The Unofficial FaceW Manual for ps2avrU Firmware V1.7 (15 Feb 2015)

[infiniti]

if you want to use QMK on your FaceW:

You gotta use the b.fake QMK files in order to do it. I'm running QMK on mine right now, but there are issues. Keyboard tends to overheat after some period of time. It's because the polling rate on these boards using the QMK algorithm is a lot higher than normal (7x). At least that's my theory right now.

Now back to the guide.

The Unofficial 60% FaceW Manual for Firmware V1.7 (15 Feb 2015)

This guide was last updated: 4 July 2017
This was written for Firmware Version: 1.7 (15 Feb 2015)
Sources:
http://blog.winkeyless.kr/17
http://blog.winkeyless.kr/155

4 July 2017 Note: Updated with new screenshots and BootMapperClient version 0.9.0.  The faceW will work with ps2avrGB firmware but you will lose the use of the ps2avrU Menu and I couldn't get some of my macros to work so I decided to stick with ps2avrU Firmware V1.7 (15 Feb 2015).

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So, you've got your 60% FaceW!  Congrats!

But how does it work?

Well, this unofficial manual hopes to shed some light on that.

I've created this from reading through http://winkeyless.kr/ translated into English in Chrome, bugging sprit, and trial and error (FN + other keys in Aqua Key Test hahaha).  Thanks to zennasyndroxx for pointing me to the keycodes for use with the ps2avrU Menu!

If you have questions or have something to share, let me know!

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1. The Basics
     1.1 Default Layers
     1.2 LED Controls

2. Software Key Mapping using Boot Mapper Client

3. Flashing Firmware / Keymap / Macro

4. ps2avrU Menu
      4.1 Overview
            4.1.1 Entering the ps2avrU Menu
            4.1.2 ps2avrU Menu Options
      4.2 Macro
      4.3 Key Mapper
      4.4 Lazy FN
            4.4.1 Turning Lazy FN On/Off

5. Custom Macro using Boot Mapper Client

6. Putting It All Together

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1. The Basics

1.1 Default Layers

These are the default layers and the same as the ones from the file "keymap_part(thumb)(face)(XTen).hex".

NOTE This file contains additional keymaps for the XTen but the FaceW does not have the additional rows/columns.

1.2 LED Controls

Toggle LED Lighting Modes = FN + Caps Lock OR Esc + Caps Lock
     Mode 1: Breathing
     Mode 2: LEDs On
     Mode 3: Reactive 1 -- LEDs are off and get brighter while typing
     Mode 4: Reactive 2 -- LEDs are on and get dimmer while typing
     Mode 5: LEDs Off

Decrease LED Brightness = FN + Right Alt
Increase LED Brightness = FN + Right Ctrl

Why is the Caps Lock LED not illuminated?
The LED on the Caps Lock is the Caps Lock Indicator.  It will illuminate only when Caps Lock is on.

Why is the Back Space LED not illuminated?
The LED on the Back Space is the Num Lock Indicator.  It will illuminate only when Num Lock is on.
Num Lock = FN + U

Toggle FN2 Layer = FN + Space (Caps Lock LED and Num Lock LED will flash twice)
Exit FN2 Layer = Esc + Back Space (Caps Lock LED and Num Lock LED will flash one)


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2. Software Key Mapping using Boot Mapper Client

(Optional) Step 0: Put your FaceW in Boot Mapper Mode. 

Why is this optional?  This is optional because instead of clicking the cell in the table indicating the key you want to map in Step 6, you need to press the key on the keyboard and the cell in the table will be selected for you.  You must still select the proper layer though. NOTE While in Boot Mapper Mode, each keypress will output text identifying the column and row (e.g. -6,1=).  This how the Boot Mapper Client picks up which key you press. Details on the format: More The format is: (-<COLUMN>,<ROW>= 0 = Row/Column 1 1 = Row/Column 2 2 = Row/Column 3 ... N = Row/Column N+1

Choose Method A or B:

Method A -- This is shorter but you need to unplug the USB cable Unplug the USB cable. Hold down the Tab key while plugging the USB cable. The Caps Lock LED will now be flashing slowly.  The keyboard is now in Boot Mapper Mode. Method B -- This is longer but you don't need to unplug the USB cable. Open a text editor (e.g. Notepad). Press and hold Left Control, Left Alt, Left Shift, and Right Shift for five (5) seconds. The Caps Lock LED and the Num Lock LED will flash three (3) times quickly. Release the keys the keys you are holding down. The following will be displayed in text editor:       hello select mode 1:macro 2:key mapper 3:lazy fn : on 4:fn2/3 led : off 5:esc to ~ : off 7:exit 9:boot mapper >> Press 9 The following will be displayed in text editor:       hello select mode 1:macro 2:key mapper 3:lazy fn : on 4:fn2/3 led : off 5:esc to ~ : off 7:exit 9:boot mapper >> 9 boot mapper The Caps Lock LED will now be flashing slowly.  The keyboard is now in Boot Mapper Mode.

Step 1: Download the following files:
BootMapperClient Ver 0.9.0:  BootMapperClient.zip (21702 kB - downloaded 1516 times.)
ps2avrU_firmware_V1.7_150215.zip:  ps2avrU_firmware_V1.7_150215.zip (169.45 kB - downloaded 4576 times.)

Step 2: Create a directory (firmware in the image below) and extract the firmware archive (ps2avrU_firmware_V1.7_150215.zip) to the said folder:

Step 3: Extract the BootMapper archive (BootMapperClient.zip) and it will create the folder BootMapperClient:

Step 4: Double click on BootMapperClient.exe in the BootMapperClient folder.

Step 5: Click the target dropdown menu in the upper right and select "ps2avrU & ps2avrU_split".

Step 6: Click "Load .hex / .json".

Step 7: Navigate to the firmware folder and open the file "keymap_part(thumb)(face)(XTen).hex".

Step 8: Once the keymap file is open, you will see the Normal Layer.

NOTE This file contains additional keymaps for the XTen but the FaceW does not have the additional rows/columns.

See the other layers (FN, FN2, and FN3)

More

Click "fn" to see the FN Layer

Click "fn2" to see the FN2 Layer

Click "fn3" to see the FN3 Layer

Now lets make some changes!

Step 9: Go to the layer you want to edit (fn3 in the example below).  We will remap Space.

If you performed Step 0 and put your keyboard in Boot Mapper Mode, press the Space Bar on your keyboard.

Alternately, you can click the cell in the table indicating "Space".

Step 10: Click the new key you want to assign (toggle FN2 in the example below).

Repeat until done.

Step 11: When you are done customizing the keymap, click "Save .hex".

Step 12: Give it a memorable file name (I chose NEW KEYMAP.hex ) and click "Save".

Step 13: If applicable, exit Boot Mapper Mode by unplugging and replugging the USB cable.

Step 14: Now to flash the keymap file!

Please proceed to Flashing Firmware / Keymap / Macro

[infiniti]

DISCLAIMER: Flashing can cause permanent damage to your keyboard if applied incorrectly.  In no event will I and / or GeekHack be liable for any damages of any kind relating to this guide, including but not limited to, compensatory damages, lost profits, lost data or any form of special, incidental, indirect, consequential or punitive damages of any kind whether based on breach of contract or warranty, negligence, product liability or any other theory of liability.

3. Flashing Firmware / Keymap / Macro

Step 1: Download the following file:
ps2avrU_firmware_V1.7_150215.zip: link

Step 2: Create a directory (firmware in the image below) and extract the firmware archive (ps2avrU_firmware_V1.7_150215.zip) to the said folder:

Step 3: Double click on HIDBootFlash.exe in the firmware folder

Step 4: Put your FaceW in Flash Programming Mode.

• Unplug the USB cable.
• Hold down the Q key while plugging the USB cable.
• The LEDs will now be flashing.  The keyboard is now in Flash Programming Mode

Note: Try not to stare at it for too long.

Step 5: In HIDBootFlash, click "Find Device".

Step 6: If the device is found, the "Open. hex File" button should appear.  Click it.

Step 7: Now select the firmware file, keymap file, or macro file that you want to flash and click "Open" (I'm using the main firmware file keymain_NKRO.hex).

Step 8: Click "Flash Device".

Note: While it is flashing, the LEDs will be steady.  When done, the LEDs will return to flashing.

Step 9: When you see ":-) Finished flashing the device!" in the console area, you're done!  Disconnect and reconnect the usb cable.

NOTES

• When you flash a firmware, you must reflash the keymap and the macro
• It would be best to flash in this order: firmware >> keymap >> macro.
• If you would like to continue flashing other files, don't disconnect the USB cable, and instead go back to Step 6.

Step 10: Enjoy your new firmware / keymap / macros!

[infiniti]

4. ps2avrU Menu

In the ps2avrU Menu, you can change settings and program the keymap and macro with keycodes.

4.1 Overview

4.1.1 Entering the ps2avrU Menu

• Open a text editor (e.g. Notepad).
• Press and hold Left Control, Left Alt, Left Shift, and Right Shift for five (5) seconds.
• The Caps Lock LED and the Num Lock LED will flash three (3) times quickly.
• Release the keys the keys you are holding down.
• The following will be displayed in text editor:
  

  hello select mode 1:macro 2:key mapper 3:lazy fn : off 4:fn2/3 led : off 5:esc to ~ : off 7:exit 9:boot mapper >>

4.1.2 ps2avrU Menu Options

1:macro programming macros with keycodes (discussed in 4.2 below) 2:key mapper programming key map with keycodes (discussed in 4.3 below) 3:lazy fn : off discussed in 4.4 below 4:fn2/3 led : off Off : LED underneath Back Space will be used for Num Lock On : LED underneath Back Space will be used for FN2/3 Lock 5:esc to ~ : off Off : Shift + Esc = Esc On : Shift + Esc = ~ 7:exit exits the ps2avru menu 9:boot mapper for use with Software Key Mapping using Boot Mapper Client = == === ==== = == === ==== = == === ==== 4.2 Macro WORK IN PROGRESS I still think this is an easier option: Custom Macro using Boot Mapper Client = == === ==== = == === ==== = == === ==== 4.3 Key Mapper WORK IN PROGRESS I still think this is an easier option: Software Key Mapping using Boot Mapper Client = == === ==== = == === ==== = == === ==== 4.4 Lazy FN Here's what Lazy FN does... With Lazy FN off:       FN + 1 = F1 Press FN and 1, the keyboard will register F1.  While holding down 1, release FN and the keyboard will register 1.  While still holding down 1, press 2 the keyboard will register 1 and 2. With Lazy FN on:       FN + 1 = F1 Press FN and 1, the keyboard will register F1.  While holding down 1, release FN and the keyboard will still register F1 as if FN was still pressed.  While still holding down 1, press 2 the keyboard will register F1 and F2. So it's like a "sticky fn" or something. For what it's worth, turning Lazy FN on has eliminated the unintentional [ / ; ' I leave all over the place while using them as arrows and release the FN early. 4.4.1 Turning Lazy FN On/Off Step 1: Enter the ps2avrU menu. Instructions: More Entering the ps2avrU Menu Open a text editor (e.g. Notepad). Press and hold Left Control, Left Alt, Left Shift, and Right Shift for five (5) seconds. The Caps Lock LED and the Num Lock LED will flash three (3) times quickly. Release the keys the keys you are holding down. The following will be displayed in text editor:       hello select mode 1:macro 2:key mapper 3:lazy fn : off 4:fn2/3 led : off 5:esc to ~ : off 7:exit 9:boot mapper >> Step 2: Press "3" to toggle Lazy Fn.  The following will now be displayed in the text editor: The following will be displayed in text editor:       hello select mode 1:macro 2:key mapper 3:lazy fn : off 4:fn2/3 led : off 5:esc to ~ : off 7:exit 9:boot mapper >> 3 lazy fn : off 1:toggle 3:exit 6:back >> Step 3: Press "1" to toggle Lazy FN on.  The following will now be displayed in the text editor: The following will be displayed in text editor:       hello select mode 1:macro 2:key mapper 3:lazy fn : off 4:fn2/3 led : off 5:esc to ~ : off 7:exit 9:boot mapper >> 3 lazy fn : off 1:toggle 3:exit 6:back >> 1 lazy fn : on >> Step 4: Press "3" to exit.  The following will now be displayed in the text editor: The following will be displayed in text editor:       hello select mode 1:macro 2:key mapper 3:lazy fn : off 4:fn2/3 led : off 5:esc to ~ : off 7:exit 9:boot mapper >> 3 lazy fn : off 1:toggle 3:exit 6:back >> 1 lazy fn : on >> 3 good bye Step 5: You're done!  Enjoy Lazy FN!

[infiniti]

5. Custom Macro using Boot Mapper Client

Step 1: Download the following file:
BootMapperClient Ver 0.9.0: link

Step 2: Extract the BootMapper archive (BootMapperClient.zip) and it will create the folder BootMapperClient:

Step 3: Double click on BootMapperClient.exe in the BootMapperClient folder.

Step 4: Click "Custom Macro".

Step 5: Click the target dropdown menu in the upper right and select "ps2avrU".

Step 6: Click the custom macro you want to program (CstMac1 in this example).

Step 7: Program the Macro.  In this example, we will program CstMac1 for a copy command using Left Control + C.  Now click "LCtrl" and "C".

Now there is a "LCtrl" and "C" in the programming window.  If left this way, the macro will output a "LCtrl" keypress and then a "C" keypress.  We want "C" to be pressed while "LCtrl" is being pressed.  To do this, we need to split the LCtrl.

When you split a key press, you separate its "Down" (key is pressed down" and its "Up" (key is released). 

Step 8: Select the key you want to split (in the example below,  we are splitting LCtrl) and click "split".

Now that LCtrl has been split we need to move "C" in between the "LCtrl (down)" and "LCtrl (up)".

Step 9: Click "C" in the programming window and drag "C" in between "LCtrl (down)" and "LCtrl (up)".

Now you are done programming CstMac1!

Step 10: When you are done programming the macros, click "save macro.hex".

Step 11: Give it a memorable file name (I chose NEW MACRO.hex ) and click "Save".

Step 12: Now to flash the keymap file!

Please proceed to Flashing Firmware / Keymap / Macro

Note: Don't forget to program the CSTMac1, CSTMac2, ... , CSTMac12 buttons in your keymap!

[infiniti]

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[jorgenslee]

cool... Looking forward to this.

[feizor]

Fantastic info! Might me myself a facew PCB too

[infiniti]

Ok so this is almost done.  All that is left to do is make the images for the default layers and explain how the FN3 layers works.

Did I leave anything out?

[Zeal]

-posts here so I can find this thread later when I get my FaceW PCB- 
Thanks infiniti for the detailed guide/manual!

[HPE1000]

I will give it a read tomorrow, its 2 am

Nice work and effort!

[pichu23]

Thanks a lot ! Looks pretty confusing I'd say but I'll give it a go after I assemble mine. Thanks

[jorgenslee]

With Lazy FN off:

FN + 1 = F1 Release FN while holding down 1, the keyboard will register 1. Release FN while holding down 1 and then press 2, the keyboard will register 1 and 2.

With Lazy FN on:

FN + 1 = F1 Release FN while holding down 1, the keyboard will register F1. Release FN while holding down 1 and then press 2, the keyboard will register F1 and F2.

Hi infiniti,

did you mean PRESS and RELEASE on FN here?

[infiniti]

With Lazy FN off:

FN + 1 = F1 Release FN while holding down 1, the keyboard will register 1. Release FN while holding down 1 and then press 2, the keyboard will register 1 and 2.

With Lazy FN on:

FN + 1 = F1 Release FN while holding down 1, the keyboard will register F1. Release FN while holding down 1 and then press 2, the keyboard will register F1 and F2.

Hi infiniti,

did you mean PRESS and RELEASE on FN here?

Good eye! I'll fix that.

Edit: Fixed the Lazy FN description.  Think of it as "sticky fn"

[kakakowie]

Are these firmware files still necessary?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50580.msg1256970#msg1256970

[zflamewing]

The "Apps" key on the default layout on the first layer.  Is that a win key or a contextual menu key?

[infiniti]

Are these firmware files still necessary?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50580.msg1256970#msg1256970

Yeah, those are the firmware and key map files.  This is written for V1.6. I should mention that in the OP and attach files.  Also, there are minor changes in V1.7 like the options in the Hardware Key Mapping Mode. I'll write that up later this week.

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The "Apps" key on the default layout on the first layer.  Is that a win key or a contextual menu key?

It's a contextual menu key.

[Crabby_b]

This is great. I've been looking for an English version of this for a while now.

[HPE1000]

Caps Lock + ESC also turns on the LEDS 

[sprit]

Caps Lock + ESC also turns on the LEDS 

Really Nice User made Guide !! 

Thanks for Your comment!  HPE1000 ! 

[HPE1000]

Caps Lock + ESC also turns on the LEDS 

Really Nice User made Guide !! 

Thanks for Your comment!  HPE1000 !

This guide made me realize there was the HHKB arrow cluster on this keyboard. I didn't notice that, it is pretty nice

[infiniti]

Caps Lock + ESC also turns on the LEDS 

Really Nice User made Guide !! 

Thanks for Your comment!  HPE1000 !

This guide made me realize there was the HHKB arrow cluster on this keyboard. I didn't notice that, it is pretty nice

Thanks sprit!  I know you're busy working hard on preparing and shipping R1 so I decided to help you out.

Thanks for that HPE1000!  P.S. I did not know that that was an HHKB arrow cluster...now all those pics with novelties in that position make more sense! )

[sprit]

This guide made me realize there was the HHKB arrow cluster on this keyboard. I didn't notice that, it is pretty nice

Ye! It has Arrow keys in the FN2 layer for default Keymap!   
Personally, I prefer the Arrow Keys in the Normal Layer (like Happy Hacking, or might 1800) or, in Fn 1 Layer (as Poker 60%) in the 60% mini keybards.
LED Brightness Keys can go to  Fn + V (B)  as  the Poker I, II.
In any Case, You can custom Your own Key easily with the Boot(Key)Mapper Software.   

[swill]

Subscribing.

[ideus]

Thank you for sharing this is information is very handy.

[Dubsgalore]

Solid Guide Infiniti 

[pichu23]

Hey infiniti,

Just wondering if its possible for me to swap the position of the fn and apps key ?
I'm so used to the poker 2 mapping. =(

[zennasyndroxx]

Hey infiniti,

Just wondering if its possible for me to swap the position of the fn and apps key ?
I'm so used to the poker 2 mapping. =(

you can use the ps2avrU programmer in which you would need to use a text editor. choose keymap (option 2) on the main menu, then choose what layer you want and since you're swapping menu and FN then layer one. then just follow the instructions there

refer to this spreadsheet for the keycodes.

https://docs.google.com/a/panama-technology.net/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ah1Lcjc-gPfndGRJN1JGVUFuOGxkQnVwdm9OLVZYb2c&usp=sharing#gid=0

Maybe I'll put up a guide or something someday.

[infiniti]

Hey infiniti,

Just wondering if its possible for me to swap the position of the fn and apps key ?
I'm so used to the poker 2 mapping. =(

Yes you can!  Just tried it out.

Just be sure to change it on all the proper layers.  For me, the easiest way is to use the GUI (http://boot.winkeyless.kr/bootMapper/) and with your FaceW in Boot Mapper GUI mode so that when you press a key on the keyboard the proper cell in the table will be selected for you (just pick the proper layer).

Boot Mapper GUI mode:

• Unplug the USB cable.
• Hold down the Tab key while plugging the USB cable.  The Caps Lock LED will now be flashing.

Note that in the GUI:

• Col6, Row9 is the FN where the windows context key is on a 1.25x mod bottom row
• Col6, Row11 is the FN key to the right of a 1.75x R.Shift.

[infiniti]

Hey infiniti,

Just wondering if its possible for me to swap the position of the fn and apps key ?
I'm so used to the poker 2 mapping. =(

you can use the ps2avrU programmer in which you would need to use a text editor. choose keymap (option 2) on the main menu, then choose what layer you want and since you're swapping menu and FN then layer one. then just follow the instructions there

refer to this spreadsheet for the keycodes.

https://docs.google.com/a/panama-technology.net/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ah1Lcjc-gPfndGRJN1JGVUFuOGxkQnVwdm9OLVZYb2c&usp=sharing#gid=0

Maybe I'll put up a guide or something someday.

Thanks for the keycodes!

I've been spoiled with the GUI that I never tried the ps2avrU programmer.  I'll try soon^tm.

[zennasyndroxx]

Hey infiniti,

Just wondering if its possible for me to swap the position of the fn and apps key ?
I'm so used to the poker 2 mapping. =(

you can use the ps2avrU programmer in which you would need to use a text editor. choose keymap (option 2) on the main menu, then choose what layer you want and since you're swapping menu and FN then layer one. then just follow the instructions there

refer to this spreadsheet for the keycodes.

https://docs.google.com/a/panama-technology.net/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ah1Lcjc-gPfndGRJN1JGVUFuOGxkQnVwdm9OLVZYb2c&usp=sharing#gid=0

Maybe I'll put up a guide or something someday.

Thanks for the keycodes!

I've been spoiled with the GUI that I never tried the ps2avrU programmer.  I'll try soon^tm.

it's really handy if you wanna set just a few keys without putting it in bootloader mode

[pichu23]

Hey infiniti,

Just wondering if its possible for me to swap the position of the fn and apps key ?
I'm so used to the poker 2 mapping. =(

you can use the ps2avrU programmer in which you would need to use a text editor. choose keymap (option 2) on the main menu, then choose what layer you want and since you're swapping menu and FN then layer one. then just follow the instructions there

refer to this spreadsheet for the keycodes.

https://docs.google.com/a/panama-technology.net/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ah1Lcjc-gPfndGRJN1JGVUFuOGxkQnVwdm9OLVZYb2c&usp=sharing#gid=0

Maybe I'll put up a guide or something someday.

Thanks for the keycodes!

I've been spoiled with the GUI that I never tried the ps2avrU programmer.  I'll try soon^tm.

Thank you ! I'm a little new to all of these. So I'm gonna re-read it slowly before doing it.
Afraid that I will messed things up.
Regarding loading the hex file, I only have this "keymap_part(thumb)(face)(XTen).hex" instead of this "keymap_part(thumb)(face).hex"
Just wondering if it's the same thing. I'm not too sure about. =(
Thanks again.

[infiniti]

Thank you ! I'm a little new to all of these. So I'm gonna re-read it slowly before doing it.
Afraid that I will messed things up.
Regarding loading the hex file, I only have this "keymap_part(thumb)(face)(XTen).hex" instead of this "keymap_part(thumb)(face).hex"
Just wondering if it's the same thing. I'm not too sure about. =(
Thanks again.

It looks like the new keymap file is keymap_part(thumb)(face)(XTen).hex in the July 16 Firmware v1.7.

Time to update this guide!

[pichu23]

Thank you ! I'm a little new to all of these. So I'm gonna re-read it slowly before doing it.
Afraid that I will messed things up.
Regarding loading the hex file, I only have this "keymap_part(thumb)(face)(XTen).hex" instead of this "keymap_part(thumb)(face).hex"
Just wondering if it's the same thing. I'm not too sure about. =(
Thanks again.

It looks like the new keymap file is keymap_part(thumb)(face)(XTen).hex in the July 16 Firmware v1.7.

Time to update this guide!

Ah. Does that mean all the pcb's are currently at 1.6 or 1.7 ? 

[infiniti]

Now updated for Firmware V1.7 (16 Jul 2014)!

WOOHOO!

[infiniti]

Thank you ! I'm a little new to all of these. So I'm gonna re-read it slowly before doing it.
Afraid that I will messed things up.
Regarding loading the hex file, I only have this "keymap_part(thumb)(face)(XTen).hex" instead of this "keymap_part(thumb)(face).hex"
Just wondering if it's the same thing. I'm not too sure about. =(
Thanks again.

It looks like the new keymap file is keymap_part(thumb)(face)(XTen).hex in the July 16 Firmware v1.7.

Time to update this guide!

Ah. Does that mean all the pcb's are currently at 1.6 or 1.7 ? 

Yeah, I believe R1 shipped with V1.6.

[jorgenslee]

Hi infiniti, what OS are you using? I am trying to use the multimedia keys in mac os but got no luck. Any ideas? Superb manual by the way.

[infiniti]

Hi infiniti, what OS are you using? I am trying to use the multimedia keys in mac os but got no luck. Any ideas? Superb manual by the way.

Thanks man!

I'm on win7 but have a hackintosh installation. I'll do some testing and let you know.

Probably going to use the keycodes and the ps2avru menu since I don't think the flasher works on OSX.

[Igthorn]

You should be able to compile bootloadhid on OSX.  It's not a pretty gui, but it should allow you to flash in OSX.

http://www.obdev.at/products/vusb/bootloadhid.html

[pichu23]

Now updated for Firmware V1.7 (16 Jul 2014)!

WOOHOO!

I'll update mine in awhile then.
Just wondering if anything might go wrong if we update to 1.7 even if we're at 1.7 ?
Sprit's been busy these few days to come to GH 

[infiniti]

Now updated for Firmware V1.7 (16 Jul 2014)!

WOOHOO!

I'll update mine in awhile then.
Just wondering if anything might go wrong if we update to 1.7 even if we're at 1.7 ?
Sprit's been busy these few days to come to GH 

Nothing wrong with reflashing 1.7 with 1.7. It's like rewriting.

Can't blame him. Sprit has his work cut out for him with this GB and all the hand soldering in R1.

[pichu23]

Now updated for Firmware V1.7 (16 Jul 2014)!

WOOHOO!

I'll update mine in awhile then.
Just wondering if anything might go wrong if we update to 1.7 even if we're at 1.7 ?
Sprit's been busy these few days to come to GH 

Nothing wrong with reflashing 1.7 with 1.7. It's like rewriting.

Can't blame him. Sprit has his work cut out for him with this GB and all the hand soldering in R1.

Cool
Yeah, hope R2 for him goes much better. =(

[jorgenslee]

Hi infiniti, what OS are you using? I am trying to use the multimedia keys in mac os but got no luck. Any ideas? Superb manual by the way.

Thanks man!

I'm on win7 but have a hackintosh installation. I'll do some testing and let you know.

Probably going to use the keycodes and the ps2avru menu since I don't think the flasher works on OSX.

Thanks.

Just an update on my issue: There are times it work, but when I try to pull out the keyboard, the media keys wont work again. I am not sure how to enable it again.

[pichu23]

(http://boot.winkeyless.kr/bootMapper/).
seems down for me.
All I get is 404 not found =(
anyone having the same problem or just me ?

[infiniti]

Whoa dropped the ball on testing when my DSL went down.

(http://boot.winkeyless.kr/bootMapper/).
seems down for me.
All I get is 404 not found =(
anyone having the same problem or just me ?

Same problem here. I asked sprit for help already. Let you know if I get word.

[pichu23]

Whoa dropped the ball on testing when my DSL went down.

(http://boot.winkeyless.kr/bootMapper/).
seems down for me.
All I get is 404 not found =(
anyone having the same problem or just me ?

Same problem here. I asked sprit for help already. Let you know if I get word.

Alright, no problem. I'll drop by here to check =)
Thanks again !

[infiniti]

Got word from sprit.  Should've checked winkeyless.kr first hehe

It's down but there's an application you can download (http://winkeyless.kr/155).  Please see below.  I'll test it out later when I get home.

From: http://winkeyless.kr/174

Good afternoon.

The state is not available due to mechanical problems bootmapper site's hosting company server.

Instead, you can use the same applications bootmapper client to download the.

http://winkeyless.kr/155

Please use the links above to download the file.

[pichu23]

Got word from sprit.  Should've checked winkeyless.kr first hehe

It's down but there's an application you can download (http://winkeyless.kr/155).  Please see below.  I'll test it out later when I get home.

From: http://winkeyless.kr/174

Good afternoon.

The state is not available due to mechanical problems bootmapper site's hosting company server.

Instead, you can use the same applications bootmapper client to download the.

http://winkeyless.kr/155

Please use the links above to download the file.

downloaded ! Thanks very much =D

[zennasyndroxx]

anyone have any idea whether will the gui tool works with windows 8.1?

[infiniti]

anyone have any idea whether will the gui tool works with windows 8.1?

I'm not sure.  I'm still on Windows 7 x64.


@jorgenslee: I haven't tested that thing on the hackintosh installation.  'keep getting a kernel panic on startup.

[zennasyndroxx]

anyone have any idea whether will the gui tool works with windows 8.1?

I'm on 8.1 and it didn't really turn out well. I'm not sure if it's because of my faceu replica that I bought if in a Chinese forum groupbuy or it just won't work. The vid and pid is different, loading bootloader with teh q key didn't work. Entered boot mapper via ps2avr menu didn't work as well.

I'm not sure.  I'm still on Windows 7 x64.


@jorgenslee: I haven't tested that thing on the hackintosh installation.  'keep getting a kernel panic on startup.