diff --git a/keyboard/gherkin_rgb/readme.md b/keyboard/gherkin_rgb/readme.md
index 7b43f403..36cf51a3 100644
--- a/keyboard/gherkin_rgb/readme.md
+++ b/keyboard/gherkin_rgb/readme.md
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ WS2812b data pin on F6.
 BOM
 
     1	Pro Micro
-    2	12pin SIP headers
-    30	1n4148 diodes
+    2	12pin SIP headers, or 1 24 pin machined pin DIP socket
+    30	1n4148 diodes, save the cut off leads for use with machined pin socket
     30	switches
 
 Needed if you want LEDs