Whale Pro Micro

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

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Modifications to Goldfish

• 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

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Disadvantages compared to other Goldfish-based boards

• 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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License

Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 4.0 License.

- 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.

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