How to Use OLED Displays with QMK Firmware

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This video hopefully should be able to show you how to use images, animations, and more inside of QMK Firmware with OLED displays. This will work with either a 128x64 or 128x32 as well as any other display supported by QMK.
~ Links ~
My Keyboards: keyboards/scottokeebs.com
Cases, Keyboards, and Keycaps: scottokeebs.com
Byte Array Tool: javl.github.io/image2cpp/
EZGif: ezgif.com
Code: gist.github.com/joe-scotto/df...
Documentation: github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/b...
~ Hardware Shown ~
Arduino Pro Micro: amzn.to/3SOmEdt
128x32 OLED: amzn.to/3S5uC1s
128x64 OLED: amzn.to/3Xsr90u
~ Timestamps ~
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Wiring
0:42 - Configuration
1:40 - Text
1:55 - Layers
2:33 - Caps
3:03 - Images
4:16 - Animations
6:27 - Outro
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~ Disclaimer ~
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  • @joe_scotto
    @joe_scotto Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully this video is clear enough to understand but if not, feel free to ask any questions! Also, here is the link for all the code: gist.github.com/joe-scotto/dfa2da0fb0d14291d295aeef6728707d

  • @janekstolarski9163

    @janekstolarski9163

    Жыл бұрын

    is there any option, to implement in it something like temperature reading from computer?

  • @joe_scotto

    @joe_scotto

    Жыл бұрын

    @@janekstolarski9163 There have been some projects that sensible a link between the computer and controller but I don’t believe it’s natively supported in QMK. Those projects also seemed complicated to set up.

  • @peterhindes56

    @peterhindes56

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joe_scotto yeah that would be tough. Mostly because you need to get a controller that supports serial and build an app (python would work) on the pc to send the wanted data then you need to receive it on the controller with some custom code.

  • @james-cucumber
    @james-cucumber Жыл бұрын

    This was an incredibly useful starting point! I’m trying to get HID working to display some stats from my pc and this has helped me a bunch

  • @Earlzo2325
    @Earlzo2325 Жыл бұрын

    awesome explanations, it would be nice to see how these implementations can be used together to make an animation which also has the layer and status indicators alongside it

  • @numtostr
    @numtostr Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! I learned a lot from you about keyboard design and QMK. The only two things that I am looking forward to are Rotary Encoder and RGB lighting usage explanation (from wiring to firmware) with QMK.

  • @alexmelillo1247
    @alexmelillo1247 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to start playing with this. Ordering an OLED display right now

  • @joe_scotto

    @joe_scotto

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I inspired you to use one :)

  • @hpavil
    @hpavil Жыл бұрын

    wow your channel is a goldmine! definitely underrated but feel like this channel will blow up very soon please keep up the amazing content!

  • @pfuispinne
    @pfuispinne Жыл бұрын

    Finally someone way smarter than me explained me how I can get animations on my OLED. Thank you so much Joe!

  • @joe_scotto

    @joe_scotto

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome! Glad it was helpful

  • @Anikodi2612

    @Anikodi2612

    Жыл бұрын

    geist? 😳

  • @pfuispinne

    @pfuispinne

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Anikodi2612 hehe yea, this is what I'm called in other areas of the internet

  • @Z3r0XoL
    @Z3r0XoL Жыл бұрын

    Your tutorials have really helped me, very nice. Im wondering if you could do a video on enabling via in qmk and the requirements? ive struggled with that bit

  • @andre.ramos.1234
    @andre.ramos.123424 күн бұрын

    I just love your videos. Thank you for that.

  • @disarmyouwitha
    @disarmyouwitha Жыл бұрын

    I ordered a Sofle kit (split 60% ortho with staggered columns) and it has OLEDs just like this -- Very cool to get a sneak peak! :O

  • @joe_scotto

    @joe_scotto

    Жыл бұрын

    They’re super useful for sure!

  • @rcarter
    @rcarter Жыл бұрын

    Pretty cool! I’ve been watching your videos and you’ve inspired me to build one.

  • @joe_scotto

    @joe_scotto

    Жыл бұрын

    That makes me happy to hear! You should definitely join the Discord, we have a small community that’s pretty helpful :) discord.gg/vN6X3z8eyv

  • @rcarter

    @rcarter

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joe_scotto Oh nice! Will do!

  • @ChrisHalden007
    @ChrisHalden007 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks

  • @peeweewoen
    @peeweewoen Жыл бұрын

    Yooo so I was having a problem where the oled screen was skipping every other line, but turns out in my config.h, I had put "OLED_DISPLAY_128x64" instead of "OLED_DISPLAY_128X64". You need to note the capital X!! Cuz in 1:05 you have lowercase x

  • @derekcoley3325
    @derekcoley3325 Жыл бұрын

    I didnt plan on learning so much about OLEDs today but another banger video man! Off topic, what soldering iron would you recommend? For mil maxing pcbs, and eventually trying my hand at hand wiring? Thanks!

  • @joe_scotto

    @joe_scotto

    Жыл бұрын

    TS100 BY FAR! I think it runs like $70 but you can power it off a battery or wall power. It has great features such as temperature control, sleep mode, auto off, etc.I would recommend getting the chisel tip as well, I think it’s the D24 but not certain.

  • @saidkorseir192
    @saidkorseir192 Жыл бұрын

    man, you are awesome, thanks

  • @Qw3r3wQ
    @Qw3r3wQ Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks!

  • @dylanjohnson8008
    @dylanjohnson8008 Жыл бұрын

    What are the chances you could do a video on an intro to 3d printing? Your videos are really motivating me to make a handwired board, but I’m a bit overwhelmed at the options for 3d printers. Love your stuff man, can’t wait to watch the next one!

  • @joe_scotto

    @joe_scotto

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't know if I would do a dedicated 3D printing intro but I will say that picking up an Ender-3 and going from there would be my recommendation. The beauty about that printer in particular is it's built fairly well and has room to upgrade as you learn more. It's also the printer I use for all my boards.

  • @AntoniotecnodroiosProPiViPi
    @AntoniotecnodroiosProPiViPi Жыл бұрын

    Can you explain how to use an led strip or a LEDs with QMK pls?

  • @_p4px
    @_p4px Жыл бұрын

    awesome stuff - gotta do a QMK joystick config!!

  • @joe_scotto

    @joe_scotto

    Жыл бұрын

    Been considering a weird mouse project for a while now. Kinda like a nunchuck from the Wii.

  • @_p4px

    @_p4px

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joe_scotto hell yeah, I saw someone has completed a joystick as a pointer with a slow down modifier key. Very cool stuff

  • @jjang_won
    @jjang_won Жыл бұрын

    Please make RGB LCD/OLED QMK tutorials!

  • @GayMrMan
    @GayMrMan Жыл бұрын

    can u do a full tutorial for the screen on the Corne keyboard?

  • @mahfujahmad2097
    @mahfujahmad2097 Жыл бұрын

    can you make an explanation video on keyboard knobs?

  • @theengerneer9906
    @theengerneer9906 Жыл бұрын

    Hey great video, I was wandering if and how it would be possible to make a Oled clock with this. I can’t find them any where in the documentation would you be able to help me out

  • @kevinchang0527
    @kevinchang05274 ай бұрын

    Have you tried using the same 4-pin display on ZMK firmware? May have to work with a bit of Zephyr it seems? So far could only get ZMK-built-in nice views to work. QMK seems more straight forward.

  • @johnsondu1896
    @johnsondu1896 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, is there a way to change the size of the text on the OLED? It's too small to see by default.

  • @djchrisi
    @djchrisi Жыл бұрын

    something I cannot find documentation for ist how to tell the oled_write_raw_P function when to write a 'newline' from the data array. In other words: How would you print a 20x20 pixel image centered on the display?

  • @iamfyrus
    @iamfyrus Жыл бұрын

    Tutorial about glcd font please

  • @sPhungus
    @sPhungus Жыл бұрын

    Hello, I'm very new to this. I have an arduino uno. Can that be used to flash the firmware? I'm not seeing it on qmk toolbox

  • @iamfyrus
    @iamfyrus Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, easy to understand video for noobs like me :)

  • @hvuitsme
    @hvuitsme Жыл бұрын

    can you do a tutorial on 128x32 screen because my monitor lost part of the image when following your instructions =((

  • @yrpl0mblu
    @yrpl0mblu Жыл бұрын

    Oh man, I started gathering information to make a handwired board a few months ago and u made a video for it about that time. Now im building software for it and u release a related video. What a coincidence! I also wanted to ask, in your video about board with VGA cable u said that some of the wires connected internally, I want to make a Redox-like board on a single Raspberry Pi pico and connect both halves with hdmi cable, any chance u know about internal connection in hdmi? I couldnt find anything mentioning it, thanks in advance

  • @joe_scotto

    @joe_scotto

    Жыл бұрын

    I started trying to make a split that used USB-C and the available pins were complicated and not enough. There also was the fact that same spec cables were made differently. I suspect HDMI would be similar but the best way to find out is buying a “breakout” board and probing the pins with a multimeter set to continuity mode.

  • @yrpl0mblu

    @yrpl0mblu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joe_scotto I already ordered 3 from Aliexpress, should be delivered around december 17th. I'll test and comment with results. Ty for your vids again

  • @Danchou-san-xe6un
    @Danchou-san-xe6un5 ай бұрын

    I get all of this, but I'm just stuck making all of this into one .bin file to eventually flash this into my keyboard. Any help?

  • @sultanbharasyahhendra3393
    @sultanbharasyahhendra3393 Жыл бұрын

    hello im newbie, i have do the step until text step and my oled doesnt work at all. why is that happens?

  • @znet404
    @znet404 Жыл бұрын

    Can i do this on a tft screen, sorry for the question cuz im kinda a newbie

  • @yrpl0mblu

    @yrpl0mblu

    Жыл бұрын

    I dont think so? tft screens is way more complicated and they are not supported by QMK + I didnt see anyone implementing it in their board

  • @joe_scotto

    @joe_scotto

    Жыл бұрын

    Anything is possible with enough code but with just QMK it isn’t possible.

  • @tymut5901
    @tymut5901 Жыл бұрын

    What should I write if I want to include many functions in my oled and change them using the button? I can't find anything like that in the documentation

  • @sonicase
    @sonicase Жыл бұрын

    i know some of these words

  • @joe_scotto

    @joe_scotto

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @santiagocoria
    @santiagocoria Жыл бұрын

    Great and simple, but maybe you sould mentioned the QMK font 8x6 where there is also the logos section. so you can save som space using that.

  • @joe_scotto

    @joe_scotto

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe one day I’ll do another video on OLEDs with more “advanced” features. I would like to include the font as well as stuff such as WPM animations.

  • @miriamramstudio3982
    @miriamramstudio3982 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks

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