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Config

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DPedal build instructions

Parts

Part	Quantity	Link
DPedal PCB	1	Download, then order online
RP pico 1 USB C variant (headerless)	1	Amazon
2m USB C<->A cable	1	Amazon
3D printed parts	1 each	Download and print yourself, or upload to a printing service
8mm M3 machine screws	8	AliExpress
M3 square nuts	8	AliExpress
choc v1 28.5mm buttons	2	AliExpress
white choc v1 switches	6	AliExpress
choc v1 hotswap sockets	6	AliExpress
Solder	enough	Amazon

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Tools

Tool	Link	Notes
3D printer	Prusa mini on Amazon	The prusa mini is the printer I personally use. The mini is a bit outdated but it's reliable, repairable and I can only recommend a printer I've actually used. Getting the kit is a great way to learn more about printers through the assembly process.
Soldering iron
3M Hex key	Amazon

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Ordering PCB

1. Download dpedal_gerber_files.zip.
2. Go to JLCPCB, click "Add gerber file" and upload the dpedal_gerber_files.zip you just downloaded
3. Set following options, leaving the rest as default:
• Surface finish: LeadFree HASL
• PCB thickness 1.2mm
• PCB Color: whatever you want
4. Complete order. You probably want "Global Standard Direct Line" for shipping.

Printing

Download the STLs here. Then slice and print each STL yourself.

Slicing configuration for each part:

• default orientation with no supports
• layer height: 0.10mm (The model is very precise so, so dont go any higher than this)
• infill: 15% grid infill (I just use grid because its the default, any infill type is probably fine)
• Filament: I use PLA but any hard filament should work fine.

Soldering

1. Solder hotswap sockets to PCB
2. Solder pico to PCB

Flashing firmware

1. Plug in the pico/PCB to your PC while holding down the flash button.
2. Follow the steps below depending on your OS
• macOS
1. Download the firmware (arm host) and unzip.
2. Open a terminal to the directory containing the firmware and run ./dpedalflash
• Windows
1. To enable flashing on windows, download and run zadig
1. Options -> tick List All Devices
2. In the dropdown choose STM32 BOOTLOADER
3. Press Replace Driver
2. Download the firmware (x86 host) and unzip.
3. Open a terminal to the directory containing the firmware and run dpedalflash.exe
• Linux
1. Download the firmware (x86 host) and unzip.
2. open a terminal to the directory containing the firmware and run ./dpedalflash
3. Insert a switch into each socket
4. Open this page and test each button works, the default button mapping of the dpedal has mouse scroll on the dpad and page up/down on the left/right buttons
5. Disconnect the switches again, to prepare for the next stage.

Assembling

1. Ensure you have everything in the BOM
2. Place PCB in pico base
3. Place switch plate on top of pico base
4. Screw the switch plate on to the pico base
5. Clip the switches into their sockets
6. Put the dpad between the two base pieces and push the pieces together.
7. Screw the right base to the switch plate
8. Push the 2 buttons into the 2 empty switches

Finished!

Your dpedal is now fully assembled and ready to use.

If you want to change the keyboard/mouse mapping you can use the web configurator.