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  1. # Build Your Own
  2. These instructions will guide you thorugh purchasing all of the parts needed to assemble kits for yourselves and for friends! Please note the hardware is licensed non-comercial.
  3. If you'd like to buy the kits pre-packaged/pre-flashed or fully assembled we have a network of makers here to help you out at https://scsi.blue
  4. ## Order Parts
  5. Updated for 1.0-c.
  6. ### PCB's
  7. Grab the latest Gerbers. Gerber files tell the PCB manufactuer how to create the BlueSCSI boards.
  8. https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI/tree/main/hw/gerbers
  9. Order the boards from https://jlcpcb.com/ or your manufactuer of choice.
  10. ### Components
  11. #### Version 1.0-b & 1.0-c BOM
  12. STM32F103C8T6 (U1) aka BluePill board. Beware of fake/scams. Look for reviews. Amazon, ebay, etc.
  13. * 2x 330 (RN2, RN4) Resistor nets https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/652-4610X-1LF-330
  14. * 2x 220 (RN1, RN3) Resistor nets https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/652-4610X-1LF-220
  15. * 2x Diodes https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/583-1N5818-T
  16. * SD Card Holder (J1) https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/538-104031-0811
  17. * Headers https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/872-920-0011-01
  18. * 50 PIN SCSI header https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/517-30350-6002/
  19. - May substitute with 2 rows of headers from above.
  20. - **Note on Right angle connectors** - it appears Right angle headers are notched differently then the pin out. Be sure to note PIN 1/red stripe on the cable match up.
  21. #### Optional
  22. Floppy/Berg Power header https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/571-1718254
  23. - Required if your machine does not supply power via TERM POWER. For example a Mac Plus or Mac with a Analog/PSU board that has not been recapped.
  24. ### BluePill
  25. Beware of fakes and buy from a place where returns are easy. Ensure the photo in the listing shows a chip that says STM32 on it.
  26. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=stm32f103c8t6
  27. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=stm32f103c8t6
  28. ### STlinkV2
  29. You can usually find these bundled with the bluepill or at the same store you bought your bluepill.
  30. ## Assemble
  31. Follow the guide on component orientation and assembly.
  32. https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI/blob/main/docs/assembly.md
  33. ## 3D Case
  34. Print or order a 3D case for your BlueSCSI to mount it inside your computer.
  35. https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI/tree/main/3D-Files
  36. ## Flash
  37. You will need to flash the BlueSCSI program onto your BluePill following these instructions.
  38. https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI#flashing
  39. ## Usage
  40. Be sure to follow the usage instructions for getting your drive images setup:
  41. https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI#usage