drashna/qmk_firmware
1
0
Fork 0
Code Activity Actions

Update a bunch of docs

Browse source
This commit is contained in:
skullY 2017-07-03 01:30:36 -07:00
parent ea8df568f2
commit d8e29b53fe
18 changed files with 252 additions and 326 deletions
Download patch file Download diff file Expand all files Collapse all files

31
docs/glossary.md
View file

@ -1,10 +1,29 @@
# Glossary of QMK terms
git
: versioning software used at the commandline
## Dynamic Macro
A macro which has been recorded on the keyboard and which will be lost when the keyboard is unplugged or the computer rebooted.
keymap
: an array of keycodes mapped to a physical keyboard layout, which are processed on key presses and releases
## git
Versioning software used at the commandline
matrix
: a wiring pattern of columns and rows (and usually diodes) that enables the MCU to detect keypresses with a fewer number of pins
## Keycode
A 2-byte number that represents a particular key. `0x00`-`0xFF` are used for [Basic Keycodes](keycodes.html) while `0x100`-`0xFFFF` are used for [Quantum Keycodes](quantum_keycodes.html).
## Keymap
An array of keycodes mapped to a physical keyboard layout, which are processed on key presses and releases
## Matrix
A wiring pattern of columns and rows (and usually diodes) that enables the MCU to detect keypresses with a fewer number of pins
## Macro
A feature that lets you send muiltple keypress events (hid reports) after having pressed only a single key.
## Mousekeys
A feature that lets you control your mouse cursor and click from your keyboard.
* [Mousekeys Documentation](mouse_keys.html)
## Tap Dance
A feature that lets you assign muiltple keycodes to the same key based on how many times you press it.
* [Tap Dance Documentation](tap_dance.html)