PCB Assembly

[AkariProd]

Hi, I was wondering if it's possible to have the CPL file for each PCB . Thanks!

[gzweigle]

Manufacturers can have specific format requirements.

So, KiCad project files are on GitHub and CPL or anything else can be generated from them:

https://github.com/gzweigle/DIY-Grand-Digital-Piano/tree/main/hardware/releases/ips20/ips20_kicad_v0
https://github.com/gzweigle/DIY-Grand-Digital-Piano/tree/main/hardware/releases/sca00/sca00_kicad_v0

However, KiCad project files for two other required boards are not yet on GitHub: hps08 and pls00.

I will add those two missing KiCad project files.

Happy to answer further questions and also a couple forums could be helpful:
https://pianoclack.com/
https://forum.pjrc.com/

[AkariProd]

Hey, thanks for the swift response, I plan on building this hybrid stem g piano project even though I don't know my way that much around electronics, trying to learn the most I can so thank you for the help. Also what is the pls00? I saw it in the components manual but I can't seem to find out what it is!
Also is there any manufacturer that can make + assemble pcb that you recommend? Is there even a manufacturer capable of assembling the whole thing? I mean I guess if necessary, I will have to partly solder myself (something I have never done 😅)

[gzweigle]

I can put more details on the small pls00 board when I post the KiCad.

The project could/will be difficult without electronics or soldering experience.

Given interest in this piano I have considered making as a kit. Someday.

[davidedelvento]

Hi @AkariProd -- I am thinking of placing an order soon, probably (reluctantly) without the assembly. Let me know if you would like to make the order together and/or if you are doing (or have hired someone on Fiverr to do) the fabrication files

[AkariProd]

Oh, i don't think I will be placing an order if it's not with assembly, also I don't even have a piano action yet. Also yes I started contacting a few people on fiverr but it may take a little while to get the work done

[davidedelvento]

Actually, after sleeping on it, I changed my mind and embarked myself in this design work. Let me know if someone for Fiverr responds (by the way have you seen the private message I sent you, so we can stop spamming Greg and github about these things?)

[davidedelvento]

@AkariProd see https://pianoclack.com/forum/d/1510-diy-electronic-purchase/ if you would like to jump on the bandwagon. There is another person interested who is in Europe, so we may end up splitting the order that way to make shipping easier.

[AkariProd]

Hey, sorry was quite preoccupied recently, if this includes full assembly and everything, as in I don't really need to touch the boards when they arrive, I'm in! Thanks for taking the initiative for preping the files and starting out the procedure with PCBWay

[gzweigle]

pls 0.0 and hps 0.8 gerber and kicad added along with additional documentation.

[AkariProd]

Oh looks like all the BOM have been added for each component, thank you Greg!