This layout aims to balance muscle memory from a typical QWERTY layout while having all the keys used for software development at the first layer only.
- Two-Layer Design:
- Base Layer: A QWERTY-like layout optimized for coding, providing easy access to common programming symbols on the primary layer.
- Lower Layer: Accessed via a toggle key, this layer includes:
- Function keys (F1-F12).
- Media control keys (Play, Mute, Volume, Next/Previous Track).
- Arrow keys arranged for intuitive navigation (VIM-like).
- Brightness control keys.
- Performance Focused:
- High matrix scan rate (improved from the default keymap's 1353 Hz to 1572 Hz).
- Achieved by disabling unused QMK core features (Mouse Keys, Locking Support, Space Cadet, Grave Escape, Magic Commands, general Command Interface) and optional features (Action Tapping, One-Shot modifiers/layers, Macros, complex Functions).
- Link Time Optimization (LTO) enabled to reduce firmware size and improve speed.
- Uses a minimal
printfimplementation.
- OLED Display Optimization:
- Smart Updates: The OLED display only updates when the layer changes, significantly improving firmware performance by avoiding unnecessary display writes.
- Performance Impact: OLED writes are expensive operations that can impact matrix scan rate. By only updating when needed, we maintain high performance while keeping the display informative.
- Shows the keymap name ("{ minimal-code }") and the currently active layer.
- Display rotates 180 degrees on the master half for correct orientation.
- Features a fade-out effect and a 60-second timeout.
- Key Input & Reliability:
- N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Enabled by default, ensuring all simultaneous key presses are registered.
- Debounce Algorithm: Symmetric Eager Per Key (
sym_eager_pk) with a 5ms debounce time for responsive and accurate key presses. - USB Polling: Set to 1ms for high-frequency updates and reduced input latency.
- Split Keyboard Enhancements:
- Right half configured as the master by default.
- Layer state is synchronized between the two halves.
- Security:
- Keylogger functionality is explicitly disabled.