So, did I mention I tried a 1.3 x .7 IC socket for the Teensy? Works a treat, and allows removal of the Teensy to solder the switch that is hidden under there. Somewhere up "above" in this thread is a parts list that includes a buying link from Mouser. The IC socket is
much lower-profile than the giant stand-offs PHRC sells as a "socket", but the IC socket has holes sized for wire leads, not big flat pins.
So to use it, you need to buy the Teensy
without pins from PJRC, solder in some resistor leads AS pins, and trim them to length. I did this by seating the leads into the socket
firmly and then sliding the Teensy down onto them. Solder, remove, trim, and use. Also, I removed the center crossbar from the socket so I could get to the switch leads later.
Anyhow, I mention this because if someone wants to solder the Teensy
before the switches, they will discover the |\ switch (which I used for Enter)
cannot be soldered after the Teensy is installed.
So either solder that one switch (and an LED if desired)
before you solder on the Teensy -- or use a socket. Or discover that it is practically impossible to de-solder and remove a Teensy!
Potato pics attached.
- Ron | samwisekoi
Sig auto-typed by my GH36 LH keypad.p.s. Please excuse the wonky passives. I was experimenting with a new process for mass soldering. It worked, but was not attractive. Electrically they are fine.
Yup. jdcarpe, CPTBadAss, AKMalamute, Thechemist, and pharaoh all went out USPS Priority Mail today. That is all of the CONUS addresses I believe I have.
Oh man am I excited!!!! Thank you samwisekoi and jdcarpe for all your wonderful work. Now to make sure I don't mess this PCB up like I did with my JD40.
Yours is coming to me first, though. I was going to solder the diodes, Teensy, and resistors/transistor for you, leaving only switches and LEDs. But I can send it to you bare, if you want...