CTL_T(LCTL(KC_BSPC)) only outputs backspace on tap

[ghost]

Using an XD60, with

CTL_T(KC_BSPC) on Caps Lock, layer 0. LT(1, KC_SPC) on space, layer 0.

CTL_T(LCTL(KC_BSPC)) on Caps Lock, layer 1. KC_TRNS on space, layer 1.

The idea being that caps is Ctrl when held, backspace when pressed. Since I can't do both at once, I'd like space+caps output Ctrl+backspace (deletes a full word backwards), but it's just giving me backspace :(

Everything else with the space Fn works just fine.

[jackhumbert]

Unfortunately you can't use those keycodes in CLT_T like that :/

[ghost]

Aw jeez. Any suggestion on a workaround? It was to me that I should use macros but I'm not sure exactly how I'd do that. I guess I'd have to re-implement the hold/tap inside of one?

[h-youhei]

How about #1046 ? In the PR, File changed, keymap.c will help you.

In this case, use MACRO_TAP_HOLD_MOD; pass this to macro parameter: MACRO(D(LCTL), T(BSPC), U(LCTL), END) pass LCTL to mod parameter.

Sorry I haven't tested.

[h-youhei]

Here is macro documentation.

[ghost]

Finally had the time to test it today. Using

const macro_t *action_get_macro(keyrecord_t *record, uint8_t id, uint8_t opt) {
  switch(id) {
    case 0:
      if(record->event.pressed) {
        return MACRO_TAP_HOLD_MOD(record, MACRO(D(LCTL), T(BSPC), U(LCTL), END), LCTL);
      }
      break;
  }

  return MACRO_NONE;
}

And I'm getting ctrl upon holding it, but the tap does nothing.

[h-youhei]

https://gist.github.com/h-youhei/c77d626a097799c1c6345d4cc0fa08b8

This code works like you described. I tested with Ergodox EZ.

[ghost]

It works, it works! Thank you a bunch! <3