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## Installing and Building
## Installing and Building
First, install the requirements. These commands are for OSX, but all you
Since the YMD96 uses an ATmega32a chip instead of the 32u4, you need to download [HIDBootFlash v.1.0](http://vusb.wikidot.com/project:hidbootflash) for Windows. If anyone knows of a Linux/Mac bootflasher that works, edit this readme!
need is the AVR toolchain and `bootloadHID` for flashing:
On Windows, I use [MINGw](http://www.mingw.org/) to compile the keymaps. On Linux, you can simply use the terminal.
In order to use the `./program` script, which can reboot the board into
the bootloader, you'll need Python 2 with PyUSB installed:
```
$ pip install pyusb
```
Once you have those two pieces of software:
Build the keyboard with
Build the keyboard with
```
```
$ make ymd96:default
$ make ymd96-default
```
```
If you make your own layout, change the `default` word to whatever your layout is.
If you make your own layout, change the `default` word to whatever your layout is.
And flash the compiled hex file with `HIDBootFlash`. Simply put the board in flashing mode by plugging it in while holding control, and click `find device`. Then you can specify the .hex file and flash it to the device.
## Troubleshooting
## Troubleshooting
From my experience, it's really hard to brick these boards. But these
From my experience, it's really hard to brick these boards. But these
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done, just reflash the board with the original firmware.
done, just reflash the board with the original firmware.
2. Sometimes USB hubs can act weird, so try connecting the board directly
2. Sometimes USB hubs can act weird, so try connecting the board directly
to your computer or plugging/unplugging the USB hub.
to your computer or plugging/unplugging the USB hub.
Lastly, if you still need help, you can add me on Discord and I'll be happy to help.