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Build Guide
This is the build guide for Corne Cherry v3. Click here for the Corne Cherry v2 build guide.
Parts
Required
| Name | Count | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| PCB | 1 set | |
| Top plate | 2 sheets | |
| Bottom plate | 2 sheets | |
| OLED cover | 2 sheets | |
| ProMicro | 2 | |
| TRRS jack | 2 | |
| Reset switch | 2 | |
| Diodes | 42 | Only SMD parts are supported |
| PCB sockets | 42 | Compatible with Kailh and Gateron |
| Key switches | 42 | Only compatible with CherryMX |
| Keycaps | 42 pcs | 1u 40 pcs, 1.5u 2 pcs |
| Spacer M2 7.5mm | 10 pieces | |
| Spacer M2 9mm | 4 pieces | |
| Screw M2 4mm | 28 screws | |
| Rubber feet | 8 pieces | |
| TRRS (4 poles) cable | 1 | TRS (3 poles) cable is also acceptable |
| Micro USB cable | 1 |
Optional
| Name | Count | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| OLED module | 2 | |
| Pin header for OLED module 4 series 1.5mm | 2 | |
| 4 pin sockets for OLED module 2.5mm | 2 | |
| SK6812MINI-E | 42 pieces | LEDs for Back light |
| WS2812B | 12 | LEDs for Undergrow |
Firmware preparation
If you build the firmware yourself, it will take some time to set up the environment, so it's best to start at the beginning. It is recommended to flash ProMicro's prior to soldering. For more information, please see https://github.com/foostan/crkbd/blob/master/doc/firmware_en.md.
Verification
The PCB for Corne Cherry v3 is as follows. Make sure it is the same as your PCB.
The PCB comes with a frame for manufacturing reasons. You can fold it by hand to remove it, but if it is difficult, make a cut in the joint * with a cutter or similar, to make it easier to remove. In addition, the joint can be cleaned with a file.
* Joint part: There are a total of 8 parts, which are marked in red in the image below.
Assembly
Diodes
Solder diodes for SMD components. Since SMD parts are very small, it is convenient to have tweezers and counter-acting tweezers.
The diode has a fixed mounting direction, so solder it so that the "|" mark on the part faces the "|" on the diode mark "|◁". In addition, Corne's PCB has all the same diode mounting orientations.
TIPS: Tips for installing SMD parts
The trick is to attach the SMD parts, but first, as a spare solder, put the solder on only one side of the pad.
Next, solder one leg of the diode so that the spare solder melts. At this time, it is recommended to use reverse-action tweezers, so that you can hold the SMD part firmly without applying force, and concentrate on alignment and soldering instead. Also, if the soldering iron is too hot or the solder is touched too long, the flux contained in the solder may evaporate and form an undesirable pile solder, but since it can be repaired later, so at this point you should only care about attaching parts. It's okay.
It is okay if the diode does not float when viewed from the side when one foot is attached. If it floats, press the diode with tweezers or your fingers and reheat the soldered part with a soldering iron to clean it.
Then solder the other pin. Be careful not to apply too much solder, as a small amount is sufficient. If you have applied too much, you can remove it with a suction pump, blotting wire or by scooping it with a soldering iron.
If the amount of solder on the preliminary solder side is small, additional soldering is performed, and if it is a heap, apply flux from above and heat it to clean it.
The diode is completed by soldering 42 pieces in total on the left and right.
LED (optional)
Solder the SK6812MINI-E and WS2812B.
First, check the state after installation.
All soldering is done from the back side, but the SK6812MINI-E is for Backlight
(the front side is shining) and the WS2812B is for Undergrow (the back side is shining).
WS2812B (Undergrow)
First, solder the WS2812B.
Solder with the corners of the recesses on the WS2812B and the corner marks on the PCB aligned as shown below. TIPS: As I introduced in Tips for Installing SMD Parts, I think that you can attach it well with spare solder.
In addition, his PCB of Corne has the same mounting orientation of his WS2812B.
He soldered a total of 12 pieces on the left and right, and he completed the WS2812B.
SK6812MINI-E (Backlight)
Then solder the SK6812MINI-E.
Solder the SK6812MINI-E with the missing corners aligned with the PCB corners as shown below. TIPS: As I introduced in Tips for Installing SMD Parts, I think that you can attach it well with spare solder. It is harder to break than the SK6812MINI, but it may be damaged if it is directly exposed to the heat of a soldering iron. If the temperature is about 320°C with a soldering iron with a temperature control function, it seems that there is no problem even if four legs are soldered continuously.
All Corne PCBs have the same mounting orientation for the SK6812MINI-E.
SK6812MINI-E is completed by soldering a total of 42 pieces on the left and right.
TRRS jack, reset switch, pin socket for OLED
Solder the TRRS jack, reset switch (tact switch), and OLED pin socket as shown in the picture below.
Since it is a part that easily slips off, you can solder it while holding the part by hand, or fix it with masking tape and then solder it.
ProMicro
Solder headers to PCB. Then solder ProMicro to headers, with components facing PCB
If you use spring-loaded pin headers (e.g. Conthrough), you do not need to solder the back side. Please refer to the Helix Build Guide for details on how to use spring-loaded pin headers.
OLED module
Insert the pin header into the pin socket for OLED first, and then solder the pin header and OLED module. At this time, the OLED module is easy to float, so be careful not to float it while pressing it with your finger.
Operation check
We recommend that you check the operation when the ProMicro and OLED module are attached. If you do it at the very end, it will be difficult to isolate the problem.
To check the operation, connect the left hand side to the PC with MicroUSB, and connect the left hand side and the right hand side with the TRRS cable. Since there may be defects such as jacks, be sure to connect the left and right instead of one by one before checking the operation. If it is done correctly so far, if you short the pad to attach the PCB socket with tweezers etc., the key pressed on the OLED module will be displayed.
PCB socket
Solder the PCB socket according to the mark as shown below. All the PCB sockets are listed below, but I'm not really into it, so attach them one by one. TIPS: As I introduced in Tips for Installing SMD Parts, I think that you can attach it well with spare solder.
The PCB socket is completed by soldering a total of 42 left and right.
OLED protective plate
Attach the OLED protective plate with M2 9mm spacers and M2 screws.
Plates, switches
After attaching the key switch to the top plate,
fit the key switch into the socket.
If you attach all the key switches to the top plate first,
it will be more difficult to fit them in the socket,
so it is easier to attach only the end key switches first.
Install the M2 7.5mm spacer and M2 screws on the top plate.
It is easy to screw the spacer after inserting it into the hole from the back side.
Attach the bottom plate with M2 screws.
Install the cushion rubber in the following positions.
That's it.
