NiciTheNici
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3 years ago Im currently in the process of building this keyboards as well, I feel like I understand the process well enough to answer some of your questions.
you usually use JLC PCB for prototyping and Elecrow for the final product
Prototyping is not required unless you modify the PCB yourself and since coseyfannitutti's design has been thoroughly tested you can skip the Prototyping step all together and order straight from JLCPCB or Elecrow, although most people i know ordered from JLCPCB and even the guide recommended it.
Both the bottom and top plate are made of PCB material too
You're absolutely right.
I notice in the photos that there are various engraving on the components are those part of the gerber and dfx files already or do I need to modify something else?
You dont need to modify anything, your PCB will look just like in the photos if you just upload the gerber file as is. If you know how to you can add your own logos/markings to the PCB this is not necessary though.
Are there settings on their tool that I have to change
Not really, you might wanna change the surface finish but this is not necessary. I also recommend removing the order number, else it might be visible and that wouldnt be very pretty.
Heres my settings I used for comparison. I used the same settings for the top and bottom PCB.
And heres how your shoppingcart should more or less look like.
If you have any more questions don't hesitate asking them! Good luck and have fun :)
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Hi @coseyfannitutti I'm writing to you because, as per subject I'd like to build the Discipline v2 by myself but by being completely new to the hobby, I'm not quite sure where to go to get the parts manufactured, specifically the pcb/plates and the acrylic case.
If my understanding is correct, based on the online stream I saw with MechMerlin you usually use JLC PCB for prototyping and Elecrow for the final product, is that correct? In a normal scenario both the bottom and top plate are made of PCB material too? Just to understand if I can get them made all by Elecrow.
About the acrylic instead, I understand from the documentation that you use Ponoko instead. Is that correct too?
One more question, I notice in the photos that there are various engraving on the components are those part of the gerber and dfx files already or do I need to modify something else?
Last but not least, when I use JLC PCB/Elecrow, are there settings on their tool that I have to change other than the colour of the PCB?
Thanks a lot for your time and help.