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Drashna Jaelre abd36de5ad [Docs] Update ISP Flashing guide (#8149 ) * [Docs] Update ISP Flashing guide * Apply suggestions from code review AKA why you shouldn't write docs at 2am Co-Authored-By: fauxpark <fauxpark@gmail.com> Co-Authored-By: James Young <18669334+noroadsleft@users.noreply.github.com> * Update workding for planck-qmk-dfu Co-authored-by: Ryan <fauxpark@gmail.com> Co-authored-by: James Young <18669334+noroadsleft@users.noreply.github.com>		2020-03-01 22:29:26 -08:00
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ChangeLog	2020 February 29 Breaking Changes Update (#8064 )	2020-02-29 11:59:30 -08:00
de	Add language prefixes to docs sidebar entries and readmes (#7406 )	2019-11-26 18:22:13 +11:00
es	Add language prefixes to docs sidebar entries and readmes (#7406 )	2019-11-26 18:22:13 +11:00
fr-fr	[Docs] fix docs (#7642 )	2019-12-21 11:00:22 +00:00
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he-il	Move Space Cadet keycodes to their own section in keycode reference (#7889 )	2020-01-14 14:02:13 +00:00
ja	[Docs] translated 'feature_tap_dance.md' to japanese. (#8137 )	2020-02-29 20:22:15 -08:00
pt-br	[Docs] add README translation in portuguese (#7016 )	2019-12-10 10:19:12 -08:00
ru-ru	[Docs] fix docs (#7642 )	2019-12-21 11:00:22 +00:00
zh-cn	[Docs] doc update zh-cn (#8147 )	2020-02-11 10:05:23 -08:00
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README.md	[Docs] Encourage newbs to not download the repo as a zip (#7353 )	2019-11-14 11:37:18 -08:00
_langs.md	[Docs] add README translation in portuguese (#7016 )	2019-12-10 10:19:12 -08:00
_summary.md	change Instructions listing in Docs summary	2020-01-25 18:15:07 -08:00
adc_driver.md	Improve support and docs for ADC driver (#7191 )	2019-12-08 12:11:29 +11:00
arm_debugging.md	[Docs] fix docs (#7642 )	2019-12-21 11:00:22 +00:00
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breaking_changes.md	Fix the Breaking Changes doc again	2020-02-29 20:46:48 -08:00
breaking_changes_instructions.md	suggestions by skullydazed	2020-01-25 18:15:07 -08:00
cli.md	New functionality for cformat (#7893 )	2020-02-22 20:57:19 -08:00
cli_configuration.md	Configuration system for CLI (#6708 )	2019-09-22 13:25:33 -07:00
cli_development.md	Add flake8 to our test suite and fix all errors (#7379 )	2019-11-20 14:54:18 -08:00
coding_conventions_c.md	Minor grammar and filename fixes in docs (#7559 )	2019-12-07 23:19:18 +11:00
coding_conventions_python.md	Add a note explaining how to run tests	2020-01-14 07:52:14 -08:00
compatible_microcontrollers.md	[Doc] Tidy up compatible MCUs docs (#7295 )	2019-11-08 18:34:25 -08:00
config_options.md	New feature: PERMISSIVE_HOLD_PER_KEY (#7994 )	2020-02-25 13:25:52 -05:00
contributing.md	Improve docs "Edit Document" footer	2019-12-18 14:01:13 +11:00
custom_matrix.md	Add docs for 'CUSTOM_MATRIX = lite' (#7906 )	2020-01-18 12:56:33 +11:00
custom_quantum_functions.md	Add per-key IGNORE_MOD_TAP_INTERRUPT feature (#7838 )	2020-01-10 02:48:06 -05:00
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documentation_templates.md	Doc fix to conform with #7221 (#7392 )	2019-11-17 16:04:44 +00:00
driver_installation_zadig.md	Add a short explanation to Zadig the troubleshooting section (#7110 )	2019-10-22 14:05:33 +11:00
eeprom_driver.md	Add customisable EEPROM driver selection (#7274 )	2020-01-24 12:45:58 +11:00
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faq_build.md	[Docs] Update macOS related issues in docs (#7744 )	2019-12-31 14:33:54 +00:00
faq_debug.md	[Docs] Remove some outdated FAQ items (#7607 )	2019-12-11 11:33:09 -08:00
faq_general.md	Remove unanswered/unnecessary FAQ item	2019-10-07 15:43:42 -07:00
faq_keymap.md	[Docs] Remove some outdated FAQ items (#7607 )	2019-12-11 11:33:09 -08:00
feature_advanced_keycodes.md	New feature: PERMISSIVE_HOLD_PER_KEY (#7994 )	2020-02-25 13:25:52 -05:00
feature_audio.md	Added keycodes for swapping and unswapping the Control and OS keys (#6110 )	2019-08-21 17:07:08 -07:00
feature_auto_shift.md	Smallish overhaul of Auto-Shift feature (#6067 )	2019-11-03 09:52:01 -08:00
feature_backlight.md	2020 February 29 Breaking Changes Update (#8064 )	2020-02-29 11:59:30 -08:00
feature_bluetooth.md	Update feature_bluetooth.md (#7193 )	2019-10-30 09:43:01 +11:00
feature_bootmagic.md	Add short aliases for Magic keycodes (#7541 )	2019-12-05 00:44:39 -08:00
feature_combo.md	Change "yu" to "you" in combo docs (#6510 )	2019-08-08 18:10:16 +01:00
feature_command.md	Update IS_COMMAND definitions to use MOD_MASK_SHIFT (#6348 )	2019-07-20 13:21:40 -07:00
feature_debounce_type.md	Update debounce docs (#7355 )	2019-11-14 18:54:34 +00:00
feature_dip_switch.md	Add Dip Switch as a core feature (#6140 )	2019-09-03 08:34:31 -07:00
feature_dynamic_macros.md	[Core] Convert Dynamic Macro to a Core Feature (#5948 )	2019-11-04 22:59:13 -08:00
feature_encoders.md	2020 February 29 Breaking Changes Update (#8064 )	2020-02-29 11:59:30 -08:00
feature_grave_esc.md	Document an annoyance with Grave Escape and macOS Terminal (#5483 )	2019-03-24 17:11:26 -07:00
feature_haptic_feedback.md	Minor grammar and filename fixes in docs (#7559 )	2019-12-07 23:19:18 +11:00
feature_hd44780.md	Remove build option firmware size impacts (#6947 )	2019-10-18 18:14:49 -07:00
feature_key_lock.md	update one shot keys link (#7020 )	2019-10-14 01:26:03 +01:00
feature_layouts.md	Add a mechanism for force building a particular community layout (#5027 )	2019-02-14 20:14:26 -08:00
feature_leader_key.md	Send string keycode tweaks (#7471 )	2019-11-25 23:16:58 -08:00
feature_led_matrix.md	Add documentation for led matrix	2019-02-10 15:37:12 -08:00
feature_macros.md	Add support for delays in send_string. (#8244 )	2020-02-27 20:38:19 +11:00
feature_mouse_keys.md	Update mouse keys docs (#5653 )	2019-04-19 23:18:06 -07:00
feature_oled_driver.md	Fix out of bound OLED font access (#8145 )	2020-02-11 21:38:20 +00:00
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feature_ps2_mouse.md	[Docs] Removed dead link (#6922 )	2019-10-06 07:56:35 -07:00
feature_rgb_matrix.md	Configuration values for starting HSV and speed (#7740 )	2020-01-18 20:11:33 +00:00
feature_rgblight.md	Add shift-to-invert to remaining directional RGB_* keycode pairs (#7484 )	2019-11-28 22:00:29 +00:00
feature_space_cadet.md	Added mod carry over from press to release. (#5866 )	2019-07-06 21:00:05 -07:00
feature_split_keyboard.md	Reduce SPLIT_USB_TIMEOUT by 500ms (#7637 )	2020-02-04 19:37:04 -08:00
feature_stenography.md	…
feature_swap_hands.md	…
feature_tap_dance.md	[Docs] Explain Tap Dance interruption (#5520 )	2019-11-16 09:20:49 -08:00
feature_terminal.md	Remove build option firmware size impacts (#6947 )	2019-10-18 18:14:49 -07:00
feature_thermal_printer.md	…
feature_unicode.md	`send_unicode_string()`: Add support for code points > 0xFFFF (#8236 )	2020-02-25 12:54:51 +11:00
feature_userspace.md	Send string keycode tweaks (#7471 )	2019-11-25 23:16:58 -08:00
feature_velocikey.md	Velocikey: Match RGB animation speed to typing speed (#3754 )	2019-02-21 07:22:46 -08:00
features.md	Add Dip Switch as a core feature (#6140 )	2019-09-03 08:34:31 -07:00
flashing.md	[Docs] Update flashing information to include :flash target (#6999 )	2019-10-29 13:15:03 -07:00
flashing_bootloadhid.md	Install bootloadHid as part of qmk_install (#7463 )	2019-11-28 15:29:11 +00:00
fuse.txt	…
getting_started_build_tools.md	Fix docker script and document (#7786 )	2020-01-10 00:44:16 +00:00
getting_started_getting_help.md	…
getting_started_github.md	[Docs] fix docs (#7642 )	2019-12-21 11:00:22 +00:00
getting_started_introduction.md	[Docs] update git command and directory name of documents (#7619 )	2019-12-12 20:59:00 -08:00
getting_started_make_guide.md	Add docs for 'CUSTOM_MATRIX = lite' (#7906 )	2020-01-18 12:56:33 +11:00
getting_started_vagrant.md	[Docs] Update getting_started_vagrant.md (#7203 )	2019-10-30 11:53:48 -07:00
hand_wire.md	[Docs] Fixed internal links on Handwire page (#7154 )	2019-10-25 18:16:17 -07:00
hardware.md	…
hardware_avr.md	Remove apostrophe from various abbreviations' plural forms (#7050 )	2019-10-22 13:47:43 +01:00
hardware_drivers.md	Add customisable EEPROM driver selection (#7274 )	2020-01-24 12:45:58 +11:00
hardware_keyboard_guidelines.md	Fixed typos in documentation (#6871 )	2019-10-02 16:41:32 -04:00
how_keyboards_work.md	Update URL for `60-keyboard.hwdb` (#7185 )	2019-10-28 02:41:22 +00:00
i2c_driver.md	[Docs] Update i2c_driver.md (#6665 )	2019-09-03 10:09:58 -07:00
index.html	Improve docs "Edit Document" footer	2019-12-18 14:01:13 +11:00
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internals_gpio_control.md	[Docs] Add AVR and ARM examples to GPIO Commands (#6942 )	2019-10-07 19:08:14 -07:00
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internals_send_functions.md	…
internals_sysex_tools.md	…
isp_flashing_guide.md	[Docs] Update ISP Flashing guide (#8149 )	2020-03-01 22:29:26 -08:00
keycodes.md	Move Grave Escape, Lock and Leader keycodes into their own sect… (#8093 )	2020-02-07 15:54:14 +11:00
keycodes_basic.md	Remove obsolete note about media keys in MacOS (#6631 )	2019-10-30 10:39:38 +11:00
keycodes_us_ansi_shifted.md	Backslash-escape pipe character in keycode lists (#7157 )	2019-10-26 06:10:03 +01:00
keymap.md	[Docs] Smallish overhaul of the docs (#5281 )	2019-03-18 14:22:02 -07:00
newbs.md	Change newbs.md to link to the new newbs_git_best_practices.md instead of newbs_best_practices.md. (#7633 )	2019-12-14 18:16:31 +00:00
newbs_building_firmware.md	Fixed a small typo (#7743 )	2020-01-03 08:06:46 +11:00
newbs_building_firmware_configurator.md	Update YouTube URL	2019-07-29 10:12:22 -07:00
newbs_flashing.md	[Docs] Update flashing information to include :flash target (#6999 )	2019-10-29 13:15:03 -07:00
newbs_getting_started.md	[Docs] Recursively clone qmk_firmware repo (#5378 )	2019-03-18 14:22:33 -07:00
newbs_git_best_practices.md	[Docs] Restructure of Git Best Practices doc (#7231 )	2019-12-02 18:47:02 -08:00
newbs_git_resolving_merge_conflicts.md	[Docs] Restructure of Git Best Practices doc (#7231 )	2019-12-02 18:47:02 -08:00
newbs_git_resynchronize_a_branch.md	[Docs] Fix minor differences in docs/newbs_git_resynchronize_a_branch.md (#7728 )	2019-12-27 14:31:23 -08:00
newbs_git_using_your_master_branch.md	[Docs] Restructure of Git Best Practices doc (#7231 )	2019-12-02 18:47:02 -08:00
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newbs_testing_debugging.md	[Docs] Replace Switch Hitter link with Wayback Machine link (#7009 )	2019-10-15 23:21:05 +01:00
other_eclipse.md	[Docs] Add VSCode guide to docs (#5124 )	2019-03-15 14:34:58 -07:00
other_vscode.md	[Docs] Add VSCode guide to docs (#5124 )	2019-03-15 14:34:58 -07:00
porting_your_keyboard_to_qmk_(arm_and_other_chibios_cpus).md	Align max backlight level in docs (#8142 )	2020-02-11 14:59:58 +00:00
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proton_c_conversion.md	Update feature support for Proton C (#7596 )	2019-12-10 18:31:39 -05:00
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quantum_keycodes.md	Move Grave Escape, Lock and Leader keycodes into their own sect… (#8093 )	2020-02-07 15:54:14 +11:00
redirects.json	Configuration system for CLI (#6708 )	2019-09-22 13:25:33 -07:00
ref_functions.md	Additional changes for Layer State typedef compatibility (#5906 )	2019-08-21 17:07:49 -07:00
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README.md

Quantum Mechanical Keyboard Firmware

What is QMK Firmware?

QMK (Quantum Mechanical Keyboard) is an open source community that maintains QMK Firmware, QMK Toolbox, qmk.fm, and these docs. QMK Firmware is a keyboard firmware based on the tmk_keyboard with some useful features for Atmel AVR controllers, and more specifically, the OLKB product line, the ErgoDox EZ keyboard, and the Clueboard product line. It has also been ported to ARM chips using ChibiOS. You can use it to power your own hand-wired or custom keyboard PCB.

How to Get It

If you plan on contributing a keymap, keyboard, or features to QMK, the easiest thing to do is fork the repo through Github, and clone your repo locally to make your changes, push them, then open a Pull Request from your fork.

Otherwise, you can clone it directly with git clone https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware. Do not download the zip or tar files; a git repository is required to download the submodules in order to compile.

How to Compile

Before you are able to compile, you'll need to install an environment for AVR or/and ARM development. Once that is complete, you'll use the make command to build a keyboard and keymap with the following notation:

make planck/rev4:default

This would build the rev4 revision of the planck with the default keymap. Not all keyboards have revisions (also called subprojects or folders), in which case, it can be omitted:

make preonic:default

How to Customize

QMK has lots of features to explore, and a good deal of reference documentation to dig through. Most features are taken advantage of by modifying your keymap, and changing the keycodes.