[GB] LZ GH V2 : [Completed]

[MajorKoos]

Where can I find "The QMK firmware includes a setup script to install all the common arduino drivers and firmware flashing tools"?

https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware

and for the curious - https://github.com/leeku11

[dorf]

Where can I find "The QMK firmware includes a setup script to install all the common arduino drivers and firmware flashing tools"?

https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware

and for the curious - https://github.com/leeku11

This is starting to get helpful.

Do we really need to install the whole build environment just to use JigOn?
Can we pinpoint the specific driver/config instead of bloating our computers?

[MajorKoos]

Where can I find "The QMK firmware includes a setup script to install all the common arduino drivers and firmware flashing tools"?

https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware

and for the curious - https://github.com/leeku11

This is starting to get helpful.

Do we really need to install the whole build environment just to use JigOn?
Can we pinpoint the specific driver/config instead of bloating our computers?

You don't need any additional tools or drivers to use JigOn - it communicates with the keyboard via the same HID protocol as your mouse so it's plug and play.
If you're not programming the MCU via the ISP header forget about the QMK tools for now - you don't need them.

I've got half a dozen jigon keyboards of various shapes running JigOn_170419 (because the PCB's follow a spec and store the settings in eeprom so they don't each need custom firmware).  Sometimes I get the issue where the app won't connect, and when that happens I change ports on my hub (USB 3).  I've had the same problem at times with QMK and bootmapperclient based keyboards too so I suspect it's more of a windows USB thing than a JigOn thing.  Doesn't happen often enough for me to want to do anything about it.

[dorf]

Where can I find "The QMK firmware includes a setup script to install all the common arduino drivers and firmware flashing tools"?

https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware

and for the curious - https://github.com/leeku11

This is starting to get helpful.

Do we really need to install the whole build environment just to use JigOn?
Can we pinpoint the specific driver/config instead of bloating our computers?

You don't need any additional tools or drivers to use JigOn - it communicates with the keyboard via the same HID protocol as your mouse so it's plug and play.
If you're not programming the MCU via the ISP header forget about the QMK tools for now - you don't need them.

I've got half a dozen jigon keyboards of various shapes running JigOn_170419 (because the PCB's follow a spec and store the settings in eeprom so they don't each need custom firmware).  Sometimes I get the issue where the app won't connect, and when that happens I change ports on my hub (USB 3).  I've had the same problem at times with QMK and bootmapperclient based keyboards too so I suspect it's more of a windows USB thing than a JigOn thing.  Doesn't happen often enough for me to want to do anything about it.

So how come I cannot get the automatic highlighting to work? I have to manually highlight the key I want to reassign.

[OracleKev]

So how come I cannot get the automatic highlighting to work? I have to manually highlight the key I want to reassign.

Did you try Keyboard | Connect (dialog box saying "Connected" should pop up)?

[dorf]

So how come I cannot get the automatic highlighting to work? I have to manually highlight the key I want to reassign.

Did you try Keyboard | Connect (dialog box saying "Connected" should pop up)?

Yes. Otherwise it’s not possible to reassign keys.

[OracleKev]

So how come I cannot get the automatic highlighting to work? I have to manually highlight the key I want to reassign.

Did you try Keyboard | Connect (dialog box saying "Connected" should pop up)?

Yes. Otherwise it’s not possible to reassign keys.

Actually that is not correct since you can update keyboard without being in “connected” state.
When in “connected” state, pressing a key on the keyboard does not highlight a button on JigOn UI?

[dorf]

So how come I cannot get the automatic highlighting to work? I have to manually highlight the key I want to reassign.

Did you try Keyboard | Connect (dialog box saying "Connected" should pop up)?

Yes. Otherwise it’s not possible to reassign keys.

Actually that is not correct since you can update keyboard without being in “connected” state.
When in “connected” state, pressing a key on the keyboard does not highlight a button on JigOn UI?

Ok, didn't know that. I've always been connected. But when I am it does not highlight automatically. I have to manually click on it.

[OracleKev]

So how come I cannot get the automatic highlighting to work? I have to manually highlight the key I want to reassign.

Did you try Keyboard | Connect (dialog box saying "Connected" should pop up)?

Yes. Otherwise it’s not possible to reassign keys.

Actually that is not correct since you can update keyboard without being in “connected” state.
When in “connected” state, pressing a key on the keyboard does not highlight a button on JigOn UI?

Ok, didn't know that. I've always been connected. But when I am it does not highlight automatically. I have to manually click on it.

Once you are in the connected state, can you put focus on another app like Notepad and confirm a key press enters pcb matrix sequence?  e.g. "Esc" should output '[a-a]'
This confirms the keyboard is in the connected state.
If the keyboard does not enter the connected state even if JigOn reports "Connected"
One of the followings could be a cause: 1) L3 board firmware is not up to date 2) L3 board is not directly connected to PC 3) there are multiple L3 boards connected.

[dorf]

So how come I cannot get the automatic highlighting to work? I have to manually highlight the key I want to reassign.

Did you try Keyboard | Connect (dialog box saying "Connected" should pop up)?

Yes. Otherwise it’s not possible to reassign keys.

Actually that is not correct since you can update keyboard without being in “connected” state.
When in “connected” state, pressing a key on the keyboard does not highlight a button on JigOn UI?

Ok, didn't know that. I've always been connected. But when I am it does not highlight automatically. I have to manually click on it.

Once you are in the connected state, can you put focus on another app like Notepad and confirm a key press enters pcb matrix sequence?  e.g. "Esc" should output '[a-a]'
This confirms the keyboard is in the connected state.
If the keyboard does not enter the connected state even if JigOn reports "Connected"
One of the followings could be a cause: 1) L3 board firmware is not up to date 2) L3 board is not directly connected to PC 3) there are multiple L3 boards connected.

So when I read this I could remember seeing the keyboard writing strange characters when connected before. I'm a swede so obviosly I use swedish keyboard. When connected I get "åc+b¨åc+c¨åc+d¨åc+e¨åc+f¨åc+g" when I write QWERTY. Switching over to english keyboard writing QWERTY i get "[c-b][c-c][c-d][c-e][c-f][c-g]" and automatic highlighting works! So lesson learned. Always use english keyboard when using JigOn.

[dorf]

So how come I cannot get the automatic highlighting to work? I have to manually highlight the key I want to reassign.

Did you try Keyboard | Connect (dialog box saying "Connected" should pop up)?

Yes. Otherwise it’s not possible to reassign keys.

Actually that is not correct since you can update keyboard without being in “connected” state.
When in “connected” state, pressing a key on the keyboard does not highlight a button on JigOn UI?

Ok, didn't know that. I've always been connected. But when I am it does not highlight automatically. I have to manually click on it.

Once you are in the connected state, can you put focus on another app like Notepad and confirm a key press enters pcb matrix sequence?  e.g. "Esc" should output '[a-a]'
This confirms the keyboard is in the connected state.
If the keyboard does not enter the connected state even if JigOn reports "Connected"
One of the followings could be a cause: 1) L3 board firmware is not up to date 2) L3 board is not directly connected to PC 3) there are multiple L3 boards connected.

So when I read this I could remember seeing the keyboard writing strange characters when connected before. I'm a swede so obviosly I use swedish keyboard. When connected I get "åc+b¨åc+c¨åc+d¨åc+e¨åc+f¨åc+g" when I write QWERTY. Switching over to english keyboard writing QWERTY i get "[c-b][c-c][c-d][c-e][c-f][c-g]" and automatic highlighting works! So lesson learned. Always use english keyboard when using JigOn.

I have two more questions that I think needs clarification.
First, it's been mentioned that it's possible to flash l3.hex in other ways. How?
Second, I've seen alot of posts saying that PCB gets borked when leds are soldered. What's up with that? I've not done it and don't feel the need for it but anyways...

[nug]

I have two more questions that I think needs clarification.
First, it's been mentioned that it's possible to flash l3.hex in other ways. How?
Second, I've seen alot of posts saying that PCB gets borked when leds are soldered. What's up with that? I've not done it and don't feel the need for it but anyways...

As far as I know, there are two ways to flash the hex:
1) Via the bootloader, using L3_171209.zip from http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=2702787&mid=board_sw OracleKev discussed this here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95066.msg2660521#msg2660521

2) Or using an ISP flasher with L3_bootloader.zip from the same kbdlab link above.

[MajorKoos]

Built mine yesterday.
At first, even though the keyboard worked in windows the app would not connect or show me the keymap.
Changing ports on the hub didn't work as usual.
I redownloaded the app and it connected fine.
I left the firmware stock.

[Lansky]

Got mine in the mail yesterday. It looks great, no visible defects, scratches or dents. Thanks, LZ! 

[dorf]

Thanks, All for your help!

While I am still receiving that same communication error that I posted before, I switched to a new PC and was able to get the Jigon software to connect. So everything seems to be working now!

So when you updated the keymap connected with JigOn this solved the issue with the spacebar? Did you have to do anything else?

[hayt]

Very happy!

[HPE1000]

Very happy!

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Looks awesome!  :thumb:

[Lansky]

Very happy!

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That looks really good. Can't wait to assemble mine.  :)

[MajorKoos]

It still surprises me how HEAVY it is.
I suspect it weighs more than the CLS.

[Lansky]

It still surprises me how HEAVY it is.
I suspect it weighs more than the CLS.

I agree, every time I move it around I'm surprised by how heavy it is. When you look at it, it doesn't look THAT heavy. And I haven't even assembled mine yet. 

[Sshimosawa]

the heft threw me, too. its a beast.

[Etherealsound]

the heft threw me, too. its a beast. (Attachment Link)

That's a really nice keyset. Where are those mods from?

[japanesehorrorwriter]

the heft threw me, too. its a beast. (Attachment Link)

That's a really nice keyset. Where are those mods from?

Its a mix: GMK Led Zepp alphas, Samurai Mods, maroon esc from oco. 

[japanesehorrorwriter]

Very happy!

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What is that insanely cool desk pad you have here???

[wholypantalones]

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What is that insanely cool desk pad you have here???

Was kinda wondering that myself.  :thumb:

[hayt]

Very happy!

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What is that insanely cool desk pad you have here???

Was kinda wondering that myself.  :thumb:

Kitty litter matt :)

[MajorKoos]

bwah ha ha ha ha!
Bravo sir.  Bravo.

[Sshimosawa]

Fantastic.

[Helldrop]

Ready to build my GH V2!
The top was re-anodized and the bottom was cerakote-coated.

[Lansky]

(Attachment Link)

Ready to build my GH V2!
The top was re-anodized and the bottom was cerakote-coated.

Very cool with the cerakoting. Would love some more pictures of the bottom. 

What color did the case have before?

[Helldrop]

(Attachment Link)

Ready to build my GH V2!
The top was re-anodized and the bottom was cerakote-coated.

Very cool with the cerakoting. Would love some more pictures of the bottom. 

What color did the case have before?

Of course. After finishing building this keeb, I’ll post more pics.
It used to be grey.

[Lansky]

(Attachment Link)

Ready to build my GH V2!
The top was re-anodized and the bottom was cerakote-coated.

Very cool with the cerakoting. Would love some more pictures of the bottom. 

What color did the case have before?

Of course. After finishing building this keeb, I’ll post more pics.
It used to be grey.

Thanks, can't wait to see more of it. 

[CommonCurt]

(Attachment Link)

Ready to build my GH V2!
The top was re-anodized and the bottom was cerakote-coated.

Wow!   That looks amazing.

Was the case color red originally?

[Lansky]

Wow!   That looks amazing.

Was the case color red originally?

Very cool with the cerakoting. Would love some more pictures of the bottom. 

What color did the case have before?

Of course. After finishing building this keeb, I’ll post more pics.
It used to be grey.

 

[CommonCurt]

(Attachment Link)

Ready to build my GH V2!
The top was re-anodized and the bottom was cerakote-coated.

Very cool with the cerakoting. Would love some more pictures of the bottom. 

What color did the case have before?

Of course. After finishing building this keeb, I’ll post more pics.
It used to be grey.

Didn't see where you said it was originally grey.

[radio_killah]

Anyone looking to sell?

[LifeZ]

 I have changed the color of the remaining quantity after GB finishing.

The color of the milky.

I will make order. About 5~7 unit.

Preorder ...

https://imgur.com/a/McJrXZJ

[CommonCurt]

I have changed the color of the remaining quantity after GB finishing.

The color of the milky.

I will make order. About 5~7 unit.

Preorder ...

https://imgur.com/a/McJrXZJ

That's awesome. 
Is it powdercoated or cerikote?

[LifeZ]

I have changed the color of the remaining quantity after GB finishing.

The color of the milky.

I will make order. About 5~7 unit.

Preorder ...

https://imgur.com/a/McJrXZJ

That's awesome. 
Is it powdercoated or cerikote?

It is powdercoated

[MajorKoos]

I have changed the color of the remaining quantity after GB finishing.

The color of the milky.

I will make order. About 5~7 unit.

Preorder ...

https://imgur.com/a/McJrXZJ

Looks great

[LightningXI]

I have changed the color of the remaining quantity after GB finishing.

The color of the milky.

I will make order. About 5~7 unit.

Preorder ...

https://imgur.com/a/McJrXZJ

Oh man. I might be interested. Same cost?

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[Helldrop]

I have changed the color of the remaining quantity after GB finishing.

The color of the milky.

I will make order. About 5~7 unit.

Preorder ...

https://imgur.com/a/McJrXZJ

Amazing! It seems a little brighter than cerakoted one.

[wholypantalones]

Anyone looking to sell?

PM

[LifeZ]

Milky Color, Order here (Today, Korea time, PM 19:00)

all out

[Lansky]

I'm having problems programming my PCB. I get the "Connected" pop-up in the JigOn software but it registers no keypresses there. It works fine in Windows.

I'm not able to update or reset the firmware either, so I guess it's not actually connected. I've tried four different USB ports (half of them directly on the motherboard) and three different USB cables. No luck.

Any suggestions? 

[MajorKoos]

I'm having problems programming my PCB. I get the "Connected" pop-up in the JigOn software but it registers no keypresses there. It works fine in Windows.

I'm not able to update or reset the firmware either, so I guess it's not actually connected. I've tried four different USB ports (half of them directly on the motherboard) and three different USB cables. No luck.

Any suggestions? 

Couple of things to check:
Is your OS set to English US?
Is it the only keyboard that's plugged in?
Is your phone plugged in?
If you download a fresh copy of the JigOn software, launch it and hit connect does it download the keymap or does everything stay gray?
If you connect and then switch to notepad and start typing what output do you get?

[HPE1000]

If I didn't already have so many keyboards I would be all over those white ones. They look great

[Lansky]

I'm having problems programming my PCB. I get the "Connected" pop-up in the JigOn software but it registers no keypresses there. It works fine in Windows.

I'm not able to update or reset the firmware either, so I guess it's not actually connected. I've tried four different USB ports (half of them directly on the motherboard) and three different USB cables. No luck.

Any suggestions? 

Couple of things to check:
Is your OS set to English US?
Is it the only keyboard that's plugged in?
Is your phone plugged in?
If you download a fresh copy of the JigOn software, launch it and hit connect does it download the keymap or does everything stay gray?
If you connect and then switch to notepad and start typing what output do you get?

My OS is set to English US, yes.
It's the only board that's plugged in, my phone is not plugged in.
The JigOn software looks like this after connecting: https://i.imgur.com/zFZdSYo.png
Typing in Notepad gives me this output:
"åd+c¨åd+d¨åd+e¨åd+c¨åd+d¨åd+e¨åd+f¨åd+h¨åd+g

So I guess that might be causing the issue. Not sure why it's showing up like that when my keyboard and OS is set to en-US.

EDIT: I just realized that I still had the Danish keyboard layout added in the language menu, apparently it wasn't enough to just switch to the en-US layout, I had to remove the Danish layout. Now it works! 

[MajorKoos]

...
I still had the Danish keyboard layout added in the language menu, apparently it wasn't enough to just switch to the en-US layout, I had to remove the Danish layout. Now it works! 

I didn't know that was required either.
Thanks for sharing.

[Lansky]

...
I still had the Danish keyboard layout added in the language menu, apparently it wasn't enough to just switch to the en-US layout, I had to remove the Danish layout. Now it works! 

I didn't know that was required either.
Thanks for sharing.

No problem, glad I could provide some useful information.

Appreciate the help!