diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/config.h
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+/*
+Copyright 2019 RedForty
+
+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
+
+#include "config_common.h"
+
+/* USB Device descriptor parameter */
+#define VENDOR_ID 0xFEED
+#define PRODUCT_ID 0x0000
+#define DEVICE_VER 0x0001
+#define MANUFACTURER RedForty
+#define PRODUCT dactyl_left
+#define DESCRIPTION A custom keyboard
+
+/* key matrix size */
+#define MATRIX_ROWS 6
+#define MATRIX_COLS 6
+
+/*
+ * Keyboard Matrix Assignments
+ *
+ * Change this to how you wired your keyboard
+ * COLS: AVR pins used for columns, left to right
+ * ROWS: AVR pins used for rows, top to bottom
+ * DIODE_DIRECTION: COL2ROW = COL = Anode (+), ROW = Cathode (-, marked on diode)
+ * ROW2COL = ROW = Anode (+), COL = Cathode (-, marked on diode)
+ *
+ */
+#define MATRIX_ROW_PINS \
+ { F0, F1, F4, F5, F6, F7 }
+#define MATRIX_COL_PINS \
+ { D0, B7, B3, B2, B1, B0 }
+#define UNUSED_PINS
+
+/* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
+#define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
+
+/*
+ * Split Keyboard specific options, make sure you have 'SPLIT_KEYBOARD = yes' in your rules.mk, and define SOFT_SERIAL_PIN.
+ */
+#define SOFT_SERIAL_PIN D2 // or D1, D2, D3, E6
+
+// #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
+// #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
+// #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 3
+
+// #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
+// #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
+// #define RGBLED_NUM 16
+// #define RGBLIGHT_HUE_STEP 8
+// #define RGBLIGHT_SAT_STEP 8
+// #define RGBLIGHT_VAL_STEP 8
+// #define RGBLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 255 /* The maximum brightness level */
+// #define RGBLIGHT_SLEEP /* If defined, the RGB lighting will be switched off when the host goes to sleep */
+// /*== all animations enable ==*/
+// #define RGBLIGHT_ANIMATIONS
+// /*== or choose animations ==*/
+// #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
+// #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
+// #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
+// #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_SNAKE
+// #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_KNIGHT
+// #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_CHRISTMAS
+// #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_STATIC_GRADIENT
+// #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RGB_TEST
+// #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
+// /*== customize breathing effect ==*/
+// /*==== (DEFAULT) use fixed table instead of exp() and sin() ====*/
+// #define RGBLIGHT_BREATHE_TABLE_SIZE 256 // 256(default) or 128 or 64
+// /*==== use exp() and sin() ====*/
+// #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHE_CENTER 1.85 // 1 to 2.7
+// #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHE_MAX 255 // 0 to 255
+// #endif
+
+/* Debounce reduces chatter (unintended double-presses) - set 0 if debouncing is not needed */
+#define DEBOUNCE 5
+
+/* define if matrix has ghost (lacks anti-ghosting diodes) */
+//#define MATRIX_HAS_GHOST
+
+/* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
+#define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
+/* Locking resynchronize hack */
+#define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
+
+/* If defined, GRAVE_ESC will always act as ESC when CTRL is held.
+ * This is userful for the Windows task manager shortcut (ctrl+shift+esc).
+ */
+// #define GRAVE_ESC_CTRL_OVERRIDE
+
+/*
+ * Force NKRO
+ *
+ * Force NKRO (nKey Rollover) to be enabled by default, regardless of the saved
+ * state in the bootmagic EEPROM settings. (Note that NKRO must be enabled in the
+ * makefile for this to work.)
+ *
+ * If forced on, NKRO can be disabled via magic key (default = LShift+RShift+N)
+ * until the next keyboard reset.
+ *
+ * NKRO may prevent your keystrokes from being detected in the BIOS, but it is
+ * fully operational during normal computer usage.
+ *
+ * For a less heavy-handed approach, enable NKRO via magic key (LShift+RShift+N)
+ * or via bootmagic (hold SPACE+N while plugging in the keyboard). Once set by
+ * bootmagic, NKRO mode will always be enabled until it is toggled again during a
+ * power-up.
+ *
+ */
+//#define FORCE_NKRO
+
+/*
+ * Magic Key Options
+ *
+ * Magic keys are hotkey commands that allow control over firmware functions of
+ * the keyboard. They are best used in combination with the HID Listen program,
+ * found here: https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/hid_listen.html
+ *
+ * The options below allow the magic key functionality to be changed. This is
+ * useful if your keyboard/keypad is missing keys and you want magic key support.
+ *
+ */
+
+/* key combination for magic key command */
+/* defined by default; to change, uncomment and set to the combination you want */
+// #define IS_COMMAND() (get_mods() == MOD_MASK_SHIFT)
+
+/* control how magic key switches layers */
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_SWITCH_LAYER_WITH_FKEYS true
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_SWITCH_LAYER_WITH_NKEYS true
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_SWITCH_LAYER_WITH_CUSTOM false
+
+/* override magic key keymap */
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_SWITCH_LAYER_WITH_FKEYS
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_SWITCH_LAYER_WITH_NKEYS
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_SWITCH_LAYER_WITH_CUSTOM
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_HELP H
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_HELP_ALT SLASH
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_DEBUG D
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_DEBUG_MATRIX X
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_DEBUG_KBD K
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_DEBUG_MOUSE M
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_VERSION V
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_STATUS S
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_CONSOLE C
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_LAYER0 0
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_LAYER0_ALT GRAVE
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_LAYER1 1
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_LAYER2 2
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_LAYER3 3
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_LAYER4 4
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_LAYER5 5
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_LAYER6 6
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_LAYER7 7
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_LAYER8 8
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_LAYER9 9
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_BOOTLOADER B
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_BOOTLOADER_ALT ESC
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_LOCK CAPS
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_EEPROM E
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_EEPROM_CLEAR BSPACE
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_NKRO N
+//#define MAGIC_KEY_SLEEP_LED Z
+
+/*
+ * Feature disable options
+ * These options are also useful to firmware size reduction.
+ */
+
+/* disable debug print */
+//#define NO_DEBUG
+
+/* disable print */
+//#define NO_PRINT
+
+/* disable action features */
+//#define NO_ACTION_LAYER
+//#define NO_ACTION_TAPPING
+//#define NO_ACTION_ONESHOT
+//#define NO_ACTION_MACRO
+//#define NO_ACTION_FUNCTION
+
+/*
+ * MIDI options
+ */
+
+/* Prevent use of disabled MIDI features in the keymap */
+//#define MIDI_ENABLE_STRICT 1
+
+/* enable basic MIDI features:
+ - MIDI notes can be sent when in Music mode is on
+*/
+//#define MIDI_BASIC
+
+/* enable advanced MIDI features:
+ - MIDI notes can be added to the keymap
+ - Octave shift and transpose
+ - Virtual sustain, portamento, and modulation wheel
+ - etc.
+*/
+//#define MIDI_ADVANCED
+
+/* override number of MIDI tone keycodes (each octave adds 12 keycodes and allocates 12 bytes) */
+//#define MIDI_TONE_KEYCODE_OCTAVES 1
+
+/*
+ * HD44780 LCD Display Configuration
+ */
+/*
+#define LCD_LINES 2 //< number of visible lines of the display
+#define LCD_DISP_LENGTH 16 //< visibles characters per line of the display
+
+#define LCD_IO_MODE 1 //< 0: memory mapped mode, 1: IO port mode
+
+#if LCD_IO_MODE
+#define LCD_PORT PORTB //< port for the LCD lines
+#define LCD_DATA0_PORT LCD_PORT //< port for 4bit data bit 0
+#define LCD_DATA1_PORT LCD_PORT //< port for 4bit data bit 1
+#define LCD_DATA2_PORT LCD_PORT //< port for 4bit data bit 2
+#define LCD_DATA3_PORT LCD_PORT //< port for 4bit data bit 3
+#define LCD_DATA0_PIN 4 //< pin for 4bit data bit 0
+#define LCD_DATA1_PIN 5 //< pin for 4bit data bit 1
+#define LCD_DATA2_PIN 6 //< pin for 4bit data bit 2
+#define LCD_DATA3_PIN 7 //< pin for 4bit data bit 3
+#define LCD_RS_PORT LCD_PORT //< port for RS line
+#define LCD_RS_PIN 3 //< pin for RS line
+#define LCD_RW_PORT LCD_PORT //< port for RW line
+#define LCD_RW_PIN 2 //< pin for RW line
+#define LCD_E_PORT LCD_PORT //< port for Enable line
+#define LCD_E_PIN 1 //< pin for Enable line
+#endif
+*/
+
+/* Bootmagic Lite key configuration */
+// #define BOOTMAGIC_LITE_ROW 0
+// #define BOOTMAGIC_LITE_COLUMN 0
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/dactyl_left.c b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/dactyl_left.c
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index 0000000000..e6fe3402da
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+++ b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/dactyl_left.c
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+/* Copyright 2019 RedForty
+ *
+ * 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 "dactyl_left.h"
+
+// Optional override functions below.
+// You can leave any or all of these undefined.
+// These are only required if you want to perform custom actions.
+
+/*
+
+void matrix_init_kb(void) {
+ // put your keyboard start-up code here
+ // runs once when the firmware starts up
+
+ matrix_init_user();
+}
+
+void matrix_scan_kb(void) {
+ // put your looping keyboard code here
+ // runs every cycle (a lot)
+
+ matrix_scan_user();
+}
+
+bool process_record_kb(uint16_t keycode, keyrecord_t *record) {
+ // put your per-action keyboard code here
+ // runs for every action, just before processing by the firmware
+
+ return process_record_user(keycode, record);
+}
+
+void led_set_kb(uint8_t usb_led) {
+ // put your keyboard LED indicator (ex: Caps Lock LED) toggling code here
+
+ led_set_user(usb_led);
+}
+
+*/
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/dactyl_left.h b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/dactyl_left.h
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index 0000000000..1babf3fe47
--- /dev/null
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/dactyl_left.h
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+/* Copyright 2019 RedForty
+ *
+ * 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
+
+#include "quantum.h"
+
+/* This a shortcut to help you visually see your layout.
+ *
+ * The first section contains all of the arguments representing the physical
+ * layout of the board and position of the keys.
+ *
+ * The second converts the arguments into a two-dimensional array which
+ * represents the switch matrix.
+ */
+#define LAYOUT(\
+ k00, k01, k02, k03, k04, k05, \
+ k10, k11, k12, k13, k14, k15, \
+ k20, k21, k22, k23, k24, k25, \
+ k30, k31, k32, k33, k34, k35, \
+ k40, k41, k42, k43, k44, \
+ k50, k51, k52, k53, k54, k55 \
+) { \
+ { k00, k01, k02, k03, k04, k05 }, \
+ { k10, k11, k12, k13, k14, k15 }, \
+ { k20, k21, k22, k23, k24, k25 }, \
+ { k30, k31, k32, k33, k34, k35 }, \
+ { k40, k41, k42, k43, k44, KC_NO }, \
+ { k50, k51, k52, k53, k54, k55 } \
+}
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/info.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..4c9cd0845b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/info.json
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+{
+ "keyboard_name": "dactyl_left",
+ "url": "",
+ "maintainer": "RedForty",
+ "width": 8,
+ "height": 7.75,
+ "layouts": {
+ "LAYOUT": {
+ "layout": [{"x":0, "y":0.375, "w":1.5}, {"x":1.5, "y":0.375}, {"x":2.5, "y":0.125}, {"x":3.5, "y":0}, {"x":4.5, "y":0.125}, {"x":5.5, "y":0.25}, {"x":0, "y":1.375, "w":1.5}, {"x":1.5, "y":1.375}, {"x":2.5, "y":1.125}, {"x":3.5, "y":1}, {"x":4.5, "y":1.125}, {"x":5.5, "y":1.25}, {"x":0, "y":2.375, "w":1.5}, {"x":1.5, "y":2.375}, {"x":2.5, "y":2.125}, {"x":3.5, "y":2}, {"x":4.5, "y":2.125}, {"x":5.5, "y":2.25}, {"x":0, "y":3.375, "w":1.5}, {"x":1.5, "y":3.375}, {"x":2.5, "y":3.125}, {"x":3.5, "y":3}, {"x":4.5, "y":3.125}, {"x":5.5, "y":3.25}, {"x":0.5, "y":4.375}, {"x":1.5, "y":4.375}, {"x":2.5, "y":4.125}, {"x":3.5, "y":4}, {"x":4.5, "y":4.125}, {"x":6, "y":4.75}, {"x":7, "y":4.75}, {"x":5, "y":5.75, "h":2}, {"x":6, "y":5.75, "h":2}, {"x":7, "y":5.75}, {"x":7, "y":6.75}]
+ }
+ }
+}
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/keymaps/default/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/keymaps/default/config.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..729cab1684
--- /dev/null
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/keymaps/default/config.h
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+/* Copyright 2019 RedForty
+ *
+ * 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
+
+// place overrides here
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/keymaps/default/keymap.c b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/keymaps/default/keymap.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..708a380890
--- /dev/null
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/keymaps/default/keymap.c
@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+/* Copyright 2019 RedForty
+ *
+ * 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
+
+// Defines the keycodes used by our macros in process_record_user
+enum custom_keycodes { QMKBEST = SAFE_RANGE, QMKURL };
+
+const uint16_t PROGMEM keymaps[][MATRIX_ROWS][MATRIX_COLS] = {
+ [0] = LAYOUT(/* Base */
+ KC_SPC, KC_1, KC_2, KC_3, KC_4, KC_5,
+ KC_SPC, KC_Q, KC_W, KC_E, KC_R, KC_T,
+ KC_SPC, KC_A, KC_S, KC_D, KC_F, KC_G,
+ KC_SPC, KC_Z, KC_X, KC_C, KC_V, KC_B,
+ KC_SPC, KC_SPC, KC_SPC, KC_SPC, KC_SPC,
+ KC_SPC, KC_SPC, KC_SPC, KC_SPC, KC_SPC, KC_SPC),
+};
+
+bool process_record_user(uint16_t keycode, keyrecord_t *record) {
+ switch (keycode) {
+ case QMKBEST:
+ if (record->event.pressed) {
+ // when keycode QMKBEST is pressed
+ SEND_STRING("QMK is the best thing ever!");
+ } else {
+ // when keycode QMKBEST is released
+ }
+ break;
+ case QMKURL:
+ if (record->event.pressed) {
+ // when keycode QMKURL is pressed
+ SEND_STRING("https://qmk.fm/" SS_TAP(X_ENTER));
+ } else {
+ // when keycode QMKURL is released
+ }
+ break;
+ }
+ return true;
+}
+
+void matrix_init_user(void) {}
+
+void matrix_scan_user(void) {}
+
+void led_set_user(uint8_t usb_led) {}
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/keymaps/default/readme.md b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/keymaps/default/readme.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..7fa3e26f5f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/keymaps/default/readme.md
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+# The default keymap for dactyl_left
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/readme.md b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/readme.md
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index 0000000000..edcc832068
--- /dev/null
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/readme.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+# dactyl_left
+
+
+
+A custom build of an ergodox dactyl using a Teensy. Pins are custom.
+
+Keyboard Maintainer: [RedForty](https://github.com/RedForty)
+Hardware Supported: Left side of the dactyl only
+Hardware Availability: Custom job
+
+Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):
+
+ make handwired/dactyl_left: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).
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/rules.mk b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/rules.mk
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+++ b/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_left/rules.mk
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+# MCU name
+MCU = atmega32u4
+
+
+# Bootloader selection
+# Teensy halfkay
+# Pro Micro caterina
+# Atmel DFU atmel-dfu
+# LUFA DFU lufa-dfu
+# QMK DFU qmk-dfu
+# atmega32a bootloadHID
+BOOTLOADER = halfkay
+
+
+# Build Options
+# change yes to no to disable
+#
+BOOTMAGIC_ENABLE = no # Virtual DIP switch configuration(+1000)
+MOUSEKEY_ENABLE = yes # Mouse keys(+4700)
+EXTRAKEY_ENABLE = yes # Audio control and System control(+450)
+CONSOLE_ENABLE = yes # Console for debug(+400)
+COMMAND_ENABLE = yes # Commands for debug and configuration
+# Do not enable SLEEP_LED_ENABLE. it uses the same timer as BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
+SLEEP_LED_ENABLE = no # Breathing sleep LED during USB suspend
+# if this doesn't work, see here: https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/wiki/FAQ#nkro-doesnt-work
+NKRO_ENABLE = no # USB Nkey Rollover
+BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = no # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
+RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
+MIDI_ENABLE = no # MIDI support (+2400 to 4200, depending on config)
+UNICODE_ENABLE = no # Unicode
+BLUETOOTH_ENABLE = no # Enable Bluetooth with the Adafruit EZ-Key HID
+AUDIO_ENABLE = no # Audio output on port C6
+FAUXCLICKY_ENABLE = no # Use buzzer to emulate clicky switches
+HD44780_ENABLE = no # Enable support for HD44780 based LCDs (+400)