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## Step 1: Get the necessary tools ## Step 1: Get the necessary tools
**TODO PIX of all tools required** **TODO PIX of all tools required**
These are the tools you'll need to build the Ploopy Mouse. You won't need them all immediately. This is just so you know what you're getting in for.
- 2.5mm Allen key or screwdriver - 2.5mm Allen key or screwdriver
- A soldering iron - A soldering iron
- Solder - Solder
## Step 2: Get the necessary printed circuit boards ## Step 2: Get the necessary printed circuit boards
**TODO pix of both PCBs** **TODO pix of both PCBs**
- Base PCB - Base PCB
- Vertical PCB - Vertical PCB
If you're not sure how to get these PCBs, we sell them! See [[Appendix A: Printed circuit boards]] for more information on how to buy them from us. (We also have a few tips for you, if you want to make your own!) If don't know how to make PCBs, **we sell them**! See [[Appendix A: Printed circuit boards]] for more information on how to buy them from us. (We also have a few tips, if you want to make your own.)
## Step 3: Get the necessary 3D-printed parts ## Step 3: Get the necessary 3D-printed parts
**TODO pix of all 3D-printed parts** **TODO pix of all 3D-printed parts**
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- 3x roller bearing dowels - 3x roller bearing dowels
- Top - Top
If you're not sure how to get these parts, we sell them! See [[Appendix B: 3D-printed parts]] for more information on how to buy them from us. (We also have a few tips for you, if you want to make your own!) If you're not sure how to print your own parts, **we sell them**! See [[Appendix B: 3D-printed parts]] for more information on how to buy them from us. (We also have a few tips, if you want to make your own.)
## Step 4: Get the necessary electronics components ## Step 4: Get the necessary electronics components
**TODO pix of all electrical components** **TODO pix of all electrical components**
**TODO electrical BOM here** **TODO electrical BOM here**
Yup, you guessed it, we sell complete components kits. See [[Step 2 of Appendix A: Printed circuit boards|Appendix A: Printed circuit boards#step-2-order-the-electronics-components]] if you want more information (or info on how to buy them from your favourite electronics provider). Yup, you guessed it, **we sell complete components kits**. See [[Step 2 of Appendix A: Printed circuit boards|Appendix A: Printed circuit boards#step-2-order-the-electronics-components]] if you want more information (or info on how to buy them from your favourite electronics provider).
## Step 5: Get the necessary fastening hardware ## Step 5: Get the necessary fastening hardware
**TODO pix of all fastening hardware** **TODO pix of all fastening hardware**
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- 4x M3x8mm socket cap machine screw - 4x M3x8mm socket cap machine screw
- 6x M3 heat-set threaded insert - 6x M3 heat-set threaded insert
No surprise, we sell these too. See [[Appendix D: Hardware]] for how to buy them from us (or how to get them yourself, if you want.) No surprise, **we sell kits of these**. See [[Appendix D: Hardware]] for how to buy them from us (or how to get them yourself, if you want.)
## Step 6: Let's get going. ## Step 6: Let's get going.
If you're ready, proceed to [[2. Electronics Assembly]]. Once you've got all the stuff, proceed to [[2. Electronics Assembly]].