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### Wiring
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Masks for the flexible PCBs I used are available for the [left](resources/pcb-left.svg) and [right](resources/pcb-right.svg) side.
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TODO: Tutorial on how to actually make these.
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A [very rough guide for the brave is here](guide/README.md) - It will be improved over time (**TODO**)!
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## License
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# Dactyl Flexible PCB Rough Guide
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![](workbench.jpg)
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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!)
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## Making the PCB
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Get two sheets of 6in square Pyralux™. Use the Toner Transfer
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method to etch the Pyralux sheets as you would a usual PCB
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> NOTE: If you only have an Inkjet make photocopies of the print out, voilà Toner based copies!
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[Here's a handy toner transfer guide ... ](http://www.instructables.com/id/Toner-transfer-no-soak-high-quality-double-sided/)
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Print these PCB designs out...
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Left hand:
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![](left-hand-pcb-pyralux.png)
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Right hand:
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![](right-hand-pcb-pyralux.png)
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When you're done etching, you'll need to carefully cut the pcb into
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pieces... See the images below.
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## This is Madness...
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The thumb cluster pcb for the left hand:
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![](madness.jpg)
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Solder the MCP like so:
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![](left-hand-mcp-1.jpg)
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![](left-hand-mcp-2.jpg)
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Solder the Teensy 2.0 like so:
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![](teensy-1.jpg)
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Some interesting pull up 10k resistor business here... (TODO add a small diagram and notes)
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![](teensy-2-fuxor-reziztorrs.jpg)
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Each hand of the keyboard will wire up like so:
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![](right-hand-pcb-1.jpg)
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Teensy goes here... note the rows soldered to the teensy via the Pyralux:
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![](right-hand-pcb-with-teensy.jpg)
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Here the left hand:
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![](hotglue-left-hand.jpg)
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That's all for now, this guide will improve over time! (TODO!)
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