diff --git a/guide/README.org b/guide/README.org new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1dc70a2 --- /dev/null +++ b/guide/README.org @@ -0,0 +1,57 @@ +* Dactyl Flexible PCB Rough Guide + +[[workbench.jpg]] +For now, take a look at the images and try to figure things out, I know +that's not great (it's better than nothing!) + +** Making the PCB + +Get two sheets of 6in square Pyralux™. Use the Toner Transfer method to +etch the Pyralux sheets as you would a usual PCB + +#+BEGIN_QUOTE + NOTE: If you only have an Inkjet make photocopies of the print out, + voilà Toner based copies! +#+END_QUOTE + +[[http://www.instructables.com/id/Toner-transfer-no-soak-high-quality-double-sided/][Here'sa handy toner transfer guide ...]] + +Print these PCB designs out... + +Left hand: +[[left-hand-pcb-pyralux.png]] + +Right hand: +[[right-hand-pcb-pyralux.png]] + +When you're done etching, you'll need to carefully cut the pcb into +pieces... See the images below. + +** This is Madness... + +The thumb cluster pcb for the left hand: +[[madness.jpg]] + +Solder the MCP like so: +[[left-hand-mcp-1.jpg]] +[[left-hand-mcp-2.jpg]] + +Solder the Teensy 2.0 like so: +[[teensy-1.jpg]] + +Some interesting pull up 10k resistor business here... (TODO add a small +diagram and notes) + +[[teensy-2-fuxor-reziztorrs.jpg]] + +Each hand of the keyboard will wire up like so: +[[right-hand-pcb-1.jpg]] + +Teensy goes here... note the rows soldered to the teensy via the +Pyralux: +[[right-hand-pcb-with-teensy.jpg]] + +Here the left hand: +[[hotglue-left-hand.jpg]] + +That's all for now, this guide will improve over time! (TODO!)