Whale is drop-in USB-C replacement for the sparkfun Pro Micro popular in split keyboards. It is a modified version of Goldfish by staticintlucas that uses a cheaply available USB-C receptacle. In Mandarin, goldfish sounds the same as whale.
Link to Schematics Link to PCB gerber files
- PCB designed to fit cheap USB-C connector available on aliexpress usb-c-link.
- Reset switch that can be soldered on the back of the board (6mm by 2.5mm switch)switch-link.
- Different silkscreen text and art
- LED for power-source
- Unlike Alvaro, it does not incorporate a fuse
- It also uses 0402 form factor capacitors and resistors, which is difficult to solder by hand
- No working boards tested!! (verdict will be out soon, watch this space)
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- Original Arduino Mini design by Team Arduino.
- Arduino Pro Mini design by Spark Fun Electronics.
- Pro Micro design by Spark Fun Electronics.
- Wiring schematics largely based on Goldfish by Dr Derivative.