My Old Keyboard is Basically Cheating

My old keyboard is basically cheating and so is Razer’s new keyboard.

This code mimics what Razer is calling: snap tap. Which is essentially “null binds” from CSGO? Correct me if I’m wrong.

Here’s how I reproduced a feature from a $180 gaming keyboard on my QMK keyboard at home.

I don’t like when others have an advantage I don’t have in games. I don’t use this code when I play competitive games, but here’s a snippet of code you could add to any QMK compatible keyboard.

bool process_record_user(uint16_t keycode, keyrecord_t *record) {
  static bool aHeld = false;
  static bool dHeld = false;
  switch (keycode) {
    case KC_A:
      aHeld = record->event.pressed;
      if (dHeld && aHeld) {
          unregister_code(KC_D);
      } else if (dHeld && !aHeld){
          unregister_code(KC_A);
          register_code(KC_D);
          return false; // don't send original key pressed
      }
      return true;
    case KC_D:
      dHeld = record->event.pressed;
      if (aHeld && dHeld) {
          unregister_code(KC_A);
      } else if (aHeld && !dHeld){
          unregister_code(KC_D);
          register_code(KC_A);
          return false; // don't send original key pressed
      }
      return true;
    default:
      return true; // Process all other keycodes normally
  }
}

Essentially it tells the computer you are holding the last pressed A or D key. It is impossible to send the computer both because it releases the other one.

This video from optimum makes it clear why this would be an advantage.

To use the code I’ve provided with your keyboard with QMK firmware, you need to follow QMK firmware’s tutorials: https://docs.qmk.fm/newbs_getting_started, https://docs.qmk.fm/newbs_building_firmware, paste in my code into the bottom of keymap.c, then follow https://docs.qmk.fm/newbs_building_firmware

Please be cautious and considerate of others, I am not responsible for bans made against you.

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