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# Thorium Keyboard

A detailed build guide and firmwares are also available in<https://github.com/note96e/thorium/blob/main/doc/buildguide.md>&#x20;

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### Photo logs of assembling the case

<figure><img src="/files/dMxIlBs6Q5m7PKmjQQVD" alt=""><figcaption><p>We're going to begin by putting together the right half of the split keyboard.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/mooRS7OTCaPEiMLy5FFa" alt=""><figcaption><p>Install the screws to the bottom case</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/GRBB23KzDBEsiOJ15awx" alt=""><figcaption><p>Due to the design, please refrain from installing any screws into the bottom right opening.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/9c0a2yqzOsQLgk9qDiVz" alt=""><figcaption><p>Place the PCB on top of the bottom case.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/Ds3RDDV6xwElsq8XS7Ht" alt=""><figcaption><p>Secure the PCB in place by assembling the M2 nuts.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/dXJGSWxqXF55j1k4XlEd" alt=""><figcaption><p>Double check the polarity indicated on the PCB</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/4wrd89kdvUlwJkCzNuAz" alt=""><figcaption><p>Install the battery to the keyboard</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/i3usTVaWyu3PKpdlg1CV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Place the battery next to the controller</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/B6Mz91ljgUNwaG1wFvkB" alt=""><figcaption><p>Then we will start to insert the key switches and keycaps to the top plate.</p></figcaption></figure>

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<figure><img src="/files/yPNWcRiIo0gBr6pa2tWo" alt=""><figcaption><p>Press the key switches to the PCB</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/Lw3Ntm5orJ2No4FWj3ow" alt=""><figcaption><p>Place the top case to the keyboard</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/qZaewFsKFt3YeTZTMTwO" alt=""><figcaption><p>Secure the top case to the keyboard by installing the screws into the bottom case.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/oXzOnTO7S6ddujACpg9v" alt=""><figcaption><p>The right side of the keyboard is ready :)</p></figcaption></figure>

### How to enter bootloader mode

In the dongle receiver, please press the RST button twice. A XIAO-SENSE drive will appear.

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In the keyboard, you can enter the bootloader mode by pressing the keys (Ref: <https://github.com/note96e/thorium/blob/main/doc/buildguide.md#default-keymap>) or press the RST button twice.

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Source & License: <https://github.com/note96e/thorium>