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Recently got this macropad, but it's not detected in VIA. Is a json file needed to be side-loaded? Couldn't find one on the internet. Any firmware updates for this macropad?

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phsilk
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Jul 18, 2023
eksb
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Oct 17, 2023
dropTrooper
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Jul 17, 2023
Same issue for me. I've tried various version of Via, I've tried Vial, I've tried QMK toolbox. None of them detect the pad when plugged in, when the reset button is pressed, when the reset button is held down and then the pad is plugged in. None of the guides and firmware update tutorials work because they all assume the device is showing up in software somewhere!!
randilonious
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May 1, 2024
dropTrooperYou may have figured this out already, but just in case... Let my suffering perhaps aid you in yours? It took some doing but I was able to detect my device in Via v1.3.1 (the newer versions didn't work for me). I used the same Json file named above by eksb (https://wiki.keebmonkey.com/kb03-01.json) It's not clear what the map is but after some testing I found the following... The key layout I've attached is pretty easy to read once you figure it out. Keep in mind that the labels are what I've set it to and may be different for you.
  1. The top key (TO(1)) is the button on the back of the Dual Layer Knob Macropad and is set to switch between layers.
  2. The 3 middle keys (M1, M2, M3) are the 3 keys on the macropad.
  3. The bottom 5 keys represent the two wheels. Vol- and Vol+ are rotations to the left and right respectively on the inner wheel while Mute is pressing the inner wheel. MsWh(down) and MsWh(up) are rotations to the left and right respectively of the outer wheel.
Hope this helps!!
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randiloniousThis works for me, the numbers on the file seems wrong, as I also downloaded the 1.3.1 from the site but it didnt work, but his link works somehow.
BuaidhNoBas
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May 8, 2023
can anyone post a link to a json file that actually works? The one on keebmonkey doesn't work for me. I heard someone mention one on discord but I can't find it. Thanks
Buranski
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May 22, 2024
So if I load the JSON file, I get this... Error: '0xFEED' is not a valid vendorid. But can't seem to do anything? Clicking the buttons or knobs don't do anything, clicking the keyboard... nothing?
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randilonious
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May 28, 2024
BuranskiOh weird! My knowledge ends at my initial reply. Sorry it didn't work for you! At the risk of asking a dumb question. Did you click on the Configure tab at the top? That was the only one that I used and didn't even notice there were other tabs.
BVElite
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May 1, 2023
Ive tried sideloading the .json file in via and vial and am having no luck. There is no information. Hopefully posting this as an answer will get it seen by someone!!!!
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