Hey there, just a quick update for anyone following!
SMD Components in hand, PCBs in hand, Solder paste in hand, only a few things holding me back from making a test unit.
1. Since this is my first pcb I made the mistake of not including component labels on the pcbs silkscreen so I am not sure which capacitors go where and such. This wouldn't be an issue usually but my PC with all the files is currently missing a power supply so that is on order now and I should receive this week.
2. I tried hand soldering my own boards mcu and it wasn't the greatest success, 3 of the 4 sides were fine but I must have had the chip slightly off angled so its sort of messed up, luckily I have a hot air rework station on the way so I should be able to correct my mistake.
Also, I forgot to order a bulk order of diodes from mouser so I will have to order those, I have enough for a test unit but I will place an order for a few thousand diodes.
Lastly, some of you may follow me or switchnollies instagrams so you may have seen but for you who don't I have an album of a few glamour pics of the PCBs.
http://imgur.com/a/cD0WX-Kiwi