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Build Notes and Recommendations

We highly recommend considering these suggestions while building your January to ensure you can create the best typing experience for your preferences.

Note: If you purchased a January PCB, your PCB may not register every key until you configure your desired layout. Please check out our guide on configuring the PCB in Via.

TL;DR​

  • If you purchased a January PCB, configure the PCB layout in VIA.
  • The January PCB is 1.6 mm thick. Use 1.6mm stabilizers unless you are using a third-party 1.2 mm PCB.
  • Use clip-in stabilizers.
  • Remove any shrinkwrap on the JST cable and align the cable so it sits in the channel.
  • Insert the plate and pcb assembly evenly.

PCB​

Hotswap and soldering PCBs (1.6 mm) were optional add-ons for the January. If you purchased a January PCB, download the VIA configuration JSON for the January here (you will need to unzip the file) and configure the PCB following the guide here.

O-Rings and Stabilizers​

The January comes with a 50A durometer (M)edium-sized O-ring that is optimized for clip in stabilizers. To use screw in stabilizers, please purchase a (S)mall size o-ring.

General Assembly Notes​

Insert the plate and pcb assembly evenly as shown here.