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Customizing CHOMPI's Hardware 🛠️

Customize your CHOMPI and make it your own! 

An overview of how to swap accessories (knobs, keycaps, handles, enclosure, etc...), the recommended tools, the basics of mechanical keyboards, and a few other tip & tricks that might come in handy when customizing the hardware on your CHOMPI Sampler. 

Special care was taken with sourcing quality materials for CHOMPI's hardware, and many aspects of the platform have also been designed with user customization in mind. The modular panel enclosure, MX mechanical key switches & keycaps, and dj style encoder knobs can all be customized and retrofitted by the user to match their own unique style. Many CHOMPI accessories are also interchangeable!

Accessories How To

VIDEO RECAP

Contents:

0:00 Introduction & Overview
1:23 Required Tools
3:00 Optional Tools
4:37 Part 1 - Removing Panels
4:40 Removing Encoder Knobs
5:27 Removing Top Panel
6:50 Removing Front Panel
7:26 Removing Handle & Rear Panel
8:46 Removing Side Panels
9:33 Part 2 - Customizing Key Switches & Caps
10:05 Key Switches Explainer
12:57 Removing Key Caps
14:02 Cherry Key Switches
14:32 Removing Key Switches
15:03 Recommendation: Leapfrog Method
15:31 Installing New Key Switches
19:14 Double Check Switches
19:57 Transport Knob
20:49 Installing New Key Caps
22:10 Mic Booster (Optional Upgrade)
24:11 Part 3 - Installing New Panels
24:18 Removing Bottom Panel
25:17 Installing Bottom Panel
25:49 Low Profile Screws
27:23 Installing Side Panels
28:14 Installing Rear Panel
28:50 Installing Front Panel
29:17 Aligning Panels
29:53 Installing Top Panel
30:08 Final Check & Tightening Screws
31:40 Installing Handle
32:44 Encoder Knobs & Outro

TOOLS USED IN VIDEO

CHECKLIST:

  • CHANNELLOCK #0 x 3-inch Professional Phillips Screwdriver
  • CHANNELLOCK Precision 90-Degree Pick/Hook
  • EKLIND 2mm Ball-Hex (Allen) Screwdriver
  • EKLIND 2.5mm Ball-Hex (Allen) Screwdriver
  • Mechanical Keyboard Key-Switch Puller
  • Mechanical Keyboard Key-Cap Puller
  • Fine Tip Electronics Tweezers
  • Soft Bristle Paint Brush (for dust removal)

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We can't wait to see what kinds of magic you all create with your CHOMPI's! If you want to share your creations, feel free to tag us on socials & use #CHOMPIjamz to share with the rest of the community!

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