BYO Keyboard Guide

Before You Start

If you want to get up and running as fast as possible with your BYO Keyboard feel free to skip this section. If you want to learn as much as possible about how keyboards,

  • Hardware
    • What is a…
      • Diode
      • Mechanical Switch
      • Key Cap
      • PCB
      • Microcontroller
      • Switch Matrix
      • Input and Output
      • Breadboard
      • LED
      • USB Cable
    • How To…
      • Solder
      • Breadboard a Circuit
      • Design a PCB
      • Manufacture a PCB
  • Software
    • What is a
      • Arduino
      • CircuitPython
      • Library
    • CircuitPython vs Arduino
    • Arduino Programming Concepts
      • Variables
      • Arrays
      • While and For Loops
      • Functions
    • CircuitPython Programming Concepts
      • Variables
      • Arrays
      • While and For Loops
      • Functions

Video Tutorial

  • Safety
    • Do not leave soldering iron unattended
    • Do not have anything plugged in while soldering
    • Well Ventilated Area
    • Be mindful of Soldering iron cable at all times
    • Clear Soldering area
    • Where Safety Glasses
  • Tools
    • Safety Glasses – Safety First!
    • Solder Iron
    • Solder
    • Solder Stand
    • Solder Sucker or Solder Wick
    • Breadboard (Optional)
  • Components
    • Review components
  • Solder
    • Breadboard

Guide

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Additional Resources

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