How to flash a split mechanical keyboard
This is a reminder guide for myself on how to flash a split mechanical keyboard. In my case this for a Scylla Bastard Keyboard
- Firstly setup the config at https://config.qmk.fm/#/bastardkb/scylla/LAYOUT_split_4x6_5
- You can upload an existing json if you have one to continue where you left off
- Once done, on that same page you can compile and download the firmware to disk
- Download and install the binary QMK Toolbox
- Disconnect the keyboard AND the cable that joins the two halves of the keyboard
- Open QMK Toolbox we just installed
- Plug in only one half of the keyboard, we will flash the other half later
- Press the reset button on the underside of the keyboard
- Click “Flash” in QMK to start the flashing process. Do not disconnect the keyboard until the process is complete
- Disconnect the first half, and connect the other half
- Repeat the above steps to flash the second half
- Disconnect the keyboard then plug everything back in as normal
- The keybaord configuration can then be tested at https://config.qmk.fm/#/test