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IBM 5251 Beamspring Keyboard - Triggering the Solenoid

Posted: 29 Jul 2022, 19:30
by corvax
Did a successful conversion to USB with an xwhatsit controller, but can't find a key to toggle the Solenoid on and off.
In Chyrosran22's video he just says he has mapped the layer key + F1 to solenoid on/off. Can't find such an option on the QMK configurator.

Any idea?

Re: IBM 5251 Beamspring Keyboard - Triggering the Solenoid

Posted: 29 Jul 2022, 20:39
by mmm
In the documentation it is referred to as haptic feedback.

The keycode HPT_ON or HPT_TOG should do the trick.

Re: IBM 5251 Beamspring Keyboard - Triggering the Solenoid

Posted: 29 Jul 2022, 20:48
by corvax
Thank you so much! It worked :)

Re: IBM 5251 Beamspring Keyboard - Triggering the Solenoid

Posted: 29 Jul 2022, 21:29
by Muirium
Important key. I keep it on the main layer, near Escape, where I can quickly find it.

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HPT_TOG is the way to go. Looking at the docs, I see stuff about pulse patterns which I may try on my Kishsaver’s beeper but wouldn’t dare throw into a solenoid upstepper!