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If you always wanted to build your own keyboard but didn't know where to begin, this series is for you. In this video, I show how you can integrate the controller into your PCB instead of using an Arduino. I also show some more advanced PCB design tips and how to assemble an SMD board. In the next videos, I will go over all the software options and discuss how to build the perfect enclosure.

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00:00 Intro
00:28 PCBWay
00:56 Overview
02:43 Components Overview
07:15 ATMega32U4
09:37 Copying the Arduino
11:12 Schematic Overview
14:53 PCB Design Tips
22:02 Ordering the PCBs
24:06 PCB Assembly
28:19 Inspection and Trouble Shooting
29:48 I'm an idiot
31:24 Outro