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diff --git a/docs/faq_misc.md b/docs/faq_misc.md index 10961fb9f2..ac7dd88d06 100644 --- a/docs/faq_misc.md +++ b/docs/faq_misc.md @@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ what things are (and likely aren't) too risky. - Too large a .hex file is trouble; `make dfu` will erase the block, test the size (oops, wrong order!), which errors out, failing to flash the keyboard, leaving it in DFU mode. - - To this end, note that the maximum .hex file size on Planck is - 7000h (28672 decimal) + - To this end, note that the maximum .hex file size on e.g. Planck + is 7000h (28672 decimal) ``` Linking: .build/planck_rev4_cbbrowne.elf [OK] @@ -38,24 +38,24 @@ Size after: consume extra memory; watch out for BOOTMAGIC_ENABLE, MOUSEKEY_ENABLE, EXTRAKEY_ENABLE, CONSOLE_ENABLE, API_SYSEX_ENABLE - DFU tools do /not/ allow you to write into the bootloader (unless - you throw in extra fruit salad of options), so there is little risk + you throw in an extra fruit salad of options), so there is little risk there. -- EEPROM has around a 100000 write cycle. You shouldn't rewrite the - firmware repeatedly and continually; that'll burn the EEPROM +- EEPROM has around a 100000 (100k) write cycle. You shouldn't rewrite + the firmware repeatedly and continually; that'll burn the EEPROM eventually. ## NKRO Doesn't work -First you have to compile firmware with this build option `NKRO_ENABLE` in **Makefile**. +First you have to compile firmware with the 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. +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 and you will need to switch to **6KRO** mode, in particular when you are in BIOS. -If your firmware 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 kept over power cycles. +If your firmware was 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 kept over power cycles. https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard#boot-magic-configuration---virtual-dip-switch ## TrackPoint Needs Reset Circuit (PS/2 Mouse Support) -Without reset circuit you will have inconsistent result due to improper initialize of the hardware. See circuit schematic of TPM754. +Without reset circuit you will have inconsistent result due to improper initialization 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 @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Without reset circuit you will have inconsistent result due to improper initiali ## 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 [16 bit] 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 [16 bit] in case of AVR, so you can't shift left more than 15. Thus, calculating `1<<16` will unexpectedly equal zero. To work around this, 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 @@ -75,11 +75,9 @@ You need to define `EXTRAKEY_ENABLE` in `rules.mk` to use them in QMK. EXTRAKEY_ENABLE = yes # Audio control and System control ``` -## Wakeup from Sleep Doesn't Work +## Wake 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. +In Windows check `Allow this device to wake the computer` setting in **Power Management** property tab of **Device Manager**. Also check your BIOS settings. Pressing any key during sleep should wake host. ## Using Arduino? @@ -101,18 +99,19 @@ If you would like to keep JTAG enabled, just add the following to your `config.h ``` ## USB 3 Compatibility -I heard some people have a problem with USB 3 port, try USB 2 port. +Some problems can be fixed by switching from a USB 3.x port to a USB 2.0 port. ## Mac Compatibility ### OS X 10.11 and Hub -https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1884034#msg1884034 +See here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.msg1884034#msg1884034 -## Problem on BIOS (UEFI)/Resume (Sleep & Wake)/Power Cycles -Some people reported their keyboard stops working on BIOS and/or after resume(power cycles). +## Problem in BIOS (UEFI) Setup/Resume (Sleep & Wake)/Power Cycles +Some people reported their keyboard stops working in 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 the root cause is not clear, but some build options seem to be related. In Makefile, try to disable 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 +More info: +- https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/issues/266 +- https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41989.msg1967778#msg1967778 |