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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: ocm7 on Thu, 04 April 2013, 11:44:53

Title: CM QFR Controller
Post by: ocm7 on Thu, 04 April 2013, 11:44:53

Hey guys, I just bought a CM QFR MX Blues unbranded, its a great little keyboard. I have some quirks with it though, mainly not having a break key, sys rq, etc. I'd also like to have more fn functionality. As such I've taken it upon myself to build a custom controller, it shouldn't be that difficult. I can build the PCB and write the software for the IC myself, I just have a few questions though.

Can I access the controller without voiding the warranty? As in, without removing the OK sticker on the back.
If not, could someone please upload a picture of the controller, IC side, close up, good res?
Does anyone know what the IC on the controller is? As in, part number.

I plan on doing some research about all this, keyboards and the USB interface, etc. and starting this project sometime soon.

Thanks, OC.

Title: Re: CM QFR Controller
Post by: keeganzero on Thu, 04 April 2013, 11:53:35

You are aware there is a Pause/Break key in the very top right of the keyboard right?

Title: Re: CM QFR Controller
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 04 April 2013, 12:00:20

Check this out: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Controller_matrix_traces#CM_Storm_Quick_Fire_Rapid

bpiphany already did most of the work for you. :D

Title: Re: CM QFR Controller
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 04 April 2013, 12:23:58

Also, bpiphany is working on building them to hopefully go up for sale. There is a thread somewhere.