1 # kinesis_stapelberg keyboard firmware
3 This folder contains the firmware customization required to run QMK on the custom controller for the Kinesis Advantage created by Michael Stapelberg.
4 It differs from the `alvicstep keyboard in that the existing QMK Kinesis Advantage project uses the existing controller board provided by Kinesis.
6 The controller board hardware is described
7 [here](http://michael.stapelberg.de/Artikel/kinesis_custom_controller)
9 Mapping the pin assignments was done using the corresponding matrix description provided at this
10 [link](https://github.com/stapelberg/kinesis-firmware/blob/master/kb_kinesis/config.kspec)
12 This code makes no attempt to drive the four LEDs provided on the controller board.
15 ## Building the Hardware
17 If you want to perform this customization, these parts may be helpful.
19 | Function | Quantity | Vendor | Part Number |
20 | ------------------------------------------------------ | -------- | ------- | ------------ |
21 | 13 pin connector for function keys and finger keywells | 4 | Digi-Key | WM14526-ND |
22 | 10 pin headers for thumb clusters | 4 | Digi-Key | 609-3250-ND |
23 | 8 pin cable for thumb clusters | 2 | Digi-Key | SAM8928-ND |
24 | Teensy++ 2.0 | 1 | Digi-Key | 1528-1056-ND |
25 | 2 pin right angle header for reset | 1 | Digi-Key | 3M9467-ND |
26 | Reset cables | 2 | Sparkfun | PRT-09140 |
28 The board and connections are shown here
29 ![](images/controller_board.jpg)
31 The Teensy mounting detail can be seen here.
32 I used a socket for prototyping.
33 ![](images/teensy_detail.jpg)
36 Since the proper mounting of the Teensy board places the reset button in a tight space, I added a 2-pin header to the reset and ground pins on the edge of the board.
37 Shorting these two pins together will reset the board.
38 I also put female to male header jumper cables on these so they could be accessed outside the enclosure.
39 The exterior cables can be seen here.
40 ![](images/exterior_reset.jpg)
47 To build with the default keymap, run `make default` while in the
48 `kinesis_stapelberg` working directory.
52 This keymap contains a dvorak implementation as well as media and symbol layers.
54 Run `make dvorak` while in the `kinesis_stapelberg` working directory.