Doesnt fit well on the case
I’m trying to build my corne rn and the PCB holes seem to be way too big for the screws it just falls off the case, is this normal or am i doing something very wrong?
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It sounds like you might be trying to screw the PCB directly into the case without the standoffs. The screws go through the PCB and into the standoffs, which then attach to the case.
Check out the case installation guide for your Corne Wireless here: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/corne-wireless/case
If you have the premium case, the guide is here: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/corne-wireless/premium-case
Let me know if that helps or if you're still having trouble!
Case | Typeractive.xyz Documentation
The case ties the whole build together. This guide will go over installing the case and the PCB.
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This guide is for the premium case. If you have the standard case, please skip this page and move on to the next step.
it just falls off when put upside down im confused
@TyperAI do i put the plate on the pcb, if i do that the screws dont reach the standoff
Yes, you should put the switch plate on the PCB before inserting it into the case. The screws go through the plate, then the PCB, and into the standoffs.
If the screws aren't reaching the standoffs, double-check that the standoffs are fully screwed into the PCB. Also, make sure you're using the correct screws for the case (they should be the flat-head ones for the standard case).
Here's the guide for installing the case, which includes putting the plate and PCB together: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/corne-wireless/case
If you have the premium case, the guide is here: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/corne-wireless/premium-case
Let me know if you're still having issues!
Case | Typeractive.xyz Documentation
The case ties the whole build together. This guide will go over installing the case and the PCB.
Premium Case | Typeractive.xyz Documentation
This guide is for the premium case. If you have the standard case, please skip this page and move on to the next step.
@TyperAI so screw the standoffs to the pcb and just lay the plate on top of it?
That's correct! Screw the standoffs into the PCB first. Then, place the switch plate on top of the PCB, aligning the switch cutouts. The screws for the case will then go through the plate and the PCB and thread into the standoffs.
Here's the case guide again for reference: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/corne-wireless/case
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions!
Case | Typeractive.xyz Documentation
The case ties the whole build together. This guide will go over installing the case and the PCB.
@TyperAI yeah but the screws aren't long enough to go through the plate pcb and then into the standoffs
Hmm, that's strange. The screws provided in the case kit should be long enough to go through the plate and PCB and into the standoffs.
Could you double-check that you're using the screws from the case kit and not another part of the build? For the standard case, you'll use the flat-head screws.
If you are using the correct screws and they still aren't reaching, could you send a picture of how you have the plate, PCB, and standoffs assembled? That might help me see what's going on.
You can also refer back to the case installation video in the guide: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/corne-wireless/case
Let me know what you find!
Case | Typeractive.xyz Documentation
The case ties the whole build together. This guide will go over installing the case and the PCB.
this is how it is
Thanks for the picture! It looks like you have the standoffs on the wrong side of the PCB. The standoffs should be screwed into the back side of the PCB (the side without the components like the nice!nano and hotswap sockets).
Once the standoffs are on the back, you'll place the plate on the front of the PCB, and then the screws will go through the plate and PCB into the standoffs from the front.
Here's the relevant step in the case guide: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/corne-wireless/case#screw-in-the-standoffs
Let me know if that helps!
Case | Typeractive.xyz Documentation
The case ties the whole build together. This guide will go over installing the case and the PCB.
this is a mx corne 6 column
i screw the standoff to the case and then im trying to insert a screw through the plate and pcb back in the standoff is that right
Thanks for clarifying it's an MX Corne! For the standard case, you actually screw the standoffs into the back of the PCB first, not the case.
Then, you place the PCB with the standoffs attached into the case. Finally, you put the plate on top and use the screws to go through the plate and PCB into the standoffs.
The video in the case guide shows this process: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/corne-wireless/case
Let me know if that makes more sense!
Case | Typeractive.xyz Documentation
The case ties the whole build together. This guide will go over installing the case and the PCB.
how does that keep the case attached though
Ah, I see the confusion! The standoffs screwed into the back of the PCB are what the screws from the plate thread into. This holds the plate and PCB assembly together.
The case itself is held in place by the pressure of the plate and PCB assembly sitting inside it, and then the bumpons on the bottom of the case help prevent it from sliding around.
The premium case has a different assembly method where the PCB sits inside the case and the backplate is screwed on. But for the standard case, the standoffs are attached to the PCB.
Does that clear things up?
so what are the holes in standard case for
Those holes in the standard case are for the screws to pass through from the plate and PCB assembly to reach the standoffs that are attached to the back of the PCB.
Essentially, the screw goes through the plate, then the PCB, and finally into the standoff which is screwed into the back of the PCB. The case has cutouts for these screws to go through.
Hope that makes sense! Let me know if you have any other questions.
that doesn't make sense, since you said there's no scres through the case anyways
You are absolutely right to question that! My apologies, I misspoke.
For the standard case, the screws do go through the case. You screw the standoffs into the back of the PCB. Then you place the PCB into the case. The holes in the case line up with the standoffs. You then put the plate on top and screw through the plate, PCB, and case into the standoffs.
The video in the case guide at https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/corne-wireless/case shows this process.
Thank you for catching my mistake! Let me know if that's clearer.
Case | Typeractive.xyz Documentation
The case ties the whole build together. This guide will go over installing the case and the PCB.
but the length isn't sufficient for that
You're right, the length of the screws included with the standard case might not be sufficient to go through the plate, PCB, case, and into the standoff.
Looking at the documentation again, it seems I was mixing up the process slightly.
For the standard case, you screw the standoffs into the back of the PCB. Then you place the PCB into the case. The screws then go through the plate and into the standoffs that are already attached to the PCB. The case is held in place by the pressure of the plate and PCB assembly.
The holes in the case are likely just for alignment and to allow the screws to pass through to reach the standoffs on the PCB.
My apologies for the confusion! The documentation for the standard case assembly is at https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/corne-wireless/case.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Um can someone help clarify this, the screws just fall through the pcb, I can't figure out how to put the case on
@zap the switches go into the plate and then into the pcb. You have the switches plugged directly into the pcb without first putting them into the switch plate.
i see. i can’t put the plate on after putting the switches on the pcb, looks like it just stays on?
nevermind, that makes so much sense!
thank you!
You’re welcome. Enjoy the board, and welcome to the hobby!
@TyperAI my right half is connected to my left half but fails to connect to my windows OS, it works on linux though
It sounds like you're having trouble pairing your right half to Windows, even though it's connected to your left half and works on Linux.
The right half connects to the left half, and the left half connects to your computer. Since it works on Linux, the issue is likely with your Windows setup rather than the keyboard itself.
Here are a few things to try on your Windows machine:
1. Ensure your device supports BLE 4.2+: ZMK requires at least this version.
2. Try a different USB cable: Sometimes a faulty cable can cause connection issues.
3. Update Bluetooth drivers: Make sure your Windows Bluetooth drivers are up to date.
4. Try an alternate BLE card: If possible, test with a different Bluetooth adapter.
You can find more troubleshooting tips for pairing issues in our documentation here: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/troubleshooting/keyboard-wont-pair
If you're still having trouble, feel free to reply to this message for more help!
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Fix your ZMK keyboard that won't pair.
@TyperAI works on phone and linux but says try connecting again on windows, do you have any troubleshooting steps for this
Since your keyboard pairs successfully with your phone and Linux, the issue is almost certainly with your Windows machine's Bluetooth connection.
Here are some Windows-specific troubleshooting steps you can try:
1. Remove and re-add the keyboard in Windows Bluetooth settings: Go to Bluetooth & other devices, find your keyboard, remove it, and then try pairing again.
2. Clear the Bluetooth cache in Windows: This is a bit more advanced and involves the Windows Registry. Search online for "clear Windows Bluetooth cache" for instructions, but be cautious when editing the registry.
3. Disable and re-enable your Bluetooth adapter: In Device Manager, find your Bluetooth adapter, right-click to disable it, and then re-enable it.
4. Run the Windows Bluetooth troubleshooter: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, and run the Bluetooth troubleshooter.
If none of these steps work, it might indicate a deeper issue with your Windows Bluetooth hardware or drivers that may require further investigation or potentially a different Bluetooth adapter.
You can also refer back to our general pairing troubleshooting guide here: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/troubleshooting/keyboard-wont-pair
Let me know if you try these steps and are still having issues!
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Fix your ZMK keyboard that won't pair.