From 44ca51b5b9012b4f3e5d827582f43284137322d4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?King=20K=C3=A9vin?= Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2019 15:58:37 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] README: add fabrication details --- hardware/README.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/hardware/README.md b/hardware/README.md index d7c987a..bd5fbbf 100644 --- a/hardware/README.md +++ b/hardware/README.md @@ -161,3 +161,11 @@ to export gerber file for PCB manufacturer (and photo preview + overview documen make board ~~~ +fabrication +=========== + +the board has components on both sides. +it is a mix of through hole components (USB connectors, displays, batteries, switches) and surface mount components (the rest, mainly the micro-controller and power related parts). +the connectors need to be through hole components to withstand the mechanical load when plugin in and removing the cables. + +use board with a thickness of maximum 1.2 mm since the USB-C leads are only 1.3 mm long.