diff --git a/Appendix-A:-Printed-circuit-boards.md b/Appendix-A:-Printed-circuit-boards.md index b7d3902..a420329 100644 --- a/Appendix-A:-Printed-circuit-boards.md +++ b/Appendix-A:-Printed-circuit-boards.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Want to make your own Ploopy Mouse boards? Great! Less work for us. Seriously, t ## Step 1: Order the PCBs from a PCB production company -We use PCBWay for our boards. You may use them **TODO add PCBWay published PCB link here**, or any other PCB production company. Here are the most important configurations you'll need to communicate to the company: +Here are the most important configurations you'll need to communicate to the company: *Main board* - 4 layers @@ -37,14 +37,12 @@ If something is missing from here, it's not really important. At some point, you'll have to upload design files to the production company. Send them `/hardware/electricals/production/gerbers.zip` **TODO add this**. That should contain everything you need to get the boards made. If the production company rejects this package, however, you'll need to address the issue yourself. -We estimate that it'll probably cost around $80 to get the boards made, plus shipping. - ## Step 2: Order the electronics components All of the components are described in the schematics of the PCBs (see `/hardware/electricals/production/base.pdf` and `/hardware/electricals/production/vertical.pdf` **TODO ADD THESE**). Ordering the components is left as an exercise for the reader. Here are a few tips: - We used Alibaba to order PMW3360 sensors -- Digikey carries all of the other electrical components +- Digikey and Mouser carry all of the other electrical components Here's a complete list of components: