEHHOk60W-xCghJY7gtxki1b8NEWR9fN88y8yfGJYspB6VGFJ9peI3gm-DqZxcH6v9rN74AlNtB8l17fvL-dWFVfRM1-sbF_S0OYtKh8fi1n317Rbg6iZpugco8dkmudjlIZthEzvPVgRBS2K9qZjFz-QbmK_YAE2a8z5gOyEVRrwXn8MrpeCr5DUMdnrHSqk9Kr34HvcHvAECPNXfPwzrhy01JuFEFqsPfmCSnuUQX_Y1kA4-QkWtMw6vKoUEhw4AttoOEN5pwHvg54XY90x3c2bxMyM7GlfQDt6xV_1nnW63xS4TU5HWbC_L8j6lS-Ne03xGqhfXE_FDKkfPSmI6X5nEV_w-n_-0kjok9TZuW6xyFGxoDblnhsYWrjyRjyDg5_IMu-wADtF2qLLTw3CYLtN9lwIbS26pH53KHqTim2IwifsJDy8VoIGMLeZ-bI2oIRBnRdWZF-JJ_-JahqoWzn_6i-GF8gbY4Jde5aqL7cQxB6vTC-9cBJXLfDMJ_1qHsKQG2o_56A9xVRmo0JDxmHFxS3kAc2GJIh_MoHB148M4ftKWbAHUQsXqM2-Agl1G2t3igtdnRbFrBo4ggta4o5a-JfQm6hds6HN95WHxo_JMIU91d-vkvtnN8KDAWrnTykYAiEkvz2AekfW--wWclvEFuyw8r9pLZ83upS2FfkhzGseqM2DfKabUrBIAGzVMHI2Ndo=w1472-h981-no) The jig will be used to hold the PCBs together at precisely the correct angle during the soldering process. -## Step 4: Prepare the PCBs +## Step 8: Prepare the PCBs ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DgEOaIf-uqj36-bidHUzGnxOY7CAk8u_qJOFswDriBtRyHwS5kNQBdS5H4x-b4pP83WWMO6gadRkOz6jwTygbZuz4Ti4C2YCd8qQFaA3lXOB2MSMM8asfhs0KNJrCB4EC5UX8f_al45wXSvwTnt2VrOcOQfEmo-Si_48RQWMXjNNaZqzfq63WEWomIdJXQWYfok2B0SENOEx3hvWel5g-Dy_VDi9hVZI7yYmeCg-03m5dtLVCtd4IJrGuV76NYegrPCr6l4EnOargZRFp9KM9Ry7x3ayi8TfsNvEfQqqhnKPkburNUK3bC9oIXgbKLBaGGOify-UU8N4NFNvY2L-zX2EbO7EcK7VZxq3zyIrko4iBYVWhOhrEFIB1xYzX9Ts63UZd0B6e2m_jAQesSqU_psWGTh4CJtQtx5wOyNvHDDtHsLbo8gfkilhqLEGloSm_FpOm1QDc0TAmKhjBivi6nw597sONmYwaNFObRewU6Jgh7oS8-rMsNXm5LjvAVI6o571J4388jG57Xh54EEytgTQmHtpe-UdNOxxXkpiel0yjiAK3ibtRswpOLppt1Sjd9CBQtGrePQym0fgCN7v3fmZmVx_Oe4-6EPzyetgO0UstSIQcWQDBQQvbV_41H6HmI2QhueRY5TYcoritX5oIkjT7yn-RUQiMepzOz9Ev7xMp3GQVnL5cma_fZ3uM2a3zrRS4QVDIAh3wUXHKqg1bV8F1T2YKvZBtf06sk_Q23wllcg=w1454-h969-no) - Base PCB with all components soldered - Vertical PCB with all components soldered -## Step 5: Attach the PCB anchor to the base PCB +## Step 9: Attach the PCB anchor to the base PCB ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pQJ79gd3xGddUfBMwn3e5Mg503bEiE2rOe4eAo3LYHUvTFaRjXSOKo8R0MrhUs9lZswaTP2vVwMa5EtlySetfBuwLzCxnw5o4i9-SU9ns_0lPW0CxbiwYJZNPL21Ra1DcZrM0rJZ6ixRCEiTBwTp-_V3WnS71uo8akdYeRSylAWa6Yeb5jK8Atk07oI2dzDgztOjXoPtGHjejumFI99hjlmHvQT6ojCaEB0CrV7ttMFaeTYQt2wA2lBU-mQS9hxrk5ZSrQMkTy7rk1ypZSjNFJ8Lda6L99ccAhyZ4ylXu_Kl_0_-_f7mse8_45tTmirvYuCgq4Sk3E4cLpfh7A5jd0vs9-F-APF4Xmv6uLO0AGnNQavjKQKRurwxJbqd7j7oVUPQyNpvBSPPyag4a9sSmiRUZQ75bR2viMar-E0vDaRJNHQ4eLClmTvSPQt5o6pp_KTcMuXb3jqTNmef1f5q2DDfjHui4cpleZYUxRoeuBP53rcjULyxUTJ-bc8aYm179LZ9g82QaPFb1fObB10WGisOXjTMYloDsphcUG83nuLY0-D8P-xOwZhdLTuOaFPGezDqlWDVcCvI_3nfEFoBEjglRC85OOquA_jG8EmXDSljXRnxNX7Bxo-FVlBA_lnq-r5h7GwFEHg7t572WXnBeRKbKZq3mer1WIycj4-2LXgQQzDkXuiIM2svVxhuq1OaELxpnix_pv3IOEb2IPSTqTnBfXea7xndORkjMKr9BhXSgik=w1454-h969-no) **DO NOT USE GLUE.** This has the possibility of affecting alignment in later steps. -## Step 6: Attach the vertical PCB to the PCB anchor +## Step 10: Attach the vertical PCB to the PCB anchor ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/F0mzndP3VCtupHMP1F0NuYgw0Hr-eFpMwBzVJXRXR57l9yt5Jhrp_B1gcjKnetkr1ck6LjbYFF4rB3KNSTeIJ2aNBHDqyDwesqv3rf80mW_wB1NMiLl89SHQ68vySbkzxvWB8qWlfmMDHcGT6nfXrjFnMuXx7EHTUQvaztkebN2lLVyAaZpag4OutK8xT3SPcsyyBi5-K4TlExCPEB6kXrDoMEPYP2M2yeztFlPU9IQzjFth0jbVoesAuUPZzMj838wuB7e2ej6NKiOjzqVoEFWyZiGmLkq6pPIvk4ddFuU8apKAXIZv86Hw-hb-pG_kXLTbSmqIcnsbrgXe05l1vLqlmZEgN-lDfZCDWfD3duEfE3aSkqwPGQfw1D-GcxqgvMUOI6qjz11zyBozIP_ENk5GF2NoHj7GShfA6SY-byS78EBzStreIKPHDayI0w2aoRDFm8GhrffndYJl9uYhvOa2zkTV68_TYHersUj5b5DigaGDGmeS9Xal2hxR_tVO9NiP26kfh2pT9uOVw1uscxLarkB2lmac9VkqnfCJW8AEoPL1F5NcmlEvYou3l6mHEBt7FA4x9jvcVMU7Lfv62CXv6eQuvO1nCo9dhbPXD4ZGkIO-YzfzWHJLhgeKdhJBCYhWrezb_Ugw0rioSHoYHlw7xACNrRicAh1RZo8a5aoM193PjFEcV23k4ZvFnJQBb0CthSVHVFUwa7_Uwzx1lRyNNOdeQufgc2k79CXd_JtO_OA=w1454-h969-no) - Again, **DO NOT USE GLUE.** - Make sure that the PCBs are seated fully and completely against the PCB anchor. -## Step 7: Insert the PCBs into the electronics assembly jig +## Step 11: Insert the PCBs into the electronics assembly jig ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/I9Mqt-4a-qtNt4LNvjL0ct3A94ACkyd51iEBA8JuHxKkC8eAb3_UcRlEHE49Lx92x-1x-L3UoaKWqdo0xo7GTtQHgfICbFGuGJeyOp6qNhAT7j_gc3xc4bswy3s7FA7C8R_2OVYN5hfqrAeFIymgTa8aWkEnJ-CF85MgxyS6TcmATKG7CY4cInahIyOhxrry_grcGWADbtCEEJKtrUyor1dkkDQjgv8S70bHinefKiitBtosx9UlVRl1k3BNdICQZQVZlDjmh9_xw2OfA2hl7dCdp129pK-cRPys7RfwHKnXPBkxcEViDBfGs-_GskJcAqW1iTXA5q7Mi5lCjMStfzjmqlElhbmpcmkNqDmj9GUDP7-1cuIIMMsqRBCKUYhbbqsEVELoM5dLzDzZZqEerJ3Mqx0mx51GF-ce9nA4HLH9ryiPmaAcl4Nr8XPNk3BNX4NYeopT-DqLF2GbuOoWZvVq_DQ1MeIdrzOa0U0wnE3sXTHAaHirkTSoebs_cL85x5YzpL-VEJma_AqXjDdT676Mr6yDcJMKxKhvZerxDx6qCFAwgnJWvdqAkrWBmU2O2S_UxTTEPLqxEcjsYxHe1b4BFmzkx1_1YeZuhiiGjul_Lhal_wosfw4D5S8kejX4alMiYe693FTKXQhw7VSJgUqVSGrA98tTstHb-FrmqMMjRc1Q-LX8DEd9Wf9-of47NQTPojN3ZfmFfKeTefkQLPUzS9E6lJ1-IT_S08M0HBGUGxc=w1243-h828-no) Make sure that the electronics assembly is seated fully in the assembly jig. **This step is crucial; misalignment during this stage will virtually guarantee that the buttons will not function.** -## Step 8: Solder the pads of the base PCB and vertical PCB +## Step 12: Solder the pads of the base PCB and vertical PCB ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J3XODbHwFcX25nLO8hwq5RvuDyjq5jR3vwvHtFqdGzecTISECATEwzL-8qbmMZcKJ7PiC3UBs5vSgmj4fdyvdXvGkFO78bC8jPoxpwh3ZoF1jjWpiqriMnvdkPw8_8X2-QZuoC2yWEkTpOhkLWe7U36XJD1JsUlrdGxQ2Fkwa6gsoRwYbzH1O69UM7m-dqZ7GxNidt5_m4EQxRY-EZZaD6AFfoW_yb8TmGO0b_HWwXl8-JTtRncic1W5Ttf_wKuvqnQc5L17Mjk2FPTtrTR_sybCfgI_ag3cKlW0wDqrtrdn64NGs19dhIH5scVLytMCP29zOGKjpCleOO13Z_jfXqfGZfvb8o98bRkkjVe0KBwkvmkagYdcPVebj57_eqni41MGTTkkoybYX7-NsR9NqLdUVcfdEf3tXr5asCFph7OGKGGkjmBYpCCbD-Vww67Z7Pt9RVZcnUO91qY4LNQN-Nee8sr024OdeBICbaTCaRL5G7114iLnARfl8RSITu1m1fD3kRWgGHtMC9siilfqGKnM8d3JgndflHiLYAHxV91Ch1Z2em8iYajLLHPVzBsyE20Hu71gkALoMZErYF-YxreqC5Y-RXuw0naVIR5yPUCgkQGwhYPpHYoeCiO1vganDEz-HW2cKtqGzdRV8xODuAgW7ZdPhHhKcq7kIOJ4Li3nGn-uruDwbwfMgYZ2SGSURG4aRZiR1R06mTttfpVbIKV7Q8tmuapToUcdscYPvCoFrP8=w1243-h828-no) - Set the soldering iron's temperature to *much* higher than normal, as the pads are large and shed heat quickly, and cold solder joints here will result in poor electrical connections - Apply the right amount of solder to ensure a good connection and good mechanical strength, but not too much that it makes it easy to form cold joints -## Step 9: Remove the completed electronics assembly from the assembly jig +## Step 13: Remove the completed electronics assembly from the assembly jig ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hMjgJnLURDZMFPZCt_fEqWgsBeITyUILJWdYutrzaZ_FSVl8qWlccNsr_NvxVAhZ5TVjOJixWQS05JP_USwxrqi35Gl4jjfm3peBq1PhijxJpG6-1F2kPdSAS8bu0EZWOYJduOjEwNpHMJ-cePy3ucb6_ZqgVOh7HD1cObm1mAV8YuiHHTh8dAJXxdLt3c6QvSN05gBzQ3xOnWiBXBjmi3VsAIA1Rl2OYdrX3bBYpDIwNE9WYYtjIzqPO4ckboZj9w1q_Ul-OxPs6Ev1AWAbSZxuhPsVM_C0foFQ0NDRZQsm3uz3u-8Q_x7_kA56L9db6SCVZhespu4kzmATqZkEydkw0snetWEtFJ9w5XBVVdkMN3QiP7r__KF-xpBqVSKBPaqMamBmA2l1ueTNjXjazpBjdFYhjYcJBko7zMKAgOszthCJRYdAM4nemg-9c7mc5WuFiTvZTE-5wDy19w1NOPgTj-O2lFzNhteqmammgkFZLPmPQ2ppQZS0qOZ1Wu8dNE3c5Or5q9W9qDs8it0PG6GdKbXUOkGZKSvBgwqSvB_Mw4F0ZQ3dtRl4vhQ8_a2hBHK1bJMjKBIhhhJYSXRNhz58jfHkDvrEUHqDh5_hkKTlB1AiUEpomFuMMSuaOx5oXsOzGqzUKdjbI0vnVQzn1xR9f4J7JDCxMb2jUK-MykwxXrlwCGz5BzKtxdhrJA1MwIH0nfWT810JFdAS5wM9L3y71jz3bUxOW-1YINFOXgTdC60=w1243-h828-no) This may require a bit of force. The electronics assembly is fairly strong, but don't impart unnecessary force onto the assembly. -## Step 10: Remove support material from 3D-printed parts +## Step 14: Remove support material from 3D-printed parts The following 3D-printed parts have support material on them: - Top @@ -80,7 +129,7 @@ Most of the time, it can be removed using nothing but your fingers. If you find [Here's a video on removing support material.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRsbkJuOWSM) -## Step 11: Prepare the scroll wheel holder +## Step 15: Prepare the scroll wheel holder ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lgrumuHC1lfArjPiDclRMdDum5Ta-Bfbo_CB1gZJLg9e6K7iWXKz5Ie7KjsxqZ7ct-XOchvtLHsQ9heM3IULinkDuf7l0YBfTeRC3g6yMzUh6qsVr3LC5220n94u7bgXl_PZUvpWIYuFS782onDLdCMY7whNiLmt5VkXRHE-61qHcHNv9bziwbgSD6wREAPV3gNe2Meq8TEL7k9e-LiaElHzZxe0vyAK_F_Qkso11qD4vZQdpHCE5NqDnXuEb0wM7RqrOST-yEXy17iSK74B0GPbqBsEssN9aKe6uTeX4YCydF90fPtiZuLWeCIjGAaqAl5dvuWKSLqVP5cuUy4ROciOmxJlPw8DMPyKwPSLs5F2h7_T4gg_KJKPUVtNegPl1dIOi3rLbGPWmxaXysWh2MjsBLIWjM_cuAwIaayFjeKmw91JIooB8W2x2GpBCRemxjckIuVbSh2o8-NLRNSwkKWlZrx_vVVNCqNybxjJBouTx6Lr77pM-yfV3dOiDLRqmxvc5cseGGbglEyqPQ72Y2YExpyIkdS2JLNlrUAJvCNxDRGu9iweRX-BOHLe_ha-eV-erXaykZFrSGVdyaxgnLpWgWnYHrQL2gIC8KcJlfodNhYy8_jf0ubWsOtV-d2uvf4C4O7WsOi1xQH-i8BBSKauTU_DjWXsJDJZhcwZgjrKF72Zsijb6OiJSgMkqFgCOs2JUs65_CzZw5v1iicuFhW0Emml9jty7mBqpYybu39aRkM=w1454-h969-no) Prepare the following components: @@ -89,13 +138,13 @@ Prepare the following components: - Scroll wheel holder - Scroll wheel holder holder -## Step 12: Insert scroll wheel holder into scroll wheel holder holder +## Step 16: Insert scroll wheel holder into scroll wheel holder holder ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/M7ce85IRvDeEgu_EFp5pA8PVVzrOhleTF_KBSOJOPOTjwy-QJqUhxAvdDMwK_KU_kyLdnIuVD4OJoqB7A45KqI7vvcoRcw26hN-8CCmKxpctaUw-B5W3cAhhObcHQBRLSWFdytpKES5Us09VbCUCMB0t6xiidr9Oy-x2V8iscs11HZPOipW2DjP84z5tWYgXWE99wjYrr1_19CNG0rxNJqhdcoRgQvHj6oZQsrXu5JbCoxWUEZvTEBk8qz4AirPTZfSguPW6vu_3R7K3nRt_1AhKOVORWXQ_lgH3W6YhnkIs7BG6GNLUuPJgcfZbwBMWpmXE9xc-dJv2OcwqxuKosMq4UYL1ItXnUeAJuK9J41ONKPqXaTz679_cATLiUFzEabCdhR4hFrynEjZ4K6lCxe_ubZDx5e8cU0sJ8jRvi50UNHiTedx4dtgTJvu-lSmNj55kurvgO3-qd1ks2_zgn3tl5wpO8PujnDeqXHwxVbIwjOuiDBnd-lJlK7wy-gZxF0R_edou9UTSyDAuHd5X2EKgvM4ykg6OnViciXwC5U-DGMhJVDjNpPizQFPiyCaIIwcIGu0kfImlB_S6j4Hf_gfEI868Z4nTdNQUk8A4iP077ukhsbH-ZVKIvix0_XtxXkMT_Y4TPC-rrLUi18zFXbo6IpCrHw7ybMBnLKp1ZcnEl8ghJYLsB4SAqEC5hQOWdsstNxAq2ROqFC3hGETfJ834knElvPgTueHTHw1UGyRwM2c=w1454-h969-no) - Stop laughing at the names already. - More importantly, the insertion step should be done **very gently**. These parts are quite delicate. Take your time and don't bend things unnecessarily. -## Step 13: Insert scroll wheel holder holder into electronics assembly +## Step 17: Insert scroll wheel holder holder into electronics assembly ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/K1nEg4-zlETXQJl3XeLmhWejLooyTwN6H4deeKIIJ-sHGA1aHTg-VlWFD76scMQJe7UNsdD6oVZA2fTxEPJTilb6AI8RlCQDqCOUbqp_wdS0v4u0JqHxYWWBHNi8GZx2CeZGKjNevDXshgWmpOObyUieZkkZOOXLZKX82e4tY4K8hdxAnHx8HnhFtR3B1kvj4uOpvZmksd0HLcrgtL_URhVkfcQMK_zYW4cA3xqg5u1q-uYSKR-Y8Fr-h6ecKYlEmOsLcA-ggE2VfB7O5OWk8jGL1IcgJC4gIqhnl1TtpSKzMhP_VpY8hG9q9b9Rb9OFkj6wxPY8vQFh6ZqbXkfVWfahAJkIZ6VNHmtu9GaDF5QzpVzWwBZduRjGRCmeHmFFoQpoLtQo-UZedX1F35mBLXTEDHU_mnMthCSgptpAxqqTogpnauYM4sAdib32Bg6o92_LYOJVr3zZIZ5J0pjkyFXFsFggPqE2FHk0TzhTaGrUOvIZKFZ_WnKA8aWmerP0L3zKE0LjmLoaa8TKlgyR8FqJOyA0ctbY5or3YAxJrMkVVd3fJUziDGheJtiTALbwKpV4XqY2vHngLlH7N54kM02oRNQdp2p6APlOUfWKXtPnC0EDP4GKQY1a0TOtznJErXhyC-qW73hQxPDFcmsnIcawZ2-h7ztlw4hPSbwj3g-JXRs9lu8XXxT7ka8nx_OumqYb1tblipOkBwBI0TprlnZfUD54KmB8FKCHzsgsyCQYE0I=w1454-h969-no) - **Ensure that the plastic part is oriented correctly** @@ -103,41 +152,38 @@ Prepare the following components: - Press the plastic part on its edges, NOT the middle, as you may break the part if you depress the middle too hard - *Note*: Once you've finished building the trackball, if the wheel is spinning poorly or sticking in some places, then it's probably because the scroll wheel holder holder isn't flush against the PCB. All kits come with a spare scroll wheel holder holder, so try replacing it and see if that fixes the issue. -## Step 14: Preparing the base -![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gY0AXS8PI-ope8UwUdbVAsQjD1ZyYh1XOW3ieBNns2omRVPw2t6v1j5Z13BsA1-3bYHuUzPZLGjqmnCv2G5nx4ZcSdiAXHZUKKhAspo-v0zE6HSIn4qwl8dn2w0h8Lm5bt9UVsWkDQ1HAVvv2m7GA2RCCDN2Eos7Ho8cyUGPVFhwy5N014GzVUpIoZhRAfY8nWH8MAp8hUeh46xI3rs-xh10yzmXOJWrabOtTAe9gS_tuEjjT5olTlY9R3k_rpsriYih6HK6Hoby06exZdIG4uV3xlaRjBRkxq_S49DTf_D0YYi-SXkDbW_wenzjWzfo4yMrnNmTCgqbTcF7xZ3_w4EXF0TbFQ6kgXoexVUC7Vatni_4WmWrhNIjIRNTtwve13LUFOKjjfiCVOMTdSXsWvVMKRMX1onb_eU994AFvHaWs9-gj5egvFmvK1NLTDTmKAV1EXNxThU0EGO9Jb2cScTszi1fPpzBb03juTgPzdTBE0QLj6Bzu25zhh5pZF2Rph2oxQOjZBVtTBdV7pCFhciJ67V9FQGfAJRuamQjKOl1QsUdeoTrDgbUDvlv1SLrZ4NnECWa-RzoJeMFcekvbXmGCH2I-tHVxDEeUEnrNwWUwpvMNWQwcGVI7ZvlgKdM0L7TEOOhC_KIhd2HMlYf8Xkimt7BVgOCNXn9XstkZRprTAyFzDTibVDh-8Jyo-WXheSPAvRAyO_-IomNCSoslSFG2ljJascFTGAhaQStF4lvxZ0=w1454-h969-no) -Prepare the following components: - -- Base -- 2x heat-set threaded inserts - -## Step 15: Put threaded inserts into base -![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2VKEzDhrAXdKLK1vX4U2F8q7yPPM4MoyVDi0osjhJxEoQirw5xQIvMOouNk-f_odzw4Nv4sMvRPUc1i3xi5TqQdCvLGaPDjKEjZ-XMT-Y1i6TQfn6S7XQVDU_oPLj85bK3WGlvxKTLhib7aHxGQAANQHdo2UHhVTWyu5xCqIZdjoT_A2vKY_gUfZaGoq2-M3tdNoOpaIwKXkeVBfigi2zqvxUUmuApViEPoFScSBv1395ODMBUPEr1tlpZptO7lLnyRe04M8HTjCpQm4HBS1eVEDdoQiaxkJJS4AGjuWJiek_MOm88XSn6WauoRdo7gD0Xgyz6CBN1glqmh-Y-8_xAGwoX7jmDXA9Zrvk5ji70y80yPjEwWRPv5FyT26en5HHWzQy8BDTsu2d2ucitZxos-QB5yh9BZmUKHisiVhx__Hk4hZosBx7yfJhcQutou957ZFTf-19Pn2oEgglfSW6ckOcG970-Uj-OOZXuDRB2pdW7gQXg9O3NT1PshvxI1z7TLwLY04lDHtSHlaI7TJM3R2wkM2jcAOkX0TO01qdfvDqwXNXu-AqtGi6NYCQdpBHKNTeMIlhFhXLzWBJtQlQQBz3Gav96iXbXrPGG6GCov6vPenozV-R4G20Ik0Ti_XVQj63jN4ZMR6Mr-v87xVg-aceEOQi4g9R-Vl36tTcU70AdcsIek24f1fX68n7mWma8t_tAXs7AtlLz6HYmYQoqBVWp6mVkTYZAjefIvI8NbeWL0=w1454-h969-no) - -Take your time and go slowly. A soldering iron temperature of 220C or 430F is hot enough. - -## Step 16: Assembling the base -![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/voJdUZFN9VQ0pZJB8BXMxtDeUXE87qJCziN02MsrGx455DyHEN6tWzuvwQVr9bK3cCozrxD15ddT2VhaCqtdi8hQhHIo9cJ769FdYg9sa0IQnpcwUmL0ZVhegPHc5NyZjAwnbKdzEhKOwQibks9FxxWsh4mgZbOGmcirh3c5lnnWmlExCUaqXlRVEzaVFEwUlUk2xwtW18JT9yaUuxbAjTn1Npn79ZHZt-0vWFJG3FDaQ3LND6WLCubiPEfS8yvxx_fg3mwnzQd9ezRHyfisd8Z-3iW3zLDCN2jq2rAMTasR4tafJNVpUiLcVgxev_kRtAMYn6Wh52czzix6fJ0q0ZVo6B7waO9kqYHR8fJAboPZCn6UEIwQFGQ8ys7Q-gVb5MKrM5Mh2e074iSwam8qT0OmacrLJYsG8Uh3lHgj8j3mrAK6X-mHWG58i-lbZqJYSAs0m2iY5X_gErsQvmg0-K9L0qmd5oJESSmVrpP7jei-_uzDYigTzRq02qs2YtoGV_VqcOnPC2l585wjMYBbZ5FNDp0hBuY07AQgyXgppXFUj0YTy3R78LnlG4sv1QfnVWy1AxS2EpqgYdjaYw1qR4BroGDfFGOos9RxVNptNFY4LRAIfRRo3Fec5vnNn9bk-IHDOri890QeQ-u2IFzMmQHvtTNa1u_VG7IKTre2bLzlQ7zqUWtTdqXfJSjj_fqGSynE5tMoXigEvfGcQCV0D6VQ0FFRBgGxa5Oa1k6Z-2K4WwM=w1454-h969-no) +## Step 18: Assembling the base +![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVWgF0LJGPeommRiOuYWwd2aN-pN2ReXVQ-c7Wh4nrZUogb4HFPDbJShbk2wXK6_cwb_hwc-nWUP43zFOYdFz1sve6JDhRCIZ6xrPCjp-nzyzmJdJ07NqrUy6v_Ev77RhBP4otZWeDjEXreQJghmUn8=w1163-h775-no?authuser=0) - Electronics assembly - Base - Primary buttons - Secondary buttons -- 2x M3x6mm socket cap machine screws +- 2x screws -## Step 17: Place electronics assembly onto base -![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gbWwMOHb8B3idOoS3LKpe2JurWQG0YV3QrwiWnB6NqD1tR5sAnsJPVx-wxGNk_Xwd8AC2CWCy8Sfav6m353NCJb_usZIYeQA71ngtmJWz712G_ATQNbjGMvau-HuJxU-FcQTnJMYq1jVA2jG6J5vCLS7sawBaFdk4J9JgvwKSCeY7OfgvMya3pbSHgPVC14GZ_KdarTtcQ6Lslv8Sx_xpd9cDt_Q1ffKFXTCo7R5e-ijGarVdE6TIimCa8y8Ty_8n_vTGrje323rK3LPE0MhvIA-ZQEbcKKKEcL1SaJa17o8fRteWGSwazkuYYhqxHI077mpYCvyUUOCPmC_fZ7FPCKkWYl0-EcgurXdHoUTvImedxBJLR2L97vbGO9ERADtUxZOsAll_6Wz-nLDor8-KMt9h2g31XeXSd4n3yTW-BVGv_NUlOUfhCrqYQGElRNjcE_zmm3Pb2MpT9vWVApcFwU7vSr55U67oN6axrMCNCX1nZ8jn_LxJXS4UWeZwS7LD8rT8xMcMFNKbbSfFdPJMZGUI6tmF6Z1dYyt27qWS-RyIri-X5Rsmvxs93F0fOnclGxLj4E_3Cb8XCCqHoUDDJBm0bjomET94QxKgXwMA7kfJdFq2gdT3E4-2WpQ_n75oJSnxO2KR-EH3rkViKyHaPUsHN1mGoQZZavS-annsJ-5SM_odXcqN41l1Ql6EV6tBvmS26ct2ZIHbFytPZGuVnjEQr5DuUZ8jDMVlI_Qp4xtf00=w1454-h969-no) +## Step 19: Place electronics assembly onto base +![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVwmpEYC5PTvK0nHXW6-5DkQC2Sab9J8LWcwjsHQtzUl9WYc9GEf-obBTqjKrlB-B2r5q_l5pzKuLIIHhBrOnlI-n8NsY2du8CKp9K-TgBfSM2aUYqP4CetwYYNetv1lJdUW1DIuvBmYP4r68pCdpt9=w1163-h775-no?authuser=0) The electronics assembly is seated on the base, but it does not attach. It will eventually be pressed down by the Top, so don't worry about that here. -## Step 18: Screw secondary buttons into base -![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iLc2xJ_BWVRWphQsWBuCl5bZ-1MNl-AlKmHGyZcjXGbHhledasINBidsLnGWZ5h5efBk69ZcQw9B4D8n_q6VApqfFrDWzlMp985FHZvvFBhB95ojAPaN1Yv6WI8lWQCjxnU-IX5gbmJCHdg5GnCgKgbKKyekf4Fq6m_cjK2hgRsbzFth53qkKdUmrg5rFRyKZqvBAAOAuYc5_-Aa2Uhi8HUkk-_Mt9YAE3eoEYvNqZ7fdNhY_psPBIcgQKPlmuTOe65o9NujvONrN5kwb6cHpapNyldxwNRZQq26oC3oI3HOgRiYKHLExjNFgdVYBWUUJ2ez8EOmpS8X-9r9fvMPVW36kgT6wXmz2TsKXgbad-aG_4c229zLZcGmuxHeX1H1LLaRRh6KdfLulh54YSpL5nmwqFG9P0thOJRBcQfyiuT5pA3X8Ki_xKwS8oHjia2kvJJXy_5KbqBIZo-Ieqaj6S4m8_tvh7KCZ3gX1u4fofmctegh716vR5dcdf0uGRV9iUXZJ6yNUbYokBSZksEq3Z6kqvMvwJB-VdHKwQ2ZpX_kV1TuIlL6raAQqJnsb0sACUDBY9Twfsif-7hvQUDw55r40gw26gpZYIkTijTxNmZxMhQNygUSspmOc_7ednwm3cNAOEyYR6kRnOoO6SUUtLm8k3UlFxtIS8LC0n4_8AmWRG5sM3VwJCGgvyXUJy5YJff-QB4sff3BUqNS3OWTwEaJRYE39O6qkIqAojpt2R4xyxA=w1454-h969-no) +## Step 20: Screw secondary buttons into base +![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWg6PUcaL9luHiC8oz_vMKFvohJJ8jOKjTwzDHaoRYKryDN7eEQOM0UUcCwhZ6rn-dQulxF_BA1g5ohhWb6fS08_tda8H9ebCsBkSZCjiFkLHL8INTXAegE-VG4Dm_SvCZVR-Q54NXLdfPbGjCUCN6g=w1163-h775-no?authuser=0) -When driving the screw, use your free hand to *gently* twist the secondary buttons **clockwise** (away from the PCB). This will ensure that the distance between the buttons and the switches is correct. +When driving the screw, use your free hand to *gently* twist the secondary buttons **counter-clockwise** (towards from the PCB). This will ensure that the distance between the buttons and the switches is correct. A common problem that occurs once the top is placed onto the mouse is that these buttons will become stuck. If that is the case, take the top off the mouse and adjust the secondary buttons. You can twist them either clockwise or counterclockwise by about a degree or so, while keeping them flat against the base. Eventually, you should be able to find a position that allows the buttons to operate correctly. -## Step 19: Prepare scroll wheel +## Step 21: Fit the hole in the Top for the Scroll Wheel + +![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWBwiazDIoVP8R3z6AWiOb4XjAUUbvY9PWOCL4bB1yC-f718YrNNe6R4Ilt4zSUXzu_IwLOv_hyopSVi92ecYsC_GQurNuBAUcUtGcJV9W6CKSKZGgXmSSXkw6-_SYl4yrlONQDDUT74aDZw69dMZOt=w1163-h775-no?authuser=0) +- Get one of the 3mm x 18mm metal dowel pins. +- Insert it into the hole in the Top. This may require a little bit of force. +- If necessary or desired, wiggle the metal pin in the hole to loosen it. This will ensure a consistent fit when the Top is attached to the trackball in later steps. +- Once done, put the Top aside for now. + + +## Step 22: Prepare Scroll Wheel ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vsReZmIpMEvYFu-wzbbU0zo4A8LSE1Y5t8_SNpRt5v1R7Z6_xyLQxpWyj3wgesnzHy7QnmTKtQqEaJ4gPGRzXwMOYP7z09Hk_E6Le4Im-dquCRFyTV8Y2LxoS2-IEZo8x-uXc1jp_HsGwIwIQx12UzxNO24a6OYAkgLCqfLTXCZhNg5SKcwgmSfj0BJ_cIQ5RqH8r27gHB0aYzml4noK_WDW9xVVdyylGR-0bXXLnyRf9IvJ1UzluJqJ5osKWlyukpwNb5HuPmkTUwr5doWH6RzzQfSgIpCrGn72NzOAZh8oFweeQbOuBFEUdvp7MmX6cbT4bkTizSX6Jy_9E-pj5ZdE4pBkQWQ_Fj1UP67Bd8rAoTJwQ3VjcLA6S8YTqpcrE30SDRNhebkcm5prl6RItYKKe9gm63DL9GbWoTRtSjmxTLf9E1RLFDS6V5rx6iYPKQVVnjkihok9r96Hy74BGgtmhUA8_76dJJMh46CXhRjbJVGLrApvoKTXl23AzCmfG0nQ4Pix3XaEdtien1zu_uZoDDzirmgDuGDef_r1MHcbPtuL-i3L61NqtEMcRX8Zo24uLtoclvD3k1PyobrRnqGpnaRvAA3zM34Obhd7tP-LocM94Ut3Bc8IPgdKquAGyuQpKlfoi1KVjfiFVTPyUatHjyPmG93-qZzJGqPZF3EplhEmAfIwik5n5imYwJn_BOuJTI2mAbN4ryW6V42STuPef06GppRbkNglFWrJT2Z01AU=w1454-h969-no) Prepare the following components: @@ -146,55 +192,30 @@ Prepare the following components: - Silicone ring - 2x 3mm x 18mm metal dowels -## Step 20: Insert dowels into scroll wheel +## Step 23: Insert dowels into scroll wheel ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5EwI-F1MXSFo3l0OZtish4yHCMQTsYw6ilrF88hUlbgarZiQzROBkEH4uISmkKLQni1kas5bkRtpjD0WF0OZBwlyzBoo2zwVDMvU_DmMtHcnBNYoz0mMLLwgqu9vRg87MXKDqYbN_5hJGrXNDEwDOA4IIDcEJ7FUOogq4PNLXcKZ9hGeN4xjQFsKu8RvCBBxIcFbAYRrTVs-M2PUR5QsVo1cDrrNSwM3mziZ_DlB65D7TlTpfLNbbVUDLBQn9_pHztRe-9717Li3xc016Z3eY5mkYXMojsJes9ch2bcPgWQDuvEAXYBj_YukTJRGVfQ69U4daNSXKDmKO-CnqGspzxl6gCdQRVTppmJVQw5mP-dpW9_S9NN0r3_phggbcqi1otlJ82cTDGA3bHf2qvxh4NVqVJkEa05S7iDW4fHwtql8E05O29_TePBoMV2Xg7N2bX6j6ul6dVpqI23qmz4AIyRMBKhSHJSNUEcfCrx03pZvE5_-05m2ci86JRMAwS2zN5DxSNL6BHJq9O1JI2xHxZ20MtOBzYnN27y5PQe4_6a4d0OTRmZdCGL-9CpkoCw1iQhdiBEtIwagre4L_07V3WB7SUmvV9wq8SujnA5AEJQ2TeLW4qcUpUrU-TzAb2NvxoxK40nmoTIz_qlXzqVjvu2Hisa-zYAcXbXlcfzUadQ7rNhov4j2ajcnzXPdYODJeK-0TtsFWqvfshk2P4Bxy-bGwwWvcYVUEH3OngDpUNikSCU=w1454-h969-no) - You will likely require a hammer to push the pin into the scroll wheel. If you don't need one, consider yourself lucky. - The pin on the flat side of the scroll wheel will stick out 10.4mm when the pin is fully inserted. - The pin on the other side of the scroll wheel will stuck out 13.6mm when the pin is fully inserted. -## Step 21: Thread silicone ring onto scroll wheel +## Step 24: Thread silicone ring onto scroll wheel ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TF1RWtjWWxu4aAqEoVFbjNDBwDcoDwINdf4YaKAE36ttCOhKzwoELo0A0fS3qhWAtHWZJ7jamgt3U-c8oHxCQVFUn9MCYXnpyoH2UWGsRVfmh-x9wWD-BSrmS_jeaRzwXstj7oMi6C0Cot9Jc5_fcT56P8GbeYNxBs2YJ4qFoGO9ENadi6MGCx93VF8cIjBoyeyamla9edj-t9sB2KDR8_IecOEPmvvgLC1j8BQY7vCMutMtffckA6lH0c2hRv8lJBFLl5ALY6QESzcrbP5YCWb1naM4nm9oEJCt2oW60EouksKNg0n0xhSOZdI0dCzr7wBg_xuC0QjZXceODUPxa-GHU8GHA4xOA_GpIa-qVS7BKcwWa-JJ1jIucSeHnyrxBZtILxNjnsdwVROjwWsPJM3xGk9K1__ALcTq-eOoV7f7XTKeNmHBkOfAwW6Ctvd_N1EZrCE8FXuunM4tJShthU-7yr4oGCFRWAbzjrelyv0LCnKEic8daq47eioAGfJjYrKJZAXWB5mTBv8TspniGyqj_SQO1E2y2IG3p8gmT577UzYldinbiF2yJfB1aRlX_fBZP1O1TMxLbyOQ-X9yD7l7NRCkORA1cRV_N1oEXh5xBZbmAY5vTzO9dr1jfpT2WacgWsaM7Tr-7Q1emlGCptjloYPTIsmbJq2k81EouHc9rlBPLZb4A4V3xC5Q1BNlsm_Mko1Rh9CUoQ17uUL_fEP2WIrmjUbko7qB8kyX64wa6g4=w1454-h969-no) Silicone is quite strong and doesn't rip easily. -## Step 22: Insert scroll wheel into base +## Step 25: Insert scroll wheel into base ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/L-bBzbTuQE7H9YJax35nx7q4Z7MNlMSPW8ejQ1oQ7oCEPXcgqL3Zk8lAwRCVJp4Wcn0D5mNFKyWqRma1l5kxAXFwvwGI9dkxn6D1YpPliX6B0AxS2uaFfz9te96p1aO1xIOs9-ucyA6EKN8PNvRCBQzzJsU5xTNc31wugRvDLl9f5ZM5v1jRH7POdIhvv5hmD8PwPXd2EMDqKvDXE-Qmw83DHfFwsZQkuwK-6BKAu681AlcmRj62wvZBUO5Y5BCkOPwMGG_4dOdberJ-Em85MlVQbejaysJog_seqF--uvOrCdQMjw6UAef8M1pinWppZ3nAnBcB0nLvaD-Lwzs1JLVQXHdcxoTzCm4f0oaxOU_yEmNzPoA6wqAoR_KAkkaJpTNecsK-KHXnf7Rct03RNyG7JSbf5CoF4SibSoHpIqANJo2TrjyzIn3OCacq-tVH2zZBSEvnFL8jGadx0M19s5Ijo6iTzZHNLXf1PA-eX-UwGOwKq0GA2ijTdu67Jg-JOkIsFsgn_a0RTAx5wc_VfS0nZeToLVAweW16I_D_VT-nNJboEAkampokgl6sZ5MkNC80_FsT8CYofqNla-3c8dyV9bK-zeUWygD8h67Ze_UrX41FtBFpCYOZfMPn4Aw85hKgAYVOceKR11jeOfftlYH5G2dY-_yKv4swtzEhSRDMBKRWMhmeEVlgjdMQcnAPBY1xhIh9rNERTi5h35FCa3zM017mfZL0Gm1XwPkDvaFvDeU=w1454-h969-no) The plastic parts can flex to accommodate the angle at which the wheel is inserted. Nice and gentle, now. -Gently give the scroll wheel a spin. It should spin freely with no resistance. If there is resistance, take a screwdriver and hollow out a bit of material from the scroll wheel holder until there is no resistance. Be careful, though: if the fit is too lose, the scroll wheel will jostle during regular use. - -## Step 23: Screw primary buttons into base -![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lGPDrwEG0dwcjcpP2tgxGg3KahnmFDWYkAQwiF9dyUaJaYl_D0tGV9aRx-SbFPZhQ_LjF9b3eihNwVEp1jXYmpB71q2Gkwj4K_g3JRvVkwmXhgzXRmfwo6R6SbgG7wDCLNciy1m8io_lULgbE6VVs6ZbJU71yJsJSKCRyWJtzTzx7nCoz7vrAo7R1z7JN_0F_3fnrNTYZ_0sb5jAWwbcGPv9t-X1CnmPDkcBtKp9t35_gvq3KEU0Y4NoIHryg2-IituCQLLkjKZhB9Ol8uvPOoUVh2MM21UR9qWnMJN_8dMSoUFwiCYg8Ina4XC8ZMD9HaBpOCDVpQRqLDn9bRgTJNSV5FaLLuk6CVN6BavzlmMD-FOtd00ABggPqS6pXM94NPUtdzWmxsLNSO80_veHGq6dVtmCmqdoEuVt2vvxC6Lc5y0Vp4FvdK5NCjIiNtuKbEEpstD8r0ibRElpm3Tq-H2YNngJ18ZcIkc-4ZxMJ-oYO2BkRD8-mNSSksP3t_YItgouBuOUyUfe9D_X0V0L2txRuaP_qAD0PQfR-ZuMyDOiUGPab2wdEpntQpYZHw7AEMwK6Enrf_xkSCoMI_UvSpX5nBZCgLh9VI8MbXZJsDFK50IY4biJ4S959ha1PpDyr5-VOzfndgE6OfpnavasAaGph6EliSibLNJAA4tbI8r-onMeqQa046uwHE1gVWhrkprG2HxeImMNVYypZ7fb0l5SWdbLjZIlcGI-mH_LPzQmugk=w1454-h969-no) +## Step 26: Screw primary buttons into base +![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVp-g3mUd-_s9lIK_k5tEujmDvcXFikbZMOLxxoGmvB-2Fd3Nxfvx8IPORStE51aP5KpFK6lO4ZCrRJELd33czIelp81WmVGKLa9np0Q5JL_HEV31QivpvbbrbjwLSxCryUHZSQTyuttSzfQ05Lc50t=w1163-h775-no?authuser=0) When driving the screw, use your free hand to *gently* twist the primary buttons **clockwise** (towards the PCB). This will ensure that the distance between the buttons and the switches is correct. Again, just like for the secondary buttons, a common problem that occurs once the top is placed onto the mouse is that these buttons will become stuck. If that is the case, take the top off the mouse and adjust the primary buttons. You can twist them either clockwise or counterclockwise by about a degree or so, while keeping them flat against the base. Eventually, you should be able to find a position that allows the buttons to operate correctly. -## Step 24: Preparing the top -![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Qqbyyb0078FOjdnh0wKWzuTFASlI-SFhiwYvMeKFj_DVjIeC8E1zF0-kExeK8vvnIo7C9dsQQp37bIEQScPwdayOv2WumlPSI5P8p7aeqaynz1fZe_R0p2dsWCwn8zZPyMxH3WVxnC2wQxmE9IQpSshByGjhkZlt2Zg1q8Gj2aQOs2gQTMKUPyj0Ae4dRVNiZ1AwLyChAhfLRhhsS97maRfHomj7TOZJ-t1LZ-TWmnvw1Yzq8r7ScaERZDsdLLGCsE6cy2BxR-Ia-I2wBuLeMJGMOmE8S9sTOdnZmGajx2qJsrW03k8o0A3g1uvrZ6DPkY8RvvNnUFevnyxJPw8RkdLG5uWYGOvExKTQqFYiHiOU0NPeFrXssixS9gtE7jzoQlRrn1M0r7Xu0IG5dGK3uIF6PebsfG10vT6Yb2XimcDawjAtjVaifEDqZZkoLb6fapEO8HtDUHXcV5XB_1uxxWZ9_qbleqKj4oADUUKFSuBnNqmM_muMrMyjf_FJGkexw7IedzXzSmekRsooVYwJzfH6j-jzuph77Gpd1XmY6VAvthIq346hEKfStX6EML_3TRl1iGOLVflv5_r-V2W1cjzeRO7-FJ2YMmtevsJpHrYoYfSI18KKLIFO22VVs_oSMzjhF7hsJFfx7gSv1l7ffIEgZlq08fGvbwRI8CO0xKz0TMT2OBJGM6AEJKAhh6_JwvIsb3qmq6xdnKhns8ux04_JQnZApWf6sCKVc11ulB4yBXg=w1454-h969-no) - -Prepare the following parts: - -- Top -- 4x heat-set threaded inserts -- 3x roller bearing dowels -- 3x MR63ZZ roller bearings - -## Step 25: Clear out the scroll wheel hole in the top - -![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fijOYKCNh7XkUZVXjB4Odn78-LEwPq_ymUKUmCb0IOw7zPgqan3EWCd1V5B15Y9wJNHlWIiy-jGEsnKir0CZdPciT_xt_J3bZgW-DqFoHkOu-twCQRgZJa1_H1vcWmEhrXnBoxEqeAhfzlvfXRbiPv=w1292-h969-no?authuser=0) - -- Use the included Allen key to clear the hole in the top -- Twist the Allen key back and forth while it is inserted -- Use a small amount of force; if the hole is loosened too much, the scroll wheel will jostle in an unpleasant way during regular use -- Make sure that the Allen key is inserted all of the way into the hole, so as to clear or crush obstructions - -## Step 26: Put threaded inserts into top -![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/AZRRhvEGCZ_IJ9RZjR8ZGndHKCt7bzWUQkKQIJ1JnGc9ZT5m76R4nY7D2ttNMmRK0cp36_L3PTspowK9dqf_L771p9BP8J2JqaTNo049TrzKtg92dme2-Y1RzNjRm8hM2B-RAYCUOqk48JItGuXAsTZyX3InPMenO0KAcyndAHBy7WM4Ng6Gkud5TyUEC82CoP2aLyNuzm8_9_KsGo7G4lRMM7sXMyLbq9eT19eiiaC-1Sh2I_nze7uE6ODhNx8d01pbng_501aQLDSYfEeCeFZrO1K6QpY3Xvf7s2ggRq_5kAcwFiByqGjLB8akaHCWOwgHeRYRS9ikQ-_iiJwLxNK6DhwjIXeqqroyZR2XOagfvhQ_6gpgS6_XLZbQuA3NIJ8NzIzLMTQ6Ib0Cg5RRUon7OHmIqiVRGdmS5qhkrL7BAHnt7zzZk6Xt5jwoc5gxsO2KRFn7lEUI2X--3Sjnsls3lrOEWaFAGHS3dS7KSoFw7L73lIKfprZTgZrj_Al8R-IRXStA3iHm2Oz1A8CJdjwB0d3kvp9uduk77zP91YvgEs_CDmffuRP70TKaNHKeGWXOTUzqEUQ0vTJWh2jQCbl8qSvUgL1MycmwLvLllopnQDVjoLzd2bjgMFcIH3-1zgAn4DzpGfUU8ekpOcs66tjnQgFS0LieAZUjaLGKWTV9tttqOd_bObW-GA3jBB_LJKpFiZQ0NfF1hvQxHnIlSFzfuhlp2EJWIF4h00BMDMJEmB8=w1454-h969-no) - -Take your time and go slowly. A soldering iron temperature of 220C or 430F is hot enough. ## Step 27: Prepare the Bearing Press Jig ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fcHifwU-lceEx1MLBdimwCm6YiIihikVyH3o47rS98Kh0aqGivpEWOL1eh6f2ibLkXw1d3fMRY59Sdsr3q6CPVXu1lPp6L0VYicMQjhEkzmbeZhL7hxrkcK6QJq7s_bKvyd2hAVz7fV529o8yORZbG=s969-no?authuser=0) @@ -233,9 +254,9 @@ To remove: - [Here's a video showing the above steps.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlaOSYDtQRs) ## Step 33: Insert the screws into the base and apply the friction pads -![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BPjsb6ve06zRUGCbNSzeDNk04lssJfnJcaqkROE7XBmiuNPzj4c-7z8sLM5TEHzfDXdt2rpZz1G2Un28b2-SesGHnMVJNvesj6k2iCZJepmYJDXl0-YrseGuGsxVQ6vnlcJf1MPihEVwNysR3RPbXMHnMudxf6T4yMuLwpnQytmp5zcANJ7H1Lmeb2vzYp_IEpGk8QWTl6MEwtsBd8oVKL3rBTLCylvQLKn6u7qH0molkdJqGw6P8icG9KAAw45IiblrTEw86R8WyYHqZnnK7aS_llj8wWfQHXXnjQaHgxckesXRMwdU8-zHZPLfiX27tWVLXkltj9zEkgYR_bpDQRmQLScLLYogXjgc02HFURhZgwvRVx-ng3I1BVC4oVAnQ4XgcZ9uBft0BHLoPQXizncqyUIP37D-1-tTnY5nrO3uSTjDYScyy0I3R14a6Yuenfqy3lmQEZIbhobmJR6bRas_sNvNVwBdUhCpYysT73iRFp96WXHlK9i2k45QHLSNGjp2ptk08A4rqGXO972u_30gc4ulLf4Bi9x3Kq0MHJyRW_cWHAGdtwllVLZ0lwnGrLiTWerW4vjNskuZZ53j2JE5sF8C3xC9QW21dElNKWV8VzbmokGY2-Snpj4BH3B8paGNproVeGMT0M-WFHxmhZLpLaPdE2hH7pI4eqsVq3YqNDIXeDGr6qyrb-hFWkppYs3Ct4sGYaRqDQ3b_KwOjpGWFCS0LgKJxSlNh_XO0L59yQ0=w1454-h969-no) +![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVGXl1Me4g4mdru5BR9BznZgwtUk58HXdx1GxTtCNAM9TT9hnylLwqoZ_x150f6SWdJfVIDgDZ8OZu-gI8NASe6ahQohkZ3AxMeJADxtwY3fLktkmK6zmLlrIVJJ3PWvI4vDGdZGU8Dc1tVgSplmf9V=w1163-h775-no?authuser=0) -Two of the holes are for the countersunk screws, and two are for the socket cap screws. It should be pretty evident which of these is which. +Remember to drive the screws **slowly** and **gently**. ## Step 34: Insert the ball ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/x6CGRlzu45JaT3PMrSiYTQxzmRi_h56O1mTTMjM_dTqUwgOAZearFeZNw1DLhWL20ewokm9znmuIfU-1MfLyLJmDHBu1j-eR7SNVw1oDqTURAU7Zv7aNJJZALeDbBZz486h-5BID6cuzdeLhyPhv1kAiaQ7D8QccqkXFCfbJ70RgDDsnOkCR9ydlHVhINHz_Rr1mgWeVjqiT07BQkaR3UDrCXCuvtNPEdkT4tDGQLRJbGhAWOx5FV8zmsMwnDpbs5u7kfOSF1syOtPtyQ4rhPO2b8AyOATZmrITcZ0YN4hDt_3Q8KuK6X9rEqNGOM12s2cyHwNDrtpujo_zJkupMBfOdJKzj7nVWKnmAzW2U3kgxfblz73oGfXRjRBlBOBmEhgXrFY8qpza0wBXWIvp-TuFH0lLQHXPqTd0VK7Ke3uu8wncLD0A728Tzh2a704oFGFBDlh3rb4uLRP4rpivcjHler9rronX9F1nZ63b73dk18pXJBuk0kkHYkMe3HJUBi5zAh0LLFKmKae6GCzm3QI7oD_xxTSqzEcP8Rie4EmVfEEEr5zZzdrTQwJLSqtSlEcScUX-axrKYjZEEE4g4ViP9C7c3IDYboDXfiduYFgXlA95PpuzUfgNJ51GlhTZK5KIPecQED7C2bzetkumH5eoRosC5nWu2HiWfoUSc-z_mwfrZwRZgQQQkJrnRz_o2kYzRbJ_8Z8_5Y5HqqACLS5mJ6RbZ5S19t3kdUF5RgRxQXdY=w1454-h969-no) @@ -253,4 +274,4 @@ The bearings are a bit scratchy when they're new. To prevent them from jumping a ## Step 37: All done! Congrats, you finished building the Ploopy Trackball! -It's done! Love it, use it, but don't you dare abuse it! \ No newline at end of file +It's done! Love it, use it, but don't you dare abuse it!