Flashing

Zen uses QMK firmware. Documentation on installation, keymaps and compiling can be found here.arrow-up-right

If QMK Toolbox doesn't work, try these stepsarrow-up-right

To install the default keymap:

  1. Install AVRdudessarrow-up-right

    1. You may need to install Atmel Flip driversarrow-up-right and follow this guidearrow-up-right after resetting the board.

  2. Download the left/right eeprom files and .hex files herearrow-up-right

    1. Right-click each link and "Save link as..." or download the whole repo

  3. Flash the left half

    1. Programmer

      1. For Elite-C choose FLIP USB DFU protocol version 1 (doc7618)

      2. For Pro-Micro choose Atmel AppNote AVR109 Boot Loader

    2. Port: usb

    3. MCU: ATmega32U4

    4. Flash: choose your hex file

    5. EEPROM: chooseeeprom-lefthand.eep

    6. Press the reset button or short RST to GND

    7. PressProgram!

  4. Flash the right half, but useeeprom-righthand.eep

  5. Plug the leftmost port into your PC, and the two middle ports into each other.

  6. After the initial setup, you can update your keymap using QMK Toolboxarrow-up-right, and you only need to flash the master half.

For custom layouts:

  1. Install and setup QMK and Avrdudess

  2. Edit your keymap as desired and compile hex file

  3. Flash the hex to the master (follow guide above)

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