qmk_firmware/keyboards/sofle/keymaps/keyhive_via/readme.md

# Only compatible with sofle/keyhive firmware which adds an extra column of keys for encoder mapping.

![SofleKeyboard version 2.1 RGB Keyhive](https://i.imgur.com/Oa6spvZ.png)

# Configuring VIA

This firmware will not auto-recognize until [PR #1060](https://github.com/the-via/keyboards/pull/1060) is accepted to the VIA keyboard database. For now you must install the new layout:

1. Download [keyhive_sofle_rgb.json](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/the-via/keyboards/48372baae5ab451d752988121fa4f1dd47b2c1ce/src/sofle/keyhive_sofle_rgb.json).
2. In the VIA app, select `File > Import Keymap` from the menu.
3. Open the file you just downloaded.

**You'll have to do this every time you use VIA until the PR is accepted.**

# Using with VIA
* The default layouts should be loaded automatically.
* Layouts can be backed up in VIA in the SAVE+LOAD section.
* It is a good idea to Save Current Layout after you decide on your mapping.

# Custom Features:

### Rotary Encoder and VIA Features:
* Fully remappable. Left encoder controls volume up/down/mute. Right encoder PGUP/PGDOWN.
* Allows for live remapping of per-layer rotary encoder functions in VIA.
* VIA support with **keyhive_via** keymap.

# Compiling

Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):

    make sofle/keyhive:keyhive_via

## Flashing

Flash using the correct command below (or use QMK Toolbox). These commands can be mixed if, for example, you have an Elite C on the left and a pro micro on the right.

Press reset button on the keyboard when asked.

Disconnect the first half, connect the second one and repeat the process.

    # for Pro Micro-based builds
    make sofle/keyhive:keyhive_via:avrdude-split-left
    make sofle/keyhive:keyhive_via:avrdude-split-right

    # for Elite C or DFU bootloader builds
    make sofle/keyhive:keyhive_via:dfu-split-left
    make sofle/keyhive:keyhive_via:dfu-split-right

See the [build environment setup](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/getting_started_build_tools) and the [make instructions](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/getting_started_make_guide) for more information. Brand new to QMK? Start with our [Complete Newbs Guide](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/newbs).