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1# Debugging FAQ
2
3This page details various common questions people have about troubleshooting their keyboards.
4
5# Debug Console
6
7## hid_listen can't recognize device
8When debug console of your device is not ready you will see like this:
9
10```
11Waiting for device:.........
12```
13
14once the device is pluged in then *hid_listen* finds it you will get this message:
15
16```
17Waiting for new device:.........................
18Listening:
19```
20
21If you can't get this 'Listening:' message try building with `CONSOLE_ENABLE=yes` in [Makefile]
22
23You may need privilege to access the device on OS like Linux.
24- try `sudo hid_listen`
25
26## Can't get message on console
27Check:
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
35Just use 'sudo' to execute *hid_listen* with privilege.
36```
37$ sudo hid_listen
38```
39
40Or add an *udev rule* for TMK devices with placing a file in rules directory. The directory may vary on each system.
41
42File: /etc/udev/rules.d/52-tmk-keyboard.rules(in case of Ubuntu)
43```
44# tmk keyboard products https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard
45SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="feed", MODE:="0666"
46```
47
48***
49
50# Miscellaneous
51## NKRO Doesn't work
52First you have to compile frimware with this build option `NKRO_ENABLE` in **Makefile**.
53
54Try `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
56If 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
58https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard#boot-magic-configuration---virtual-dip-switch
59
60
61## TrackPoint needs reset circuit(PS/2 mouse support)
62Without 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
69Use `1UL<<16` instead of `1<<16` in `read_cols()` in [matrix.h] when your columns goes beyond 16.
70
71In 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
73http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/rebuilding-and-redesigning-a-classic-thinkpad-keyboard-t6181-60.html#p146279
74
75
76## Bootloader jump doesn't work
77Properly 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
87OPT_DEFS += -DBOOTLOADER_SIZE=4096
88```
89AVR Boot section size are defined by setting **BOOTSZ** fuse in fact. Consult with your MCU datasheet.
90Note that **Word**(2 bytes) size and address are used in datasheet while TMK uses **Byte**.
91
92AVR Boot section is located at end of Flash memory like the followings.
93```
94byte Atmel/LUFA(ATMega32u4) byte Atmel(AT90SUB1286)
950x0000 +---------------+ 0x00000 +---------------+
96 | | | |
97 | | | |
98 | Application | | Application |
99 | | | |
100 = = = =
101 | | 32KB-4KB | | 128KB-8KB
1020x6000 +---------------+ 0x1E000 +---------------+
103 | Bootloader | 4KB | Bootloader | 8KB
1040x7FFF +---------------+ 0x1FFFF +---------------+
105
106
107byte Teensy(ATMega32u4) byte Teensy++(AT90SUB1286)
1080x0000 +---------------+ 0x00000 +---------------+
109 | | | |
110 | | | |
111 | Application | | Application |
112 | | | |
113 = = = =
114 | | 32KB-512B | | 128KB-2KB
1150x7E00 +---------------+ 0x1FC00 +---------------+
116 | Bootloader | 512B | Bootloader | 2KB
1170x7FFF +---------------+ 0x1FFFF +---------------+
118```
119
120And see this discussion for further reference.
121https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/179
122
123
124## Special Extra key doesn't work(System, Audio control keys)
125You need to define `EXTRAKEY_ENABLE` in `rules.mk` to use them in QMK.
126
127```
128EXTRAKEY_ENABLE = yes # Audio control and System control
129```
130
131## Wakeup from sleep doesn't work
132
133In Windows check `Allow this device to wake the computer` setting in Power **Management property** tab of **Device Manager**. Also check BIOS setting.
134
135Pressing 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
144Arduino 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?
148You 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
150If you are using Teensy this isn't needed. Teensy is shipped with JTAGEN fuse bit unprogrammed to disable the function.
151
152See 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```
158https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/blob/master/keyboard/hbkb/matrix.c#L67
159
160And read **26.5.1 MCU Control Register – MCUCR** of ATMega32U4 datasheet.
161
162
163## Adding LED indicators of Lock keys
164You need your own LED indicators for CapsLock, ScrollLock and NumLock? See this post.
165
166http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/tmk-keyboard-firmware-collection-t4478-120.html#p191560
167
168## Program Arduino Micro/Leonardo
169Push reset button and then run command like this within 8 seconds.
170
171```
172avrdude -patmega32u4 -cavr109 -b57600 -Uflash:w:adb_usb.hex -P/dev/ttyACM0
173```
174
175Device name will vary depending on your system.
176
177http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardMicro
178https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1563867#msg1563867
179
180
181## USB 3 compatibility
182I 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
187https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1884034#msg1884034
188
189
190## Problem on BIOS(UEFI)/Resume(Sleep&Wake)/Power cycles
191Some people reported their keyboard stops working on BIOS and/or after resume(power cycles).
192
193As 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
195https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/266
196https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41989.msg1967778#msg1967778
197
198
199
200## FLIP doesn't work
201### AtLibUsbDfu.dll not found
202Remove current driver and reinstall one FLIP provides from DeviceManager.
203http://imgur.com/a/bnwzy