Build Guide

March 23, 2025 ยท View on GitHub

This is the build guide for Corne Cherry v4.

corne-v4-cherry

Parts

Required

NameCountRemarks
PCB1 set
Case1 set
Switch plate1 setFR4 1.6mm thick
Key switches42 - 46Only Cherry MX compatible
Keycaps42 - 461u 40 pcs, 1.5u 2 pcs
Spacer M287.5 mm For Case assembly
Screw M2165 mm For Case assembly
Rubber cushion8
TRRS (4 poles) cable1v4.0.0: TRS (3 poles) cable is not compatible
v4.1.0: TRS (3 poles) cable is compatible
Type-C cable1

Optional

NameCountRemarks
Rotary Encoder0 - 4 piecescompatible product of the rotary encoder EC12

Firmware preparation

please see docs/firmware/rev4.

Build

This is the build guide for the left hand side. The right side is the same procedure.

1: Attach switches to PCB

plate plate-side

Option: Solder rotary encoders instead of switches

If a rotary encoder is used, it can be attached instead of a switch at the position shown in the figure below. In that case, soldering from the back side is required.

rotary-encoder

2: Attach spacers to Case

case

3: Mount 1 to 2

switch+case

4: Attach rubber cushions

rubber-cushion

5: Attach keycaps

keycap

Note

If the TRRS cable is plugged or unplugged while the USB cable is connected, the keyboard's microcontroller may be damaged.
Before plugging or unplugging the TRRS cable, always ensure that the USB cable is disconnected.