QMK Mad Noodle Keypads Repository

Welcome to the official repository for QMK firmware source files and comprehensive documentation for all Mad Noodle Keypads. This repository contains the fully updated source keyboard folder for QMK firmware, compiled default firmware, and detailed documentation for each Mad Noodle Keypad model. Start by using the provided keymaps as a foundation to customize your own unique layout.

(Last tested with QMK v0.23.5)

For FULL, detailed instructions on how to create, modify, and compile QMK firmware, Please visit https://docs.qmk.fm/

Tip

If you are looking for an option with a much simpler configuration experience, explore our Mad Noodle Via Github!

QMK Setup Instructions

Installing current Mad Noodle keyboard folder to QMK firmware

1. Vist QMK's Github and clone or download current release ^{Optional (If your local QMK is not up to date with the current release)}
2. Place or clone the qmk_firmware folder into the directory you plan on working out of.
3. Copy the entire /QMK-Mad-Noodle-KeyPads/themadnoodle folder to qmk_firmware/keyboards directory of the QMK firmware you just downloaded

Then you're good to go!
Modify your keymaps to your desired layout and follow the instructions on https://docs.qmk.fm/ to compile your new firmware.

After setting up your Build Environment

Compile example:

qmk compile -kb themadnoodle/noodlepad/v2 -km default

Flashing example:

qmk flash -kb themadnoodle/noodlepad/v2 -km default

See the Build Your Firmware and the Flashing Your Keyboard guides for more information. Brand new to QMK? Start with our Complete Newbs Guide.

Flashing Firmware To Your Mad Noodle Keypad

Flashing Keypads with ATMEGA32U4 Chip

Note

This only applies to keypads made BEFORE 2024.

• NCC1701KB v2
• Noodlepad v1 & v2
• Udon:13

Flashing Keypads with ATMEGA32U4 Chip and Enabling "DFU Mode" or "Flash Mode"

1. Connect the keypad to your computer via a USB-C Cable (not included).
2. Open QMK Toolbox software (If not already downloaded, please see https://qmk.fm/toolbox/).
3. Press the RESET button located on the bottom of the keypad (Top left corner, to the left of the USB connector) labeled RST (See image above).
4. In your QMK Toolbox Consol, you should see *** DFU device connected: appear.
5. Under Local File open your compliled HEX file.
6. Ensure Microcontroller is set to atmega32u4.
7. Click the Flash button to begin flashing process.
8. When the flashing is complete, your console should show an indication of a successful flash and the device will disconnect.

Congrats! Your keypad is now successfully flashed with your new Keymap!

Flashing Keypads with RP2040 Chip

Note

This only applies to keypads made AFTER 2024.

• NoodlePad[Micro]
• Udon:13 v.2

Flashing Keypads with RP2040 Chip, and Enabling "Bootloader Mode"

If You Already Have A Compiled .u2f File:

1. Put your Keypad into Bootloader Mode:

   • NoodlePad[Micro] : Plug your USB-C Cable (not included) into your keypad. Once powered on, quickly double-press the reset button on the back, center, left of the PCB labeled "R" to enter Bootloader Mode (See image above).

   • Udon:13 v.2 : While holding down the boot button on the back, center of the PCB, labled "BOOT" (See image above), connect your USB-C Cable to your keypad, then release the boot button. Your keypad is now in Bootloader Mode.

2. When in Bootloader Mode, A drive named RPI-RP2 will appear on your computer.

3. Copy the compiled .u2f file (I.E. themadnoodle_noodlepad_micro_default.uf2) into RPI-RP2 drive.

4. Once finished copying, the drive will close, and your keypad will restart with the new firmware automatically.

Congrats! Your keypad is now successfully flashed with your new firmware!

Flashing Your Keypad using QMK MSYS or Terminal

1. Ensure your Build Enviroment is setup correctly.
   • See the Prepare Your Build Environment section on docs.qmk.fm/
2. In your console, type qmk flash -kb themadnoodle/<keyboard> -km <Keymap>

   Example: qmk flash -kb themadnoodle/noodlepad_micro -km default

3. Wait for your firmware to compile. Then you'll be prompted with:

   Flashing for bootloader: rp2040
   Waiting for drive to deploy...

4. Quickly double-press the reset button on the back, center, left of the PCB labeled "R" to enter the bootloader drive mode and the flashing will begin.

Congrats! Your keypad is now successfully flashed with your new firmware!

Tip

If you are having issues, feel free to reach out via our contact form at https://www.themadnoodle.com/contact