X88H - Hybrid USB/JST

License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

You are free to produce, modify, and manufacture this design for private use (personal, non-commercial purposes) or small scale non-commercial production runs of 50 units or fewer.

In the case of larger-scale production (exceeding 50 units)/any commercial use, please contact Nick (nick[at]concreteflowers.com), or Bachoo (bachoobusiness[at]gmail.com).

Changelog

• 17 Aug 2024
  • Rotated JST connector so it's facing the alphas

Design Files / Libraries

The files were designed with KiCAD 8.0.4.

The marbastlib MX switch symbol/footprint library is used for the project.

The 3D model for the PCB can be seen in the main folder under X88H-3D-model.step.

Ordering from JLCPCB

1. Head to the JLCPCB order page.

2. Upload the GERBER-X88H.zip file in jlcpcb/production_files/.

3. Set the quantity of the PCBs you want made.

4. Set your desired PCB parameters. Here are some suggested parameters: (Everything else can be kept at their default)

• PCB Color: Black
• Surface Finish: ENIG
• Remove Order Number: Yes

5. Enable the PCB Assembly option at the bottom, and set the following parameters:

• PCBA Type: Standard
• Assembly Side: Both Sides

6. Press Confirm at the bottom or NEXT on the right to get to the next page.

7. Click NEXT to get to the Bill of Materials tab.

8. Click Add BOM File and select the BOM-X88H.csv file in jlcpcb/production_files/.

9. Click Add CPL File and select the CPL-X88H.csv file in jlcpcb/production_files/. Click Process BOM & CPL to proceed.

10. You should be presented with a list of all the components and quantities needed. Double check there are no missing components. If there are, you will have to find substitute components for it. Click NEXT to proceed.

11. You should be presented with a view of the PCB and its components. Click NEXT to proceed.

12. You should see a breakdown of the price for the PCBs you want to order. Select Keyboard - HS Code 847330 under Office Appliance Accessories for the Product Description.

13. Save to cart, and pay for it!

Ordering from PCBWay

1. Head to the PCBWay Quick Order page

2. Click the Add Gerber file button and add the X88H.kicad_pcb.zip file in the main folder. Don't worry about the broken preview.

3. Set the quantity of the PCBs you want made.

4. Set your desired PCB parameters. Here are some suggested parameters: (Everything else can be kept at their default)

• Solder mask: Black
• Surface finish: Immersion gold (ENIG)
• Remove product no.: Yes (extra+$1.5)

5. Enable the Assembly Service option at the bottom, and set the following parameters:

• Assembly side(s): Both sides
• Quantity: as needed; same number as your PCBs?
• Do you accept alternatives/substitutes made in China? Yes

6. Click Save to Cart. You will have to wait for your order to be reviewed before you can pay for it.