zmk_mf68/docs/docs/config/displays.md

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Display Configuration Displays

See the displays feature page for more details.

See Configuration Overview for instructions on how to change these settings.

Kconfig

Definition files:

Config Type Description Default
CONFIG_ZMK_DISPLAY bool Enable support for displays n
CONFIG_ZMK_WIDGET_LAYER_STATUS bool Enable a widget to show the highest, active layer y
CONFIG_ZMK_WIDGET_BATTERY_STATUS bool Enable a widget to show battery charge information y
CONFIG_ZMK_WIDGET_BATTERY_STATUS_SHOW_PERCENTAGE bool If battery widget is enabled, show percentage instead of icons n
CONFIG_ZMK_WIDGET_OUTPUT_STATUS bool Enable a widget to show the current output (USB/BLE) y
CONFIG_ZMK_WIDGET_WPM_STATUS bool Enable a widget to show words per minute n

If CONFIG_ZMK_DISPLAY is enabled, exactly zero or one of the following options must be set to y. The first option is used if none are set.

Config Description
CONFIG_ZMK_DISPLAY_STATUS_SCREEN_BUILT_IN Use the built-in status screen
CONFIG_ZMK_DISPLAY_STATUS_SCREEN_CUSTOM Use a custom status screen

If CONFIG_ZMK_DISPLAY is enabled, exactly zero or one of the following options must be set to y. The first option is used if none are set.

Config Description
CONFIG_ZMK_DISPLAY_WORK_QUEUE_SYSTEM Use the system main thread for UI updates
CONFIG_ZMK_DISPLAY_WORK_QUEUE_DEDICATED Use a dedicated thread for UI updates

Using a dedicated thread requires more memory but prevents displays with slow updates (e.g. E-paper) from delaying key scanning and other processes. If enabled, the following options configure the thread:

Config Type Description Default
CONFIG_ZMK_DISPLAY_DEDICATED_THREAD_STACK_SIZE int Stack size for the UI thread 2048
CONFIG_ZMK_DISPLAY_DEDICATED_THREAD_PRIORITY int Priority for the UI thread 5

You must also configure the driver for your display. ZMK provides the following display drivers:

Zephyr provides several display drivers as well. Search for the name of your display in Zephyr's Kconfig options documentation.

Devicetree

See the Devicetree bindings for your display. Here are the bindings for common displays:

A full list of drivers provided by Zephyr can be found in Zephyr's Devicetree bindings index.