The default libusb backend just returns the string "hid_error is not implemented yet" for all errors, while the hidraw backend at least gives something correct if vague. I'm not aware of any disadvantage other that not being (properly) supported with really ancient kernels. It seems to work fine.
System76 EC
System76 EC is a GPLv3 licensed embedded controller firmware for System76 laptops.
Documentation
- Supported embedded controllers
- Flashing firmware
- Debugging
- Creating a custom keyboard layout
- Adding a new board
Dependencies
The complete set of dependencies can be installed using the deps.sh
script
from the Open Firmware repo.
Dependencies specific to EC development can be installed with:
sudo apt install \
avr-libc \
avrdude \
gcc-avr \
sdcc
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