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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
5Note 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
18When debug console of your device is not ready you will see like this:
19
20 Waiting for device:.........
21
22once the device is pluged in then *hid_listen* finds it you will get this message:
23
24 Waiting for new device:.........................
25 Listening:
26
27Check if you can't get this 'Listening:' message:
28- build with `CONSOLE_ENABLE=yes` in **Makefile**.
29
30You may need privilege to access the device on OS like Linux.
31- try `sudo hid_listen`
32
33## Can't get message on console
34Check:
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
42Just use 'sudo' to execute *hid_listen* with privilege.
43```
44$ sudo hid_listen
45```
46
47Or add an *udev rule* for TMK devices with placing a file in rules directory. The directory may vary on each system.
48
49File: /etc/udev/rules.d/52-tmk-keyboard.rules(in case of Ubuntu)
50```
51# tmk keyboard products https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard
52SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="feed", MODE:="0666"
53```
54
55***
56
57# Miscellaneous
58## NKRO Doesn't work
59First you have to compile frimware with this build option `NKRO_ENABLE` in **Makefile**.
60
61Try `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
63If 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
65https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard#boot-magic-configuration---virtual-dip-switch
66
67
68## TrackPoint needs reset circuit(PS/2 mouse support)
69Without 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
76Use `1UL<<16` instead of `1<<16` in `read_cols()` in **matrix.h** when your columns goes beyond 16.
77
78In 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
80http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/rebuilding-and-redesigning-a-classic-thinkpad-keyboard-t6181-60.html#p146279
81
82
83
84## Pull-up Resistor
85In some case converters needed to have pull-up resistors to work correctly. Place the resistor between VCC and signal line in parallel.
86
87For example:
88```
89Keyboard Conveter
90 ,------.
915V------+------|VCC |
92 | | |
93 R | |
94 | | |
95Signal--+------|PD0 |
96 | |
97GND------------|GND |
98 `------'
99R: 1K Ohm resistor
100```
101
102https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/71
103
104
105## Arduino Micro's pin naming is confusing
106Note 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.
107http://arduino.cc/en/uploads/Main/arduino-micro-schematic.pdf
108
109
110
111## Bootloader jump doesn't work
112Properly 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
122OPT_DEFS += -DBOOTLOADER_SIZE=4096
123```
124AVR Boot section size are defined by setting **BOOTSZ** fuse in fact. Consult with your MCU datasheet.
125Note that **Word**(2 bytes) size and address are used in datasheet while TMK uses **Byte**.
126
127AVR Boot section is located at end of Flash memory like the followings.
128```
129byte Atmel/LUFA(ATMega32u4) byte Atmel(AT90SUB1286)
1300x0000 +---------------+ 0x00000 +---------------+
131 | | | |
132 | | | |
133 | Application | | Application |
134 | | | |
135 = = = =
136 | | 32KB-4KB | | 128KB-8KB
1370x6000 +---------------+ 0x1E000 +---------------+
138 | Bootloader | 4KB | Bootloader | 8KB
1390x7FFF +---------------+ 0x1FFFF +---------------+
140
141
142byte Teensy(ATMega32u4) byte Teensy++(AT90SUB1286)
1430x0000 +---------------+ 0x00000 +---------------+
144 | | | |
145 | | | |
146 | Application | | Application |
147 | | | |
148 = = = =
149 | | 32KB-512B | | 128KB-2KB
1500x7E00 +---------------+ 0x1FC00 +---------------+
151 | Bootloader | 512B | Bootloader | 2KB
1520x7FFF +---------------+ 0x1FFFF +---------------+
153```
154
155And see this discussion for further reference.
156https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/179
157
158
159## Special Extra key doesn't work(System, Audio control keys)
160You need to define `EXTRAKEY_ENABLE` in **makefile** to use them in TMK.
161```
162EXTRAKEY_ENABLE = yes # Audio control and System control
163```
164http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/tmk-keyboard-firmware-collection-t4478-60.html#p157919
165
166
167## Wakeup from sleep doesn't work
168In Windows check `Allow this device to wake the computer` setting in Power **Management property** tab of **Device Manager**. Also check BIOS setting.
169
170Pressing 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
179Arduino 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?
183You 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
185If you are using Teensy this isn't needed. Teensy is shipped with JTAGEN fuse bit unprogrammed to disable the function.
186
187See 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```
193https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/blob/master/keyboard/hbkb/matrix.c#L67
194
195And read **26.5.1 MCU Control Register – MCUCR** of ATMega32U4 datasheet.
196
197
198## Adding LED indicators of Lock keys
199You need your own LED indicators for CapsLock, ScrollLock and NumLock? See this post.
200
201http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/tmk-keyboard-firmware-collection-t4478-120.html#p191560
202
203## Program Arduino Micro/Leonardo
204Push reset button and then run command like this within 8 seconds.
205
206```
207avrdude -patmega32u4 -cavr109 -b57600 -Uflash:w:adb_usb.hex -P/dev/ttyACM0
208```
209
210Device name will vary depending on your system.
211
212http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardMicro
213https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1563867#msg1563867
214
215
216## USB 3 compatibility
217I 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
222https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1884034#msg1884034
223
224
225## Problem on BIOS(UEFI)/Resume(Sleep&Wake)/Power cycles
226Some people reported their keyboard stops working on BIOS and/or after resume(power cycles).
227
228As 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
230https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/266
231https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41989.msg1967778#msg1967778
232
233
234
235## FLIP doesn't work
236### AtLibUsbDfu.dll not found
237Remove current driver and reinstall one FLIP provides from DeviceManager.
238http://imgur.com/a/bnwzy \ No newline at end of file