First things first, let’s check we've got everything included in the kit. If there’s anything missing, send us a message here so we can get you back to the build ASAP! (Spares are included in the contents below)
1 x PCB Panel
2 x Switch Plate
2 x Top Plate
2 x Acrylic Backplate
2 x Acrylic Eye Piece
2 x Chain
1 x TRRS Cable
12 x Small Rubber Feet
24 x 6mm Screws
12 x 6mm Standoffs
34 x Choc (V1) Switches
1 x Keycap Set
Tools Required:
All you'll need for this is a small screwdriver!
Making the Skull:
Step 1: Inserting Switches into the Switch Plate
First off we need to insert the switches into the switch plate, I've inserted all of mine, but feel free to just do a few before inserting them into the PCB in the next step.
Step 2: Inserting the Switches into the PCB
Now we can place the switch plate on top of the PCB, making sure to align the switch pins with the hotswap sockets. Then squeezing them firmly but carefully together.
You can check the switch pins are inserted on the back of the PCB.
Step 3: Screwing Standoffs onto the Top Plate
Next up, take the top plate and insert the 6mm screws through the screw holes (the holes with silver rims), these should then line up with the screw holes on the switch plate and PCB.
Once they're through all 3 layers, we can screw on the 6mm standoffs on the back.
Step 4: Attaching the Chain
Before we add the acrylic pieces, we can attach the chain, this can be done after, but is less fiddley now!
Simply bend the links on each end, attach them to the small holes at the bottom of the skull, and bend them back into place.
Step 5: Adding the Acrylic
Now we can place the acrylic eye pieces, they should be orientated so the side-glow LEDs fit near the gaps in the acrylic.
Next we can screw on the acrylic back plates, using our remaining 6mm screws, and add the small rubber feet for some traction!
Feel free to put the feet where you'd like, this is how we recommend
Step 6: Installing Keycaps
Finally, we can install the keycaps by simply pressing them onto the switches. And we're all done!
Firmware and Additional Info:
Here's the firmware that the Skull comes pre-flashed with, the layout can be edited in VIAL here: https://vial.rocks/
