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diff --git a/keyboards/mitosis/keymaps/datagrok/readme.md b/keyboards/mitosis/keymaps/datagrok/readme.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a5b7b6c62 --- /dev/null +++ b/keyboards/mitosis/keymaps/datagrok/readme.md @@ -0,0 +1,74 @@ + + +[Keyboard layout editor source](http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/e1a6a7a480fd4984c0bed38ee35f6c4f) + +# a layout for the Mitosis + +- Emphasis on momentary modifiers, all usable from either hand, arranged + symmetrically, but distinguishable left/right by the OS. Shift, Fn1 + ("Lower"), Fn2 ("Raise"), Super ("Windows"), Meta ("Alt"), Hyper. + +- Fn1 and Fn2 are used to momentary-enable (like a shift key) one of three layers: + + - Fn1 (Red): Symbols layer + - Fn2 (Blue): Numbers layer + - Both: Functions layer + +- The base layer is a slight variant of [Workman][]. QWERTY may be toggled-on. + +- Paired programming symbols (braces, brackets, parentheses) are arranged + symmetrically in the symbols layer. `?` and `!` are moved to take the place + of `<` and `>`. + +- No OS keymap modification required. + +## Design notes + +- **I use an 8Mhz Pro Micro.** If you want to use this keymap with the standard + 16Mhz Pro Micro specified in the Mitosis design: + + - Remove the lines in `rules.mk` mentioning `F_CPU` and `F_USB`. + - Remove the lines in `config.h` mentioning `SERIAL_UART_BAUD`. + +- I'm learning a new key placement, so might as well go all out and use an + optimal non-QWERTY layout. + +- I like the way Workman feels and some of its advantages over Colemak. + Unfortunately, it was designed using a weighting system based on a standard + column-staggered keyboard so is probably not as optimal as one could achieve + on an ergonomic board like the Mitosis. + +- Arrows in the home position (on a layer). Mod+Arrows = PgUp/PgDn/Home/End, + which is intuitive for me + +### Abandoned ideas + +- ~~"Since QWERTY and Workman keep angle brackets together, place other + enclosing symbols on the same keys. This informs the numbers placement, + which informs the function-key placement."~~ + + - I tried this and it was bad. I don't like having to pick the right + modifier to get the right flavor of bracket. Instead, now, one modifier + activates a symbols layer where all brackets are easily accessible. + +- Space/Enter to the left of layer select for Enter doesn't work well; I always + trigger space first. + +- I used to have Blue layer on ring finger, but that was too hard to use in + conjunction with shift. + +## To do + +- Improve LED indications (may require modding bluetooth firmware): + - Is any board nonresponsive (which one?) + - Does either board have a low battery? +- Add Insert, PrintScr, Pause/Break +- Make QWERTY base layer for people who customize layout in software? Store + default base layer in eeprom? +- See if the henkans placement is at all useful for Japanese speakers, or abuse + different keysyms +- Mod a speaker onto my receiver and enable tones +- Implement "layer lock" key +- Improve tri-layer behavior + +[Workman]: https://viralintrospection.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/a-different-philosophy-in-designing-keyboard-layouts/ |