kmk_firmware/docs/rapidfire.md
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# RapidFire
The RapidFire module lets a user send repeated key taps while a key is held.
Some instances where this may be useful are:
- MMOs and other games where you are encouraged to repeatedly spam a key
- More responsive volume up and volume down
- Faster cursor key navigation
- Combine with the [Mouse Keys](https://github.com/KMKfw/kmk_firmware/blob/master/docs/mouse_keys.md) module to create rapid-fire mouse clicks
- Anywhere else you may need an ergonomic alternative to repetitive key tapping
## Keycodes
| Key | Description |
| :---------- | :--------------------------------------------------- |
| `KC.RF(kc)` | Repeatedly sends the specified keycode while pressed |
## Usage
Each repeat counts as one full cycle of pressing and releasing. RapidFire works with chording (i.e., holding Shift plus a RapidFire key will repeatedly send the shifted version of that RapidFire key) and chaining (i.e., `KC.RF(KC.LSHIFT(KC.A))`. Multiple RapidFire keys can be held down at the same time, and their timers work independently of each other.
The RapidFire keycode has a few different options:
| Option | Default Value | Description |
| :-----------------------------: | :-----------: | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `interval` | `100` | The time between key taps sent in milliseconds. Note: `10` appears to be the minimum effective value. |
| `timeout` | `200` | The amount of time in milliseconds the key must be held down before RapidFire activates. Useful if you want to be able to type with keys that have a low `interval` value. A value of `0` will result in no waiting period. |
| `enable_interval_randomization` | `False` | Enable randomizing the value of `interval`. Useful for making the repetitive input look human in instances where you may be flagged as a bot otherwise. |
| `randomization_magnitude` | `15` | If `enable_interval_randomization` is `True`, the time between key taps sent will be `interval` plus or minus a random value up to this amount. |
| `toggle` | `False` | If set to `True`, activating RapidFire will toggle it on or off. Useful if you don't want to have to keep the button held. Set `timeout` to `0` if you would like to toggle on tap. |
### Example Code
```python
from kmk.modules.rapidfire import RapidFire
keyboard.modules.append(RapidFire())
# After 200 milliseconds, repeatedly send Shift+A every 75-125 milliseconds while the button is held
SPAM_A = KC.RF(KC.LSFT(KC.A), timeout=200, interval=100, enable_interval_randomization=True, randomization_magnitude=25)
# Immediately toggle repeatedly sending Enter every 50 milliseconds on tap
SPAM_ENTER = KC.RF(KC.ENT, toggle=True, timeout=0, interval=50)
keyboard.keymap = [[
SPAM_A, SPAM_ENTER
]]
```