This controller is still available
(2026-03) Please check this post.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91842.0What 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=90681.0Post your question or suggestion here. You can email me if really needed.
Thanks
Production will be closingDemand 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)
Sale24 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 here. (2023-11-28) It can be shipped within a week.
Email me at
[email protected] 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: 42USDPayment: 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- This is NOT compatible to FC980M
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90104.msg2448274#msg2448274- This controller doesn't include USB connector.
http://i.imgur.com/m41F7vL.jpg- On controller PCB R4 and C10 are intentionally unpopulated.
How to installYou have to void warranty from manufacturer to do this mod, of course.
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Open caseBreak warranty seal sticker
and unscrew three bolts on bottom.
Crack it open using tool like phone openner or plastic card with care.
Mate/unmate connectorCable 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 boardFixed controller board with two screw.
TMK Keymap EditorYou can configure key mapping and download firmware with web browser. Chrome is recommended.
http://www.tmk-kbd.com/tmk_keyboard/editor/unimap/?fc980cHow to flashThe 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-firmwareBuild from source codesBuild 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/fc980cCheck wiki for how to build firmware:
https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/wiki#build-firmwareTroubleshootPast runs:Second batch[Closed]More
Next batch of pcbs will be ordered and assembled in next several weeks.
You can get controller from this batch now.(2017/07/28)
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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.
