From 609c9bbffe424b90303ccc8458a3d46b1d5f6e08 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christopher Hubmann Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:00:30 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add hardware related Readme containing FAQ --- .../README.md | 23 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Hardware/usb-to-ps2-gameport-hat-arduino-pro-mini/README.md diff --git a/Hardware/usb-to-ps2-gameport-hat-arduino-pro-mini/README.md b/Hardware/usb-to-ps2-gameport-hat-arduino-pro-mini/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..da360dd --- /dev/null +++ b/Hardware/usb-to-ps2-gameport-hat-arduino-pro-mini/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +Usb => PS/2 & Gameport HAT v1.2 +=============================== + +## Where to order which parts? +You can generate a BOM (bill of materials) from within KiCad in order to easily see the parts you need. + +I made sure to pick parts with good availability so I could order all of them at once at [Mouser](https://mouser.com). + +## Where to order the PCB? +Pretty much all manufacturers should support KiCad or Gerber formats. + +I ordered at [EuroCircuits](https://be.eurocircuits.com/) for this project but e.g. [JLCPCB](https://jlcpcb.com/) should also be fine! + +## How to generate gerber files? +I pre-generated the gerber files already, you can find them [here](https://github.com/ChrisDeadman/usb-to-ps2-gameport-hat/tree/master/Hardware/usb-to-ps2-gameport-hat-arduino-pro-mini/gerber). + +Should you want to generate them yourself, you need to install [KiCad](https://kicad-pcb.org/) to open the project and export the gerber files, +[JLCPCB](https://support.jlcpcb.com/article/44-how-to-export-kicad-pcb-to-gerber-files) has a nice tutorial of how to do that. + +## How to solder? +If you order a stencil with your PCB you can use a normal oven to solder the stuff in place - in this case I would still solder the "big" elco manually afterwards because of heat concerns. + +I did solder everything manually tho using the soldering iron I use for normal prototyping, just make sure to use a lot of flux for the ICs to avoid shorting the pins - and best triple-check afterwards that you didn't ;)