launch_heavy_3b: Specs, overview, & repairs

Author: jacobgkau

src/README.md

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ The source can be viewed [on GitHub](https://github.com/system76/tech-docs).
 - [Jackal Pro 2U (jacp2-b2)](models/jacp2-b2/README.md)
 - [Kudu (kudu6)](models/kudu6/README.md)
 - [Launch (launch\_3b)](models/launch_3b/README.md)
-- [Launch Heavy (launch\_heavy\_3)](models/launch_heavy_3/README.md)
+- [Launch Heavy (launch\_heavy\_3b)](models/launch_heavy_3b/README.md)
 - [Launch Lite (launch\_lite\_1)](models/launch_lite_1/README.md)
 - [Lemur Pro (lemp13)](models/lemp13/README.md)
 - [Meerkat (meer10)](models/meer10/README.md)

src/SUMMARY.md

@@ -34,9 +34,9 @@
     - [Launch (launch\_3b)](models/launch_3b/README.md)
         - [External Overview](models/launch_3b/external-overview.md)
         - [Customization & Repairs](models/launch_3b/repairs.md)
-    - [Launch Heavy (launch\_heavy\_3)](models/launch_heavy_3/README.md)
-        - [External Overview](models/launch_heavy_3/external-overview.md)
-        - [Customization & Repairs](models/launch_heavy_3/repairs.md)
+    - [Launch Heavy (launch\_heavy\_3b)](models/launch_heavy_3b/README.md)
+        - [External Overview](models/launch_heavy_3b/external-overview.md)
+        - [Customization & Repairs](models/launch_heavy_3b/repairs.md)
     - [Launch Lite (launch\_lite\_1)](models/launch_lite_1/README.md)
         - [External Overview](models/launch_lite_1/external-overview.md)
         - [Customization & Repairs](models/launch_lite_1/repairs.md)
@@ -186,6 +186,9 @@
     - [Launch (launch\_1)](models/launch_1/README.md)
         - [External Overview](models/launch_1/external-overview.md)
         - [Customization & Repairs](models/launch_1/repairs.md)
+    - [Launch Heavy (launch\_heavy\_3)](models/launch_heavy_3/README.md)
+        - [External Overview](models/launch_heavy_3/external-overview.md)
+        - [Customization & Repairs](models/launch_heavy_3/repairs.md)
     - [Launch Heavy (launch\_heavy\_1)](models/launch_heavy_1/README.md)
         - [External Overview](models/launch_heavy_1/external-overview.md)
         - [Customization & Repairs](models/launch_heavy_1/repairs.md)

src/archive.md

@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ The source can be viewed [on GitHub](https://github.com/system76/tech-docs).
 - [Launch (launch\_3)](models/launch_3/README.md)
 - [Launch (launch\_2)](models/launch_2/README.md)
 - [Launch (launch\_1)](models/launch_1/README.md)
+- [Launch Heavy (launch\_heavy\_3)](models/launch_heavy_3/README.md)
 - [Launch Heavy (launch\_heavy\_1)](models/launch_heavy_1/README.md)
 - [Lemur Pro (lemp12)](models/lemp12/README.md)
 - [Lemur Pro (lemp11)](models/lemp11/README.md)

src/models/launch_heavy_3/repairs.md

@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 
 The Launch Heavy Configurable Keyboard can be customized and personalized in a variety of ways. It is recommended to unplug all USB cables and devices from your Launch Heavy before changing keycaps or switches.
 
+This page uses photos of the original `launch_heavy_3` revision, which ships with cream-colored keycaps and a grey power coat finish. For the newer black revision of this model, see the [launch_heavy_3b](/models/launch_heavy_3b/README.html).
+
 - [Connecting and using Launch Heavy](#connecting-and-using-launch-heavy)
 - [Removing and installing keycaps](#removing-and-installing-keycaps)
 - [Removing and installing switches](#removing-and-installing-switches)

src/models/launch_heavy_3b/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+# Launch Heavy (launch\_heavy\_3b)
+
+- [External Overview](./external-overview.md)
+- [Customization & Repairs](./repairs.md)
+
+![Launch Heavy](./img/launch-heavy-3b.webp)
+
+The System76 Launch Heavy is a configurable keyboard with the following specifications:
+
+- Chassis
+  - [Open-source milled chassis design](https://github.com/system76/launch/tree/master/chassis/launch-heavy)
+  - Dual magnetically-attachable 15-degree angle lift bars
+- Electronics
+  - [Open-source main PCB design](https://github.com/system76/launch/tree/master/pcb)
+      - Revision 3.2
+  - [Open-source numpad PCB design](https://github.com/system76/launch/tree/master/pcb-heavy)
+      - Revision 1.2
+  - Individually addressable RGB LED backlighting
+  - N-key rollover
+- Sockets and Switches
+  - Kailh MX hot swap sockets
+  - Default switch options:
+    - NovelKeys x Kailh Box Jade
+    - NovelKeys x Kailh Box Royal
+    - Kailh Box Silent Brown
+    - Kailh Box Silent Pink
+- Keycaps
+  - Double-shot PBT plastic
+  - Tai-Hao BOBO profile
+  - Sizes:
+    - 6x 2U keycaps (both `Space` bars, left `Shift`, numpad `0`, numpad `+`, and numpad `Enter`)
+      - All six 2U caps use plate-mount stabilizers
+    - 8x 1.5U keycaps (`Tab`, `Caps`, left `Ctrl`, right `Fn`, right `Shift`, `Enter`, `Bksp`, and `Del`)
+    - 91x 1U keycaps
+- Layout
+  - Modified ANSI US QWERTY
+- Custom Configurations
+  - Customize layout and lighting in firmware with the [System76 Keyboard Configurator](https://github.com/pop-os/keyboard-configurator)
+  - [Available on Linux, Windows, and macOS](https://system76.com/accessories/launch/download)
+- Integrated Hub
+  - 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
+  - 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
+- Firmware
+  - [Open-source QMK-based firmware](https://github.com/system76/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/system76/launch_heavy_3/)
+- Included cables:
+  - 1x USB Type-C to USB Type-C
+  - 1x USB Type-C to USB Type-A
+- Dimensions
+  - 39.40cm x 13.51cm x 3.03cm, 1315.42g

src/models/launch_heavy_3b/external-overview.md

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+# Launch Heavy (External Overview)
+
+## Top overview:
+
+![Launch Heavy Top Overview](./img/top.avif)
+
+## Back overview:
+
+<span class="text-on-transparency">![Launch Heavy Ports](./img/ports-back.avif)</span>
+
+## Box contents overview:
+
+![Launch Heavy Box Contents](./img/box-contents.avif)