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Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build: Manufacturing Guide - Part 7

Robert Feranec via YouTube

Overview

Learn the manufacturing process for a custom DIY keyboard in this 56-minute tutorial covering every step from generating production files to final assembly. Master the process of preparing gerber files, creating bills of materials (BOM), and generating pick-and-place documentation. Navigate through PCB ordering, assembly services, and various 3D printing options for components like the case, knobs, and plate. Discover how to source and order all necessary components, handle multi-color 3D printing requests, and manage CNC manufacturing orders. Follow detailed instructions for keyboard assembly, firmware uploading, and final configuration. Access comprehensive project files through provided GitHub repositories, EasyEDA links, and Thingiverse resources. Part of a complete keyboard design series, this manufacturing-focused module provides essential knowledge for bringing custom electronic projects from design to physical reality.

Syllabus

What is this tutorial about
Generating and checking gerber files
Generating BOM Bill of Material
Generating Pick and Place file
Ordering PCB
Ordering PCB Assembly
Ordering 3D printing - EasyEDA box
Downloading a different variant of box
Ordering 3D printing - Knobs and Plate
Ordering CNC - Plate
Ordering 3D printing - Frame and Rings
Ordering 3D printing - Top and bottom 1 color
Ordering multicolor 3D printing
Paying for PCB and Assembly
Submitting order for 3D printing and CNC
After ordering: Check placement, Confirm 3D printing
Ordering the missing components
How to build the keyboard together
Pay for 3D printing and CNC
Save the current version of project
Where to download everything
Uploading firmware and configuring keyboard
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Robert Feranec

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