Ferris Sweep Keyboard
Building my own "Ferris Sweep" 34-key split-keyboard
19. Oct 2023 toc: disabled view: slimInstallation
# install qmk
brew install qmk/qmk/qmk
brew tap osx-cross/avr
brew install avr-gcc
brew install --cask gcc-arm-embedded
qmk setup
# install vial
git clone https://github.com/vial-kb/vial-qmk.git
cd vial-qmk
make git-submodules
NOTE: Install instructions are for MacOS M2
Flashing
# flash left side
qmk flash -kb ferris/sweep -km claw-sweeper -e CONVERT_TO=helios -bl uf2-split-left
# flash right side
qmk flash -kb ferris/sweep -km claw-sweeper -e CONVERT_TO=helios -bl uf2-split-right
After each flash press the RESET button on the board for a few seconds.
Layers
My keymap config can be found here: claw-sweeper.
References
- Peli 1020 black
- QMK: Keycodes
- Seniply - layout
- A guide to home row mods
- Vial - Ferris Sweep
- Use Mill-Max sockets and Mill-Max headers
- Quick Start Guide: Helios RP2040
- Split Keyboard
- VIA Firmware
- Building My Ferris Sweep
- Trying out a custom 34-key split keyboard layout
- Keebmaker - Ferris Sweep Keyboard
- beekeeb - Ferris Sweep v2.2 Low Profile Split Keyboard DIY kit
- Keycapsss - Sweep (Ferris Fork) Split Keyboard PCB
- kriscables - Ferris Sweep Split DIY Hotswap KIT
- Colemak Academy