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# 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
#### Version 1.0-b & 1.0-c BOM
STM32F103C8T6 (U1) aka BluePill board. Beware of fake/scams. Look for reviews. Amazon, ebay, etc.
* 2x 330 (RN2, RN4) Resistor nets https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/652-4610X-1LF-330
* 2x 220 (RN1, RN3) Resistor nets https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/652-4610X-1LF-220
* 2x Diodes https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/583-1N5818-T
* SD Card Holder (J1) https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/538-104031-0811
* Headers https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/872-920-0011-01
* 50 PIN SCSI header https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/517-30350-6002/
- May substitute with 2 rows of headers from above.
- **Note on Right angle connectors** - it appears Right angle headers are notched differently then the pin out. Be sure to note PIN 1/red stripe on the cable match up.
#### Optional
Floppy/Berg Power header https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/571-1718254
- Required if your machine does not supply power via TERM POWER. For example a Mac Plus or Mac with a Analog/PSU board that has not been recapped.
### 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