Duck Viper and Eagle Group Buy

[billnye]

I got my assembled Viper today and am now trying to program it. I have been fine so far except when I got to the dfu section.

I downloaded dfu-programmer 0.7, but when I try to run the exe, it says "The program can't start because libus0.dll is missing from your computer."

Any help would be appreciated

[ithinkimkorean]

Does everything in your folder look kind of like this?

Minus the hex files

[billnye]

Does everything in your folder look kind of like this?

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Minus the hex files

Looks like we pretty much have the same files.

[trizkut]

Does everything in your folder look kind of like this?

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Minus the hex files

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Looks like we pretty much have the same files.

Are you on windows 32 bit (x86) by any chance?  Just had a glance at the dfu-prof-usb-1.2.2 folder, and the libusb dll in that folder is named libusb0_x86.dll.  If so, try renaming it? 

[billnye]

Does everything in your folder look kind of like this?

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Minus the hex files

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Looks like we pretty much have the same files.

Are you on windows 32 bit (x86) by any chance?  Just had a glance at the dfu-prof-usb-1.2.2 folder, and the libusb dll in that folder is named libusb0_x86.dll.  If so, try renaming it? 

64 bit. I tried renaming the file but nothing changed, same crash error.

[trizkut]

64 bit. I tried renaming the file but nothing changed, same crash error.

Did you already install the atmel driver?  Just copied the files to a different computer and tried running dfu-programmer.exe and got the same error (though I never use it, I just use the 02d.exe)
https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=56877.0;attach=76678 (pages 14-16)

[billnye]

64 bit. I tried renaming the file but nothing changed, same crash error.

Did you already install the atmel driver?  Just copied the files to a different computer and tried running dfu-programmer.exe and got the same error (though I never use it, I just use the 02d.exe)
https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=56877.0;attach=76678 (pages 14-16)

That worked! I guess I had to skip a few steps. Thanks man

EDIT: this article from EnjoyClick was really helpful

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[JaccoW]

64 bit. I tried renaming the file but nothing changed, same crash error.

Did you already install the atmel driver?  Just copied the files to a different computer and tried running dfu-programmer.exe and got the same error (though I never use it, I just use the 02d.exe)
https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=56877.0;attach=76678 (pages 14-16)

That worked! I guess I had to skip a few steps. Thanks man

EDIT: this article from EnjoyClick was really helpful

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https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeekhack.org%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Ddlattach%3Btopic%3D56877.0%3Battach%3D75428&ei=jriHVJD7DcehgwSj_YDgBA&usg=AFQjCNGrdKF7lLK6s1vZBIBIqjqiMjfKKA&sig2=2FRj_irRFLrVHk2CPe8A4A&bvm=bv.81449611,d.eXY&cad=rja

That certainly is! Now I know why reprogramming my Orion didn't work. XD

[Bromono]

Bah I am so upset I missed this! I will be scavenging this site for sales of this.

[Lurch]

if there are any extra side inserts, i would love to pick up a pair

[Sygaldry]

I'm having trouble programming my Viper.
Can anyone help?
I've installed the Atmel Drivers, Extracted DFU Programmer, moved O2D KeyMapper into the folder, and I'm using the correct libusb0.dll but I'm getting an error that says "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b)."

Has anyone run into this problem as well?

I thought it might be something wrong with my Visual C++ Distribution so I tried reinstalling it but I'm still getting the same problem, I just want to get my Viper programmed the way I want it and be done with this for good

 

Edit:
Nevermind, I figured out the problem. I accidentally let Windows automatically install the driver and it ended up installing a generic keyboard driver. I uninstalled it and installed the correct and no problems after that!

Some low quality phone pics for you guys!
Keycaps are Originative Classic Beige Otaku with a PBT spacebar and right shift from a G81-1800 I bought new in box to harvest caps and case for. Ivan's R2 Novelty Blue Sun keycap to top it off =]
https://imgur.com/a/I8nCR

[tjweir]

Some low quality phone pics for you guys!
Keycaps are Originative Classic Beige Otaku with a PBT spacebar and right shift from a G81-1800 I bought new in box to harvest caps and case for. Ivan's R2 Novelty Blue Sun keycap to top it off =]
https://imgur.com/a/I8nCR

Class act!

[Sygaldry]

Ok this is weird.

I've run into some issues with my Viper randomly going into DFU mode, sometimes, when I use basic copy, paste, undo commands. I'm not exactly sure which keys I'm pressing but it generally only happens when I use some sort of Ctrl+Key combination...

Is there a key combination that can send the board into DFU mode without first unplugging and replugging the board in while holding the CapsLock key?

Just a minor annoyance really, but I'm trying to figure out if its something wrong with my board or if I'm just hitting a specific key combination that can push the board to DFU mode.

It doesn't seem like it would be a hardware issue as the board checks out fine in all other aspects. 

Or could this just be the USB connection cutting out for a split second with my finger still on CapsLock (which I've set to Control)?

Edit: Figured out what it was... it was my old mini USB cable going to crap. Swapped in a Pexon cable and the problem went away...

[BlackDragonTribal]

Is there any chance to get Viper in the future?

[Synjin]

Is there any chance to get Viper in the future?

I think it is possible if there is enough actual interest for it but only Elton can tell you that for sure.

[Lurch]

if there are any extra side inserts, i would love to pick up a pair

Anyone with some side inserts for sale?

[jorgenslee]

if there are any extra side inserts, i would love to pick up a pair

Anyone with some side inserts for sale?

I have an extra but the shipping is a killer. Try pming elton, I think he has ordered extras for each duck keyboard.

[ComradeSniper]

if there are any extra side inserts, i would love to pick up a pair

Anyone with some side inserts for sale?

I have extras but I think I accidentally ordered an extra set for an Orion rather than a viper/eagle )

I don't have my viper on hand so I can't check if that's the case, but it definitely looks slightly bigger than the other two inserts...

[Lurch]

if there are any extra side inserts, i would love to pick up a pair

Anyone with some side inserts for sale?

I have extras but I think I accidentally ordered an extra set for an Orion rather than a viper/eagle )

I don't have my viper on hand so I can't check if that's the case, but it definitely looks slightly bigger than the other two inserts...

I would pick a pair from you if you have extras and they fit the viper! Would anyone be able to chime in if this would work or not?

[Sygaldry]

if there are any extra side inserts, i would love to pick up a pair

Anyone with some side inserts for sale?

I have extras but I think I accidentally ordered an extra set for an Orion rather than a viper/eagle )

I don't have my viper on hand so I can't check if that's the case, but it definitely looks slightly bigger than the other two inserts...

I would pick a pair from you if you have extras and they fit the viper! Would anyone be able to chime in if this would work or not?

The Orion, LS1, and LS2/Octagon inserts are all longer than the Viper/Eagle one due to the extra rows.

LS2 is compatible with Octagon, Viper with Eagle, LS1 by itself and Orion by itself. Not sure about the Light Pad though.

[Lurch]

if there are any extra side inserts, i would love to pick up a pair

Anyone with some side inserts for sale?

I have extras but I think I accidentally ordered an extra set for an Orion rather than a viper/eagle )

I don't have my viper on hand so I can't check if that's the case, but it definitely looks slightly bigger than the other two inserts...

I would pick a pair from you if you have extras and they fit the viper! Would anyone be able to chime in if this would work or not?

The Orion, LS1, and LS2/Octagon inserts are all longer than the Viper/Eagle one due to the extra rows.

LS2 is compatible with Octagon, Viper with Eagle, LS1 by itself and Orion by itself. Not sure about the Light Pad though.

Thanks for the info, bud!

[StylinGreymon]

Anyone else having trouble saving and using software action macros?
Text macros seem to be working fine.

[Synjin]

How do you set a macro to a key press? I can now keymap the KB but have no idea how to properly set macros.

[WinterIsle]

The Orion, LS1, and LS2/Octagon inserts are all longer than the Viper/Eagle one due to the extra rows.

LS2 is compatible with Octagon, Viper with Eagle, LS1 by itself and Orion by itself. Not sure about the Light Pad though.

Acryl Inserts for LightPad is the same as LightSaver v1.

[ithinkimkorean]

How do I get the capslock to stop blinking?

[Synjin]

The blinking just determines which layer you are on I think.

[MrChunky]

How do I get the capslock to stop blinking?

Go to http://duck0113.tistory.com/84

Scroll down to instructions section which is quite readable using google translate in chrome.

Go to section 2 part 4 (Called: "Layer the status indicator (LED) display method change" if using google translate)

Follow instructions.

Hope it helps

edit: I think the mode you want is called LLN.

[ithinkimkorean]

How do I get the capslock to stop blinking?

Go to http://duck0113.tistory.com/84

Scroll down to instructions section which is quite readable using google translate in chrome.

Go to section 2 part 4 (Called: "Layer the status indicator (LED) display method change" if using google translate)

Follow instructions.

Hope it helps

edit: I think the mode you want is called LLN.

Thanks! Still took me a bit since I couldn't find the c/m key -_-

[dimmu]

is there a way to load the keymappings that i already saved previously on a hex file on this o2d keymapper. i keep trying to load them but nothing comes up from the list.

[dimmu]

is there a way to load the keymappings that i already saved previously on a hex file on this o2d keymapper. i keep trying to load them but nothing comes up from the list.

nvm. had to rename all the files to have a .hex extension for them to be detected.

[tjweir]

I *finally* finished my Viper.

62g clears and stock browns.
Ivan's Dolch
Sprit LEDs, multi-coloured and white (not entirely done)

Thanks for running the buy Elton.

[dimmu]

I *finally* finished my Viper.

62g clears and stock browns.
Ivan's Dolch
Sprit LEDs, multi-coloured and white (not entirely done)

Thanks for running the buy Elton.

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looks awesome. did you switch the last 2 keys in the upper right? i had to use a joker key to replace the  "|\" key on mine.

[tjweir]

I *finally* finished my Viper.

62g clears and stock browns.
Ivan's Dolch
Sprit LEDs, multi-coloured and white (not entirely done)

Thanks for running the buy Elton.

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looks awesome. did you switch the last 2 keys in the upper right? i had to use a joker key to replace the  "|\" key on mine.

I have not remapped it yet, I have no PC so I have to wait until my wife gets home. :)

The keys you see are what I plan to use plus the SpaceFN mod.

[slickmamba]

A bit confused. I took out 8 screws from my viper, but only see 7 spots to use them... Where did the extra come from?

[Fnzzy]

Probably in case you lose one they put one extra in.

[radio_killah]

Just wondering, but does anyone use SA profile on their eagles or vipers?

[tjweir]

Just wondering, but does anyone use SA profile on their eagles or vipers?

Whenever Round 5 from 7bit ships I will.  No SA sets currently.
In an act of pure conjecture, I think the angle of the case and that of a non-uniform profile SA set would be quite uncomfortable.

[MVPness]

So I finally got around to assembling my Eagle today! But when I plug it in and hit any key, I get spammed with unending capital letters and have to restart my computer to get it to stop. Is this a software issue or did I royally screw something up on the PCB? Any help would be much appreciated, this is my first build and I'm not sure what I am doing.

[HoffmanMyster]

So I finally got around to assembling my Eagle today! But when I plug it in and hit any key, I get spammed with unending capital letters and have to restart my computer to get it to stop. Is this a software issue or did I royally screw something up on the PCB? Any help would be much appreciated, this is my first build and I'm not sure what I am doing.

Long-shot question just because I haven't seen it addressed elsewhere:

Are you using the screw-in stabilizers from Ivan's recent buy?  I used those on a Viper I built up, and they shorted something out on the PCB and caused issues like you're describing.


If you aren't using those stabilizers, it still could be a short somewhere.  Have you double-checked all the solder joints to ensure you haven't bridged anything?

[MVPness]

So I finally got around to assembling my Eagle today! But when I plug it in and hit any key, I get spammed with unending capital letters and have to restart my computer to get it to stop. Is this a software issue or did I royally screw something up on the PCB? Any help would be much appreciated, this is my first build and I'm not sure what I am doing.

Long-shot question just because I haven't seen it addressed elsewhere:

Are you using the screw-in stabilizers from Ivan's recent buy?  I used those on a Viper I built up, and they shorted something out on the PCB and caused issues like you're describing.


If you aren't using those stabilizers, it still could be a short somewhere.  Have you double-checked all the solder joints to ensure you haven't bridged anything?

I am using screw-in stabs from Ivan's GB. Does that mean the board is now unusable?
Also, what do you mean by "ensure you haven't bridged anything."?
Thanks for your help!

[Fnzzy]

So I finally got around to assembling my Eagle today! But when I plug it in and hit any key, I get spammed with unending capital letters and have to restart my computer to get it to stop. Is this a software issue or did I royally screw something up on the PCB? Any help would be much appreciated, this is my first build and I'm not sure what I am doing.

Long-shot question just because I haven't seen it addressed elsewhere:

Are you using the screw-in stabilizers from Ivan's recent buy?  I used those on a Viper I built up, and they shorted something out on the PCB and caused issues like you're describing.


If you aren't using those stabilizers, it still could be a short somewhere.  Have you double-checked all the solder joints to ensure you haven't bridged anything?

I am using screw-in stabs from Ivan's GB. Does that mean the board is now unusable?
Also, what do you mean by "ensure you haven't bridged anything."?
Thanks for your help!

For example make sure you did not connect an LED hole with a switch hole by accidentally adding too much solder that attaches to both contacts.

[Fnzzy]

tfw I mix up the modify and quote button...

[HoffmanMyster]

I am using screw-in stabs from Ivan's GB. Does that mean the board is now unusable?
Also, what do you mean by "ensure you haven't bridged anything."?
Thanks for your help!

Ahh, well then - that might just be the problem.    And nope, the board will be fine!  It just won't work when those screws are in the PCB, for whatever reason.

Test to make sure it's the screw-in stabilizers.  Take them all out and see if the board functions properly.  It should be one of the shift stabilizers that is the culprit, assuming this is the same issue that I saw.  If that does fix the issue, you'll need to use regular snap-in PCB-mount stabilizers (or plate-mount, if you're using the plate).

And Fnzzy is correct about what I meant by bridged connections - just make sure that each solder joint isn't reaching from one pad to another.

[MVPness]

I am using screw-in stabs from Ivan's GB. Does that mean the board is now unusable?
Also, what do you mean by "ensure you haven't bridged anything."?
Thanks for your help!

Ahh, well then - that might just be the problem.    And nope, the board will be fine!  It just won't work when those screws are in the PCB, for whatever reason.

Test to make sure it's the screw-in stabilizers.  Take them all out and see if the board functions properly.  It should be one of the shift stabilizers that is the culprit, assuming this is the same issue that I saw.  If that does fix the issue, you'll need to use regular snap-in PCB-mount stabilizers (or plate-mount, if you're using the plate).

And Fnzzy is correct about what I meant by bridged connections - just make sure that each solder joint isn't reaching from one pad to another.

Awesome! Thank you so much for the tip about the stabs. I will unscrew them and see if that works before I start messing with my soldering. I'll report back with my findings!

[ebacho]

I am using screw-in stabs from Ivan's GB. Does that mean the board is now unusable?
Also, what do you mean by "ensure you haven't bridged anything."?
Thanks for your help!

Ahh, well then - that might just be the problem.    And nope, the board will be fine!  It just won't work when those screws are in the PCB, for whatever reason.

Test to make sure it's the screw-in stabilizers.  Take them all out and see if the board functions properly.  It should be one of the shift stabilizers that is the culprit, assuming this is the same issue that I saw.  If that does fix the issue, you'll need to use regular snap-in PCB-mount stabilizers (or plate-mount, if you're using the plate).

And Fnzzy is correct about what I meant by bridged connections - just make sure that each solder joint isn't reaching from one pad to another.

Awesome! Thank you so much for the tip about the stabs. I will unscrew them and see if that works before I start messing with my soldering. I'll report back with my findings!

If the stabs are shorting due to touching the bottom of the case, you can just put some insulating material between it and the pcb.  I'm using Ivan's screw in stabs in my Eagle and have none of the problems you describe.

[HoffmanMyster]

I am using screw-in stabs from Ivan's GB. Does that mean the board is now unusable?
Also, what do you mean by "ensure you haven't bridged anything."?
Thanks for your help!

Ahh, well then - that might just be the problem.    And nope, the board will be fine!  It just won't work when those screws are in the PCB, for whatever reason.

Test to make sure it's the screw-in stabilizers.  Take them all out and see if the board functions properly.  It should be one of the shift stabilizers that is the culprit, assuming this is the same issue that I saw.  If that does fix the issue, you'll need to use regular snap-in PCB-mount stabilizers (or plate-mount, if you're using the plate).

And Fnzzy is correct about what I meant by bridged connections - just make sure that each solder joint isn't reaching from one pad to another.

Awesome! Thank you so much for the tip about the stabs. I will unscrew them and see if that works before I start messing with my soldering. I'll report back with my findings!

If the stabs are shorting due to touching the bottom of the case, you can just put some insulating material between it and the pcb.  I'm using Ivan's screw in stabs in my Eagle and have none of the problems you describe.

When I had the problem, I experienced it before even putting it back in the case.

This may very well not be the root cause here, but it's an easy enough thing to check that I figured I'd point it out.   

[SavvyBird]

I wish I knew about this buy

[tjweir]

I've been using my Viper with SpaceFN for about a week now.

I really don't like the clears I used.  I'm going to have to swap them for 62g blacks.

But SpaceFN is a winner!

[Fnzzy]

How would you guys go about replacing the side LEDs? I never soldered something that small and I don't know what to use. I am afraid that I could melt the LED housing if I do hot air soldering but at the same time it feels like it is too small for regular soldering. :/ Any tips and tricks?

[tjweir]

How would you guys go about replacing the side LEDs? I never soldered something that small and I don't know what to use. I am afraid that I could melt the LED housing if I do hot air soldering but at the same time it feels like it is too small for regular soldering. :/ Any tips and tricks?

I did not attempt, based on the same concerns you share.
My iron is not good enough to attempt this swap.