USB-C Daughterboard for Cooler Master Novatouch. Fits in the stock case without any changes. Also fits Norbatouch, Masterkeys Pro S & Rapid-i.
- Norbatouch compatible if using 2 m3 nuts as washers.
- Use at your own risk
- This will only give USB-C connection for the keyboard. Programmability requires a custom full PCB.
- JST SH to PH cable
- 5 pin
- 150mm long
- Good start cable
- https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804552474270.html
- "Same Direction" so only 2 wires need to be swapped after receiving. Plug in SH (small end) first. swap the D- and D+ wire on the PH end.
- See pinout diagram
- M2 x 4mm wafer head screw/laptop screw. For mounting CMDB into stock Novatouch case. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801240948974.html
- M3 x 0.5mm 6mm hex screw, 3mm hex nut. For mounting CMDB into Norbatouch. Add o-ring or washer if still sitting too low in port opening.
Stock Novatouch
Norbatouch PC
Norbatouch Aluminum
- 1.1 Lets not dwell on version 1.1 other than it paved the way for version 1.2 :)
- 1.2 Worked successfully with Novatouch and Norbatouch
- 1.3 Updated design to include extra size for manufacturing along with a dummy resistor on the backside
- 1.4 Removed extra rails manufacturing because they wanted to charge extra claiming 2 designs in one file
JLCPCB
- Files: /manufacturing
- 1mm thick (NOT Standard 1.6mm)
- SMD Assembly is Standard not economic due to USB connector
- Confirm Parts Placement: Yes
BOM
| LCSC part # | Description | Value | Package | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67381 | Connector (USB) | SMD | 1 | |
| C136657 | Connector(JST SH) | 5 pin | TH | 1 |
| C7519 | ESD | SOT23-6 | 1 | |
| C261942 | Fuse | 0805 | 1 | |
| C597300 | Capacitor | 4.7nF | 0805 | 1 |
| C212411 | Resistor | 5.1K | 0805 | 1 |
- Nekotato for validating compatibility and requesting this
- Gouty for initial measurements from repo: https://github.com/Gouty/CM-Keyboard_USB-Breakout
- Pixelpusher for validating compatibility in Novatouch, Masterkeys Pro S & Rapid-i.