Red Scarf II+ Ver.c 68-key Custom Keyboard Kit Discussions | Drop

Dec 29, 2016

My keyboard seems to be registering the right side of the board as Num Lock, 7, 4, 1 from top to bottom. I can, however, get the arrow pad and the ctrl and alt keys to work. When I go to tkg.io I cannot get the firmware details to load, and it also states it cannot find the device. When I attempt to load into EEPROM mode, the keyboard does not respond or make the connected sound? Any advice?

Dec 29, 2016

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Chevovish

Dec 30, 2016

DrippyI had the same problem with mine. Turns out I just need to activate these keys with "magic key" following https://kairyu.gitbooks.io/red-scarf-ii-plus-user-guide-how-to-custom-layout/content/built-in_layout.html

Dec 30, 2016

Dec 30, 2016

ChevovishThis is how I was able to activate the arrow keys, however the other four mentioned keys do not seem to responds to either configuration.

Dec 30, 2016

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Dec 30, 2016

DrippyI finished programming my keyboard yesterday. There is a way to program the keyboard the way you want. You need to go here: https://kairyu.gitbooks.io/red-scarf-ii-plus-user-guide-how-to-custom-layout/content/generate_layout.html You will need to use the template seen there, there is a link you can click on and it will send you to the template editor. Don't remove the F1 through F10 on the template, it needs them because the keyboard controller thinks that it's layout.
You can edit the keys to you layout to your setup by highlight keys on the template with your mouse and move them around by using arrow keys. I believe only the main legend on the template will be registered when reprogramming the keyboard. So I had to make a separate layout when doing my second layer when using Fn key.
Once you are done with you are done configuring the keys, go to the Raw data tab and copy it onto the tkg.io website. I had to remove any function keys on the layout to make it work.
You can use the raw data I have for my keyboard to see how it looks, you can just paste it into the layout editor in the Raw data tab to see it or change what you need.
Main Layer: ["F1","F2",{x:0.25,a:0},"Esc\n\n\n\n\n`",{c:"#ffac00",a:4},"!\n1",{c:"#008fb0"},"@\n2",{c:"#249c78"},"#\n3",{c:"#a89f8d"},"$\n4",{c:"#dca2c8"},"%\n5",{c:"#cccccc"},"^\n6","&\n7","*\n8","(\n9",")\n0","_\n-","+\n=",{w:2},"Backspace",{c:"#008fb0"},"Del"], [{c:"#cccccc"},"F3","F4",{x:0.25,w:1.5},"Tab","Q","W","E","R","T","Y","U","I","O","P","{\n[","}\n]",{w:1.5},"|\n\\",{c:"#008fb0"},"PgUp"], [{c:"#cccccc"},"F5","F6",{x:0.25,w:1.75},"Caps Lock","A","S","D","F","G","H","J","K","L",":\n;","\"\n'",{w:2.25},"Enter",{c:"#008fb0"},"PgDn"], [{c:"#cccccc"},"F7","F8",{x:0.25,w:2.25},"Shift","Z","X","C","V","B","N","M","<\n,",">\n.","?\n/",{w:1.75},"RShift",{c:"#ffac00"},"↑",{c:"#008fb0"},"End"], [{c:"#cccccc"},"F9","F10",{x:0.25,w:1.25},"Ctrl",{w:1.25},"Win",{w:1.25},"Alt",{w:6.25},"Space","RAlt","Fn0","RCtrl",{c:"#ffac00"},"←","↓","→"]
2nd layer: [{a:7},"","",{x:0.25,a:4,fa:[1]},"~\n`\n\n\n\n\n¬",{c:"#ffac00",f:3},"F1",{c:"#008fb0",f:3},"F2",{c:"#249c78",f:3},"F3",{c:"#a89f8d",f:3},"F4",{c:"#dca2c8",f:3},"F5",{c:"#cccccc",f:3},"F6",{f:3},"F7",{f:3},"F8",{f:3},"F9",{f:3},"F10",{f:3},"F11",{f:3},"F12",{a:7,w:2},"",{c:"#008fb0",a:4,f:3},"PrtSc"], [{c:"#cccccc",a:7},"","",{x:0.25,w:1.5},"","",{a:4,f:3},"↑",{a:7},"","","","","","","","","","",{w:1.5},"",{c:"#008fb0",a:4,f:3},"VolUp"], [{c:"#cccccc",a:7},"","",{x:0.25,w:1.75},"",{a:4,f:3},"←",{f:3},"↓",{f:3},"→",{a:7},"","","","","","","","",{w:2.25},"",{c:"#008fb0",a:4,f:3},"VolDn"], [{c:"#cccccc",a:7},"","",{x:0.25,w:2.25},"","","","","","","","","","","",{w:1.75},"",{c:"#ffac00"},"",{c:"#008fb0"},""], [{c:"#cccccc"},"","",{x:0.25,w:1.25},"",{w:1.25},"",{w:1.25},"",{w:6.25},"","",{c:"#3a9e86"},"",{c:"#cccccc"},"",{c:"#ffac00"},"","",""]

Once you see it all green, you are good to burn in the file to the keyboard. You will need to plug in the keyboard while holding the Esc key. The site should detect the keyboard and reflash it for you.
Well I hope this helps, I had to spend a ton of time figuring out the this myself, just hope to save someone some time.

Dec 30, 2016

Dec 30, 2016

SadPandazI appreciate the help, and hopefully I can use this, however when I hold the escape and plug in my keyboard it doesn't detect that any device is detected still. It won't seem to let me enter EEPROM mode or Reflash mode if I plug it in while holding Esc+1. Also the website continues not to have any of the firmware information about the RS2+ or detect any devices no matter what keys I'm holding in while I plug it in. I'll try this at work, maybe it has something to do with my computer.

Dec 30, 2016

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f0skN

Dec 31, 2016

SadPandazWhere you able to programm the Fn1-24 keys for the LEDs? The import Fn function on TKG is greyed out for me.

Dec 31, 2016

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f0skN

Dec 31, 2016

f0skNFigured it out, the keymap from keyboard layout creator needed to have the FnX keys on the map first.

Dec 31, 2016

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Dec 31, 2016

f0skNThere is an option for them in the TKG site, I have not tried it myself, I didn't install any LEDs on mine, don't know if this can control the ones in the back. Im doing this on my phone, just wanted to see all the Fn key options, I'll check when I get home though

Dec 31, 2016

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f0skN

Dec 31, 2016

SadPandazAlready found out how to do it, changing the lighting via the keyboard is working now. See my above reply for details.

Dec 31, 2016

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Dec 31, 2016

f0skNIt's cool, had to try to answer your question during my break.

Dec 31, 2016

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Dec 31, 2016

SadPandazI second Drippy on how the site does not detect the keyboard. While my board does go into flash mode, it does not get detected on the site :-(
Do you know of any alternative?

Dec 31, 2016

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Dec 31, 2016

FuxkedI've been looking for way to flash it offline. I can only find info on the RS3, where if your pc thinks its a printer while in flash EEP mode you can just download the .eep open it in notepad and print it into the keyboard.
I have tried doing it myself, but my pc finds it as a HID EEPROM deveice, so I cant try that method.

Dec 31, 2016

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Dec 31, 2016

SadPandazI played around with it and got it to work however now i come across an issue where the fn key(s) don't register however they register when i place them as a different key. Sorry i'm bothering you with the troubleshooting here but looking online doesn't bring many answers.

Dec 31, 2016

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Dec 31, 2016

FuxkedWhat are you trying to do with the function keys that don't register? Well on the TKG site you should be able to assign the keys, I have not come across anything that doesn't allow things to work. Im here just trying to improve what I already have set up.

Dec 31, 2016

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Dec 31, 2016

SadPandazSorry, I was on mobile before.
Basically, the Fn key itself will not function as exactly that. I can change that key to be used as RCtrl and it registers so it's not a soldering or switch issue, but putting it back as the Fn key does not let me use it at all. It's as if that key itself does nothing. I'll hold it down and every key types as if it's the first layer.
I tried it with your layout even, and it doesn't want to work. :-(

Dec 31, 2016

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Dec 31, 2016

FuxkedWell this is how I have them set up on my keyboard.

I'm assuming you are talking about activating F1 - F12 and stuff like that. Fn0 is taking the place of the windows keys.

Dec 31, 2016

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Dec 31, 2016

SadPandazThanks a ton! My issue was switching the Fn0 to momentary. I really appreciate it.

Dec 31, 2016

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Dec 31, 2016

FuxkedNot a problem, glad I was able to help someone. XD

Dec 31, 2016

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Jan 2, 2017

FuxkedWhat did you do to get the site to detect the keyboard?

Jan 2, 2017

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Jan 2, 2017

FlyingLegI didnt run i to any real problems, just use the chrome browser app for the tkg and put the keyboard into flash EEP mode, by holding ESC when plugging in your keyboard.

Jan 2, 2017

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Jan 2, 2017

SadPandazDang, that's what I've been doing and it still won't detect it. It also appears as though I can't flash it offline. I'm completely stumped.

Jan 2, 2017

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Jan 2, 2017

FlyingLegI would say just ask fuxked to see if they have some advice, because they had the problem of the computer being able to find the keyboard but the site not detecting it.

Jan 2, 2017

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Jan 2, 2017

FlyingLegI used the chrome browser app for tkg and plugged in the board while holding escape. I think you have to sign up for the site as well

Jan 2, 2017

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Jan 2, 2017

FuxkedThat's what I feared. Thank you for the information. It's like the keyboard is semi bricked as only one row of keys work. It sucks it worked great for 2 days.

Jan 2, 2017

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Jan 2, 2017

FlyingLegI haven't been able to get it to flash properly yet, unfortunately.

Jan 2, 2017

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Jan 2, 2017

DrippySounds like we are in the same boat. If I find a solution I will let you know.

Jan 2, 2017

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DanielFerrer

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May 3, 2017

SadPandazThanks @SadPandaz as it is the most clear tutorial I have had on how to configure the KB. It is so nice now. It even makes working volume UP and DOWN on my Mac.
Ah! question: is there a way to control not only the LED on individual keys but also the LED incorporated in the PCB (the ones that work with the remote-control)?

May 3, 2017

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