W1-AT Build Guide
- How to use Switch Align Plate for W1-AT
Step 1. Parts
Check your Parts for Build
- Housing
- PCB and Daughter Board
- Align Plate
- Tadpoles (x14)
- Feet (x6)
- Screw (Spare)
1. Socket Head M2.5 x 20mm - x2
2. Socket Head M2.5 x 22mm - x2
3. Socket Head M2.5 x 8mm - x2
4. Socket Head M2.5 x 10mm - x2
5. Socket Head M2 x 4mm - x4
6. Flat Head M3 x 5mm - x2
7. Round Head M3 x 8mm - x16
Required parts to Build the keyboard
- Switches
- Stabilizers
- Lubricant (Optional)
- Hex Driver (H1.5)
- Philips Screw Driver
Step 2. QC
- QCing the board and parts
- Check the PCB (use Tweezers, VIA Key tester)
Step 3. Open the Case
- Unscrewed on the bottoms using an H1.5 Hex driver
- Long Screws for the Topside, Short Screws for the Bottom side
Step 4. PCB and Align Plate
- Put the Stabs and Switches on the PCB
- If you use Cherry Switches you don't have to use the Align Plate
- If your switches are wobble on the PCB you have to use Align Plate
- How to use Switch Align Plate for W1-AT
Step 5-1. Install the Tadpoles
- Put the Tadpoles in the hole of the PCB
-The direction of insertion is the opposite of the switches
Step 5-2. Install the Screws
- If you use Screw PCB mount you don't have to use Fiber washers
Step 6. Assemble the Daughter Board
- Check the USB-C port
- Using the smallest screws (M2x4), H1.27 Hex Driver
- Connect the JST connector to PCB
Step 7. Top and Bottom Assemble
- Put the PCB on the Bottom case
- Gently place the top on bottom
- Tighten the Screws and Insert feet on the bottom
- Long Screws for the Topside, Short Screws for the Bottom side
- Done
# Screw tightening position
- Cases
- Daughter board
- Weight on Bottom
- PCB on Top