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ZMK Vim Mode - A second take on syncing my keyboards with VIM¶
Detailed technical discussion on implementing VIM mode layers in ZMK, addressing state drift and host synchronization issues.
This little CNC aluminum macropad showed up on my desk and I can't decide if it's genius or too minimal to matter¶
OP highlights a macropad with automatic app-aware key remapping, noting it solves the "profile switching" maintenance headache of traditional macro pads.
What are your most-used macros on your ergo keyboard?¶
High-engagement discussion on practical macro usage beyond copy/paste, relevant to anyone configuring their keymap software.
Key overrides in vial / qmk¶
Discussion on configuring Shumift backspace as delete in QMK/Via, noting conflicts when using Vial for other settings.
I made a small tool to check if I actually use all the keys on my keyboard before switching to 60%¶
Release of "KeyRecord," a local Python tool to analyze real-world key usage patterns to justify downsizing to a 60% layout.
Keyboard.io Atreus and a zaunkoenig M1k... Where would you put a scroll function?¶
Discussion on mapping scroll functions on a Keyboard.io Atreus + Zaunkoenig M1k setup.
My layout tour - Combos, neovim, symmetrical¶
Tour of a ZSA Voyager layout optimized for combos and Neovim.
Windows key not working¶
Troubleshooting a Windows key that types 'd' on an Aula F75.
IKI model update: layout weight¶
Technical discussion on the IKI layout model and weight distribution.
Kanata brings firmware-level remapping to any keyboard—even laptops (I made a UI for it)¶
Author highlights Kanata's cross-platform capabilities and layers/tap-hold features as an alternative to flashing firmware.
Inline hardware device for host-independent remaps/macros: useful niche, or useless?¶
Discussion on validating a hardware USB device concept for host-independent remapping, comparing it to software solutions like QMK/VIA/Kanata.
HoldTap software only to re-create ZMK/QMK on Mac¶
Creator of "HoldTap" announces a new macOS application designed to bring layer/hold-tap functionality to standard keyboards without flashing firmware. Relevant for Mac users who want ZMK-like features.
Is it possible to make holding space shift and I want to rebind my ctrl with alt¶
User asks about remapping (mentions Kanata) and where to learn Kanata — kept for Kanata monitoring.