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Dec 10, 2017

Awesome, man! How difficult was it to put together?

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Dec 10, 2017

YanDoroshenkoI won't sugar coat it, it's a lot of work, There are only 56 switches but each has a diode and optionally, a resistor and LED. I socketed both pro micro controllers and I highly recommend you do that for practical reasons. It's also possible to add underglow but I haven't taken that step yet.
It's an enjoyable build nonetheless, it just requires a fair amount of preparation and planning. The result however speaks for itself.

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Dec 10, 2017

yanfaliI thought it would be a lot of work when I saw 56 diodes as a part of the kit.

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paul.hudgins

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Dec 10, 2017

YanDoroshenkoI also have the keyboard with the PCB case and decided against backlighting, and it was the first time me soldering in YEARS and I did funk up the second board (waiting on more parts) will be doing underglow for sure though.
There is a lot of work, but if you take your time and follow the instructions its by no means out side of the average DIY-ers ability

Dec 10, 2017

YanDoroshenkoIf you don't install the backlight components that would halve the build time. Here's the PCB in it's full glory.

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Dec 10, 2017

yanfaliWhat did you use to socket the controllers? Did that increase the height of your middle layer? I will soon get the last parts for my Iris build😎

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Dec 10, 2017

kohlermhttps://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/mill-max-manufacturing-corp/315-43-164-41-003000/ED4764-64-ND/1212143
Yes but only on the right side. I'll need to get M2 12mm spacers, they are on order. You make do if you use some washers until they arrive.

Dec 11, 2017

yanfaliOh one other thing. I had to clip the pins of the switch underneath the left pro micro as it would hit the capacitors of MCU and it wouldn't seat all the way down. I think this depends on how the pro micro was manufactured.

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Dec 11, 2017

paul.hudginsYeah LEDs have one massive drawback unless you sip socket them, you won't be able to open the switches again. The plate actually has cut outs for opening cherry or gateron switches.

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Dec 14, 2017

yanfaliOK, the RGB strips I ordered arrived and I added the underglow mod. Extremely easy to do, just 4 wires on the primary and 3 on the secondary. It looks pretty good, I haven't quite figured out the trick with the adjust layer yet though. I did manage to rip off the connector on one of my pro micros though and had to replace it with a back up. Thank $diety it was socketed. I need to buy a sacrificial connector and hot glue it into place.

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Dec 16, 2017

yanfaliBecause I destroyed a pro micro I added a sacrificial USB micro extension male to female extension and cable tied it to the spacers. Aesthetically it's not as pretty but the mechanical advantages outweigh that for me.

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