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# E6-V2 Bootmapper Client (ps2avrgb) LE

These docs are for the BMC version of the E6-V2 PCB sold during Round 2 which has an atmega32a microcontroller. Please do not flash this `.hex` file on your atmega32u4 equipped E6-V2 or your E6V2 BMC from Round 1. 

Keyboard Maintainer: [MechMerlin](https://github.com/mechmerlin)  
Hardware Supported: ps2avrgb E6-V2 with atmega32a microcontroller  
Hardware Availability: [geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90787.0](https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90787.0)  

Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):

    make exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc:default

Flashing

ps2avr(GB) boards use an atmega32a microcontroller and a different bootloader. It is not flashable using the regular QMK methods. 

**Reset Key:**  Hold down the key located at `K00`, commonly programmed as left control while plugging in the keyboard. 

Windows: 
1. Download [HIDBootFlash](http://vusb.wikidot.com/project:hidbootflash).
2. Place your keyboard into reset. 
3. Press the `Find Device` button and ensure that your keyboard is found.
4. Press the `Open .hex File` button and locate the `.hex` file you created.
5. Press the `Flash Device` button and wait for the process to complete. 

macOS:
1. Install homebrew by typing the following:   
    ```
    /usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
    ```
2. Install `crosspack-avr`.  
    ```
    brew cask install crosspack-avr
    ```
3. Install the following packages:
    ```
    brew install python3
    pip3 install pyusb
    brew install --HEAD https://raw.githubusercontent.com/robertgzr/homebrew-tap/master/bootloadhid.rb
    ```
4. Place your keyboard into reset. 
5. Flash the board by typing `bootloadHID -r` followed by the path to your `.hex` file. 

See the [build environment setup](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/getting_started_build_tools) and the [make instructions](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/getting_started_make_guide) for more information. Brand new to QMK? Start with our [Complete Newbs Guide](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/newbs).