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* Fixed compilation of the ps2avrGB keyboard/firmware This commit fixes the silent compilation error for the ps2avrGB keyboard/firmware. This error was caused by a lacking default keymap which it did not have because all keyboards based on it were moved to another directory. I also added the required config.h options so it's possible to compile it again and (probably) flash it on a b.mini. Lastly, I updated the README to reflect the current state. This commit fixes #2425 * Referenced the pearl in the ps2avrGB REAMDE Added a reference to the pearl keyboard in the README of the ps2avrGB keyboard as it is originally based on the firmware as well.
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ps2avrGB keyboard firmware
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This is a port of the QMK firmware for boards that are based on the
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ps2avrGB firmware, like the [ps2avrGB
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keyboard](https://www.keyclack.com/product/gb-ps2avrgb/) or the ones sold
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by [Winkeyless](http://winkeyless.kr/product/ps2avrgb-parts/).
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Note that this is a complete replacement for the firmware, so you won't be
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using Bootmapper Client to change any keyboard settings, since not all the
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USB report options are supported.
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This is an example based on the b.mini keyboard for making other keyboards
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compatible with QMK; fully supported boards have their own directory.
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## Supported Boards
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- [b.fake](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/bfake)
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- [b.mini](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/bmini)
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- [pearl](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/pearl)
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## Installing
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First, install the requirements. These commands are for OSX, but all you
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need is the AVR toolchain and `bootloadHID` for flashing:
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```
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$ brew cask install crosspack-avr
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$ brew install --HEAD https://raw.githubusercontent.com/robertgzr/homebrew-tap/master/bootloadhid.rb
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```
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In order to use the `./program` script, which can reboot the board into
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the bootloader, you'll need Python 2 with PyUSB installed:
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```
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$ pip install pyusb
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```
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Then, with the keyboard plugged in, simply run this command from the
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`qmk_firmware` directory:
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```
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$ make ps2avrGB:program
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```
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If you prefer, you can just build it and flash the firmware directly with
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`bootloadHID` if you boot the board while holding down `L_Ctrl` to keep it
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in the bootloader:
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```
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$ make ps2avrGB
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$ bootloadHID -r ps2avrGB_default.hex
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```
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## Setting the board to bootloader mode
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If you're lucky, the programming script does this automagically for you. If
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however this doesn't work for you, you need to enter the bootloader mode manually
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by plugging the keyboard in while holding the bootloader key. If you did this
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correctly the LEDs will blink and you'll be able to flash your firmware.
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The bootloader key is the top left key of your matrix. For a standard board
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from winkeyless.kr this is `L_Ctrl`, but for some custom boards running ps2avrGB
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this might be different. For the Pearl it's `Esc`, for a b.fake it is `q`. If
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you're unsure you should be able to see the key in the bootmapper client.
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## Troubleshooting
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From my experience, it's really hard to brick these boards. But these
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tricks have been useful when it got stuck in a weird scenario.
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1. Try plugging the board in while holding the bootloader key. This will force
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it to boot only the bootloader without loading the firmware. Once this is
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done, just reflash the board with the original firmware.
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2. Sometimes USB hubs can act weird, so try connecting the board directly
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to your computer or plugging/unplugging the USB hub.
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