-## READ FIRST
-- **README** of top directory : https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/blob/master/README.md
-- **README** of target project(keyboard/converter) directory.
+# Frequently Asked Questions
-Note that you'll need to read **both**.
+## General
+### What is QMK?
-# Build
-- [[FAQ/Build]]
+[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).
+### Why the name Quantum?
-# Keymap
-- [[FAQ/Keymap]]
+<!-- FIXME -->
+### What Differences Are There Between QMK and TMK?
-# Debug Console
-## hid_listen can't recognize device
+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.
+
+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).
+
+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.
+
+Both approaches have their merits and their drawbacks, and code flows freely between TMK and QMK when it makes sense.
+
+# Building
+
+## Windows
+
+### I'm on Windows Vista, 7, or 8, how do I setup my build environment?
+
+Follow the build instructions to [install MHV AVR Tools](https://docs.qmk.fm/build_environment_setup.html#windows-vista-and-later).
+
+### I'm on Windows 10 without the Creators Update. Do I have to install it?
+
+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).
+
+# Troubleshooting
+
+## Debug Console
+### hid_listen can't recognize device
When debug console of your device is not ready you will see like this:
- Waiting for device:.........
+```
+Waiting for device:.........
+```
once the device is pluged in then *hid_listen* finds it you will get this message:
- Waiting for new device:.........................
- Listening:
+```
+Waiting for new device:.........................
+Listening:
+```
-Check if you can't get this 'Listening:' message:
-- build with `CONSOLE_ENABLE=yes` in **Makefile**.
+If you can't get this 'Listening:' message try building with `CONSOLE_ENABLE=yes` in [Makefile]
You may need privilege to access the device on OS like Linux.
- try `sudo hid_listen`
-## Can't get message on console
+### Can't get message on console
Check:
- *hid_listen* finds your device. See above.
- Enable debug with pressing **Magic**+d. See [Magic Commands](https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard#magic-commands).
- try using 'print' function instead of debug print. See **common/print.h**.
- disconnect other devices with console function. See [Issue #97](https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/97).
-## Linux or UNIX like system requires Super User privilege
+### Linux or UNIX like system requires Super User privilege
Just use 'sudo' to execute *hid_listen* with privilege.
```
$ sudo hid_listen
SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="feed", MODE:="0666"
```
-***
+## Software Issues
-# Miscellaneous
-## NKRO Doesn't work
+### NKRO Doesn't work
First you have to compile frimware with this build option `NKRO_ENABLE` in **Makefile**.
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.
https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard#boot-magic-configuration---virtual-dip-switch
+### Can't read column of matrix beyond 16
+Use `1UL<<16` instead of `1<<16` in `read_cols()` in [matrix.h] when your columns goes beyond 16.
-## TrackPoint needs reset circuit(PS/2 mouse support)
-Without reset circuit you will have inconsistent reuslt due to improper initialize of the hardware. See circuit schematic of TPM754.
-
-- http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50176.msg1127447#msg1127447
-- http://www.mikrocontroller.net/attachment/52583/tpm754.pdf
-
-
-## Can't read column of matrix beyond 16
-Use `1UL<<16` instead of `1<<16` in `read_cols()` in **matrix.h** when your columns goes beyond 16.
-
-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`.
+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`.
http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/rebuilding-and-redesigning-a-classic-thinkpad-keyboard-t6181-60.html#p146279
-
-## Pull-up Resistor
-In some case converters needed to have pull-up resistors to work correctly. Place the resistor between VCC and signal line in parallel.
-
-For example:
-```
-Keyboard Conveter
- ,------.
-5V------+------|VCC |
- | | |
- R | |
- | | |
-Signal--+------|PD0 |
- | |
-GND------------|GND |
- `------'
-R: 1K Ohm resistor
-```
-
-https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/71
-
-
-## Arduino Micro's pin naming is confusing
-Note 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.
-http://arduino.cc/en/uploads/Main/arduino-micro-schematic.pdf
-
-
-
-## Bootloader jump doesn't work
+### Bootloader jump doesn't work
Properly configure bootloader size in **Makefile**. With wrong section size bootloader won't probably start with **Magic command** and **Boot Magic**.
```
# Size of Bootloaders in bytes:
-# Atmel DFU loader(ATmega32U4) 4096
-# Atmel DFU loader(AT90USB128) 8192
-# LUFA bootloader(ATmega32U4) 4096
-# Arduino Caterina(ATmega32U4) 4096
-# USBaspLoader(ATmega***) 2048
-# Teensy halfKay(ATmega32U4) 512
+# Atmel DFU loader(ATmega32U4) 4096
+# Atmel DFU loader(AT90USB128) 8192
+# LUFA bootloader(ATmega32U4) 4096
+# Arduino Caterina(ATmega32U4) 4096
+# USBaspLoader(ATmega***) 2048
+# Teensy halfKay(ATmega32U4) 512
# Teensy++ halfKay(AT90USB128) 2048
OPT_DEFS += -DBOOTLOADER_SIZE=4096
```
| | | |
| | | |
| Application | | Application |
- | | | |
+ | | | |
= = = =
| | 32KB-4KB | | 128KB-8KB
0x6000 +---------------+ 0x1E000 +---------------+
| Bootloader | 4KB | Bootloader | 8KB
0x7FFF +---------------+ 0x1FFFF +---------------+
-
+
byte Teensy(ATMega32u4) byte Teensy++(AT90SUB1286)
0x0000 +---------------+ 0x00000 +---------------+
| | | |
https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/179
-## Special Extra key doesn't work(System, Audio control keys)
-You need to define `EXTRAKEY_ENABLE` in **makefile** to use them in TMK.
+### Special Extra key doesn't work(System, Audio control keys)
+You need to define `EXTRAKEY_ENABLE` in `rules.mk` to use them in QMK.
+
```
EXTRAKEY_ENABLE = yes # Audio control and System control
```
-http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/tmk-keyboard-firmware-collection-t4478-60.html#p157919
+### Wakeup from sleep doesn't work
-## Wakeup from sleep doesn't work
In Windows check `Allow this device to wake the computer` setting in Power **Management property** tab of **Device Manager**. Also check BIOS setting.
Pressing any key during sleep should wake host.
+## Hardware Issues
+
+### TrackPoint needs reset circuit(PS/2 mouse support)
+Without reset circuit you will have inconsistent reuslt due to improper initialize of the hardware. See circuit schematic of TPM754.
+
+- http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50176.msg1127447#msg1127447
+- http://www.mikrocontroller.net/attachment/52583/tpm754.pdf
+
+### Using Arduino?
-## Using Arduino?
**Note that Arduino pin naming is different from actual chip.** For example, Arduino pin `D0` is not `PD0`. Check circuit with its schematics yourself.
- http://arduino.cc/en/uploads/Main/arduino-leonardo-schematic_3b.pdf
Arduino leonardo and micro have **ATMega32U4** and can be used for TMK, though Arduino bootloader may be a problem.
-
-## Using PF4-7 pins of USB AVR?
+### Using PF4-7 pins of USB AVR?
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.
If you are using Teensy this isn't needed. Teensy is shipped with JTAGEN fuse bit unprogrammed to disable the function.
And read **26.5.1 MCU Control Register – MCUCR** of ATMega32U4 datasheet.
-## Adding LED indicators of Lock keys
-You need your own LED indicators for CapsLock, ScrollLock and NumLock? See this post.
-
-http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/tmk-keyboard-firmware-collection-t4478-120.html#p191560
-
-## Program Arduino Micro/Leonardo
+### Program Arduino Micro/Leonardo
Push reset button and then run command like this within 8 seconds.
```
http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardMicro
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1563867#msg1563867
-
-## USB 3 compatibility
-I heard some people have a problem with USB 3 port, try USB 2 port.
-
-
-## Mac compatibility
-### OS X 10.11 and Hub
-https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1884034#msg1884034
-
-
-## Problem on BIOS(UEFI)/Resume(Sleep&Wake)/Power cycles
+### Problem on BIOS(UEFI)/Resume(Sleep&Wake)/Power cycles
Some people reported their keyboard stops working on BIOS and/or after resume(power cycles).
-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.
+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.
https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/266
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41989.msg1967778#msg1967778
+## Flashing Problems
+### Can't use dfu-programmer or QMK Flasher to flash on Windows
-## FLIP doesn't work
-### AtLibUsbDfu.dll not found
-Remove current driver and reinstall one FLIP provides from DeviceManager.
-http://imgur.com/a/bnwzy
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+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.
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