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Yiancar

Developed and delivered keyboard firmware features across the qmk/qmk_firmware and srwi/qmk_firmware repositories, focusing on expanding hardware support and user configurability. Implemented C-based firmware for devices such as the Keycult 60, Keycult 1800, Keycult Zero, Hyper7 v4, and Float65, integrating VIA protocol and RGB lighting where applicable. Enhanced onboarding and usability through comprehensive documentation and JSON-based configuration, enabling rapid setup and customization. Collaborated on cross-repository keymap standardization and contributed to open-source workflows using Git. Prioritized feature delivery and code quality, consistently broadening device compatibility and streamlining contributor experience without major bug fixes during the development period.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

100%Features

Repository Contributions

6Total
Bugs
0
Commits
6
Features
6
Lines of code
2,619
Activity Months5

Work History

June 2026

1 Commits • 1 Features

Jun 1, 2026

June 2026 Monthly Summary: Delivered the Float65 Keyboard Layout with RGB Lighting and VIA support for qmk_firmware, expanding hardware support and customization options for users. The implementation adds a flexible 65% layout with multiple configurations and VIA integration. Key changes were committed in 520b726b5cf62b3e320a8ad3921a64f962cb0dfe, co-authored by Drashna Jaelre and yiancar. No major bugs fixed this month; focus remained on feature delivery, code quality, and open-source collaboration. Technologies demonstrated include C firmware development, RGB control, VIA protocol integration, and collaborative Git workflows.

November 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

Nov 1, 2025

November 2025 monthly summary focusing on business value and technical achievements. Delivered Hyper7 v4 Keyboard Configuration with VIA support for qmk/qmk_firmware, enabling VIA-based keymap customization and hot-reconfig capability. Implemented new keymap features and ensured VIA compatibility. Committed as Hyper7 v4 (#25728) with hash 6242c09f7d04a52349dc68edc784d57f3606dc81. No major bugs reported this month. Impact: faster user onboarding, broader configurability, and improved end-user productivity for Hyper7 keyboards. Technologies demonstrated: embedded firmware development in C, VIA protocol integration, version control discipline, and contribution to open-source firmware.

May 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

May 1, 2025

May 2025 monthly summary: Delivered Keycult 60 Keyboard support for QMK Firmware in qmk/qmk_firmware, adding core C source files for basic functionality, a default keymap, and a comprehensive README with build and usage instructions. Changes are captured in commit a1469abc8d0912677c023b650802af803aa0ed71 (Keycult 60 (#25213)). No major bugs fixed this month in the repository. Impact: expands official hardware support for QMK, enabling users to configure, build, and flash Keycult 60 with minimal setup, reducing time-to-value and improving contributor onboarding. Skills demonstrated: C firmware development, embedded systems concepts, Git-based collaboration, documentation, and contributor tooling (README, build instructions).

March 2025

2 Commits • 2 Features

Mar 1, 2025

March 2025 performance summary: Delivered hardware onboarding and layout improvements across two QMK firmware repositories, strengthening hardware support and user productivity. Keycult Zero support added to srwi/qmk_firmware, including LED initialization code, a default keymap, and README instructions for build and flashing. Updated the Keycult 1800 keymap in qmk/qmk_firmware to refine the left-shift row and include the NUBS key for a more ergonomic, production-ready layout. No major bugs reported this month; focus was on feature delivery and layout improvements to accelerate hardware adoption. Overall impact includes expanded hardware compatibility, faster onboarding for Keycult devices, and improved consistency in keymap handling. Technologies/skills demonstrated include C firmware development, keymap customization, build/flash tooling, documentation improvements, and cross-repo collaboration.

December 2024

1 Commits • 1 Features

Dec 1, 2024

December 2024 monthly work summary: Delivered Keycult 1800 keyboard support for srwi/qmk_firmware, enhanced the build system for APM32 MCU compatibility, and updated documentation to streamline setup and usage. These changes broaden hardware support, improve build reliability, and reduce onboarding time for users and contributors.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness96.6%
Maintainability93.4%
Architecture96.6%
Performance93.4%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

CJSONMarkdown

Technical Skills

C programmingEmbedded SystemsFirmware DevelopmentJSON configurationKeyboard CustomizationKeyboard Firmware DevelopmentQMK FirmwareQMK firmwareembedded systemskeyboard firmware development

Repositories Contributed To

2 repos

Overview of all repositories you've contributed to across your timeline

qmk/qmk_firmware

Mar 2025 Jun 2026
4 Months active

Languages Used

CMarkdownJSON

Technical Skills

Embedded SystemsKeyboard Firmware DevelopmentFirmware DevelopmentKeyboard CustomizationC programmingJSON configuration

srwi/qmk_firmware

Dec 2024 Mar 2025
2 Months active

Languages Used

CMarkdown

Technical Skills

Embedded SystemsKeyboard Firmware DevelopmentQMK Firmware