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Updated Ploopy Nano Trackball Kit Assembly (markdown)

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Ploopy-Nano-Trackball-Kit-Assembly.md

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**TODO photo of all tools**
- 2.5mm Allen key or screwdriver (comes with your kit)
- 2mm Allen key or screwdriver (comes with your kit)
- Soldering iron
- Solder
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**TODO photo of PCB in base**
## Step X: Place ADNS-5050 sensor optic on printed circuit board
- Make sure that the printed circuit board is oriented correctly. Most of the electronics will be hidden when the board is inserted correctly.
- The printed circuit board might require a tiny bit of force to push in.
**TODO photo of sensor optic placed down
## Step X: Place ADNS-5050 sensor optic into top
## Step X: Place top onto base
**TODO photo of sensor optic placed down**
- It's done this way to make installation easier. Just trust us on this one.
- Make sure that the optic is oriented correctly. If it's not oriented correctly, the optic will bump into the sensor in the next step.
## Step X: Place bottom onto top
**TODO photo of top placed onto base**
The top should slide onto the base without any force required at all. You might have to push it down **a little tiny bit**, but if you have to bend things hard, something is wrong. Go back a few steps and see if anything is missing or misaligned.
- Hold the top upside-down, and place the bottom onto the top. The printed circuit board shouldn't slide out.
- Only a tiny bit of force is necessary to put the two pieces together. If you have to press hard, something is very wrong. Take it apart and repeat the above steps, making sure things are oriented correctly.
## Step X: Screw top into base
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- Ensure that the bearings are pressed all the way into the case. If the bearings aren't seated all the way, there's a good chance that the ball will become badly scratched.
- Needle nose pliers or some similar tool can be used to ensure that the bearing is fully seated.
## Step X: Place friction pads on base
**TODO photo of friction pads on base**
## Step X: Insert the ball
**TODO photo of ball in top**