Connect the ribbon cables to the elite-C

Solder the ribbon cables to the MCU

• On the plate PCB, locate the top 2 ribbons: one of 6, one of 5:

 

For each side, you will solder the main plate PCB to the elite-C shield PCB.

 

Both sides are not the same, so double check before soldering:

• Install the elite-C shield with the elite-C in the case, screw them
• Install the plate and thumb cluster PCB
• Check that the usb-C and audio jack are aligned (if you managed to screw the shield in, they will be)
• Check that the plate and thumb cluster align to the holes in the case
• Check that the diodes are on the visible side (not between the PCB and the case)
• Once you have checked, take everything out of the case

 

Soldering the 6-ribbon cables to the MCU

Reference picture:

 

When soldering, make sure the cable is coming out of the top part of the MCU (with the components). Look at the picture above to double-check.

Depending on which version you are building, the numbering of the rows might be one-off.

Use the Columns numbering to make sure the ribbon cable is aligned properly.

• Locate the 6-cable ribbon cable
• One end is already soldered to the plate PCB
• Solder the other end to the elite-C.
• Use the table under to double-check the correct orientation

MCU	Flexible PCB
D4	R4
C6	R3
D7	C4
E6	C5
B4	C6
B5	R5

 

Soldering the 5-ribbon cables to the MCU

When soldering, make sure the cable is coming out of the top part of the MCU (with the components). Look at the picture above to double-check.

Depending on which version you are building, the numbering of the rows might be one-off.

Use the Columns numbering to make sure the ribbon cable is aligned properly.

• Locate the 6-cable ribbon cable
• One end is already soldered to the plate PCB
• Bend it 90 degrees, directed towards the bottom
• It is now facing towards the bottom
• Reverse it on itself, towards the top

• The cables should now align with the pins of the elite-C according to the table under
• Solder the other end to the elite-C
• Use the table under to double-check the correct orientation

For the right side:

 

For the left side: