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diff --git a/keyboards/mechmini/README.md b/keyboards/mechmini/README.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..72743319f --- /dev/null +++ b/keyboards/mechmini/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +mechmini keyboard firmware +========================== + +This is a port of the QMK firmware for boards that are based on the +ps2avrGB firmware, like the [ps2avrGB +keyboard](https://www.keyclack.com/product/gb-ps2avrgb/) or the ones sold +by [Winkeyless](http://winkeyless.kr/product/ps2avrgb-parts/). + +Note that this is a complete replacement for the firmware, so you won't be +using Bootmapper Client to change any keyboard settings, since not all the +USB report options are supported. + + +## Installing + +First, install the requirements. These commands are for OSX, but all you +need is the AVR toolchain and `bootloadHID` for flashing: + +``` +$ brew cask install crosspack-avr +$ brew install --HEAD https://raw.githubusercontent.com/robertgzr/homebrew-tap/master/bootloadhid.rb +``` + +In order to use the `./program` script, which can reboot the board into +the bootloader, you'll need Python 2 with PyUSB installed: + +``` +$ pip install pyusb +``` + +Then, with the keyboard plugged in, simply run this command from the +`qmk_firmware` directory: + +``` +$ make mechmini-program +``` + +If you prefer, you can just build it and flash the firmware directly with +`bootloadHID` if you boot the board while holding down `L_Ctrl` to keep it +in the bootloader: + +``` +$ make mechmini +$ bootloadHID -r mechmini_default.hex +``` + +## Troubleshooting + +From my experience, it's really hard to brick these boards. But these +tricks have been useful when it got stuck in a weird scenario. + +1. Try plugging the board in while pressing `L_Ctrl`. This will force it + to boot only the bootloader without loading the firmware. Once this is + done, just reflash the board with the original firmware. +2. Sometimes USB hubs can act weird, so try connecting the board directly + to your computer or plugging/unplugging the USB hub. |