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- # Dactyl Maximus
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- *Thanks to [unit-5370](https://github.com/unit-5370) for image*
- The largest [Dactyl](/keyboards/handwired/dactyl/) variation available from a Dactyl generator. This variation is electronically more similar to the [Dactyl (Pro Micro)](/keyboards/handwired/dactyl_promicro/) as it requires two micro controllers, one per half, instead of the *Dactyl's* original implementation of one microcontroller and an I/O expander.
- * Keyboard Maintainer: [Duncan Sutherland](https://github.com/dunk2k)
- * Hardware Supported: Pro Micro controller, of clone of
- * Case Files: [Dactyl Generator](https://ryanis.cool/dactyl/#original)
- 'Keys' settings for *Dactyl Generator* link:
- * Number of Columns: 7
- * Use Number Row: true
- * Use Bottom Row: true
- * Thumb Key Count: 8
- Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):
- make handwired/dactyl_maximus:default
- Flashing example for this keyboard:
- make handwired/dactyl_maximus:default:flash
- 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 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**: Briefly press the button on the back of the PCB - some may have pads you must short instead
- * **Keycode in layout**: Press the key mapped to `QK_BOOT` if it is available