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@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ or just: | |||
15 | 15 | ||
16 | $ sudo make <keyboard>:<keymap>:dfu | 16 | $ sudo make <keyboard>:<keymap>:dfu |
17 | 17 | ||
18 | Note that running `make` with `sudo` is generally *not* a good idea, and you should use one of the former methods, if possible. | 18 | Note that running `make` with `sudo` is generally ***not*** a good idea, and you should use one of the former methods, if possible. |
19 | 19 | ||
20 | ### Linux `udev` Rules | 20 | ### Linux `udev` Rules |
21 | On Linux, you'll need proper privileges to access the MCU. You can either use | 21 | On Linux, you'll need proper privileges to access the MCU. You can either use |
@@ -47,7 +47,12 @@ If you're using Windows to flash your keyboard, and you are running into issues, | |||
47 | 47 | ||
48 | Re-running the installation script for MSYS2 may help (eg run `./util/qmk_install.sh` from MSYS2/WSL) or reinstalling the QMK Toolbox may fix the issue. | 48 | Re-running the installation script for MSYS2 may help (eg run `./util/qmk_install.sh` from MSYS2/WSL) or reinstalling the QMK Toolbox may fix the issue. |
49 | 49 | ||
50 | If that doesn't work, then you may need to grab the [Zadig Utility](https://zadig.akeo.ie/). Download this, find the device in question, and select the `WinUS(libusb-1.0)` option, and hit "Reinstall driver". Once you've done that, try flashing your board, again. | 50 | If that doesn't work, then you may need to grab the [Zadig Utility](https://zadig.akeo.ie/). Download this, find the device in question, and select the `WinUSB` option, and hit "Reinstall driver". Once you've done that, try flashing your board, again. If that doesn't work, try all of the options, until one works. |
51 | |||
52 | ?> There isn't a best option for which driver should be used here. Some options work better on some systems than others. libUSB and WinUSB seem to be the best options here. | ||
53 | |||
54 | If the bootloader doesn't show up in the list for devices, you may need to enable the "List all devices" option in the `Options` menu, and then find the bootloader in question. | ||
55 | |||
51 | 56 | ||
52 | ## WINAVR is Obsolete | 57 | ## WINAVR is Obsolete |
53 | It is no longer recommended and may cause some problem. | 58 | It is no longer recommended and may cause some problem. |