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GlidePoint diagnosing issues - zmk.¶
Technical troubleshooting of I2C configuration and Data Ready pin requirements for the Cirque GlidePoint trackpad in ZMK.
Flashing Miryoku to a 5 column corne with ZMK¶
User shares a troubleshooting journey regarding ZMK build inputs and firmware flashing issues on a custom Corne layout.
ZMK Keymap Editor¶
Browser-based editor for ZMK keymaps that displays firmware bindings and resulting characters for Linux/Windows, with support for loading from GitHub and committing changes.
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.
ZMK Layer HUD, a live on-screen HUD for ZMK keyboards¶
Open-source tool that displays live ZMK layer states and key presses on-screen using a dedicated firmware module.
NEXUS ZMK Smart dongle update¶
Announcement of a ZMK firmware update for the NEXUS keyboard featuring performance improvements and a new game center.
NEXUS ZMK Smart dongle update¶
Detailed release notes for the NEXUS ZMK update, including smarter screen redraws, 7 new games, and display sleep features.
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.
ZSA adds dual navigator support for Voyager and Moonlander¶
Firmware update allows connecting two pointing devices simultaneously to Voyager and Moonlander keyboards.
[WIP] Building a handheld 8-key chording keyboard to type while walking.¶
A unique WIP build using Seeed Studio XIAO BLE (ZMK-compatible) for a wireless chording keyboard.
Building ZMK Firmware Locally on Apple Silicon MacBooks Without Docker¶
Tutorial on compiling ZMK locally on M-series Macs to bypass GitHub Actions wait times, including a build script.
ZMK sometimes rapidly repeats keys?¶
User reports rapid key repetition (e.g., 'i' becoming 'iiii...') on a Bluetooth ZMK board under Linux/Wayland, seeking causes.
Updated TOTEM dongle zmk module¶
Author migrated their dongle setup into a standalone ZMK module after Zephyr 4.1 broke their config; useful for others using the TOTEM dongle.
keyboard base on zmk¶
Showcase of a portable Bluetooth keyboard using ZMK firmware.
ZMK - Double Tap Hold for momentary layer¶
Discussion on implementing complex double-tap-hold behavior for momentary layers in ZMK, specifically for the Night layout.
[US-WI] [H] Ataraxia wireless trackball keyboard [W] PayPal, Venmo¶
Sale of a pre-programmed Ataraxia with ZMK Studio firmware support.
Free your minds! DIY no-stabs build.¶
DIY ortholinear build using a Pi Pico running ZMK. Discusses the challenges of a no-stabilizer layout and the "jank" involved in the build.
Built the keyboard — what do you use for a pointing device?¶
Active discussion about pointing devices for split/ZMK setups — practical community input on peripherals and workflow.
Connecting Issues¶
First-build connectivity problems (Supermini MCU + ZMK) — several troubleshooting replies (worthwatch if ZMK USB/bluetooth fixes emerge).
Open-sourced My Corne Eclipse Design w/Dual Encoder & nice!view¶
Custom Corne MX build with dual encoders, dual nice!view screens, ZMK firmware, and ZMK Studio support now open-sourced on GitHub.