diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/001.c b/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/001.c
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+/* Copyright 2021 Daniel Cormier
+ *
+ * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program. If not, see .
+ */
+
+#include "001.h"
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/001.h b/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/001.h
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+/* Copyright 2021 Daniel Cormier
+ *
+ * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program. If not, see .
+ */
+
+#pragma once
+
+#include "quantum.h"
+
+/* This is a shortcut to help you visually see your layout.
+ *
+ * The first section contains all of the arguments representing the physical
+ * layout of the board and position of the keys.
+ *
+ * The second converts the arguments into a two-dimensional array which
+ * represents the switch matrix.
+ */
+#define LAYOUT( \
+ k00, k01, k02, k03, k04 \
+) { \
+ { k00, k01, k02, k03, k04 } \
+}
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/config.h
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+/*
+Copyright 2021 Daniel Cormier
+
+This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program. If not, see .
+*/
+
+#pragma once
+
+#include "config_common.h"
+
+/* USB Device descriptor parameter */
+#define VENDOR_ID 0x4443 // 'D' 'C'
+#define PRODUCT_ID 0x4D43 // 'M' 'C'
+#define DEVICE_VER 0x0001
+#define MANUFACTURER Daniel Cormier
+#define PRODUCT DC MC 001
+
+/*
+ BUTTON_MUTE = _BV(4),
+ BUTTON_STOP = _BV(0),
+ BUTTON_TRACK_PREVIOUS = _BV(1),
+ BUTTON_TRACK_NEXT = _BV(2),
+ BUTTON_PLAY_PAUSE = _BV(3),
+*/
+#define DIRECT_PINS \
+ { \
+ { B4, B0, B1, B2, B3 } \
+ }
+#define UNUSED_PINS
+
+/*
+ RE_CHANNEL_A = _BV(6),
+ RE_CHANNEL_B = _BV(5),
+*/
+#define ENCODERS_PAD_A \
+ { B6 }
+#define ENCODERS_PAD_B \
+ { B5 }
+#define ENCODER_RESOLUTION 4
+
+/* Debounce reduces chatter (unintended double-presses) - set 0 if debouncing is not needed */
+// All the keys just need 5ms of debounce, but the mute button on the rotary
+// encoderneeds much more (50ms).
+#define DEBOUNCE 50
+
+/*
+ * Feature disable options
+ * These options are also useful to firmware size reduction.
+ */
+
+/* disable debug print */
+//#define NO_DEBUG
+
+/* disable print */
+//#define NO_PRINT
+
+/* disable action features */
+#define NO_ACTION_LAYER
+#define NO_ACTION_TAPPING
+#define NO_ACTION_ONESHOT
+
+/* disable these deprecated features by default */
+#define NO_ACTION_MACRO
+#define NO_ACTION_FUNCTION
+
+/* Bootmagic Lite key configuration */
+// The (default) Stop key
+// Doesn't work, though. Maybe becuase of the bootloader that's in use?
+#define BOOTMAGIC_LITE_ROW 0
+#define BOOTMAGIC_LITE_COLUMN 1
+
+#define USB_MAX_POWER_CONSUMPTION 100
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/info.json
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+{
+ "keyboard_name": "Daniel Cormier's Media Controller (v1)",
+ "url": "https://imgur.com/a/PM9lQ",
+ "maintainer": "Daniel Cormier (Twitter: @danielcormier)",
+ "layouts": {
+ "LAYOUT": {
+ "layout": [
+ {"label": "Mute", "x": 0, "y": 0},
+ {"label": "Stop", "x": 1, "y": 0},
+ {"label": "Previous", "x": 2, "y": 0},
+ {"label": "Next", "x": 3, "y": 0},
+ {"label": "Play/Pause", "x": 4, "y": 0}
+ ]
+ }
+ }
+}
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/keymaps/default/keymap.c b/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/keymaps/default/keymap.c
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+/* Copyright 2021 Daniel Cormier
+ *
+ * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program. If not, see .
+ */
+#include QMK_KEYBOARD_H
+
+const uint16_t PROGMEM keymaps[][MATRIX_ROWS][MATRIX_COLS] = {
+ LAYOUT(KC_AUDIO_MUTE, KC_MEDIA_STOP, KC_MEDIA_PREV_TRACK, KC_MEDIA_NEXT_TRACK, KC_MEDIA_PLAY_PAUSE),
+};
+
+bool encoder_update_user(uint8_t index, bool clockwise) {
+ if (index == 0) {
+ if (clockwise) {
+ tap_code(KC_VOLU);
+ } else {
+ tap_code(KC_VOLD);
+ }
+ }
+ return true;
+}
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/keymaps/default/readme.md b/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/keymaps/default/readme.md
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+# The default keymap for DC MC 001
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/readme.md b/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/readme.md
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+# handwired/dc/mc/001
+
+[
+*A freestanding media controller*](https://imgur.com/a/PM9lQ)
+
+* Keyboard Maintainer: [Daniel Cormier](https://github.com/dcormier)
+* Hardware Supported: Adafruit Atmega32u4 Breakout Board
+* Hardware Availability: https://www.adafruit.com/product/296
+
+Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):
+
+ make handwired/dc/mc/001:default
+
+Flashing example for this keyboard:
+
+ make handwired/dc/mc/001:default:flash
+
+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).
+
+## Bootloader
+
+Enter the bootloader:
+
+* **Physical reset button**: Briefly press the button on the top of the PCB
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/rules.mk b/keyboards/handwired/dc/mc/001/rules.mk
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+# MCU name
+MCU = atmega32u4
+
+# Bootloader selection
+BOOTLOADER = caterina
+
+# Build Options
+# change yes to no to disable
+#
+BOOTMAGIC_ENABLE = yes # Enable Bootmagic Lite
+EXTRAKEY_ENABLE = yes # Audio control and System control
+ENCODER_ENABLE = yes # Using a rotary encoder for volume control
+MOUSEKEY_ENABLE = no # Mouse keys
+CONSOLE_ENABLE = no # Console for debug
+COMMAND_ENABLE = no # Commands for debug and configuration
+# Do not enable SLEEP_LED_ENABLE. it uses the same timer as BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
+SLEEP_LED_ENABLE = no # Breathing sleep LED during USB suspend
+# if this doesn't work, see here: https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/wiki/FAQ#nkro-doesnt-work
+NKRO_ENABLE = no # USB Nkey Rollover
+BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = no # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
+RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
+AUDIO_ENABLE = no # Audio output