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【GB】TMK FC980C Alt Controller 【STILL IN STOCK】

类型: GB
作者: hasu
发布时间: 2017-06-13 20:20:55
更新时间: 2021-10-04 08:14:06
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90104.0


Please check this post if you are interested. https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91842.0 (2021-10-04)
What is this?
This controller replaces original controller of Leopold FC980C and make it programmable with my TMK firmware. Keymap Editor is also offered for ease of use.


Note: R4 and C10 are intentionally unpopulated.

Original controller of FC980C looks like this, for reference.

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I’ll share technical infos and findings I get in this project with community, also firmware source codes also will be published as opensource/freesoftware under GPL, immedately as possible. I don’t decide it yet but controller PCB design files will be shared under license like CC-BY-NC-SA after certain term. I believe this GB can contribute to keyboard community to some extent in terms of these points.
You can discuss technical topics here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90681.0
Post your question or suggestion here. You can email me if really needed.
Thanks
Production will be closing
Demand for this controller is very little now, next round won’t happen anymore. I’ll stop producing this controller when components in hand runs out. At least 24 pcs can be assembled before the shutdown, it is enough for demand for several months probably.
You can still get this controller from Letfover sale, see below.
(2018/05/24)
I changed my mind and I have plan to run small production again. See below. (2018/01/31)
Sale
24 pcs are still available and can be shipped within several working days.(2018/05/24)
13 pcs are still available and can be shipped within several working days.(2018/09/22)
4pcs are in stock.(2018/11/25)
Out of stock. I’ll make small batch of controller again and they will become avilable around end of Feb.(2019/01/31)
Still available and will be restocked regularly. (2021-04-08) It can be shipped within a week.
Email me at hasu@tmk-kbd.com with subject “FC980C” to place an order. Let me know your location(country), shipping rate may vary. I’ll send PayPal invoice to your email address. Do not PM(Private Message) me.
Price: 42USD
Payment: PayPal invoice will be sent. You can use credit card or PayPal account for payment. Please make sure you supply correct shipping address on Paypal when making payment.
Shipping: Check this thread.
Note

Open case
Break warranty seal sticker

and unscrew three bolts on bottom.

Crack it open using tool like phone openner or plastic card with care.

Mate/unmate connector
Cable harness between boards is very short and you have to be careful when mate/unmate it.

See this instruction to handle this connector: http://i.imgur.com/lSJ5Klm.png

Use fingertip or nail for this connector and unscrew to remove controller board.

Install controller board
Fixed controller board with two screw.

TMK Keymap Editor
You can configure key mapping and download firmware with web browser. Chrome is recommended.

http://www.tmk-kbd.com/tmk_keyboard/editor/unimap/?fc980c
How to flash
The Controller has ATmega32U4 as a microcontroller. Press button on bottom to turn into programming mode.

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To flash firmware you need tool like FLIP or dfu-programmer, refer to this wiki page for detail.
https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/wiki/#flash-firmware
Build from source codes
Build firmwre yourself when TMK Keymap Editor is not enough for your need.
You can find source codes here:
https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/tree/master/keyboard/fc980c
Check wiki for how to build firmware:
https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/wiki/#build-firmware
Troubleshoot
Past runs:
Second batch[Closed]
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Next batch of pcbs will be ordered and assembled in next several weeks.
You can get controller from this batch now.(2017/07/28)
First batch[Closed]
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Update:
2017/07/28 controllers were tested and ready, they will be shipped in a week.
MOQ(Minimum Order Quantity) is 15 and closing date is 15 July. ( Some extras will come you can still order.)
(We hit the MOQ!!!! 07/03)
Once orders reach the mark I will buy the keyboard and start development immediately, it will take one or two month. This GB won’t happen and your money is fully refunded unless the MOQ is met til the closing date. I’m almost confident that I’m able to do this job but you are also fully refunded if I fail to deliver controller for whatever reason. I think there is virtually no risk for you to join this.

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