From a7ef79e3f8f98785523cf0ebf990c1ca3db2fe60 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pete Johanson Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2020 01:25:37 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] feat(blog): SOTF #2 initial work.- Closes #182 --- docs/blog/2020-09-21-zmk-sotf-2.md | 106 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 106 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/blog/2020-09-21-zmk-sotf-2.md diff --git a/docs/blog/2020-09-21-zmk-sotf-2.md b/docs/blog/2020-09-21-zmk-sotf-2.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..82278add --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/blog/2020-09-21-zmk-sotf-2.md @@ -0,0 +1,106 @@ +--- +title: ZMK State Of The Firmware \#2 +author: Pete Johanson +author_title: Project Creator +author_url: https://gitlab.com/petejohanson +author_image_url: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/2001ceff7e9dc753cf96fcb2e6f41110 +tags: [SOTF, keyboards, firmware, oss, ble] +--- + +Welcome to the second ZMK "State Of The Firmware" (SOTF)! + +This update will cover all the major activity since [SOTF #1](/blog/2020/08/12/zmk-sotf-1), preparations for the upcoming +Hacktoberfest activity, and a current open call for community feedback on a ZMK mascot. + +## Recent Activity + +So much going on in ZMK! + +- Added a new generic [Hold Tap behavior](https://zmkfirmware.dev/docs/behavior/hold-tap) + in [#146](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/146) which now powers mod-tap, layer-tap, etc. - [okke-formsma] +- [BLE profile/connection management](https://zmkfirmware.dev/docs/behavior/bluetooth) + in [#133](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/133) - [petejohanson] +- Integration tests were added to automate testing of behaviors in [#131](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/131) by [BrainWart] & [petejohanson] +- [Toggle layer behavior](https://zmkfirmware.dev/docs/behavior/layers#toggle-layer), e.g. `&tog LOWER`, in + [#98](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/98) - [BrainWart] +- Key fix for dropped press/release over HID [#93](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/93)/[#96](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/96) - [careyk007](https://github.com/careyk007) & [petejohanson] +- Code formatting standardized using `clang-format` in [#183](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/183) - [petejohanson] +- [Bootloader reset behavior](https://zmkfirmware.dev/docs/behavior/reset#bootloader-reset), e.g. `&bootloader`, in [#116](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/116) - [petejohanson] +- Various bug fixes and documentation + +## New Shields + +- QAZ in [#130](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/130) - [tominabox1](https://github.com/tominabox1) +- Iris in [#151](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/151) - [kurtis-lew](https://github.com/kurtis-lew) +- RoMac 2.1 in [#122](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/122) - [bmcgavin](https://github.com/bmcgavin) +- Sofle in [#118](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/118) - [CrossR](https://github.com/CrossR) +- splitreus62 in [#92](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/92) - [Na-Cly](https://github.com/Na-Cly) + +## New Boards + +- DZ60RGB rev1 in [#166](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/166) - [Nicell] +- nrfMicro in [#101](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/101) - [okke-formsma] +- BlueMicro840 [#91](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/pull/91) - [Na-Cly](https://github.com/Na-Cly) + +## Hacktoberfest Preparation + +[Hacktoberfest](https://hacktoberfest.digitalocean.com/) is a yearly celebration of open source, +which encourages participation in OSS, especially from new contributors. + +The ZMK contributors have been busy preparing for folks to join in on the fun by contributing to +ZMK! + +- There is now a basic [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) to help newcomers get oriented, and get up to speed. +- The [`Hacktoberfest`](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3AHacktoberfest) + issue label will help participants discover good issues to work on. + (The existing [`good first issue`](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22) label also helps with this) + +We're looking forward to the launch of Hacktoberfest! + +## Mascot Selection Feedback + +The ZMK project would like to settle on a mascot! We're soliciting community feedback as part of +the process before a final mascot is selected. + +The current mascots up for consideration are: + +- Griffin +- Peregrine Falcon +- Zapata Wren +- Zorro (south american fox) + +If you're interested in helping with the decision, head over to [Issue #195](https://github.com/zmkfirmware/zmk/issues/195) and add a reaction! + +## Coming Soon! + +There still lots of activity in ZMK, and plenty of exciting upcoming changes. + +- Improved modifier infrastructure, including "shifted keycodes" - [okke-formsma] +- Battery percentage reporting over BLE - [Nicell] +- Complete defines for HID keycodes/usage IDs - [innovaker](https://github.com/innovaker) +- Additional core BLE connection/bond management work - [petejohanson] +- Improved power management - [petejohanson], [Nicell] +- One shot mod/layer behaviors - [okke-formsma] + +## Statistics + +Some statistics of interest for ZMK: + +- GitHub + - 115 Closed PRs + - 64 Stars + - 48 Forks +- Discord Chat + - 186 total registered +- Website (last 30 days) + - 7.4K page views + - 474 new users + +## Thanks! + +Thanks again to the numerous contributors and users who have made working on ZMK such a pleasure! + +[okke-formsma]: https://github.com/okke-formsma +[nicell]: https://github.com/Nicell +[petejohanson]: https://github.com/petejohanson +[brainwart]: https://github.com/BrainWart