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[tempestuous]

Yes, I can see it's getting confusing. So here are the complete steps:
Boot to the Puppy 5.1 CD, and install toughbooksmk-k2.6.33.2.pet
Now load the toughbooksmk module, plus evdev module -

[CoronelN]

Thanks mate

It did not start and had to run the xorg wizard...
Looks like i will need that compiled kernel... if only i knew how to do it myself.


Merry Xmas
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[tempestuous]

CoronelN, I'm back from Christmas break, but before I compile the modified kernel, I realise that it's very important to run the "inputattach ..." command before X is launched.
I have updated the instructions two posts earlier. Can you try this? You might be lucky and not need a modified kernel.

[CoronelN]

Tempestuos, thanks you very much i hope you spent a nice xmas and the next year be all that you expect! (my way of best wishes in my esp-fran-glish..)

I tried as you suggested and X11 doenst starts.

maybe i need that kernel after all... one question thou... whenever i update to a newer version of puppy lets say lupu-518 or 520... i will need to apply the kernel ?
I mean as far as i undersand the kernel doesnt necessarly changes between versoins... or i am wrong ?

my question is because if i need a new kernel each time i'd rather ask you to show me how to compile it than brother you every update...

Thanks again ! a 1000 thanks!
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[mcelmeel]

Hi,

I am completely new to Linux and obviously Puppy 5.1.1 and have spent the last 2 days working out how to create a Puppy LiveUSB and install Java and run a Java app. I finally got that all working and now the problem i have is getting my Elo touchscreen working correctly. I run the xorg wizard and probed for a suitable driver and then used xvidtune to fill out the space. So the display is working fine but its the touch input that i'm having the trouble with.

This thread has brought some light to my situation. i have read through it thourghly and have a small understanding of what I need to do but still don't really know where to start.

I put the command into the console;
modprobe elo and got a warning: deprecated config file so i renamed the file with a .OLD extention as advised by another website.

Then i entered the command again which seemed to work correctly. Then i entered modprobe elographics_drv and got error FATAL: Module elographics_drv not found. The module is definately there as I have found it in a search of files.

If anyone would be able to give me some help or guide me through this process, I would be extremely grateful.

Thanks,

Anthony

[tempestuous]

[tempestuous]

CoronelN, I have sent you information regarding a modified kernel by private message.

[mcelmeel]

Hi tempestuous,

Thank-you very much for your reply. The exact monitor I'm using is a Elo Entuitive 1746L/1749L. The computer hardware is a Neoware Thin Client (Neoware CA19).

I have checked the Elo website for drivers and they provide drivers for the popular Linux OS but not for Puppy.

[mcelmeel]

Hi,

I think I may mis understood the instructions at the start of the thread. Do i enter into the console;

modprobe elo
modprobe evdev ## (i thought this was part of the fijitsu example only)

[tempestuous]

Yes, both.

[mcelmeel]

I have done that and am in the middle of editing the xorg.conf file. I set the driver as elographics but i have found another thread where a guy has got his elo touchscreen to work using driver evtouch. Do you think i should try this instead? Thanks.

[mcelmeel]

just realised that it was an ubuntu forum, so maybe just stick with the elographics. I was looking for the minX settings, do you think they will be the same as a different Linux distro?

[mcelmeel]

OK, I'm still trying to get the touchscreen input working and am getting closer and learning more but just can't get it right.

Its a usb input so i'm using the usbtouchscreen kernel module and evtouch xorg file.

i followed the instructions very carefully and edited the xorg.conf file correctly with the new device data copied exactly from the post as well as the code into System Layout.

Everytime i do it and then reboot, it says that X has not worked correctly or something and that I have to run xorgwizard again.

I have tried several times with no joy. Have you any idea what I may be doing wrong?

Also, each time i start the first instruction;

modprobe usbtouchscreen
modprobe evdev ##

i get the error: deprecated file /etc/modprobe.conf and i have to rename the file .OLD. Would this have anything to do with it not working as the same error message displays during the reboot right befire the X thing?

[mcelmeel]

Hi, I have tried the whole process again with still the same outcome, X will not run and i have to run the xorgwizard again everytime.

I deleted my lupusave file so that all settings were reset (i think thats what happens) and then i started the whole install again with the same outcome.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[mcelmeel]

sorry guys if i seem to be filling this thread up with just my posts but i want to give as much info as possible incase someone is able to help.

what is happening is that when i follow the instructions and add all the code to xorg.conf, then when i restart the x server the following happens

FATAL: deprecated etc/modprobe.conf something something /etc/modprobe.d/

Starting X...
Exiting X
xwin [f95|wnm] to start x
If x did not start, enter xorgwizard. poweroff or reboot.

i get this everytiime or something like this as it is all from memory as i can not copy it. I have to run the xorgwizard each time to get the system working again and when this is done, all the code entered into xorg.conf is gone.

Also, there is reaction from the mouse pointer via touch but it is well off calibration but i can not change this since the code is gone inc MinX,MinY etc.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.