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**TODO PIX completed PCB assembly**
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In this section, you'll go over the steps necessary to build a complete electronics assembly for the Ploopy Mouse.
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## Step 1: Get the necessary tools
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**TODO PIX all tools necessary**
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- Base PCB with all components soldered
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- Vertical PCB with all components soldered
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- A soldering iron
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- Solder
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If you don't have a base and vertical PCB, have no fear. **We sell them**, but we've also got the information necessary for you to make your own. See [[Appendix A: Printed circuit boards]] for information.
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## Step 2: 3D-printed parts
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**TODO PIX all 3D-printed parts**
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- PCB anchor
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- PCB assembly jig
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If you don't the capability to print the 3D-printed parts, then it's no big deal. **We sell them**, but we also have information on how to print them out yourself, if you've got access to a 3D printer. See [[Appendix B: 3D-printed parts]] for information.
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## Step 3: Attach the PCB anchor to the base PCB
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**TODO PIX pcb anchor into base**
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## Step 3: Prepare the necessary parts
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- **DO NOT USE GLUE.** This has the possibility of affecting alignment in later steps.
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- Alignment is not crucial here; in later steps, the PCB assembly jig will be used to ensure alignment.
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- Base PCB with all components soldered
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- Vertical PCB with all components soldered
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## Step 4: Attach the vertical PCB to the PCB anchor
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**TODO PIX putting vertical PCB into PCB anchor**
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If you don't have a base and vertical PCB, have no fear. **We sell them**, but we've also got the information necessary for you to make your own. See [[Appendix A: Printed circuit boards]] for information.
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- Again, **DO NOT USE GLUE.** This has the possibility of affecting alignment in later steps.
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- Again, alignment is not crucial here.
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## Step 4: Attach the PCB anchor to the base PCB
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## Step 5: Put the PCBs into the PCB assembly jig
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**TODO PIX putting base PCB into assembly jig**
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**DO NOT USE GLUE.** This has the possibility of affecting alignment in later steps.
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Make sure that the PCBs are seated fully and completely in the assembly jig, as alignment is crucial.
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## Step 5: Attach the vertical PCB to the PCB anchor
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- Again, **DO NOT USE GLUE.**
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- Make sure that the PCBs are seated fully and completely against the PCB anchor.
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## Step 6: Solder pads from the two PCBs together
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**TODO PIX solder being applied to shared pads**
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- Set the soldering iron's temperature to higher than normal, as the pads are large and shed heat quickly
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- Apply generous amounts of solder to ensure a good connection and good mechanical strength
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## Step 7: All done!
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**TODO PIX completed PCB assembly**
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Congrats, you finished assembling the electronics! Pat yourself on the back.
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