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diff --git a/keyboards/ergodox_ez/keymaps/algernon/readme.md b/keyboards/ergodox_ez/keymaps/algernon/readme.md deleted file mode 100644 index 6b7e8fa2e1..0000000000 --- a/keyboards/ergodox_ez/keymaps/algernon/readme.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,230 +0,0 @@ -algernon's layout -======================= - -This is an unconventional layout for the ErgoDox EZ. For more details about the -history of the layout, see my -[blog posts about my ErgoDox journey][blog-ergodox]. - - [blog-ergodox]: https://asylum.madhouse-project.org/blog/tags/ergodox/ - -Some of the things in the layout only work when one uses Spacemacs and GNOME -under Linux. Your mileage may vary. - -## Table of Contents - -* [Layouts](#layouts) - - [Base layer](#base-layer) - - [Experimental layer](#experimental-layer) - - [Hungarian layer](#hungarian-layer) - - [Navigation and media layer](#navigation-and-media-layer) - - [One-handed layer](#one-handed-layer) - - [Steno layer](#steno-layer) - - [LED states](#led-states) -* [Building](#building) - - [Using on Windows](#using-on-windows) -* [Changelog](#changelog) -* [License](#license) - -# Layouts - -## Base layer - -[](http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/28f7eb305fdbff943613e1dc7aa9e82b) - -At its core, this is a Dvorak layout, with some minor changes. The more -interesting parts are how certain keys behave: - -* The keys on the number row double as function keys, when held for a bit longer - than an usual tap. This allows me to use the function keys without having to - switch layers. -* The `Shift`, `Alt`, and `Control` modifiers are one-shot. When tapped, they - are considered active for the next key press only. When double tapped, they - toggle on, until a third, single tap sometime later. When held, they act as - expected. My usual pattern is that I use these for the next keypress only, so - this behaviour is perfect. If I need them held, I'll just double-tap. -* The `GUI` key is special, because when I double-tap it, it sends `GUI + w`, - which pops up an application selector. It also switches to a one-shot layer, - where the number row on the left half turns into app selector macros, for the - most common things I usually want to switch to. Otherwise it behaves as on a - normal layout. -* The `ESC` key also doubles as a one-shot cancel key: if tapped while any of - the one-shot modifiers are in-flight (as in, single-tapped, and not expired - yet), it cancels all one-shot modifiers. It also cancels the **Hun** layer, if - active. Otherwise it sends the usual keycode. -* The **Media**, **Arrow**, and **Hun** layer keys are one-shot, the **1Hand** - and **STENO** keys are toggles. -* Toggling the **Arrow** layer toggles between the cursor arrows and the paging - keys on the bottom row. -* Tapping the `:` key once yields `:`, tapping it twice yields `;`. -* The **Lead** key allows me to type in a sequence of keys, and trigger some - actions: - - `LEAD u` enters unicode input mode, by sending the GTK+ key sequence that - does this. - - `LEAD l` uses the unicode input method to enter a `λ`. - - `LEAD s` does a lot of magic to type in a shruggie: `¯\_(ツ)_/¯` - - `LEAD y` types `\o/`. - - `LEAD w m` maximises the currently focused window. - - `LEAD e` makes the [experimental layer](#experimental-layer) the default. - - `LEAD v` prints the firmware version, the keyboard and the keymap. - -## Experimental layer - -[](http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/6ff50bf71248e05aab5b3fec4fae3d08) - -While using the standard Dvorak layout, I encountered a number of -inconveniences, and on this layer, I am playing with ideas to make the layout -feel better. Initially, it was based on [Capewell-Dvorak][cpd], but that too, -had shortcomings I was not happy with. So now this is something inbetween, with -own observations thrown in. How it works out in the long run remains to be seen. - - [cpd]: http://www.michaelcapewell.com/projects/keyboard/layout_capewell-dvorak.htm - -## Hungarian layer - -[](http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/b160f6ec90d58c127c114c89f66e9dc9) - -On this layer, the accented characters are at the same position as their base -variant. For some, which can have other diatribes, the long one is on top, -short's on bottom. Tapping any of the accented characters takes us back to the -base layer. - -## Navigation and media layer - -[](http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/c59c453f9fe1a3238ba1494e7e5c6892) - -This layer is primarily for navigating with the cursor or the mouse, and some -media things. - -## One-handed layer - -[](http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/edff2495135955b8963198dace7f7ece) - -The one-handed layer is used in situations where the right hand is occupied, by -mousing around, for example. Tapping the `OTHER` key switches which side is -active. For the most part, keys remain in their usual position. When the right -half is active, keys are mirrored to the left half. - -The differences are as follows: - -* The `ESC` key has been moved to the bottom row, so the `OTHER` key is easier - to tap. -* Most keys on the thumb cluster now have dual uses, and these do not change - when switching sides: - - The `Space`/`Backspace` key sends `Space` on tap, `Backspace` when held - for longer than a normal tap. - - The `Enter`/`Shift` key sends `Enter` on short-tap, `Shift` on long-tap. -* The `Apps`/`BASE` key can be used to go back to the base layer, by - long-tapping it. A short-tap will send the `App` key, as usual. - -## Steno layer - -[](http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/401ef9a84369e47c57f9aedcf0a0d667) - -This is to be used with [Plover](http://www.openstenoproject.org/plover/), -nothing really fancy here. The **STENO** key toggles the layer on and off, and -sends the toggle command to Plover too. - -## LED states - -The primary purpose of the LEDs is to show the modifier status, a secondary, to -show which layer is active. Each modifier, `Shift`, `Alt` and `Control` each -have their designated LEDs: the *red*, *green* and *blue*, respectively. When a -modifier is in a one-shot state, the respective LED will turn on with a dimmer -light. If the modifier is toggled on, the brightness of the LED turns full. - -For the layers, the following rules apply: - -* When the [Experimental layer](#experimental-layer) is toggled on, LEDs will - light up from left to right in a sequence, then turn off. When the layer is - toggled off, the LEDs light up and turn off in the other direction. No LEDs - are on while the layer is active. -* When the [Hungarian layer](#hungarian-layer) is active, the *green* and *blue* - LEDs are on. -* When the [Navigation and media layer](#navigation-and-media-layer) is active, - the *red* and *green* ones are on. -* When the [One-handed layer](#one-handed-layer) is active, the *green* LED is - on and bright, and either the *red* or the *blue* one is going to slowly - blink, depending on the currently active side. -* For the [Steno layer](#steno-layer), all LEDs will be turned on. - -Unless noted otherwise, the layers use a dim light for the LEDs, while modifiers -use a stronger one, and modifiers override any layer preferences. For example, -when on the one-handed layer, with the left side active (*red* light blinking), -if `Shift` is on, the *red* light will be constantly on. - -# Building - -To make my workflow easier, this layout is maintained in -[its own repository][algernon:ez-layout]. To build it, you will need the -[QMK][qmk] firmware checked out, and this repo either checked out to something -like `keyboards/ergodox_ez/algernon-master`. One way to achieve that is this: - - [algernon:ez-layout]: https://github.com/algernon/ergodox-layout - [qmk]: https://github.com/jackhumbert/qmk_firmware - -``` -$ git clone https://github.com/jackhumbert/qmk_firmware.git -$ cd qmk_firmware -$ git clone https://github.com/algernon/ergodox-layout.git \ - keyboards/ergodox_ez/keymaps/algernon-master -$ make KEYBOARD=ergodox_ez KEYMAP=algernon-master -``` - -From time to time, updates may be submitted back to the QMK repository. If you -are reading it there, you can build the firmware like any other firmware -included with it (assuming you are in the root directory of the firmware): - -``` -$ make KEYBOARD=ergodox_ez KEYMAP=algernon -``` - -## Using on Windows - -The keymap default to forcing NKRO, which seems to upset Windows, and except the -modifiers, none of them work. If you experience this problem, recompile the -firmware with `FORCE_NKRO=no` added to the `make` command line. - -# Changelog - -## v1.2 - 2016-06-22 - -* The forced NKRO mode can be easily toggled off at compile-time, to make the - firmware compatible with [certain operating systems](#using-on-windows). -* The `:;` key has changed behaviour: to access the `;` symbol, the key needs to - be double-tapped, instead of shifted. -* The `=` and `\` keys were swapped, `=` moved to the home row, on both the - [base](#base-layer) and the [experimental](#experimental-layer) layers. -* The arrow and navigation keys were redone, they are now more accessible, but - the navigation keys require an extra tap to access. -* The **Emacs** layer is gone, replaced by a simplified - [navigation and media](#navigation-and-media-layer) layer. -* `LEAD v` types the firmware version, and the keymap version. -* On the [experimental](#experimental-layer) layer, the `L` and `Q`, and the `K` - and `G` keys were swapped. -* The [Steno](#steno-layer) layer gained a few more `#` and `*` keys, to make it - easier on my fingers. - -## v1.1 - 2016-06-14 - -* The keyboard starts in NKRO mode, bootmagic and other things are disabled. -* A [Steno](#steno-layer) layer was added, to be used with Plover. -* An [experimental](#experimental-layer) layer was added, something halfway - between Dvorak and Capewell-Dvorak. A work in progress. -* `LEAD y` types `\o/`. -* Some keys on the [Base](#base-layer) layer have been moved around: - - `?` moved to the left pinky, left of `Q`. - - `=` shifted one row down, but `F11` stayed where it was. - - `-` on the left half was replaced by `Tab`. - - `Tab`'s original position is taken by a `Media Next`/`Media Prev` key. - - `:` now inputs `;` when shifted. -* `ESC` cancels the [Hungarian](#hungarian-layer) layer too, not just modifiers. - -## v1.0 - 2016-05-26 - -Initial version. - -# License - -The layout, being a derivative of the original TMK firmware which is under the -GPL-2+, this layout is under the GPL as well, but GPL-3+, rather than the older -version. |