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+#include "config_common.h"
+
+/* USB Device descriptor parameter */
+#define VENDOR_ID       0xFEED
+#define PRODUCT_ID      0x4201
+#define DEVICE_VER      0x0001
+#define MANUFACTURER    Deon Spengler
+#define PRODUCT         Adept 42
+#define DESCRIPTION     A 42 key ortholinear, column staggered split keyboard
+
+/* Key matrix size */
+#define MATRIX_ROWS 8
+#define MATRIX_COLS 6
+
+/* Key matrix pins */
+#define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D7, E6, B4, B5 }
+#define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F6, F7, B1, B3, B2, B6 }
+
+/* Diode direction (COL2ROW or ROW2COL) */
+#define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
+
+/* Reduces unintended double presses. Set 0 if debouncing is not needed */
+#define DEBOUNCE 5
+
+/* Configure serial communication for the split keyboard */
+#define SOFT_SERIAL_PIN D2