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diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc/readme.md b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc/readme.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..4dc8e6ef51 --- /dev/null +++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc/readme.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +# E6-V2 Bootmapper Client (ps2avrgb) LE + +These docs are for the BMC version of the E6-V2 PCB sold during Round 2 which has an atmega32a microcontroller. Please do not flash this `.hex` file on your atmega32u4 equipped E6-V2 or your E6V2 BMC from Round 1. + +Keyboard Maintainer: [MechMerlin](https://github.com/mechmerlin) +Hardware Supported: ps2avrgb E6-V2 with atmega32a microcontroller +Hardware Availability: [geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90787.0](https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90787.0) + +Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment): + + make exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc:default + +Flashing + +ps2avr(GB) boards use an atmega32a microcontroller and a different bootloader. It is not flashable using the regular QMK methods. + +**Reset Key:** Hold down the key located at `K00`, commonly programmed as left control while plugging in the keyboard. + +Windows: +1. Download [HIDBootFlash](http://vusb.wikidot.com/project:hidbootflash). +2. Place your keyboard into reset. +3. Press the `Find Device` button and ensure that your keyboard is found. +4. Press the `Open .hex File` button and locate the `.hex` file you created. +5. Press the `Flash Device` button and wait for the process to complete. + +macOS: +1. Install homebrew by typing the following: + ``` + /usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)" + ``` +2. Install `crosspack-avr`. + ``` + brew cask install crosspack-avr + ``` +3. Install the following packages: + ``` + brew install python3 + pip3 install pyusb + brew install --HEAD https://raw.githubusercontent.com/robertgzr/homebrew-tap/master/bootloadhid.rb + ``` +4. Place your keyboard into reset. +5. Flash the board by typing `bootloadHID -r` followed by the path to your `.hex` file. + +See the [build environment setup](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/getting_started_build_tools) and the [make instructions](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/getting_started_make_guide) for more information. Brand new to QMK? Start with our [Complete Newbs Guide](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/newbs). |