Trackpad firmware update
#91
(12-20-2019, 08:11 AM)Luke Wrote:
(12-20-2019, 07:42 AM)Kochise Wrote: Tell us what happened and how it was solved (in the case someone else experience the same issue)

Or better yet, please add as a troubleshooting step to wiki... thanks Smile

I will, as soon as i can get it (including m'self) together.
#92
@tllim , @xalius , @ayufan and @anarsoul ,

Just got around to updating the trackpad firmware. The process was simple and did not produce errors. I am writing this with the update applied with the trackpad on, and am not using an external mouse.

I am pleased to report that the palm detection is fixed, it no longer blocks characters from being typed. I still have to keep my meaty thumbs from interacting with the pad though, otherwise I cause inadvertent cursor movement and text selection. It is quite pleasant typing now, even with the trackpad on.

Thanks for this!
#93
How could I check version of the firmware?
I've got PBP Dec 2019 ISO and the touchpad works to me a little weird.
#94
Those of you who got their PBPs in late 2019 and early 2020, please do the following to determine which firmware you have:
1) open a terminal window
2) place on finger on trackpad
3) type any letter

Report if the letter you typed showed up. If it did, good, its the newest firmware.
You can find me on IRC, Discord and Twitter


#95
(01-01-2020, 05:58 AM)Luke Wrote: Those of you who got their PBPs in late 2019 and early 2020, please do the following to determine which  firmware you have:
1) open a terminal window
2) place on finger on trackpad
3) type any letter

Report if the letter you typed showed up. If it did, good, its the newest firmware.

Well, apparently I've to update, there was no letter.
#96
Looks like the factory messed up then ...

I need a few more confirmations - so others with new PBPs please test this too.
You can find me on IRC, Discord and Twitter


#97
(01-01-2020, 07:18 AM)Luke Wrote: Looks like the factory messed up then ...

I need a few more confirmations - so others new PBPs please test this too.
Hi Luke, 
Received on the 30th Dec UK. 
I did your test.... NO letters show while touching the trackpad. 
Firmware needs updating.
P.M.
#98
@Luke received mine today (ISO version, ordered beginning of November). I can also can confirm that no letter shows up when one finger is on the trackpad while typing.
#99
Thanks, will make the announcements soon and try to get the word out ...
You can find me on IRC, Discord and Twitter


Thanks for the notification on twitter. I followed the update instructions and all is working well so far.


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