[GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)

[Secret8znMan]

What do I do with the orange LED? I got non hot swap version and I actually am not sure where and how I am suppose to solder it to. It's my first project like this, is there anybody here that can give me some advice?

[rooski15]

What do I do with the orange LED? I got non hot swap version and I actually am not sure where and how I am suppose to solder it to. It's my first project like this, is there anybody here that can give me some advice?

There's a charging indicator pad you can solder it to.

See here:

https://scottywei.github.io/bioi-g60ble/

[Secret8znMan]

What do I do with the orange LED? I got non hot swap version and I actually am not sure where and how I am suppose to solder it to. It's my first project like this, is there anybody here that can give me some advice?

There's a charging indicator pad you can solder it to.

See here:

https://scottywei.github.io/bioi-g60ble/

I've seen that picture, but I'm new to soldering. I know which side the contacts are, but which way should the hole in the tab face? Left or right?

[rooski15]

What do I do with the orange LED? I got non hot swap version and I actually am not sure where and how I am suppose to solder it to. It's my first project like this, is there anybody here that can give me some advice?

There's a charging indicator pad you can solder it to.

See here:

https://scottywei.github.io/bioi-g60ble/

I've seen that picture, but I'm new to soldering. I know which side the contacts are, but which way should the hole in the tab face? Left or right?

I'd tack it on really light and test it. Then flip it if it doesn't work.

[andtar2]

What do I do with the orange LED? I got non hot swap version and I actually am not sure where and how I am suppose to solder it to. It's my first project like this, is there anybody here that can give me some advice?

There's a charging indicator pad you can solder it to.

See here:

https://scottywei.github.io/bioi-g60ble/

I've seen that picture, but I'm new to soldering. I know which side the contacts are, but which way should the hole in the tab face? Left or right?

Check the BIOI G60BLE PCB Build Guide there are images showing LED polarites.

[Secret8znMan]

What do I do with the orange LED? I got non hot swap version and I actually am not sure where and how I am suppose to solder it to. It's my first project like this, is there anybody here that can give me some advice?

There's a charging indicator pad you can solder it to.

See here:

https://scottywei.github.io/bioi-g60ble/

I've seen that picture, but I'm new to soldering. I know which side the contacts are, but which way should the hole in the tab face? Left or right?

Check the BIOI G60BLE PCB Build Guide there are images showing LED polarites.

Thanks, this was exactly what I needed!

[Kuj0]

Fingers crossed for a second round of this one. There are literally ZERO other options for hotswap bluetooth 60% PCBs from what I can find online.

[solomonshv]

GK61XS is a 60% hotswap PCB with bluetooth: (4th option) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32981170236.html
GK64XS is a 65% PCB that fits 60% cases, and is also hotswappable with bluetooth: (last option) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000993753892.html

do note that these don't use QMK or VIA. they are a trickier to program, but they do work. i have a polycarb KBD 5 degree board with the GK64SX that i use at work. setting up layers took a while to figure out, but once i got it set up it was fine.

GK61XS is a 60% hotswap PCB with bluetooth: (4th option) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32981170236.html
GK64XS is a 65% PCB that fits 60% cases, and is also hotswappable with bluetooth: (last option) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000993753892.html

do note that these don't use QMK or VIA. they are a trickier to program, but they do work. i have a polycarb KBD 5 degree board with the GK64SX that i use at work. setting up layers took a while to figure out, but once i got it set up it was fine.