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YamPAD project log 4

A project log for YamPAD - Feature-packed open source macropad

A fully open-source, mechanical, hot-swappable, RGB backlit, QMK powered, OLED screen featuring numpad/macropad.

mattia-dal-benMattia Dal Ben 05/11/2019 at 09:470 Comments

Partial assembly.


I finally had some time to go on with the PCB assembly. Turns out the most difficult part (caps) was a breeze, the WS2812B leds... not so much.

Getting ready for the assembly.

Let's start with the hard stuff... RGB leds.

I used the usual SMD hand soldering technique: start by applying solder to a pad, then heat it up while adding the component, finally solder the rest. Turned out pretty good IMO.
Assembled LEDs
Now it's the caps turn.
And diodes...

Now it's the Kailh PCB sockets turn. I was worried I couldn't apply the same technique as before, since I never used them. Turns out they're quite easy to solder.

Unfortunately my Arduino Pro Micro is not here yet (the one in the first pic have the header pins soldered in the wrong orientation and I don't trust much my desoldering skills) so I can't finish the build.


I hope they'll arrive soon, I need to know if everything works!

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