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QMK for Redragon K580 RGB and others with WCH CH555-family 8051 microcontrollers¶
Announcement of QMK support for multiple Redragon models using WCH CH555 8051 microcontrollers, including compatibility checks via USB VID:PID.
Replacement controller board for Filco Majestouch¶
Custom QMK-compatible drop-in board enabling NKRO over USB for the Filco Majestouch without an external decoder.
Ducky One 3 TKL - Added support for QMK/VIA with RGB and layer support¶
User successfully ported QMK/VIA firmware to the Ducky One 3 TKL (Nuvoton NUC1261BSP), enabling full RGB, layers, and macro support.
INGLORIOUS Advanced: custom QMK firmware and a desktop configurator for supported Glorious keyboards¶
Open-source desktop configurator and custom QMK-based firmware allowing persistent key assignments, macros, and lighting for Glorious keyboards without needing the app running.
Double-tapping the spacebar inserts a period followed by a space¶
Discussion on implementing "double-space for period" functionality via tap dances in QMK, Vial, or ZMK, noting issues with fast keyrolls.
Setting up qmk CLI on nix¶
Technical troubleshooting of QMK CLI compatibility with NixOS flake inputs and repository management constraints.
Chosfox Geonix Rev 2.5¶
Review of the Chosfox Geonix Rev 2.5 ortholinear board. While primarily hardware, the discussion centers on QMK/VIA compatibility and the user experience of the new layout.
Android QMK media controls?¶
Technical query on whether standard QMK media control codes (brightness/volume) register correctly on Android devices.
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.
How to enable NKRO?¶
Discussion on verifying NKRO status in QMK without relying on magic key combos, noting issues with key rollover limits.
Fully Custom Keyboard¶
Custom PCB and case design by the author; QMK firmware with calc/volume keys.
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.
Recent Ergodox Infinity keymap example?¶
User seeking a modern Ergodox Infinity keymap example with `visualizer.c` support after updating QMK.
Keychron J2 HE stuck in a 'bootloader mode'.¶
Troubleshooting a Keychron J2 HE stuck in bootloader mode after a firmware glitch.
Mx mechanical mini qmk¶
User shares a GitHub repo with working QMK code and individually addressable backlighting for the MX Mechanical Mini.
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.
It's all wired up. Now all I have to do is learn to code.¶
OP is a complete beginner who just finished their first build and is now tackling the firmware coding aspect. High engagement due to the "journey" narrative.
How to use QMK's matrix implementation as a custom lite matrix?¶
Technical discussion on leveraging QMK's matrix scanning code for custom firmware.
Self designed ISO MX PCB to fit Holy80¶
Small couple-designed ISO PCB that uses QMK — notable because it’s a custom ISO PCB + full RGB and shows a DIY ISO QMK build that others may reuse.
Krteq (Open source)¶
New open-source 61-key unibody using Raspberry Pi Pico and QMK/VIA — notable for Gateron LP 3.0 compatibility and hotswap support.
Binepad BNK-16 - Review and issues¶
Detailed review of BNK-16 with VIA/QMK issues — JSON save/load breaks layer switching, modifier+mousewheel combos don't work, poor vendor support.