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-ps2avrGB keyboard firmware
-==========================
+# B.face
-This is a port of the QMK firmware for boards that are based on the
-ps2avrGB firmware, like the [ps2avrGB
-keyboard](https://www.keyclack.com/product/gb-ps2avrgb/) or the ones sold
-by [Winkeyless](http://winkeyless.kr/product/ps2avrgb-parts/).
+A 60% keyboard with RGB that runs ps2avrgb natively. Please note that the B.face and B.fake have different switch matrices. Firmware on one, will not work on the other.
-Note that this is a complete replacement for the firmware, so you won't be
-using Bootmapper Client to change any keyboard settings, since not all the
-USB report options are supported.
+Keyboard Maintainer: QMK Community
+Hardware Supported: B.face PCB
+Hardware Availability: [Winkeyless](https://winkeyless.kr/product/b-face-x2-pcb/)
-## Supported Boards
+Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):
-Only the [B.mini X2](http://winkeyless.kr/product/b-mini-x2-pcb/) has been
-tested so far (since it's the only one I own). But other boards that use
-the ps2avrGB firmware should work as well.
+ make bface:default
-## Installing
+Flashing
-First, install the requirements. These commands are for OSX, but all you
-need is the AVR toolchain and `bootloadHID` for flashing:
+ps2avr(GB) boards use an atmega32a microcontroller and a different bootloader. It is not flashable using the regular QMK methods.
-```
-$ brew cask install crosspack-avr
-$ brew install --HEAD https://raw.githubusercontent.com/robertgzr/homebrew-tap/master/bootloadhid.rb
-```
+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.
-In order to use the `./program` script, which can reboot the board into
-the bootloader, you'll need Python 2 with PyUSB installed:
+macOS:
+1. Install homebrew by typing the following:
+ ```
+ /usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
+ ```
+2. Install `crosspack-avr`.
+ ```
+ brew cask install crosspack-avr
+ ```
+3. Install the following packages:
+ ```
+ brew install python
+ brew install pyusb
+ brew install --HEAD`https://raw.githubusercontent.com/robertgzr/homebrew-tap/master/bootloadhid.rb
+ ```
-```
-$ pip install pyusb
-```
+4. Place your keyboard into reset.
+5. Flash the board by typing `bootloadHID -r` followed by the path to your `.hex` file.
-Then, with the keyboard plugged in, simply run this command from the
-`qmk_firmware` directory:
-```
-$ make ps2avrGB-program
-```
-
-If you prefer, you can just build it and flash the firmware directly with
-`bootloadHID` if you boot the board while holding down `L_Ctrl` to keep it
-in the bootloader:
-
-```
-$ make ps2avrGB
-$ bootloadHID -r ps2avrGB_default.hex
-```
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-From my experience, it's really hard to brick these boards. But these
-tricks have been useful when it got stuck in a weird scenario.
-
-1. Try plugging the board in while pressing `L_Ctrl`. This will force it
- to boot only the bootloader without loading the firmware. Once this is
- done, just reflash the board with the original firmware.
-2. Sometimes USB hubs can act weird, so try connecting the board directly
- to your computer or plugging/unplugging the USB hub.
+See [build environment setup](https://docs.qmk.fm/build_environment_setup.html) then the [make instructions](https://docs.qmk.fm/make_instructions.html) for more information.