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Possibility of adding case variant for hotswappable mcu #7

Closed karrui closed 2 years ago

karrui commented 2 years ago

Thanks for open sourcing the case! As the mcu hotswap spacers are slightly taller than their non hotswap variant, the USB-C cutouts do not line up correctly when used with a hotswapped mcu.

Is it possible to request for a case variant with repositioned USB-C cutout to fit a hotswapped mcu?

bstiq commented 2 years ago

Hello,

I recommend using either millmax sockets, Or using the rev2 shield PCB where you can hotswap the ribbon cables (https://github.com/Bastardkb/Elite-C-holder/pull/1)

I can also provide you with a step file if you want to change the alignment yourself.

Let me know if that works for you.

karrui commented 2 years ago

I recommend using either millmax sockets,

I'm using the hotswap sockets from kriscables, which are slightly higher than the default spacer height. Are there shorter sockets I am not aware of? :(

Ah, neglected to also mention that I am already using the rev2 shield PCB! Is there an image of how to the hotswapping of ribbon cables are done?

I am not familiar with editing the step file at all, but am willing to try if a step file is provided! :)

karrui commented 2 years ago

Would these sockets work better?

karrui commented 2 years ago

Or these? Seem much lower actually!

bstiq commented 2 years ago

Hey, I don't think the peelaway should work. I recommend using the millmax on the matrix headers. That way I have multiple shields each with a different MCU, and I just have to disconnect the cables when I want to switch.

Maybe this picture makes it clearer? image

Regards,

karrui commented 2 years ago

Ah, you solder the mcu and allow the breakout pcb to be hotswapped instead. I was planning to make the entire mcu hotswappable ala https://docs.splitkb.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011263059-How-do-I-socket-a-microcontroller-

However, at this point I'm about to just socket the mcu directly instead of going through all that trouble, haha!

bstiq commented 2 years ago

Hello,

This is correct. Since it seems you are going ahead with the build I am closing this issue, have fun !

Regards,

karrui commented 2 years ago

Oops, I should have closed it myself.

For others who stumble onto this issue in the future, millmax 315 sockets (these, to be exact) are the exact height as the default header pins that come with nice!nano and works perfectly. millmax 310 sockets (the higher profile variant) will not work.

PS: millmax 315/310 sockets work perfectly to also hotswap the ribbon cable.