From 0e691b76d0b6fbc3b0fa195ac637ae1eaf85c7fd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eric Helgeson Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:14:13 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] docs/build-your-own.adoc --- docs/build-your-own.adoc | 62 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 62 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/build-your-own.adoc diff --git a/docs/build-your-own.adoc b/docs/build-your-own.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dfe2c4c --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/build-your-own.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,62 @@ + +# Build Your Own + +These instructions will guide you thorugh purchasing all of the parts needed to assemble kits for yourselves and for friends! Please note the hardware is licensed non-comercial. + +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 manufactuer how to create the BlueSCSI boards. + +https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI/tree/main/hw/gerbers + +Order the boards from https://jlcpcb.com/ or your manufactuer of choice. + +### Components + +A Mouser project can be found here with all the parts - + +NOTE: you only need 1 of the header packs for ~20 boards, so adjust acccordingly. + +https://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?State=EDIT&ProjectGUID=ac1981ee-73ba-4b4e-b80d-ad0cee123b87 + +### BluePill + +Beware of fakes and buy from a place where returns are easy. Ensure the photo in the listing shows a chip that says STM32 on it. + +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 setup: + +https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI#usage