# Introduction

## Parts list <a href="#parts-list" id="parts-list"></a>

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You will need to trim your switch pins down to <2.0mm. This won't make them unusable in other boards, just a little more difficult to solder in.
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* **Zygomorph keyboard PCB**
  * **Included M2.5 x 5mm screws, nuts, and pin headers**
* **A case, plate or CNC**

**Configurations:**&#x20;

* **For MX: Use either a plate or a plate+case**
* **For Choc: Use either a plate or just a case**

### **You will need** <a href="#you-will-need" id="you-will-need"></a>

* **Switches: MX or Kailh Choc (24-30 per half)**
  * MX switches require a plate when used with the CNC case
* **Keycaps, ortholinear. The backlit Choc keycaps kit has enough 1u keys.**
* **Type C cables, one for the PC and one to connect the halves**
  * **Your interconnect cable must be data transfer capable**
  * **The PC cable should be at least 3A capable for full brightness**
* **Feet: Rubber sheet or pads**
* **(Optional)** [**Rotary Encoder**](https://www.amazon.com/Cylewet-Encoder-Digital-Potentiometer-Arduino/dp/B07DM2YMT4/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8\&qid=1538571945\&sr=8-20\&keywords=rotary+encoders)**, most marked for Arduino will work, no PCB**
* **(Optional) 10** [M2.5 x 5mm standoffs](https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/keystone-electronics/24420/36-24420-ND/1532931) for MX builds only (recommended to help assembly) Hex must be >5.2mm wide.

### **Detailed parts notes:** <a href="#detailed-part-notes" id="detailed-part-notes"></a>

* Be careful of the 3 springpins on the underside of the switchboard, they bend easily. If they are bent down, the may need to be bent slightly up to make contact with the LED board.
* MX switches which support SMD LEDs will give the best backlighting effect. Almost all Kailh switches have a cutout for the LED. All Kailh Choc low profile switches also have a cutout for the LED. Kailh BOX/Choc switches will not be able to have their tops opened after soldering. Cherry and Gateron have a lineup of RGB switches. Any switch with a transparent bottom housing will work great.