Pcb doesn’t fit in case
The screws and standoffs for the case for my Corne don’t fit and it seems that they are not long enough to reach through the case, the pcb, and the top plate. Is there a solution for this?
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This usually happens if the standoffs are mounted in the wrong place or in the wrong order. For the Corne Wireless case, the screws go from the backside of the PCB into the standoffs, and then the switch plate + PCB stack sits on top of those standoffs — the plate screws then fasten down into the standoffs.
Here are a few things to check:
1. Screw order: The flat head screws go through the back plate into the standoffs, and the round head screws are used for the switch plate. If you mix them up, the lengths may not work out.
2. Standoff placement: Make sure the standoffs are between the PCB and the back/plate, not underneath both the PCB and back plate. The PCB should be sandwiched between the plate on top and the case/backplate below, with the standoffs acting as the spacer.
3. Case type: If you have the premium case, the directions differ slightly — you don’t use all the standoffs like in the standard acrylic case. See the step guide for Case or Premium Case.
In most cases, it’s just a matter of making sure the standoffs are tightened from the PCB underside first, and then lining up the top plate so everything sandwiches properly.
If none of this lines things up, can you confirm if you’re using the standard acrylic case or the premium case? That’ll help narrow down where the fit issue is.
Would you like me to point out exactly which screw type goes where for your case style?
Here are a few things to check:
1. Screw order: The flat head screws go through the back plate into the standoffs, and the round head screws are used for the switch plate. If you mix them up, the lengths may not work out.
2. Standoff placement: Make sure the standoffs are between the PCB and the back/plate, not underneath both the PCB and back plate. The PCB should be sandwiched between the plate on top and the case/backplate below, with the standoffs acting as the spacer.
3. Case type: If you have the premium case, the directions differ slightly — you don’t use all the standoffs like in the standard acrylic case. See the step guide for Case or Premium Case.
In most cases, it’s just a matter of making sure the standoffs are tightened from the PCB underside first, and then lining up the top plate so everything sandwiches properly.
If none of this lines things up, can you confirm if you’re using the standard acrylic case or the premium case? That’ll help narrow down where the fit issue is.
Would you like me to point out exactly which screw type goes where for your case style?
Case | Typeractive.xyz Documentation
The case ties the whole build together. This guide will go over installing the case and the PCB.
Are you using the good standoffs? there are shorter, double sided, standoffs & screws for the case/pcb/switch plate, and longer for the nano covers
can you send a picture of the screws/standoffs you have ?