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Killer Whale Build Manual First Page（日本語）

  1. Start Page
  2. BASE Unit
  3. SIDE Unit
  4. TOP Unit
  5. ADD Unit
  6. Assemble
  7. Customize
  8. Misc

There are 5 switch plates included in the largest bag.

Additionally Required (quantities for or one side)

MX switches between 26 and 30
Keycaps between 26 and 30
Type-C USB cable 1
34mm Trackball 0 or 1

*A Type-C version of Raspberry Pi Pico has been included since October 2024.

Optional Parts (quantities for one side)

OLED Display module 1 or 2 Normally just one, but you can add one more to the side unit
Pin socket 4pin 1 or 2 If you want to pull out OLED module.
LEDs (SK6812MINI-E) Between 30 and 36 Normally 33, or just 30 without the additional unit, and 3 more for the side unit
TRS or TRRS Cable 1 Used to connect the left and right parts of the keyboard

Optional Units (sold separately)

https://tarohayashi.booth.pm/items/4877491

Optional Acrylic Plates

LEFT Side
RIGHT Side
Pillars

3D Printed Cases (made by Training&KBD)

3D Printed Trackball Case (made by thw)

Killer Whale Keyboard trackball case (made by NHRD)

Undertow

Required tools and consumables

Soldering iron
Solder
Tweezers
Nipper
Cutter
File (for sanding)
Precision screwdriver (cross/Philipps type)
Tool for tightening nuts (radio pliers, M2 spanner)

Preparations

Detach the switch plates

Switch plates are initially attached, and must be separated. Make a cut with a cutter, and separate by bending the plates. Sand the side with a file. After sanding, make sure to clean your bench and brush off residues from you clothes to prevent them from getting inside connectors or trackball sensor. Switch plates will be used in the build guide of each unit.

Write Testing firmware

Download the following uf2 file.

Connect the Raspberry Pi Pico to the PC while holding down the BOOTSEL button, it will be recognized as a USB memory device called RPI-RP2.

After downloading the uf2 file, drag and drop the file to the USB drive. If the drive disappears, flashing was successful. After flashing, disconnect the USB cable.

Decide to build left or right side

Decide if you build the left or right side of the keyboard and proceed to BASE Unit page.

Note

The only differences between the left and right build guides are the pictures, but since it is easy to make mistakes, it is recommended to follow the right build guide.