How to Install Takahē on Linux Mint

Takahē is a keyboard firmware that was created by the New Zealand company named Matias. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Takahē on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

Before installing Takahē, ensure that your system has the following prerequisites:

  • A running Linux Mint System.
  • A USB cable for connecting the keyboard to the computer.
  • A physical keyboard.

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below to install Takahē on Linux Mint:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The Takahē firmware requires some dependencies that need to be installed to facilitate its installation. Run the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo apt-get install build-essential libusb-dev dfu-util libudev-dev

Step 2: Clone the Takahē Repository

After installing the dependencies, the next step is to clone the Takahē repository. To do so, run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard.git
cd tmk_keyboard

Step 3: Build the Firmware

We need to build the firmware before we can install it. To build the firmware, run the following command:

make tkl

This command will build the firmware for the tkl layout. You can build the firmware for other key layouts by running make KEYMAP=custom_layout_name.

Step 4: Connect the Keyboard

Connect your Takahē keyboard to your computer using the USB cable. Ensure that the keyboard is in bootloader mode by pressing and holding the Bootloader button located at the back of the keyboard, then power on the keyboard.

Step 5: Install the Firmware

After connecting the keyboard in bootloader mode, install the firmware using the following command:

sudo dfu-util -D tkl.hex

This command will flash the firmware to the keyboard. Wait until the process completes.

Step 6: Test the Keyboard

Now you can test your Takahē keyboard. Press some keys to ensure that the keyboard is working as expected.

Conclusion

Takahē is now installed on your Linux Mint system. This tutorial provided an overview of the installation process. Remember that you can build the firmware for other key layouts by running make KEYMAP=custom_layout_name. Enjoy using your Takahē keyboard!