From 23b7c215101a21a1fa4f0f69a90c5481ba764a6b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ploopyco <54917504+ploopyco@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:18:47 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Appendix A: Printed circuit boards (markdown) --- Appendix-A:-Printed-circuit-boards.md | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/Appendix-A:-Printed-circuit-boards.md b/Appendix-A:-Printed-circuit-boards.md index 3166664..49ae032 100644 --- a/Appendix-A:-Printed-circuit-boards.md +++ b/Appendix-A:-Printed-circuit-boards.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Buying boards from us -Getting the Ploopy Mini Trackball boards made can be complex, and expensive, especially if you only need one set. [That's why we sell kits with everything you need to build a Ploopy Mini Trackball](https://www.ploopy.co/shop/trackball/2) **TODO fix this link**. Here's why that's great for you: +Getting the Ploopy Mini Trackball boards made can be complex, and expensive, especially if you only need one set. [That's why we sell kits with everything you need to build a Ploopy Mini Trackball](https://www.ploopy.co/shop/mini-trackball-category/6?page=1&limit=60&sort_by=popularity_score&sort_order=desc). Here's why that's great for you: -**TODO photo of PCBs** +![pcb with nano unsoldered](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dSTh6IgNr9aXE-yR32luPsRJXEZnz3oeXIWfQ8frPomvC2Kp2e0UmtgDjAu8F4U1RYQW1tIK5Ppi1P-8koCF6AAE0yvYenATy44LMAoy-xFbQBJwpev1NWeMv80o6erq57RqF5b_qYN_brG7JvhjME=w1292-h969-no?authuser=0) - You get a PCB with all components soldered - The firmware is already programmed on the microcontroller, so you won't have to program it @@ -30,11 +30,11 @@ Here are the most important configurations you'll need to communicate to the com 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 the zip files in [the source](https://github.com/ploopyco/mouse/tree/master/hardware/Electronics/Gerbers) **TODO fix this link**. 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. +At some point, you'll have to upload design files to the production company. Use the source files to generate your manufacturing files. If the production company rejects this package, however, you'll need to address the issue yourself. ## Step 2: Order the electronics components -All of the components are described in [the schematics of the PCBs](https://github.com/ploopyco/trackball/tree/master/hardware/Electronics/Schematics) **TODO fix this link**. Ordering the components is left as an exercise for the reader. Here are a few tips: +All of the components are described in [the schematics of the PCBs](https://github.com/ploopyco/mini-trackball/blob/main/hardware/electronics/Mini-R1_002.pdf). Ordering the components is left as an exercise for the reader. Here are a few tips: - We used Alibaba to order ADNS-5050 sensors - Digikey and Mouser carry all of the other electrical components @@ -69,11 +69,11 @@ Here's a complete list of components: - Solder - A printout of the schematics -Schematics can be found in [the source](https://github.com/ploopyco/mouse/tree/master/hardware/Electronics/Schematics) **TODO fix this**. +Schematics can be found in [the source](https://github.com/ploopyco/mini-trackball/blob/main/hardware/electronics/Mini-R1_002.pdf). ## Step 4: Solder the components to the boards -Once you've got the PCBs and all of the components, print out [the schematics](https://github.com/ploopyco/mouse/tree/master/hardware/Electronics/Schematics) **TODO fix this**. Use the schematics to match the reference designators on the PCBs to the reference designators on the schematics, and then get to soldering. +Once you've got the PCBs and all of the components, print out [the schematics](https://github.com/ploopyco/mini-trackball/blob/main/hardware/electronics/Mini-R1_002.pdf). Use the schematics to match the reference designators on the PCBs to the reference designators on the schematics, and then get to soldering. If you've never soldered surface mount components before, or want a refresher on how to solder, we recommend [this video on using an iron to solder surface mount components](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NN7UGWYmBY), and [this video on using a hot-air soldering station](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Qt5CtUlqY).