diff --git a/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/config.h b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/config.h
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+/*
+ * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program. If not, see .
+ */
+
+#pragma once
+
+/* key matrix size, only 1x4 are used in current state.
+ IO expander setup would allow up to 1x16 + 1 from the MCU */
+#define MATRIX_ROWS 1
+#define MATRIX_COLS 17
diff --git a/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/info.json b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/info.json
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+{
+ "manufacturer": "Geistmaschine",
+ "keyboard_name": "Macropod",
+ "maintainer": "ebastler",
+ "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
+ "processor": "atmega32u4",
+ "url": "https://geistmaschine.io/",
+ "usb": {
+ "device_version": "1.0.0",
+ "pid": "0x0004",
+ "vid": "0x676D"
+ },
+ "features": {
+ "bootmagic": true,
+ "command": false,
+ "console": false,
+ "extrakey": true,
+ "mousekey": false,
+ "nkro": false,
+ "encoder": true
+ },
+ "encoder": {
+ "rotary": [
+ {
+ "pin_a": "D3",
+ "pin_b": "D5",
+ "resolution": 2
+ }
+ ]
+ },
+ "layouts": {
+ "LAYOUT_fourkey": {
+ "layout": [
+ {"x":0, "y":0, "matrix":[0,0] },
+ {"x":0, "y":1.25, "matrix":[0,1] },
+ {"x":0, "y":2.25, "matrix":[0,2] },
+ {"x":0, "y":3.25, "matrix":[0,3] }
+ ]
+ }
+ }
+}
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diff --git a/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/keymaps/default/keymap.c b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/keymaps/default/keymap.c
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+++ b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/keymaps/default/keymap.c
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+/* Copyright 2023 Moritz Plattner
+ *
+ * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program. If not, see .
+ */
+
+#include QMK_KEYBOARD_H
+
+const uint16_t PROGMEM keymaps[][MATRIX_ROWS][MATRIX_COLS] = {
+ [0] = LAYOUT_fourkey (
+ LT(1, KC_MUTE), KC_MPRV, KC_MPLY, KC_MNXT
+ ),
+
+ [1] = LAYOUT_fourkey (
+ KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS
+ ),
+
+};
+
+#if defined(ENCODER_MAP_ENABLE)
+const uint16_t PROGMEM encoder_map[][NUM_ENCODERS][2] = {
+ [0] = { ENCODER_CCW_CW(KC_VOLD, KC_VOLU) },
+ [1] = { ENCODER_CCW_CW(KC_MRWD, KC_MFFD) },
+};
+#endif
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diff --git a/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/keymaps/default/rules.mk b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/keymaps/default/rules.mk
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+++ b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/keymaps/default/rules.mk
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+ENCODER_MAP_ENABLE = yes
diff --git a/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/keymaps/via/keymap.c b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/keymaps/via/keymap.c
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+++ b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/keymaps/via/keymap.c
@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+/* Copyright 2023 Moritz Plattner
+ *
+ * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program. If not, see .
+ */
+
+#include QMK_KEYBOARD_H
+
+const uint16_t PROGMEM keymaps[][MATRIX_ROWS][MATRIX_COLS] = {
+ [0] = LAYOUT_fourkey (
+ LT(1, KC_MUTE), KC_MPRV, KC_MPLY, KC_MNXT
+ ),
+
+ [1] = LAYOUT_fourkey (
+ KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS
+ ),
+
+};
+
+#if defined(ENCODER_MAP_ENABLE)
+const uint16_t PROGMEM encoder_map[][NUM_ENCODERS][2] = {
+ [0] = { ENCODER_CCW_CW(KC_VOLD, KC_VOLU) },
+ [1] = { ENCODER_CCW_CW(KC_MRWD, KC_MFFD) },
+};
+#endif
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diff --git a/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/keymaps/via/rules.mk b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/keymaps/via/rules.mk
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+ENCODER_MAP_ENABLE = yes
+VIA_ENABLE = yes
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diff --git a/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/macropod.c b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/macropod.c
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index 0000000000..2f6825e2ee
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+++ b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/macropod.c
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+// Copyright 2022 QMK
+// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
+
+#include "quantum.h"
+
+// This will be overridden by encoder map in all default keymaps, but serves as a catch-all for user keymaps that may omit the map.
+#if defined (ENCODER_ENABLE) && !defined (ENCODER_MAP_ENABLE)
+bool encoder_update_kb(uint8_t index, bool clockwise) {
+ if (!encoder_update_user(index, clockwise)) {
+ return false; /* Don't process further events if user function exists and returns false */
+ }
+ if (index == 0) { /* First encoder */
+ if (clockwise) {
+ tap_code_delay(KC_VOLU, 10);
+ } else {
+ tap_code_delay(KC_VOLD, 10);
+ }
+ }
+ return true;
+}
+#endif
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diff --git a/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/matrix.c b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/matrix.c
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+++ b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/matrix.c
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+/* Copyright 2023 ebastler and elpekenin
+ *
+ * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program. If not, see .
+ */
+
+#include "pca9555.h"
+#include "quantum.h"
+
+// PCA9555 i2c address, 0x20: A0 = 0, A1 = 0, A2 = 0
+#define IC1 0x20
+
+// Define how long to wait to reach the IO expander after connection loss again
+// Since this board is modular, it should not spam unnecessary i2c requests if used without a module
+#define RETRY_TIMESPAN 2000
+
+typedef enum {
+ PLUGGED,
+ DOUBTFUL,
+ UNPLUGGED
+} expander_status_t;
+
+void pca9555_setup(void) {
+ // Initialize the expander, no need to set ports to inputs as that is the default behavior
+ pca9555_init(IC1);
+}
+
+void matrix_init_custom(void) {
+ // Encoder pushbutton on the MCU is connected to PD2
+ setPinInputHigh(D2);
+ pca9555_setup();
+}
+
+bool matrix_scan_custom(matrix_row_t current_matrix[]) {
+ static expander_status_t status = DOUBTFUL;
+ static uint32_t retry_timer = 0;
+
+ // initialize one byte filled with 1
+ uint8_t pin_states = 0xFF;
+
+
+ if (status != UNPLUGGED || timer_elapsed32(retry_timer) > RETRY_TIMESPAN) {
+ // If the chip was unplugged before, it needs to be re-initialized
+ if(status==UNPLUGGED) {
+ pca9555_setup();
+ }
+ // Read the entire port into this byte, 1 = not pressed, 0 = pressed
+ bool ret = pca9555_readPins(IC1, PCA9555_PORT0, &pin_states);
+
+ // Update state
+ if (ret) {
+ status = PLUGGED;
+ } else {
+ switch (status) {
+ case PLUGGED:
+ status = DOUBTFUL;
+ break;
+
+ case DOUBTFUL:
+ status = UNPLUGGED;
+ break;
+
+ // If we've diagnosed as unplugged, update timer to not read I2C
+ case UNPLUGGED:
+ retry_timer = timer_read32();
+ }
+ }
+ }
+
+ // Shift pin states by 1 to make room for the switch connected to the MCU, then OR them together and invert (as QMK uses inverted logic compared to the electrical levels)
+ matrix_row_t data = ~(pin_states << 1 | readPin(D2));
+
+ bool changed = current_matrix[0] != data;
+ current_matrix[0] = data;
+
+ return changed;
+}
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diff --git a/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/readme.md b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/readme.md
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+# Geistmaschine Macropod
+
+![macropod](https://i.imgur.com/lAsCslA.png)
+
+Macropod is a modular macropad, designed around a central big encoder with a magnetic connector for modularity. The default module uses three MX style keys.
+* Keyboard Maintainer: [ebastler](https://github.com/ebastler)
+* Hardware Supported: Macropod rev1
+* Hardware Availability: [geistmaschine.io](https://geistmaschine.io/)
+
+Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):
+
+ qmk compile -kb geistmaschine/macropod -km default
+
+Flashing example for this keyboard:
+
+ qmk flash -kb geistmaschine/macropod -km default
+
+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).
+
+## Bootloader
+
+Enter the bootloader in 2 ways:
+
+* **Bootmagic reset**: Hold down the key at (0,0) in the matrix (the knob on the main module) and plug in the keyboard
+* **Physical reset button**: Briefly tap the button marked "RST" on the back of the main module PCB
diff --git a/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/rules.mk b/keyboards/geistmaschine/macropod/rules.mk
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+CUSTOM_MATRIX = lite
+
+VPATH += drivers/gpio
+SRC += pca9555.c matrix.c
+QUANTUM_LIB_SRC += i2c_master.c
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