chary - install switches

bg_charybdis/02intro.md

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 parent: Build guides - Charybdis
 ---
 
-In this section you will find how to build your Charybdis keyboard.
+# Introduction
 
-We recommend you start by reading the *required tools* section.
+In this online guide you will find how to build your Charybdis keyboard.
 
-There are written guides, and there are also video guides in the *video guides* section.
+We recommend you start by reading the **required tools** section.
 
-1. TOC
-{:toc}
+There are written guides, and there are also video guides in the **video guides** section.
+
+The Charybdis keyboard is amongst the hardest keyboards to build out there, so we recommend carefully reading the instructions before building it.
+
+If you have any issues or questions during the build, you can create a thread in the [discord][discord]'s #help forum.
+
+----
+
+[Discord]: https://www.bstkbd.com/discord

bg_charybdis/10install_the_switches.md

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 {: .note }
 You may have noticed that we still haven't done anything with the sensor PCB. This is normal, we will connect it after installing the switches. This is so that it doesn't get in the way when soldering the switches.
+
+While in theory you can install the switches in any order you like, we outline below what we found out works best.
+
+# Installing the switches
+
+{: .tip }
+We will start by detailing a technique to install the switches, and then in which order they should be installed. Please read this whole section first to familiarize yourself, and then proceed to the installation. Otherwise, the process might be more complicated.
+
+When installing the switches, use the following technique:
+- press the PCB against the case, and try to align it as much as possible
+- from the other side, push the switch into the case hole
+- make sure the pins align into the PCB's holes
+- make sure the PCB is flush against the switch. If your switch has side pins, you may have to push it a bit harder
+- solder the two pins of the switch
+
+{: .warning }
+Make sure to install the left-side PCB assembly (5 keys on the thumb cluster) into the left case, and the right-side assembly (3 keys on the thumb cluster) into the right case.
+
+![](../assets/pics/guides/charybdis/48.jpg)
+
+- start with the top two switches (labeled 1, in red on the picture)
+- continue with the outer four switches (labeled 2, in blue on the picture)
+- continue with the bottom six switches (labeled 3, in green on the picture)
+- finally, install the rest of the switches