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1 | # Debugging FAQ | ||
2 | |||
3 | This page details various common questions people have about troubleshooting their keyboards. | ||
4 | |||
5 | # Debug Console | ||
6 | |||
7 | ## hid_listen can't recognize device | ||
8 | When debug console of your device is not ready you will see like this: | ||
9 | |||
10 | ``` | ||
11 | Waiting for device:......... | ||
12 | ``` | ||
13 | |||
14 | once the device is pluged in then *hid_listen* finds it you will get this message: | ||
15 | |||
16 | ``` | ||
17 | Waiting for new device:......................... | ||
18 | Listening: | ||
19 | ``` | ||
20 | |||
21 | If you can't get this 'Listening:' message try building with `CONSOLE_ENABLE=yes` in [Makefile] | ||
22 | |||
23 | You may need privilege to access the device on OS like Linux. | ||
24 | - try `sudo hid_listen` | ||
25 | |||
26 | ## Can't get message on console | ||
27 | Check: | ||
28 | - *hid_listen* finds your device. See above. | ||
29 | - Enable debug with pressing **Magic**+d. See [Magic Commands](https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard#magic-commands). | ||
30 | - set `debug_enable=true` usually in `matrix_init()` in **matrix.c**. | ||
31 | - try using 'print' function instead of debug print. See **common/print.h**. | ||
32 | - disconnect other devices with console function. See [Issue #97](https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/97). | ||
33 | |||
34 | ## Linux or UNIX like system requires Super User privilege | ||
35 | Just use 'sudo' to execute *hid_listen* with privilege. | ||
36 | ``` | ||
37 | $ sudo hid_listen | ||
38 | ``` | ||
39 | |||
40 | Or add an *udev rule* for TMK devices with placing a file in rules directory. The directory may vary on each system. | ||
41 | |||
42 | File: /etc/udev/rules.d/52-tmk-keyboard.rules(in case of Ubuntu) | ||
43 | ``` | ||
44 | # tmk keyboard products https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard | ||
45 | SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="feed", MODE:="0666" | ||
46 | ``` | ||
47 | |||
48 | *** | ||
49 | |||
50 | # Miscellaneous | ||
51 | ## NKRO Doesn't work | ||
52 | First you have to compile frimware with this build option `NKRO_ENABLE` in **Makefile**. | ||
53 | |||
54 | Try `Magic` **N** command(`LShift+RShift+N` by default) when **NKRO** still doesn't work. You can use this command to toggle between **NKRO** and **6KRO** mode temporarily. In some situations **NKRO** doesn't work you need to switch to **6KRO** mode, in particular when you are in BIOS. | ||
55 | |||
56 | If your firmeare built with `BOOTMAGIC_ENABLE` you need to turn its switch on by `BootMagic` **N** command(`Space+N` by default). This setting is stored in EEPROM and keeped over power cycles. | ||
57 | |||
58 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard#boot-magic-configuration---virtual-dip-switch | ||
59 | |||
60 | |||
61 | ## TrackPoint needs reset circuit(PS/2 mouse support) | ||
62 | Without reset circuit you will have inconsistent reuslt due to improper initialize of the hardware. See circuit schematic of TPM754. | ||
63 | |||
64 | - http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50176.msg1127447#msg1127447 | ||
65 | - http://www.mikrocontroller.net/attachment/52583/tpm754.pdf | ||
66 | |||
67 | |||
68 | ## Can't read column of matrix beyond 16 | ||
69 | Use `1UL<<16` instead of `1<<16` in `read_cols()` in [matrix.h] when your columns goes beyond 16. | ||
70 | |||
71 | In C `1` means one of [int] type which is [16bit] in case of AVR so you can't shift left more than 15. You will get unexpected zero when you say `1<<16`. You have to use [unsigned long] type with `1UL`. | ||
72 | |||
73 | http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/rebuilding-and-redesigning-a-classic-thinkpad-keyboard-t6181-60.html#p146279 | ||
74 | |||
75 | |||
76 | ## Bootloader jump doesn't work | ||
77 | Properly configure bootloader size in **Makefile**. With wrong section size bootloader won't probably start with **Magic command** and **Boot Magic**. | ||
78 | ``` | ||
79 | # Size of Bootloaders in bytes: | ||
80 | # Atmel DFU loader(ATmega32U4) 4096 | ||
81 | # Atmel DFU loader(AT90USB128) 8192 | ||
82 | # LUFA bootloader(ATmega32U4) 4096 | ||
83 | # Arduino Caterina(ATmega32U4) 4096 | ||
84 | # USBaspLoader(ATmega***) 2048 | ||
85 | # Teensy halfKay(ATmega32U4) 512 | ||
86 | # Teensy++ halfKay(AT90USB128) 2048 | ||
87 | OPT_DEFS += -DBOOTLOADER_SIZE=4096 | ||
88 | ``` | ||
89 | AVR Boot section size are defined by setting **BOOTSZ** fuse in fact. Consult with your MCU datasheet. | ||
90 | Note that **Word**(2 bytes) size and address are used in datasheet while TMK uses **Byte**. | ||
91 | |||
92 | AVR Boot section is located at end of Flash memory like the followings. | ||
93 | ``` | ||
94 | byte Atmel/LUFA(ATMega32u4) byte Atmel(AT90SUB1286) | ||
95 | 0x0000 +---------------+ 0x00000 +---------------+ | ||
96 | | | | | | ||
97 | | | | | | ||
98 | | Application | | Application | | ||
99 | | | | | | ||
100 | = = = = | ||
101 | | | 32KB-4KB | | 128KB-8KB | ||
102 | 0x6000 +---------------+ 0x1E000 +---------------+ | ||
103 | | Bootloader | 4KB | Bootloader | 8KB | ||
104 | 0x7FFF +---------------+ 0x1FFFF +---------------+ | ||
105 | |||
106 | |||
107 | byte Teensy(ATMega32u4) byte Teensy++(AT90SUB1286) | ||
108 | 0x0000 +---------------+ 0x00000 +---------------+ | ||
109 | | | | | | ||
110 | | | | | | ||
111 | | Application | | Application | | ||
112 | | | | | | ||
113 | = = = = | ||
114 | | | 32KB-512B | | 128KB-2KB | ||
115 | 0x7E00 +---------------+ 0x1FC00 +---------------+ | ||
116 | | Bootloader | 512B | Bootloader | 2KB | ||
117 | 0x7FFF +---------------+ 0x1FFFF +---------------+ | ||
118 | ``` | ||
119 | |||
120 | And see this discussion for further reference. | ||
121 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/179 | ||
122 | |||
123 | |||
124 | ## Special Extra key doesn't work(System, Audio control keys) | ||
125 | You need to define `EXTRAKEY_ENABLE` in `rules.mk` to use them in QMK. | ||
126 | |||
127 | ``` | ||
128 | EXTRAKEY_ENABLE = yes # Audio control and System control | ||
129 | ``` | ||
130 | |||
131 | ## Wakeup from sleep doesn't work | ||
132 | |||
133 | In Windows check `Allow this device to wake the computer` setting in Power **Management property** tab of **Device Manager**. Also check BIOS setting. | ||
134 | |||
135 | Pressing any key during sleep should wake host. | ||
136 | |||
137 | ## Using Arduino? | ||
138 | |||
139 | **Note that Arduino pin naming is different from actual chip.** For example, Arduino pin `D0` is not `PD0`. Check circuit with its schematics yourself. | ||
140 | |||
141 | - http://arduino.cc/en/uploads/Main/arduino-leonardo-schematic_3b.pdf | ||
142 | - http://arduino.cc/en/uploads/Main/arduino-micro-schematic.pdf | ||
143 | |||
144 | Arduino leonardo and micro have **ATMega32U4** and can be used for TMK, though Arduino bootloader may be a problem. | ||
145 | |||
146 | |||
147 | ## Using PF4-7 pins of USB AVR? | ||
148 | You need to set JTD bit of MCUCR yourself to use PF4-7 as GPIO. Those pins are configured to serve JTAG function by default. MCUs like ATMega*U* or AT90USB* are affeteced with this. | ||
149 | |||
150 | If you are using Teensy this isn't needed. Teensy is shipped with JTAGEN fuse bit unprogrammed to disable the function. | ||
151 | |||
152 | See this code. | ||
153 | ``` | ||
154 | // JTAG disable for PORT F. write JTD bit twice within four cycles. | ||
155 | MCUCR |= (1<<JTD); | ||
156 | MCUCR |= (1<<JTD); | ||
157 | ``` | ||
158 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/blob/master/keyboard/hbkb/matrix.c#L67 | ||
159 | |||
160 | And read **26.5.1 MCU Control Register – MCUCR** of ATMega32U4 datasheet. | ||
161 | |||
162 | |||
163 | ## Adding LED indicators of Lock keys | ||
164 | You need your own LED indicators for CapsLock, ScrollLock and NumLock? See this post. | ||
165 | |||
166 | http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/tmk-keyboard-firmware-collection-t4478-120.html#p191560 | ||
167 | |||
168 | ## Program Arduino Micro/Leonardo | ||
169 | Push reset button and then run command like this within 8 seconds. | ||
170 | |||
171 | ``` | ||
172 | avrdude -patmega32u4 -cavr109 -b57600 -Uflash:w:adb_usb.hex -P/dev/ttyACM0 | ||
173 | ``` | ||
174 | |||
175 | Device name will vary depending on your system. | ||
176 | |||
177 | http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardMicro | ||
178 | https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1563867#msg1563867 | ||
179 | |||
180 | |||
181 | ## USB 3 compatibility | ||
182 | I heard some people have a problem with USB 3 port, try USB 2 port. | ||
183 | |||
184 | |||
185 | ## Mac compatibility | ||
186 | ### OS X 10.11 and Hub | ||
187 | https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1884034#msg1884034 | ||
188 | |||
189 | |||
190 | ## Problem on BIOS(UEFI)/Resume(Sleep&Wake)/Power cycles | ||
191 | Some people reported their keyboard stops working on BIOS and/or after resume(power cycles). | ||
192 | |||
193 | As of now root of its cause is not clear but some build options seem to be related. In Makefile try to disable those options like `CONSOLE_ENABLE`, `NKRO_ENABLE`, `SLEEP_LED_ENABLE` and/or others. | ||
194 | |||
195 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/266 | ||
196 | https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41989.msg1967778#msg1967778 | ||
197 | |||
198 | |||
199 | |||
200 | ## FLIP doesn't work | ||
201 | ### AtLibUsbDfu.dll not found | ||
202 | Remove current driver and reinstall one FLIP provides from DeviceManager. | ||
203 | http://imgur.com/a/bnwzy | ||