From f5f0e93230bbb40a37edf3adc4453bf4684fae56 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sgugler Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:52:24 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] added a description how to flash jj40 in windows (#3247) --- keyboards/jj40/README.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/keyboards/jj40/README.md b/keyboards/jj40/README.md index 1b47ab816..39e871d87 100644 --- a/keyboards/jj40/README.md +++ b/keyboards/jj40/README.md @@ -52,6 +52,13 @@ $ make jj40 $ bootloadHID -r jj40_default.hex ``` +For Windows 10: +Windows sometimes doesn't recognize the jj40. The easiest way of flashing a new layout is probably using [HIDBootFlash](http://vusb.wikidot.com/project:hidbootflash). +1. Go to Windows Device Manager and find the keyboard (plug it in while holding down `Backspace` (`Top Right Key`)). It can be found under Human Interface Devices or under Keyboards. +2. Go to properties and the Details tab to find the hardware ID. You want the VID and the PID (code after the underscore). Plug them into HIDBootFlash and hit Find Device. +3. Use `make jj40:` to generate the .hex file in the qmk basis folder. Select the .hex file in HIDBootFlash and press Flash Device. + + ## Troubleshooting 1. Try plugging the board in while pressing `Backspace` (`Top Right Key`). This will force it