Ferris Sweep Keyboard

Building my own "Ferris Sweep" 34-key split-keyboard

2023-10-19

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Installation

# 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