From 1af916eb9eac04d9eec967f5e64ca0dcbb5cd23e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ploopyco <54917504+ploopyco@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:59:32 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Ploopy Mini Trackball Kit Assembly (markdown) --- Ploopy-Mini-Trackball-Kit-Assembly.md | 18 ++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/Ploopy-Mini-Trackball-Kit-Assembly.md b/Ploopy-Mini-Trackball-Kit-Assembly.md index d2dc8ba..21af691 100644 --- a/Ploopy-Mini-Trackball-Kit-Assembly.md +++ b/Ploopy-Mini-Trackball-Kit-Assembly.md @@ -101,15 +101,9 @@ Prepare the following components: Try to get the Button Lever centered on the metal dowel rod. A hammer is useful during this step. -## Step 9: Insert the Button Levers into the Base +## Step 9: Place aluminum tape into Base -![levers installed into base](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dyPdEv-r1w3v4GtWcIuELY15d7Tsq_OUwUnmVKtdKq4dhtjqlH8_djkqvJN83UpjMDXNN7NJcIUcP6sC5pCQAa81q_o5VidvDKGx5j85ISV9WK-76E3elLq98cLYMMnNC_mnDqW5bMzRKCN4aPAlh0=w1292-h969-no?authuser=0) - -You may find it helpful to use a pair of pliers to insert the levers (see the picture for a helpful method). - -It may be quite difficult to push the pins into the Base. There will be a sort of "snap" noise when they are pushed in all the way, and they shouldn't lift out after they're installed. - -## Step 10: Place aluminum tape into Base +**NOTE**: Make your life easier, and insert the tape in *first*. Afterwards, install the Button Levers. ![tape inserted into base](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3chmBeyh0053RegyhcHG4R8WofnDFWdTWVPaqLD7lpGEAOjWLfonSHEFpL_lWXx4ZFKEQp3VpoO6t9dIRpQdDZZIBzuyr_sfyGbk8TKHXMC2GlVz_uh99C3who00J0IsbWboan1x6U1xXkhfhNm7OPf=w1292-h969-no?authuser=0) @@ -117,6 +111,14 @@ The aluminum tape acts as a reflector, guiding more light into the ADNS-5050. Ad The levers may interfere when placing the tape down; make sure that the tape does not interfere with the lever action in any way. +## Step 10: Insert the Button Levers into the Base + +![levers installed into base](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dyPdEv-r1w3v4GtWcIuELY15d7Tsq_OUwUnmVKtdKq4dhtjqlH8_djkqvJN83UpjMDXNN7NJcIUcP6sC5pCQAa81q_o5VidvDKGx5j85ISV9WK-76E3elLq98cLYMMnNC_mnDqW5bMzRKCN4aPAlh0=w1292-h969-no?authuser=0) + +You may find it helpful to use a pair of pliers to insert the levers (see the picture for a helpful method). + +It may be quite difficult to push the pins into the Base. There will be a sort of "snap" noise when they are pushed in all the way, and they shouldn't lift out after they're installed. + ## Step 11: Insert the PCB into the Base [See this video](https://youtu.be/bbuWk62HwkI) for an example of how to insert the PCB into the Base.