From bc10834110351c62912b6ff0dd0db26926cb2cb5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ThorstenB <51717934+ThorstenBr@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 21:33:40 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 44 ++++++++++++++++++++------------------------ 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 24 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 65cefdd..879949f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -26,34 +26,32 @@ You can also find a ready-to-use STL files in the [stl](/stl/) folder. These STL ## Button Panel You will need a button panel, so you can control FloppyEmu from the front. -You can build the panel manually using a perfboard. Alternatively, use the PCB design files to order a printed circuit board. -You'll find schematics and also a KiCad PCB design project in the [pcb](/pcb/) folder. -There are also Gerber files in the pcb folder. +You can build the panel manually using a perfboard or order a printed circuit board (from JLCPCB etc). -The four push buttons are very common and easy to obtain. They are similar as the onboard buttons of FloppyEmu. Except the PCB design is made for a through-hole type push buttons (not SMD buttons as on FloppyEmu). And you will need switches with a 7mm peg, to properly mount the printed push button caps. Check on ebay searching for "micro switch push button 6x6x7mm". Your favourite electronics supplier should also have them (Germany: reichelt.de, TASTER 9303, Kurzhubtaster 6x6mm, 7,0mm). - -![ButtonPanel1](/resources/ButtonPanel1.png?raw=true) -![ButtonPanel2](/resources/ButtonPanel2.png?raw=true) -![ButtonPanel3](/resources/ButtonPanel3.jpg?raw=true) - -KiCad schematics are available in the pcb folder: - -![ButtonPanel4](/resources/ButtonPanel4.png?raw=true) - -KiCad PCB design: - -![PCB](/resources/PCB.png?raw=true) - -The pcb folder also contains Gerber files, if you wanted to order a PCB directly: +The [pcb](/pcb/) folder contains all Gerber files required for a PCB order: ![PCB](/resources/PCB2.png?raw=true) ![PCB](/resources/PCB3.png?raw=true) +Alternatively, use a perfboard to solder the push buttons manually. It's only 4 buttons and a connector (and maybe the resistor for the status LED): + +![ButtonPanel1](/resources/ButtonPanel1.png?raw=true) +![ButtonPanel2](/resources/ButtonPanel2.png?raw=true) + +Schematics and the KiCad project for the PCB are also stored in [pcb](/pcb/) folder: + +![ButtonPanel4](/resources/ButtonPanel4.png?raw=true) + +![PCB](/resources/PCB.png?raw=true) + + +![ButtonPanel3](/resources/ButtonPanel3.jpg?raw=true) + ### Bill Of Materials Here's what you need. -For the button panel: +#### For the button panel: - Manufactured PCB (i.e. upload the Gerber-Files to a PCB manufacturer, like JLCPCB). Alternatively use a [perfboard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfboard). - 4x "micro switch push button 6x6x7mm" (ebay etc) @@ -63,7 +61,9 @@ For the button panel: ![Material1](/resources/Material1.png?raw=true) -For the button panel and LCD connector: +The four push buttons are very common and easy to obtain. They are similar as the onboard buttons of FloppyEmu. Except the PCB design is made for a through-hole type push buttons (not SMD buttons as on FloppyEmu). Switches with a 7mm peg are required to properly mount the printed button caps. Check on ebay searching for "micro switch push button 6x6x7mm". Your favourite electronics supplier should also have them (Germany: reichelt.de, TASTER 9303, Kurzhubtaster 6x6mm, 7,0mm). + +#### For the button panel and LCD connector: - You can use simple breadboard wires ("jumper wires") to connect FloppyEmu to the button panel and LCD. They are cheap and also come with a ribbon cable. The LCD and the button panel both require 7 wires each (since 3 pins of the button panel's pin header are unused). - Alternatively, use "header plugs" with matching ribbon cable (2x5 for the button panel, 2x8 for the LCD) - as shown in the build photos. This is a slightly more expensive and complex solution. @@ -106,10 +106,6 @@ Carefully remove the printed "supports" to reveal the top grooves: ![3DPrint2](/resources/3D_Print2.jpg?raw=true) -The rear panel and the front panel require supports - but only in tiny areas. - -![3DPrint3](/resources/3D_Print3.jpg?raw=true) - ### Print Duration The top shell takes about 7 hours to print on an Ender 3v2. The front and rear panel require about 1:30 hours.