Ordering Version 1.1 Boards from JLCpcb (and other parts)

JCLpcb is very cheap and the boards I’ve gotten are good, but the website is janky, watch out!

THIS IS A LEGACY RELEASE! PLEASE USE THE LATEST!

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Section 1 - Downloading the Files

Download the Manufacturing Files

1. Go to the hardware git repository releases:

https://github.com/Phobos132/PhobGCC-HW/releases

• Download the two zip files that end in JLCPCB_FAB from the most recent release for the 1.1 board
• Unzip them both, take note of the location and files they contain, you will need all of them

Section 2 - Motherboard

Uploading Gerber Files to JLCpcb 1

1. Go to jlcpcb.com and sign in (make an account if you don’t have one)
2. Mouse over “My file” then click the +
3. Click “Add gerber files” and choose V1.1_Motherboard_Gerbers.zip
4. Wait for the “Processing Gerber files…” bar to reach 100%
5. Click Gerber Viewer on the right to open a new tab and review the files

Review Gerbers

Gerbers should look as shown (Note sometimes it glitches and shows you the “layers” tab first):

Uploading Gerber Files to JLCpcb 2

• Go back to the upload tab
• Enter 72.87 and 125.5 in the dimensions fields
• Choose the desired PCB Quantity
• Change the Surface Finish to ENIG-RoHs

Uploading Gerber Files to JLCpcb 3

1. Scroll down and Select PCB Assembly
2. Select the desired quantity
3. Press confirm

Uploading PCB Assembly Files 1

1. Click “Add BOM File”, select PhobGCC_BOM.csv
2. Click “Add CPL file”, select PhobGCC-top-pos.csv
3. Enter something for the usage description, I’ve been going with “Electronics and Hobbies->DIY”
4. Click NEXT

Uploading PCB Assembly Files 2

• Mouse over each line in the “Matched Part Detail” column, make sure it matches the “Comment” column (ie the resistor description says 2kOhm in it somewhere)
• click NEXT

Uploading PCB Assembly Files 3

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Check that the part placement looks as shown, click SAVE TO CART

Section 3 - C-Stick

The process is exactly the same, just with the c-stick board files instead of the motherboard files

Uploading Gerber Files to JLCpcb 1

• Go to jlcpcb.com and sign in (make an account if you don’t have one)
• Mouse over “My file” then click the +
• Click “Add gerber files” and choose V1.1_CStick_Gerbers.zip
• Wait for the “Processing Gerber files…” bar to reach 100%
• Click Gerber Viewer on the right to open a new tab and review the files

Review Gerbers

Gerbers should look as shown (Note sometimes it glitches and shows you the “layers” tab first):

Uploading Gerber Files to JLCpcb 2

• Go back to the upload tab
• JLC likes the c-stick board better, so it should automatically figure out the PCB size this time
• Choose the desired PCB Quantity
• Leave the surface quality on the default

Uploading Gerber Files to JLCpcb 3

• Scroll down and Select PCB Assembly
• Select the desired quantity
• Press confirm

Uploading PCB Assembly Files 1

• Click “Add BOM File”, select CStick_BOM.csv
• Click “Add CPL file”, select CStick-top-pos.csv
• Enter something for the usage description, I’ve been going with “Electronics and Hobbies->DIY”
• Click NEXT

Uploading PCB Assembly Files 2

• Mouse over the description in the “Matched Part Detail” column, should match the value in the “Comment” column (ie 2kOhm)
• click NEXT

Uploading PCB Assembly Files 3

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Check that the part placement looks as shown, click SAVE TO CART

Review Order

Order should show 4 items, 2 for the boards and 2 for assembly

Click “Secure Checkout” and enter your shipping and payment info to order

Ordering the Remaining Parts

1. Teensy 3.2 - Unfortunately these are in short supply right now, check digikey, mouser, newark, etc.

https://www.digikey.ca/short/mf2fmw3v

• 4x Hall Effect Sensor, two options available, if you have the choice go for the higher sensitivity one:
• DRV5053EAQLPGM (Higher Sensitivity)

https://www.digikey.ca/short/7p0f4rvv

• DRV5053CAQLPGM (Lower Sensitivity)

https://www.digikey.ca/short/pwjt79d7

• TLW-136-05-T-S Low Profile Header (get the 36 position one and break it into the individual sizes needed)

Note: This is a “Value Added Item” which means it always shows 0 stock. This doesn’t mean you can't get them, Digikey cuts them to size when you order.

https://www.digikey.ca/short/ptf4mdw1

• 4x 2-3mm Cylindrical Magnet (anything similar to these should work):

https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D12-N52

https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D11-N52

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07GCK798R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

5. High Viscosity Glue:

This is the one I use: https://www.amazon.ca/Gorilla-Super-Glue-Gel-53Oz/dp/B07PX97BV6/ref=sr_1_3?crid=10PEAUNLLLIQ5&keywords=gorilla+glue+gel&qid=1646203544&s=kitchen&sprefix=gorilla+glue+gel%2Ckitchen%2C133&sr=1-3

A good 2 part epoxy would probably also work (though I haven't tried it):

https://www.mcmaster.com/66195A13/