launch_3b: Specs, overview, & repairs

Author: jacobgkau

src/README.md

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ The source can be viewed [on GitHub](https://github.com/system76/tech-docs).
 - [Jackal Pro 1U (jacp1-b2)](models/jacp1-b2/README.md)
 - [Jackal Pro 2U (jacp2-b2)](models/jacp2-b2/README.md)
 - [Kudu (kudu6)](models/kudu6/README.md)
-- [Launch (launch\_3)](models/launch_3/README.md)
+- [Launch (launch\_3b)](models/launch_3b/README.md)
 - [Launch Heavy (launch\_heavy\_3)](models/launch_heavy_3/README.md)
 - [Launch Lite (launch\_lite\_1)](models/launch_lite_1/README.md)
 - [Lemur Pro (lemp13)](models/lemp13/README.md)

src/SUMMARY.md

@@ -31,9 +31,9 @@
         - [External Overview](models/kudu6/external-overview.md)
         - [Internal Overview](models/kudu6/internal-overview.md)
         - [Parts & Repairs](models/kudu6/repairs.md)
-    - [Launch (launch\_3)](models/launch_3/README.md)
-        - [External Overview](models/launch_3/external-overview.md)
-        - [Customization & Repairs](models/launch_3/repairs.md)
+    - [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)
@@ -177,6 +177,9 @@
         - [Parts & Repairs](models/gaze15/repairs.md)
     - [Jackal Pro 1U (jacp1-b1)](models/jacp1-b1/README.md)
     - [Jackal Pro 2U (jacp2-b1)](models/jacp2-b1/README.md)
+    - [Launch (launch\_3)](models/launch_3/README.md)
+        - [External Overview](models/launch_3/external-overview.md)
+        - [Customization & Repairs](models/launch_3/repairs.md)
     - [Launch (launch\_2)](models/launch_2/README.md)
         - [External Overview](models/launch_2/external-overview.md)
         - [Customization & Repairs](models/launch_2/repairs.md)

src/archive.md

@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ The source can be viewed [on GitHub](https://github.com/system76/tech-docs).
 - [Gazelle (gaze15)](models/gaze15/README.md)
 - [Jackal Pro 1U (jacp1-b1)](models/jacp1-b1/README.md)
 - [Jackal Pro 2U (jacp2-b1)](models/jacp2-b1/README.md)
+- [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\_1)](models/launch_heavy_1/README.md)

src/models/launch_3/repairs.md

@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 
 The Launch 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 before changing keycaps or switches.
 
+This page uses photos of the original `launch_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_3b](/models/launch_3b/README.html).
+
 - [Connecting and using Launch](#connecting-and-using-launch)
 - [Removing and installing keycaps](#removing-and-installing-keycaps)
 - [Removing and installing switches](#removing-and-installing-switches)

src/models/launch_3b/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+# Launch (launch_3b)
+
+- [External Overview](./external-overview.md)
+- [Customization & Repairs](./repairs.md)
+
+![Launch Photo](./img/launch_3b.webp)
+
+The System76 Launch is a configurable keyboard with the following specifications:
+
+- Chassis
+  - [Open-source milled chassis design](https://github.com/system76/launch/tree/master/chassis)
+  - Magnetically-attachable 15-degree angle lift bar
+- Electronics
+  - [Open-source PCB design](https://github.com/system76/launch/tree/master/pcb)
+  - 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:
+    - 3x 2U keycaps (both `Space` bars and left `Shift`)
+      - All three 2U caps use plate-mount stabilizers
+    - 8x 1.5U keycaps (`Tab`, `Caps`, left `Ctrl`, right `Fn`, right `Shift`, `Enter`, `Bksp`, and `Del`)
+    - 73x 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_2/)
+- Included cables:
+  - 1x USB Type-C to USB Type-C
+  - 1x USB Type-C to USB Type-A
+- Dimensions
+  - 30.83cm x 13.51cm x 3.061cm, 948g

src/models/launch_3b/external-overview.md

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+# Launch (External Overview)
+
+## Top overview:
+
+![Launch Top Overview](./img/top.avif)
+
+## Back overview:
+
+![Launch Ports](./img/ports-back.avif)
+
+## Box contents overview:
+
+![Launch Box Contents](./img/box-contents.avif)