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1 | # Frequently Asked Questions | 1 | # Frequently Asked Questions |
2 | 2 | ||
3 | ## General | 3 | * [General](faq_general.md) |
4 | 4 | * [Building or Compiling QMK](faq_build.md) | |
5 | ### What is QMK? | 5 | * [Debugging and Troubleshooting QMK](faq_debug.md) |
6 | 6 | * [Keymap](faq_keymap.md) | |
7 | [QMK](https://github.com/qmk), short for Quantum Mechanical Keyboard, is a group of people building tools for custom keyboards. We started with the [QMK firmware](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware), a heavily modified fork of [TMK](https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard). | ||
8 | |||
9 | ### Why the name Quantum? | ||
10 | |||
11 | <!-- FIXME --> | ||
12 | |||
13 | ### What Differences Are There Between QMK and TMK? | ||
14 | |||
15 | TMK was originally designed and implemented by [Jun Wako](https://github.com/tmk). QMK started as [Jack Humbert's](https://github.com/jackhumbert) fork of TMK for the Planck. After a while Jack's fork had diverged quite a bit from TMK, and in 2015 Jack decided to rename his fork to QMK. | ||
16 | |||
17 | From a technical standpoint QMK builds upon TMK by adding several new features. Most notably QMK has expanded the number of available keycodes and uses these to implement advanced features like `S()`, `LCTL()`, and `MO()`. You can see a complete list of these keycodes in [Quantum Keycodes](quantum_keycodes.html). | ||
18 | |||
19 | From a project and community management standpoint TMK maintains all the officially supported keyboards by himself, with a bit of community support. Separate community maintained forks exist or can be created for other keyboards. Only a few keymaps are provided by default, so users typically don't share keymaps with each other. QMK encourages sharing of both keyboards and keymaps through a centrally managed repository, accepting all pull requests that follows the quality standards. These are mostly community maintained, but the QMK team also helps when necessary. | ||
20 | |||
21 | Both approaches have their merits and their drawbacks, and code flows freely between TMK and QMK when it makes sense. | ||
22 | |||
23 | # Building | ||
24 | |||
25 | ## Windows | ||
26 | |||
27 | ### I'm on Windows Vista, 7, or 8, how do I setup my build environment? | ||
28 | |||
29 | Follow the build instructions to [install MHV AVR Tools](https://docs.qmk.fm/build_environment_setup.html#windows-vista-and-later). | ||
30 | |||
31 | ### I'm on Windows 10 without the Creators Update. Do I have to install it? | ||
32 | |||
33 | No, but if you don't install the creators update you will not be able to build and flash with a single command. You will be able to build but to flash you will have to use a separate program, such as [QMK Flasher](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_flasher). | ||
34 | |||
35 | # Troubleshooting | ||
36 | |||
37 | ## Debug Console | ||
38 | ### hid_listen can't recognize device | ||
39 | When debug console of your device is not ready you will see like this: | ||
40 | |||
41 | ``` | ||
42 | Waiting for device:......... | ||
43 | ``` | ||
44 | |||
45 | once the device is pluged in then *hid_listen* finds it you will get this message: | ||
46 | |||
47 | ``` | ||
48 | Waiting for new device:......................... | ||
49 | Listening: | ||
50 | ``` | ||
51 | |||
52 | If you can't get this 'Listening:' message try building with `CONSOLE_ENABLE=yes` in [Makefile] | ||
53 | |||
54 | You may need privilege to access the device on OS like Linux. | ||
55 | - try `sudo hid_listen` | ||
56 | |||
57 | ### Can't get message on console | ||
58 | Check: | ||
59 | - *hid_listen* finds your device. See above. | ||
60 | - Enable debug with pressing **Magic**+d. See [Magic Commands](https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard#magic-commands). | ||
61 | - set `debug_enable=true` usually in `matrix_init()` in **matrix.c**. | ||
62 | - try using 'print' function instead of debug print. See **common/print.h**. | ||
63 | - disconnect other devices with console function. See [Issue #97](https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/97). | ||
64 | |||
65 | ### Linux or UNIX like system requires Super User privilege | ||
66 | Just use 'sudo' to execute *hid_listen* with privilege. | ||
67 | ``` | ||
68 | $ sudo hid_listen | ||
69 | ``` | ||
70 | |||
71 | Or add an *udev rule* for TMK devices with placing a file in rules directory. The directory may vary on each system. | ||
72 | |||
73 | File: /etc/udev/rules.d/52-tmk-keyboard.rules(in case of Ubuntu) | ||
74 | ``` | ||
75 | # tmk keyboard products https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard | ||
76 | SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="feed", MODE:="0666" | ||
77 | ``` | ||
78 | |||
79 | ## Software Issues | ||
80 | |||
81 | ### NKRO Doesn't work | ||
82 | First you have to compile frimware with this build option `NKRO_ENABLE` in **Makefile**. | ||
83 | |||
84 | 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. | ||
85 | |||
86 | 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. | ||
87 | |||
88 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard#boot-magic-configuration---virtual-dip-switch | ||
89 | |||
90 | ### Can't read column of matrix beyond 16 | ||
91 | Use `1UL<<16` instead of `1<<16` in `read_cols()` in [matrix.h] when your columns goes beyond 16. | ||
92 | |||
93 | 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`. | ||
94 | |||
95 | http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/rebuilding-and-redesigning-a-classic-thinkpad-keyboard-t6181-60.html#p146279 | ||
96 | |||
97 | |||
98 | ### Bootloader jump doesn't work | ||
99 | Properly configure bootloader size in **Makefile**. With wrong section size bootloader won't probably start with **Magic command** and **Boot Magic**. | ||
100 | ``` | ||
101 | # Size of Bootloaders in bytes: | ||
102 | # Atmel DFU loader(ATmega32U4) 4096 | ||
103 | # Atmel DFU loader(AT90USB128) 8192 | ||
104 | # LUFA bootloader(ATmega32U4) 4096 | ||
105 | # Arduino Caterina(ATmega32U4) 4096 | ||
106 | # USBaspLoader(ATmega***) 2048 | ||
107 | # Teensy halfKay(ATmega32U4) 512 | ||
108 | # Teensy++ halfKay(AT90USB128) 2048 | ||
109 | OPT_DEFS += -DBOOTLOADER_SIZE=4096 | ||
110 | ``` | ||
111 | AVR Boot section size are defined by setting **BOOTSZ** fuse in fact. Consult with your MCU datasheet. | ||
112 | Note that **Word**(2 bytes) size and address are used in datasheet while TMK uses **Byte**. | ||
113 | |||
114 | AVR Boot section is located at end of Flash memory like the followings. | ||
115 | ``` | ||
116 | byte Atmel/LUFA(ATMega32u4) byte Atmel(AT90SUB1286) | ||
117 | 0x0000 +---------------+ 0x00000 +---------------+ | ||
118 | | | | | | ||
119 | | | | | | ||
120 | | Application | | Application | | ||
121 | | | | | | ||
122 | = = = = | ||
123 | | | 32KB-4KB | | 128KB-8KB | ||
124 | 0x6000 +---------------+ 0x1E000 +---------------+ | ||
125 | | Bootloader | 4KB | Bootloader | 8KB | ||
126 | 0x7FFF +---------------+ 0x1FFFF +---------------+ | ||
127 | |||
128 | |||
129 | byte Teensy(ATMega32u4) byte Teensy++(AT90SUB1286) | ||
130 | 0x0000 +---------------+ 0x00000 +---------------+ | ||
131 | | | | | | ||
132 | | | | | | ||
133 | | Application | | Application | | ||
134 | | | | | | ||
135 | = = = = | ||
136 | | | 32KB-512B | | 128KB-2KB | ||
137 | 0x7E00 +---------------+ 0x1FC00 +---------------+ | ||
138 | | Bootloader | 512B | Bootloader | 2KB | ||
139 | 0x7FFF +---------------+ 0x1FFFF +---------------+ | ||
140 | ``` | ||
141 | |||
142 | And see this discussion for further reference. | ||
143 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/179 | ||
144 | |||
145 | |||
146 | ### Special Extra key doesn't work(System, Audio control keys) | ||
147 | You need to define `EXTRAKEY_ENABLE` in `rules.mk` to use them in QMK. | ||
148 | |||
149 | ``` | ||
150 | EXTRAKEY_ENABLE = yes # Audio control and System control | ||
151 | ``` | ||
152 | |||
153 | ### Wakeup from sleep doesn't work | ||
154 | |||
155 | In Windows check `Allow this device to wake the computer` setting in Power **Management property** tab of **Device Manager**. Also check BIOS setting. | ||
156 | |||
157 | Pressing any key during sleep should wake host. | ||
158 | |||
159 | ## Hardware Issues | ||
160 | |||
161 | ### TrackPoint needs reset circuit(PS/2 mouse support) | ||
162 | Without reset circuit you will have inconsistent reuslt due to improper initialize of the hardware. See circuit schematic of TPM754. | ||
163 | |||
164 | - http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50176.msg1127447#msg1127447 | ||
165 | - http://www.mikrocontroller.net/attachment/52583/tpm754.pdf | ||
166 | |||
167 | ### Using Arduino? | ||
168 | |||
169 | **Note that Arduino pin naming is different from actual chip.** For example, Arduino pin `D0` is not `PD0`. Check circuit with its schematics yourself. | ||
170 | |||
171 | - http://arduino.cc/en/uploads/Main/arduino-leonardo-schematic_3b.pdf | ||
172 | - http://arduino.cc/en/uploads/Main/arduino-micro-schematic.pdf | ||
173 | |||
174 | Arduino leonardo and micro have **ATMega32U4** and can be used for TMK, though Arduino bootloader may be a problem. | ||
175 | |||
176 | ### Using PF4-7 pins of USB AVR? | ||
177 | 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. | ||
178 | |||
179 | If you are using Teensy this isn't needed. Teensy is shipped with JTAGEN fuse bit unprogrammed to disable the function. | ||
180 | |||
181 | See this code. | ||
182 | ``` | ||
183 | // JTAG disable for PORT F. write JTD bit twice within four cycles. | ||
184 | MCUCR |= (1<<JTD); | ||
185 | MCUCR |= (1<<JTD); | ||
186 | ``` | ||
187 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/blob/master/keyboard/hbkb/matrix.c#L67 | ||
188 | |||
189 | And read **26.5.1 MCU Control Register – MCUCR** of ATMega32U4 datasheet. | ||
190 | |||
191 | |||
192 | ### Program Arduino Micro/Leonardo | ||
193 | Push reset button and then run command like this within 8 seconds. | ||
194 | |||
195 | ``` | ||
196 | avrdude -patmega32u4 -cavr109 -b57600 -Uflash:w:adb_usb.hex -P/dev/ttyACM0 | ||
197 | ``` | ||
198 | |||
199 | Device name will vary depending on your system. | ||
200 | |||
201 | http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardMicro | ||
202 | https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1563867#msg1563867 | ||
203 | |||
204 | ### Problem on BIOS(UEFI)/Resume(Sleep&Wake)/Power cycles | ||
205 | Some people reported their keyboard stops working on BIOS and/or after resume(power cycles). | ||
206 | |||
207 | 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. | ||
208 | |||
209 | https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/266 | ||
210 | https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41989.msg1967778#msg1967778 | ||
211 | |||
212 | ## Flashing Problems | ||
213 | |||
214 | ### Can't use dfu-programmer or QMK Flasher to flash on Windows | ||
215 | |||
216 | Windows requires a driver to support the keyboard in DFU mode. You can use [QMK Driver Installer](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_driver_installer/releases) to install the necessary drivers. | ||