# SharkPCB QMK firmware ![sharkpcb](https://acheronproject.com/images/shark/shark_beta_pic3_small.jpg) The SharkPCB is an open-source ortholinear 40% layout designed by Gondolindrim for the AcheronProject. * Keyboard Maintainer: [Gondolindrim](https://github.com/gondolindrim) * Hardware Availability: you can get release Beta SharkPCBs using the JLCPCB manufacturer using the files at [its documentation](http:/acheronproject.com/pcbs/shark/shark/) ## How to flash ### Enter bootloader ### Release Alpha: The DFU state in the bootloader can be accessed in 2 ways: * **Bootmagic reset**: hold down the key at (0,0) in the matrix (usually the top left key or Escape) and plug in the keyboard * **Physical reset button**: press the button on the back of the PCB * **Keycode in layout**: press the key mapped to `RESET` if it is available (ESC key at layer 1 in the default layout) ### Release Beta: The DFU state in the bootloader can be accessed in 3 ways: * **Bootmagic reset**: hold down the key at (0,0) in the matrix (usually the top left key or Escape) and plug in the keyboard * **Physical reset button**: press the button on the back of the PCB, for at least five seconds * **Keycode in layout**: press the key mapped to `RESET` if it is available (ESC key at layer 1 in the default layout) ## Compile firmware ### Release Alpha After accessing the DFU state in your PCB, build the default layout using: make acheron/shark/alpha:default ### Release Beta After accessing the DFU state in your PCB, build the default layout using: make acheron/shark/beta:default Then download the resulting binary `*bin` file using `dfu-util` or QMK Toolbox. 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).