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diff --git a/keyboards/ymd96/README.md b/keyboards/ymd96/README.md index a60323ab95..5de5062ecd 100644 --- a/keyboards/ymd96/README.md +++ b/keyboards/ymd96/README.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ using Bootmapper Client to change any keyboard settings, since not all the USB report options are supported. Here is the default layout, it is fairly simple with a few function keys: - + If you have a different layout (since there were many options during the GB), please feel free to contribute! Keyboard maintainer: [Andrew](https://github.com/sparkyman215) @@ -29,27 +29,18 @@ This firmware was modified from [ps2avrGB](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/t ## Installing and Building -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 -``` +Since the YMD96 uses an ATmega32a chip instead of the 32u4, you need to download [HIDBootFlash v.1.0](http://vusb.wikidot.com/project:hidbootflash) for Windows. If anyone knows of a Linux/Mac bootflasher that works, edit this readme! +On Windows, I use [MINGw](http://www.mingw.org/) to compile the keymaps. On Linux, you can simply use the terminal. +Once you have those two pieces of software: Build the keyboard with ``` -$ make ymd96:default +$ make ymd96-default ``` If you make your own layout, change the `default` word to whatever your layout is. +And flash the compiled hex file with `HIDBootFlash`. Simply put the board in flashing mode by plugging it in while holding control, and click `find device`. Then you can specify the .hex file and flash it to the device. + ## Troubleshooting From my experience, it's really hard to brick these boards. But these @@ -60,3 +51,5 @@ tricks have been useful when it got stuck in a weird scenario. 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. + +Lastly, if you still need help, you can add me on Discord and I'll be happy to help. |