BlueSCSI/docs/build-your-own.adoc

# Build Your Own

These instructions will guide you through purchasing all of the parts needed to assemble kits for yourselves and for friends! Please note the hardware is licensed non-commercial.

If you'd like to buy the kits pre-packaged/pre-flashed or fully assembled we have a network of makers here to help you out at https://scsi.blue

## Order Parts

Updated for 1.0-c.

### PCB's

Grab the latest Gerbers. Gerber files tell the PCB manufacturer how to create the BlueSCSI boards.

https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI/tree/main/hw/

Order the boards from https://jlcpcb.com/ or your manufacturer of choice.

### Components

#### Version 1.0-c, 1.1-a BOM

https://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=c5cc83feff

### BluePill

Buy from a place where returns are easy. Ensure the photo in the listing shows a chip that says STM32 on it.

The BluePill must be a STM32F103**C8T6** - a C6T6 will not work. Check the listings closely.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=stm32f103c8t6

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=stm32f103c8t6

### STlinkV2

You can usually find these bundled with the bluepill or at the same store you bought your bluepill. 

## Assemble

Follow the guide on component orientation and assembly.

https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI/blob/main/docs/assembly.md

## 3D Case

Print or order a 3D case for your BlueSCSI to mount it inside your computer.

https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI/tree/main/3D-Files

## Flash

You will need to flash the BlueSCSI program onto your BluePill following these instructions.

https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI#flashing

## Usage

Be sure to follow the usage instructions for getting your drive images set up:

https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI#usage