GH60 prototype betatesting [Call for layouts, GUI testing]

[Nask]

Hehe, I knew I should have bought one.

[hasu]

I got same error on Windows7 64bit as Glissant when I tried to program the device.

But I got different error with code change of ukbdc_lib/ukbdc.py.

Code: [Select]

Exception in Tkinter callback
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\Python33\lib\tkinter\__init__.py", line 1442, in __call__
    return self.func(*args)
  File "C:\Users\noname\Desktop\ukbdc_gui\gui.py", line 757, in <lambda>
    command = lambda: command("program"),
  File "C:\Users\noname\Desktop\ukbdc_gui\gui.py", line 664, in on_menu_action
    u.attach()
  File "C:\Users\noname\Desktop\ukbdc_gui\ukbdc_lib\ukbdc.py", line 132, in atta
ch
    config = self.dev[0]
  File "C:\Users\noname\Desktop\ukbdc_gui\usb\core.py", line 727, in __getitem__

    return Configuration(self, index)
  File "C:\Users\noname\Desktop\ukbdc_gui\usb\core.py", line 419, in __init__
    configuration
  File "C:\Users\noname\Desktop\ukbdc_gui\usb\backend\libusb01.py", line 408, in
 get_configuration_descriptor
    return dev.config[config]
ValueError: NULL pointer access


[jdcarpe]

Please, anyone with windows 7 or older wants to test?

I will test it. I have Win7 32-bit

Code: [Select]

Exception in Tkinter callback
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\ukbdc_lib\ukbdc.py", lin
e 129, in attach
    usb.util.claim_interface(self.dev, self.interface)
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\usb\util.py", line 191,
in claim_interface
    device._ctx.managed_claim_interface(device, interface)
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\usb\core.py", line 112,
in managed_claim_interface
    self.backend.claim_interface(self.handle, i)
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\usb\backend\libusb01.py"
, line 462, in claim_interface
    _check(_lib.usb_claim_interface(dev_handle, intf))
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\usb\backend\libusb01.py"
, line 384, in _check
    raise USBError(errmsg, ret)
usb.core.USBError: [Errno None] b'usb_claim_interface: could not claim interface
 1, invalid configuration 0'

During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred:

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\Python33\lib\tkinter\__init__.py", line 1442, in __call__
    return self.func(*args)
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\gui.py", line 757, in <l
ambda>
    command = lambda: command("program"),
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\gui.py", line 664, in on
_menu_action
    u.attach()
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\ukbdc_lib\ukbdc.py", lin
e 131, in attach
    self.dev.detach_kernel_driver(self.interface)
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\usb\core.py", line 712,
in detach_kernel_driver
    self._ctx.backend.detach_kernel_driver(self._ctx.handle, interface)
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\usb\backend\libusb01.py"
, line 546, in detach_kernel_driver
    _check(_lib.usb_detach_kernel_driver_np(dev_handle, intf))
  File "C:\Python33\lib\ctypes\__init__.py", line 366, in __getattr__
    func = self.__getitem__(name)
  File "C:\Python33\lib\ctypes\__init__.py", line 371, in __getitem__
    func = self._FuncPtr((name_or_ordinal, self))
AttributeError: function 'usb_detach_kernel_driver_np' not found

Okay, changed line 131 like you asked Glissant to "pass"

and got the same error as hasu got

Code: [Select]

Exception in Tkinter callback
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\Python33\lib\tkinter\__init__.py", line 1442, in __call__
    return self.func(*args)
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\gui.py", line 757, in <l
ambda>
    command = lambda: command("program"),
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\gui.py", line 664, in on
_menu_action
    u.attach()
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\ukbdc_lib\ukbdc.py", lin
e 132, in attach
    config = self.dev[0]
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\usb\core.py", line 727,
in __getitem__
    return Configuration(self, index)
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\usb\core.py", line 419,
in __init__
    configuration
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan Carpenter\Downloads\ukbdc_gui\usb\backend\libusb01.py"
, line 408, in get_configuration_descriptor
    return dev.config[config]
ValueError: NULL pointer access


[komar007]

Come on, why are all these errors different? Crazy
It works for me on windows 7 32-bit...
Is GH60 (Interface 1) visible under libusb-win32 devices in Device Manager?


EDIT: okay, I'll download windows 8...

[jdcarpe]

Come on, why are all these errors different? Crazy
It works for me on windows 7 32-bit...
Is GH60 (Interface 1) visible under libusb-win32 devices in Device Manager?


EDIT: okay, I'll download windows 8...

Well, my error code validates hasu's

Here's my Device Manager:

[komar007]

Come on, why are all these errors different? Crazy
It works for me on windows 7 32-bit...
Is GH60 (Interface 1) visible under libusb-win32 devices in Device Manager?


EDIT: okay, I'll download windows 8...

Well, my error code validates hasu's

Here's my Device Manager:

Show Image

This doesn't seem correct, please run inf-wizard again and reinstall the libusb driver.


You should get something like this:

[jdcarpe]

Hmmm...reinstalled and got the same result.

[hasu]

I have GH60 (Interface 1) under LibUSB-Win32 Devices.

[jdcarpe]

I have Flip installed, if that matters.

[komar007]

I think I have it too. I don't understand how my windows differs from yours...:/

[Glissant]

I spent some time today trying a couple of libusb fixes that were used for win7, but nothing changed the error messages that I get. I'm still testing the gui in win 8. Interface 1 shows under libusb-win32 devices in device manager.
I will spend some time now testing this stuff on my father's windows seven machine. I'll come back with a response in a bit.


I changed my rshift to a 1x and short shift, so now I am wondering how I can program the new 1x. The rshift is working just fine =). (I really want to do 1.5 - 1 - 1.5 - 7 - 1.5 - 1 - 1.5, but I need a stabilizer wire for my 7x spacebar.

[komar007]

I changed my rshift to a 1x and short shift, so now I am wondering how I can program the new 1x. The rshift is working just fine =). (I really want to do 1.5 - 1 - 1.5 - 7 - 1.5 - 1 - 1.5, but I need a stabilizer wire for my 7x spacebar.
(Attachment Link)

You have to change gh60.xml accordingly. Add the key definition for your extra key (the number for this key is 54) - add it where it says "here goes extra \"fn\" key after or befor rshift". You'll also need to change the size of shift (number 55) to 14 x 8. (the units used are 1/8th of the side length of a 1x key)

[mkawa]

we have a new development volunteer who will looking at and hopefully look at some of these issues in the front-end. his board is on its way to him right now. hopefully he will introduce himself in the thread

[jdcarpe]

Mr. E. Kawa strikes again!

[komar007]

I tested the GUI on my dad's Windows 7 64-bit with Python 3.3, both 32-bit and 64-bit and ukbdc firmware version 0.2_rc2 and everything works fine. I can program the layout.
I used the exact package I'm attaching in this post. It doesn't differ from the ones I posted earlier in the USB code, but you can try anyway.
 ukbdc_gui_w7_new.7z (34.03 kB - downloaded 200 times.)


Now I'm getting down to cleaning the code further and implementing new features. I won't be wasting more time on debugging this on a system I have no idea about, mainly because I don't know what else I can do, since it works for me on 3 computers with win7 32-bit, win7 64-bit and winxp. I hope others will come up with some clues. I'm counting on you.


You may also want to look at the first post, I added some tutorials how to make various layouts. I'll be adding more.

[agodinhost]

windows 7 ultimate here, 64

what should I do to help on the test? I did executed the gui and it launched okay at here - although I don't know what's ready to test ...

[komar007]

You need the GH60 board to test it.

[agodinhost]

I do have the teensy 2.0 here (a compatible board) and a 8x8 matrix keyboard ...

[komar007]

Great. Can you program it with the firmware in the first post, version 0.2_rc2 and see if the gui can program an empty layout?

[Glissant]

Just a tiny update and a question at the same time.
I had no problems uploading a new layout from my dad's win7(64bit enterprise) box.

Setting up the new layout with the new key was easy as pie. Thank you for the information about that. Now I have a nice little "locked" layer button for arrows and some other stuff .

And my question is this; Is there a way we can log what the keyboard is doing? The reason I am asking is because I think the keyboard crashed while switching layers earlier, because I had to unplug and reconnect it to get it back to life. I am thinking it would be easier if there was some sort of logging in place.

[komar007]

Thanks!
Any ideas how your and your dad's windowses differ?

I've just done something similar, this simply happened because it went to an undefined layer, because of my mistake making a layout.
I'm going to add indication about which layer the keyboard is on, but I need to rewrite some of the code first.

[agodinhost]

Great. Can you program it with the firmware in the first post, version 0.2_rc2 and see if the gui can program an empty layout?

I'll try ...

By the way: why python 3.3? wouldn't be easier to use 2.7??

[komar007]

How would it be easier?

[agodinhost]

IMO 2.7 is more mature.

"Python 3.3.0 was released on September 29th, 2012." according to it's site.
There are some libraries without binding/port yet.

Almost all pythonists I do know at here (a dozen, tops) are still using the 2.7.
I'm not a pythonist (I only use it when there is no other option or just when I do need something quick).

[Glissant]

Thanks!
Any ideas how your and your dad's windowses differ?

I've just done something similar, this simply happened because it went to an undefined layer, because of my mistake making a layout.
I'm going to add indication about which layer the keyboard is on, but I need to rewrite some of the code first.

They differ in the way that mine is windows 8 and his is windows 7 .

I'll look over the layout to see if I have any undefined layers.

Did I mention I LOVE this thing? Well, I LOVE THIS THING!

[OrangeJewce]

IMO 2.7 is more mature.

"Python 3.3.0 was released on September 29th, 2012." according to it's site.
There are some libraries without binding/port yet.

Almost all pythonists I do know at here (a dozen, tops) are still using the 2.7.
I'm not a pythonist (I only use it when there is no other option or just when I do need something quick).

The problem is python 3 changed a huge number of things in std API. It's extremely difficult to migrate from 2 to 3 and vice versa. For that reason, many of the popular APIs have either a) not moved or b) released a completely separate version just for Python 3.

Cheers,

[jdcarpe]

This is super frustrating. At home under Win7 x64, I get this crap again:

Code: [Select]

Exception in Tkinter callback
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\Python33\lib\tkinter\__init__.py", line 1442, in __call__
    return self.func(*args)
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\gui.py", line 900, in <lamb
da>
    command = lambda: command("program"),
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\gui.py", line 807, in on_me
nu_action
    u.attach()
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\ukbdc_lib\ukbdc.py", line 1
24, in attach
    idProduct = self.productId
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\usb\core.py", line 846, in
find
    raise ValueError('No backend available')
ValueError: No backend available

Device manager still shows Atmel USB, not libusb. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but this sucks. Can you just setup the GUI where it will output a .hex file? I can flash the FW with Flip with no problem.

[agodinhost]

The problem is python 3 changed a huge number of things in std API. It's extremely difficult to migrate from 2 to 3 and vice versa. For that reason, many of the popular APIs have either a) not moved or b) released a completely separate version just for Python 3.

Yes, I think it's the major reason.
Two weeks ago I tried to use the GTK with the 3.3 on 64, no way to get a port of pyCairo, pygObject nor pyGtk. I had to move back to 2.7.
It depends on what you are planning to use: if you are planning to use only common and already ported libraries you are okay with 3.3 - otherwise I would stay with 2.7.

[komar007]

This is super frustrating. At home under Win7 x64, I get this crap again:

Code: [Select]

Exception in Tkinter callback
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\Python33\lib\tkinter\__init__.py", line 1442, in __call__
    return self.func(*args)
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\gui.py", line 900, in <lamb
da>
    command = lambda: command("program"),
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\gui.py", line 807, in on_me
nu_action
    u.attach()
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\ukbdc_lib\ukbdc.py", line 1
24, in attach
    idProduct = self.productId
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\usb\core.py", line 846, in
find
    raise ValueError('No backend available')
ValueError: No backend available


Doesn't simply re-running inf-wizard and reinstalling the driver help? Have you tried removing the driver associated with this Atmel device?

Device manager still shows Atmel USB, not libusb. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but this sucks. Can you just setup the GUI where it will output a .hex file? I can flash the FW with Flip with no problem.

Good idea. I'll do it.

Thanks!
Any ideas how your and your dad's windowses differ?

I've just done something similar, this simply happened because it went to an undefined layer, because of my mistake making a layout.
I'm going to add indication about which layer the keyboard is on, but I need to rewrite some of the code first.

They differ in the way that mine is windows 8 and his is windows 7 .

I'll look over the layout to see if I have any undefined layers.

Did I mention I LOVE this thing? Well, I LOVE THIS THING!

Can you send me the layout which causes the keyboard to crash?

[IvanIvanovich]

Ok, I had the same problem I think as jd. In devmgmt, I choose update driver and point it to the libusb folder. It's ok now. I guess since the atmel driver was assigned to the device the tool was not able to initialize the command through the expected driver so it fail of course.
So now, to make it really easy to use, have gui for layout physical arrange or at least some default like when launch pick ANSI 61, winkeyless, ISO, etc. Make modifiers and such some menu selection or something if can't simple assign it by key press on working other keyboard. Finally, if possible make the whole thing an exe for us Windows dummies.

[jdcarpe]

Every time I try to do Update Driver Software, and point it to the libusb folder, it tells me that "The best driver software for your device is already installed."

[hasu]

I'm about to give up running it on my Windows7 64bit, looks like I missed something and screwed up.

Which version of software should I use on Windwos7 64bit?
I tried to use Python 64bit and LibUSB amd64 but LibUSB installer install x86 version of drivers every time.

[IvanIvanovich]

You have to force it. Use the I will pick the driver option. If you still have a hard time, from elevated CMD
set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1
start devmgmt.msc

then once devmgmt opens in the view option choose show hidden device. Find the Atmel and choose uninstall, and choose delete drivers software. Then try to install libusb driver again.

[John Fourth]

As mkawa mentioned, I started working on a non-libusb option for windows over the weekend. I don't have a GH60 board yet, but I am testing with a teensy board. Currently working through resolving some Python/Windows/C linking errors. I am targeting a 32-bit Python distribution for windows. I am basing it on komar's recommendation of the teensy raw hid source code. Cross your fingers.

Thanks,
John

[sordna]

The gui runs right away on ubuntu 12.10. Just had to do this beforehand: sudo apt-get install python3-tk
I see a keyboard layout gui thing, and I can save .lay files. Don't have board to test though :-)

[jdcarpe]

Don't have board to test though :-)

Yet?

I suspect!

[komar007]

Okay, here's the version with firmware generation.
Set what you need to set, and click file->generate firmware. The hex extension doesn't get added automatically in windows. I don't know why. Just type it in the file name.


It should work in linux too, at least it works for me.
 ukbdc_gui_w7_new_hexgen.7z (41.31 kB - downloaded 213 times.)

[Glissant]

That's working beautifully . Thanks to your help everything is working smoothly now.
Everyone should have this board in their arsenal. It's definitely my favorite style for everyday use.

[agodinhost]

I didn't found my keyboard matrix - I'm soldering a few buttons in order to get one 20 keys keypad yet ...

btw: the arduino micro is finally being sold on ebay - 15 bucks!!!

[esoomenona]

Is it possible to set a MX Lock as a NumLock with a layer for numbers? I assume its as easy as setting a numpad layer and setting the Lock switch as key_down for the Fn on that layer?

[agodinhost]

This is super frustrating. At home under Win7 x64, I get this crap again:

Code: [Select]

Exception in Tkinter callback
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\Python33\lib\tkinter\__init__.py", line 1442, in __call__
    return self.func(*args)
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\gui.py", line 900, in <lamb
da>
    command = lambda: command("program"),
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\gui.py", line 807, in on_me
nu_action
    u.attach()
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\ukbdc_lib\ukbdc.py", line 1
24, in attach
    idProduct = self.productId
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\usb\core.py", line 846, in
find
    raise ValueError('No backend available')
ValueError: No backend available

Device manager still shows Atmel USB, not libusb. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but this sucks. Can you just setup the GUI where it will output a .hex file? I can flash the FW with Flip with no problem.

Just out of curiosity: have you tried avrdude?

[jdcarpe]

This is super frustrating. At home under Win7 x64, I get this crap again:

Code: [Select]

Exception in Tkinter callback
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\Python33\lib\tkinter\__init__.py", line 1442, in __call__
    return self.func(*args)
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\gui.py", line 900, in <lamb
da>
    command = lambda: command("program"),
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\gui.py", line 807, in on_me
nu_action
    u.attach()
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\ukbdc_lib\ukbdc.py", line 1
24, in attach
    idProduct = self.productId
  File "C:\Users\Jonathan\Downloads\ukbdc_gui_w7_new\usb\core.py", line 846, in
find
    raise ValueError('No backend available')
ValueError: No backend available

Device manager still shows Atmel USB, not libusb. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but this sucks. Can you just setup the GUI where it will output a .hex file? I can flash the FW with Flip with no problem.

Just out of curiosity: have you tried avrdude?

I have WinAVR installed...


I really like being able to use the GUI to output a .hex file. Thanks, komar!

[Strelok]

Question about the programming:

Can you use the Fn layer to toggle the normal keys?

Like Fn+z changed the layout to Dvorak, Fn+x changes it to Qwerty.

[hasu]

It seems like Layer 4 and above layers are not editable.

Code: [Select]

$ python3 ./gui.py
Exception in Tkinter callback
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/usr/lib/python3.2/tkinter/__init__.py", line 1402, in __call__
    return self.func(*args)
  File "/usr/lib/python3.2/tkinter/__init__.py", line 3125, in __call__
    self.__callback(self.__value, *args)
  File "./gui.py", line 713, in on_change_layer
    kd = self.layout[l, b]
  File "/home/noname/Dropbox/KEYBOARD/GH60/ukbdc_gui_w7_new/ukbdc_lib/layout.py", line 119, in __getitem__
    return self.layers[lay][key]
IndexError: list index out of range
Exception in Tkinter callback
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/usr/lib/python3.2/tkinter/__init__.py", line 1402, in __call__
    return self.func(*args)
  File "/usr/lib/python3.2/tkinter/__init__.py", line 3125, in __call__
    self.__callback(self.__value, *args)
  File "./gui.py", line 713, in on_change_layer
    kd = self.layout[l, b]
  File "/home/noname/Dropbox/KEYBOARD/GH60/ukbdc_gui_w7_new/ukbdc_lib/layout.py", line 119, in __getitem__
    return self.layers[lay][key]
IndexError: list index out of range


[komar007]

It seems like Layer 4 and above layers are not editable.

Code: [Select]

$ python3 ./gui.py
Exception in Tkinter callback
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/usr/lib/python3.2/tkinter/__init__.py", line 1402, in __call__
    return self.func(*args)
  File "/usr/lib/python3.2/tkinter/__init__.py", line 3125, in __call__
    self.__callback(self.__value, *args)
  File "./gui.py", line 713, in on_change_layer
    kd = self.layout[l, b]
  File "/home/noname/Dropbox/KEYBOARD/GH60/ukbdc_gui_w7_new/ukbdc_lib/layout.py", line 119, in __getitem__
    return self.layers[lay][key]
IndexError: list index out of range
Exception in Tkinter callback
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/usr/lib/python3.2/tkinter/__init__.py", line 1402, in __call__
    return self.func(*args)
  File "/usr/lib/python3.2/tkinter/__init__.py", line 3125, in __call__
    self.__callback(self.__value, *args)
  File "./gui.py", line 713, in on_change_layer
    kd = self.layout[l, b]
  File "/home/noname/Dropbox/KEYBOARD/GH60/ukbdc_gui_w7_new/ukbdc_lib/layout.py", line 119, in __getitem__
    return self.layers[lay][key]
IndexError: list index out of range


That' because the gh60.lay file is broken. Please use the new layout file from the bottom of the OP

[hasu]

Thanks komar,  I can edit 4 and above layers flawlessly now.

I finished layout emulating Poker Fn layers. This is better than original a bit, I think
Original Poker has two locking layers, Fn+Q fixes cursor keys on right bottom area and Fn+Space places Esc instead of back quote(`). I add my layout file just for reference.

This layout is comprised of these layers:
0: default(qwerty)
1: Space lock(cursor keys)
2: Q lock(Esc)
3: Space and Q lock
4: Fn layer of default
5: Fn layer of Layer 1
6: Fn layer of Layer 2
7: Fn layer of Layer 3

[Glissant]

Thanks a lot for that hasu. People could also use your layout to understand how to now cross contaminate layers.

Could someone take the time to explain how adding keys work? I tried making my lshift into two keys like my rshift, but I can't seem to get the numbers right or something as they don't want to work xD. I'll attach my gh60.xml in case that will make it easier to explain it to me.


Edit: I'm going to try to multiply the keys at the end of the row (rshift) again to see if that will work.


Edit2: I'll just leave this here for someone to use as a reference if they need in the future.
It worked out well when I multiplied the last to keys in the shift row (I call it that now) by 8. The next to last key ends up looking weird in the gui, so maybe someone can help me figure that out instead?


As you can see when the keys work the layout looks a little weird on a couple of keys, but it looks completely normal in the xml that doesn't work for me. Sorry if I'm unclear. This week has been a ***** xD.


adding my xml again to show the updated file. The updated xml file has 104 and 112 as the x value in the last two keys in the shift row.

[komar007]

I think you just have to move it to the left a bit. To the position where 53 ends, so that would be 98 (since 53's x in 90, and width is 8 ), then change the size appropriately. This is a 1.75 shift, multiply that by 8 and it's width is 14.

[Glissant]

Yeah I think I did it right the first time, and I tried my "non working"-xml again, and now it works just fine. Well at least I know that I understood how it works more or less, but I still have no clue why it didn't register correctly the first time. Maybe I uploaded the wrong hex file. Sorry for the confusion.
Thanks for the help, komar .


edit: My previous post just makes me wish there was something that would log everything I do on the computer. Changes in documents, opened and closed windows etc.

[engicoder]

Komar....how should I send you my layout? PM doesn't seem to support attachments.