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diff --git a/docs/feature_space_cadet_shift.md b/docs/feature_space_cadet_shift.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bec7cbd3d --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/feature_space_cadet_shift.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# Space Cadet Shift: The Future, Built In + +Steve Losh described the [Space Cadet Shift](http://stevelosh.com/blog/2012/10/a-modern-space-cadet/) quite well. Essentially, when you tap Left Shift on its own, you get an opening parenthesis; tap Right Shift on its own and you get the closing one. When held, the Shift keys function as normal. Yes, it's as cool as it sounds. + +## Usage + +Replace the Left Shift key in your keymap with `KC_LSPO` (Left Shift, Parenthesis Open), and Right Shift with `KC_RSPC` (Right Shift, Parenthesis Close). + +## Keycodes + +|Keycode |Description | +|---------|--------------------------------------| +|`KC_LSPO`|Left Shift when held, `(` when tapped | +|`KC_RSPC`|Right Shift when held, `)` when tapped| + +## Caveats + +Space Cadet's functionality can conflict with the default Command functionality when both Shift keys are held at the same time. Make sure that Command is disabled in your `rules.mk` with: + +```make +COMMAND_ENABLE = no +``` + +## Configuration + +By default Space Cadet assumes a US ANSI layout, but if your layout uses different keys for parentheses, you can redefine them in your `config.h`. +You can also disable the rollover, allowing you to use the opposite Shift key to cancel the Space Cadet state in the event of an erroneous press, instead of emitting a pair of parentheses when the keys are released. + +|Define |Default |Description | +|------------------------------|-------------|------------------------------------------------------------| +|`LSPO_KEY` |`KC_9` |The keycode to send when Left Shift is tapped | +|`RSPC_KEY` |`KC_0` |The keycode to send when Right Shift is tapped | +|`DISABLE_SPACE_CADET_ROLLOVER`|*Not defined*|If defined, use the opposite Shift key to cancel Space Cadet| |