Custom Keymapping

How do I use and setup zmk for custom mapping?
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TyperAI
TyperAI5d ago
Great question! Since all of our keyboards run ZMK, you’ve got two main paths for customizing your keymap: --- ✅ Easiest Method: ZMK Studio - Flash your board with our precompiled firmware (from your keyboard’s firmware page) – these versions are Studio-compatible.
- Open https://zmk.studio/ in Chrome or Edge (or download the native app if you want Bluetooth updates).
- Connect your keyboard → edit layers & keymaps live → save to flash memory without re-flashing firmware. --- ⚡ More Customizable: Build Your Own Firmware 1. Use our pre-made template repos on GitHub: - Corne: 6-col no-view / 6-col w/ view
- Lily58: no-view / w/ view
2. Click “Use this template” → create your own repo.
3. Edit the *.keymap file inside /config with the layout you want.
- For easier editing, try the visual keymap editor.
- Official docs here: ZMK Keymaps.
4. Push changes to GitHub → it auto-builds your firmware via Actions.
5. Download the build artifact → flash to your nice!nano by copying the .uf2 to the NICENANO drive. (How to flash) --- 👉 If you just want quick remaps (swap keys, change layers, add macros), ZMK Studio is faster.
👉 If you want deep changes (custom combos, power configs, LED drivers, etc.), building your own firmware is best.
Do you want me to walk you through studio setup for remaps, or are you aiming for full firmware editing?
GitHub
GitHub - typeractivexyz/corne-wireless-zmk-config
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GitHub
GitHub - typeractivexyz/corne-wireless-view-zmk-config
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GitHub
GitHub - typeractivexyz/lily58-wireless-zmk-config
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