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1 | ## READ FIRST | ||
2 | - **README** of top directory : https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/blob/master/README.md | ||
3 | - **README** of target project(keyboard/converter) directory. | ||
4 | |||
5 | Note that you'll need to read **both**. | ||
6 | |||
7 | |||
8 | # Build | ||
9 | - [[FAQ/Build]] | ||
10 | |||
11 | |||
12 | # Keymap | ||
13 | - [[FAQ/Keymap]] | ||
14 | |||
15 | |||
16 | # Debug Console | ||
17 | ## hid_listen can't recognize device | ||
18 | When debug console of your device is not ready you will see like this: | ||
19 | |||
20 | Waiting for device:......... | ||
21 | |||
22 | once the device is pluged in then *hid_listen* finds it you will get this message: | ||
23 | |||
24 | Waiting for new device:......................... | ||
25 | Listening: | ||
26 | |||
27 | Check if you can't get this 'Listening:' message: | ||
28 | - build with `CONSOLE_ENABLE=yes` in **Makefile**. | ||
29 | |||
30 | You may need privilege to access the device on OS like Linux. | ||
31 | - try `sudo hid_listen` | ||
32 | |||
33 | ## Can't get message on console | ||
34 | Check: | ||
35 | - *hid_listen* finds your device. See above. | ||
36 | - Enable debug with pressing **Magic**+d. See [Magic Commands](https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard#magic-commands). | ||
37 | - set `debug_enable=true` usually in `matrix_init()` in **matrix.c**. | ||
38 | - try using 'print' function instead of debug print. See **common/print.h**. | ||
39 | - disconnect other devices with console function. See [Issue #97](https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/97). | ||
40 | |||
41 | ## Linux or UNIX like system requires Super User privilege | ||
42 | Just use 'sudo' to execute *hid_listen* with privilege. | ||
43 | ``` | ||
44 | $ sudo hid_listen | ||
45 | ``` | ||
46 | |||
47 | Or add an *udev rule* for TMK devices with placing a file in rules directory. The directory may vary on each system. | ||
48 | |||
49 | File: /etc/udev/rules.d/52-tmk-keyboard.rules(in case of Ubuntu) | ||
50 | ``` | ||
51 | # tmk keyboard products https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard | ||
52 | SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="feed", MODE:="0666" | ||
53 | ``` | ||
54 | |||
55 | *** | ||
56 | |||
57 | # Miscellaneous | ||
58 | ## NKRO Doesn't work | ||
59 | First you have to compile frimware with this build option `NKRO_ENABLE` in **Makefile**. | ||
60 | |||
61 | 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. | ||
62 | |||
63 | 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. | ||
64 | |||
65 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard#boot-magic-configuration---virtual-dip-switch | ||
66 | |||
67 | |||
68 | ## TrackPoint needs reset circuit(PS/2 mouse support) | ||
69 | Without reset circuit you will have inconsistent reuslt due to improper initialize of the hardware. See circuit schematic of TPM754. | ||
70 | |||
71 | - http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50176.msg1127447#msg1127447 | ||
72 | - http://www.mikrocontroller.net/attachment/52583/tpm754.pdf | ||
73 | |||
74 | |||
75 | ## Can't read column of matrix beyond 16 | ||
76 | Use `1UL<<16` instead of `1<<16` in `read_cols()` in **matrix.h** when your columns goes beyond 16. | ||
77 | |||
78 | 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`. | ||
79 | |||
80 | http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/rebuilding-and-redesigning-a-classic-thinkpad-keyboard-t6181-60.html#p146279 | ||
81 | |||
82 | |||
83 | |||
84 | ## Pull-up Resistor | ||
85 | In some case converters needed to have pull-up resistors to work correctly. Place the resistor between VCC and signal line in parallel. | ||
86 | |||
87 | For example: | ||
88 | ``` | ||
89 | Keyboard Conveter | ||
90 | ,------. | ||
91 | 5V------+------|VCC | | ||
92 | | | | | ||
93 | R | | | ||
94 | | | | | ||
95 | Signal--+------|PD0 | | ||
96 | | | | ||
97 | GND------------|GND | | ||
98 | `------' | ||
99 | R: 1K Ohm resistor | ||
100 | ``` | ||
101 | |||
102 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/71 | ||
103 | |||
104 | |||
105 | ## Arduino Micro's pin naming is confusing | ||
106 | Note that Arduino Micro PCB marking is different from real AVR port name. D0 of Arduino Micro is not PD0, PD0 is D3. Check schematic yourself. | ||
107 | http://arduino.cc/en/uploads/Main/arduino-micro-schematic.pdf | ||
108 | |||
109 | |||
110 | |||
111 | ## Bootloader jump doesn't work | ||
112 | Properly configure bootloader size in **Makefile**. With wrong section size bootloader won't probably start with **Magic command** and **Boot Magic**. | ||
113 | ``` | ||
114 | # Size of Bootloaders in bytes: | ||
115 | # Atmel DFU loader(ATmega32U4) 4096 | ||
116 | # Atmel DFU loader(AT90USB128) 8192 | ||
117 | # LUFA bootloader(ATmega32U4) 4096 | ||
118 | # Arduino Caterina(ATmega32U4) 4096 | ||
119 | # USBaspLoader(ATmega***) 2048 | ||
120 | # Teensy halfKay(ATmega32U4) 512 | ||
121 | # Teensy++ halfKay(AT90USB128) 2048 | ||
122 | OPT_DEFS += -DBOOTLOADER_SIZE=4096 | ||
123 | ``` | ||
124 | AVR Boot section size are defined by setting **BOOTSZ** fuse in fact. Consult with your MCU datasheet. | ||
125 | Note that **Word**(2 bytes) size and address are used in datasheet while TMK uses **Byte**. | ||
126 | |||
127 | AVR Boot section is located at end of Flash memory like the followings. | ||
128 | ``` | ||
129 | byte Atmel/LUFA(ATMega32u4) byte Atmel(AT90SUB1286) | ||
130 | 0x0000 +---------------+ 0x00000 +---------------+ | ||
131 | | | | | | ||
132 | | | | | | ||
133 | | Application | | Application | | ||
134 | | | | | | ||
135 | = = = = | ||
136 | | | 32KB-4KB | | 128KB-8KB | ||
137 | 0x6000 +---------------+ 0x1E000 +---------------+ | ||
138 | | Bootloader | 4KB | Bootloader | 8KB | ||
139 | 0x7FFF +---------------+ 0x1FFFF +---------------+ | ||
140 | |||
141 | |||
142 | byte Teensy(ATMega32u4) byte Teensy++(AT90SUB1286) | ||
143 | 0x0000 +---------------+ 0x00000 +---------------+ | ||
144 | | | | | | ||
145 | | | | | | ||
146 | | Application | | Application | | ||
147 | | | | | | ||
148 | = = = = | ||
149 | | | 32KB-512B | | 128KB-2KB | ||
150 | 0x7E00 +---------------+ 0x1FC00 +---------------+ | ||
151 | | Bootloader | 512B | Bootloader | 2KB | ||
152 | 0x7FFF +---------------+ 0x1FFFF +---------------+ | ||
153 | ``` | ||
154 | |||
155 | And see this discussion for further reference. | ||
156 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/179 | ||
157 | |||
158 | |||
159 | ## Special Extra key doesn't work(System, Audio control keys) | ||
160 | You need to define `EXTRAKEY_ENABLE` in **makefile** to use them in TMK. | ||
161 | ``` | ||
162 | EXTRAKEY_ENABLE = yes # Audio control and System control | ||
163 | ``` | ||
164 | http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/tmk-keyboard-firmware-collection-t4478-60.html#p157919 | ||
165 | |||
166 | |||
167 | ## Wakeup from sleep doesn't work | ||
168 | In Windows check `Allow this device to wake the computer` setting in Power **Management property** tab of **Device Manager**. Also check BIOS setting. | ||
169 | |||
170 | Pressing any key during sleep should wake host. | ||
171 | |||
172 | |||
173 | ## Using Arduino? | ||
174 | **Note that Arduino pin naming is different from actual chip.** For example, Arduino pin `D0` is not `PD0`. Check circuit with its schematics yourself. | ||
175 | |||
176 | - http://arduino.cc/en/uploads/Main/arduino-leonardo-schematic_3b.pdf | ||
177 | - http://arduino.cc/en/uploads/Main/arduino-micro-schematic.pdf | ||
178 | |||
179 | Arduino leonardo and micro have **ATMega32U4** and can be used for TMK, though Arduino bootloader may be a problem. | ||
180 | |||
181 | |||
182 | ## Using PF4-7 pins of USB AVR? | ||
183 | 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. | ||
184 | |||
185 | If you are using Teensy this isn't needed. Teensy is shipped with JTAGEN fuse bit unprogrammed to disable the function. | ||
186 | |||
187 | See this code. | ||
188 | ``` | ||
189 | // JTAG disable for PORT F. write JTD bit twice within four cycles. | ||
190 | MCUCR |= (1<<JTD); | ||
191 | MCUCR |= (1<<JTD); | ||
192 | ``` | ||
193 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/blob/master/keyboard/hbkb/matrix.c#L67 | ||
194 | |||
195 | And read **26.5.1 MCU Control Register – MCUCR** of ATMega32U4 datasheet. | ||
196 | |||
197 | |||
198 | ## Adding LED indicators of Lock keys | ||
199 | You need your own LED indicators for CapsLock, ScrollLock and NumLock? See this post. | ||
200 | |||
201 | http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/tmk-keyboard-firmware-collection-t4478-120.html#p191560 | ||
202 | |||
203 | ## Program Arduino Micro/Leonardo | ||
204 | Push reset button and then run command like this within 8 seconds. | ||
205 | |||
206 | ``` | ||
207 | avrdude -patmega32u4 -cavr109 -b57600 -Uflash:w:adb_usb.hex -P/dev/ttyACM0 | ||
208 | ``` | ||
209 | |||
210 | Device name will vary depending on your system. | ||
211 | |||
212 | http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardMicro | ||
213 | https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1563867#msg1563867 | ||
214 | |||
215 | |||
216 | ## USB 3 compatibility | ||
217 | I heard some people have a problem with USB 3 port, try USB 2 port. | ||
218 | |||
219 | |||
220 | ## Mac compatibility | ||
221 | ### OS X 10.11 and Hub | ||
222 | https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1884034#msg1884034 | ||
223 | |||
224 | |||
225 | ## Problem on BIOS(UEFI)/Resume(Sleep&Wake)/Power cycles | ||
226 | Some people reported their keyboard stops working on BIOS and/or after resume(power cycles). | ||
227 | |||
228 | 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. | ||
229 | |||
230 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/266 | ||
231 | https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41989.msg1967778#msg1967778 | ||
232 | |||
233 | |||
234 | |||
235 | ## FLIP doesn't work | ||
236 | ### AtLibUsbDfu.dll not found | ||
237 | Remove current driver and reinstall one FLIP provides from DeviceManager. | ||
238 | http://imgur.com/a/bnwzy \ No newline at end of file | ||