diff --git a/keyboards/kbd8x/keymaps/default_backlighting/config.h b/keyboards/kbd8x/keymaps/default_backlighting/config.h
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+++ b/keyboards/kbd8x/keymaps/default_backlighting/config.h
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+/* Copyright 2017 MechMerlin
+ *
+ * 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 <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+#ifndef CONFIG_USER_H
+#define CONFIG_USER_H
+
+#include "config_common.h"
+
+// place overrides here
+
+#endif
diff --git a/keyboards/kbd8x/keymaps/default_backlighting/keymap.c b/keyboards/kbd8x/keymaps/default_backlighting/keymap.c
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+++ b/keyboards/kbd8x/keymaps/default_backlighting/keymap.c
@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+/* Copyright 2017 MechMerlin
+ *
+ * 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 <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+#include QMK_KEYBOARD_H
+
+const uint16_t PROGMEM keymaps[][MATRIX_ROWS][MATRIX_COLS] = {
+
+ [0] = LAYOUT_all(
+ KC_ESC, KC_F1, KC_F2, KC_F3, KC_F4, KC_F5, KC_F6, KC_F7, KC_F8, KC_F9, KC_F10, KC_F11, KC_F12, KC_PSCR, KC_SLCK, KC_PAUS, \
+ KC_GRV, KC_1, KC_2, KC_3, KC_4, KC_5, KC_6, KC_7, KC_8, KC_9, KC_0, KC_MINS, KC_EQL, KC_BSLS, KC_BSPC, KC_INS, KC_HOME, KC_PGUP, \
+ KC_TAB, KC_Q, KC_W, KC_E, KC_R, KC_T, KC_Y, KC_U, KC_I, KC_O, KC_P, KC_LBRC, KC_RBRC, KC_BSLS, KC_DEL, KC_END, KC_PGDN, \
+ KC_CAPS, KC_A, KC_S, KC_D, KC_F, KC_G, KC_H, KC_J, KC_K, KC_L, KC_SCLN, KC_QUOT, KC_ENT, \
+ KC_LSFT, KC_NUBS, KC_Z, KC_X, KC_C, KC_V, KC_B, KC_N, KC_M, KC_COMM, KC_DOT, KC_SLSH, KC_RSFT, KC_RSFT, KC_UP, \
+ KC_LCTL, KC_LGUI, KC_LALT, KC_SPC, KC_RALT, KC_RGUI, MO(1), KC_RCTL, KC_LEFT, KC_DOWN, KC_RGHT),
+
+ [1] = LAYOUT_all(
+ KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, RGB_TOG, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, \
+ KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, RESET, RESET, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, \
+ KC_TRNS, BL_TOGG, BL_INC, BL_DEC, BL_BRTG, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, \
+ KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, \
+ KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, \
+ KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS),
+};
+
+const uint16_t PROGMEM fn_actions[] = {
+
+};
+
+const macro_t *action_get_macro(keyrecord_t *record, uint8_t id, uint8_t opt)
+{
+ // MACRODOWN only works in this function
+ switch(id) {
+ case 0:
+ if (record->event.pressed) {
+ register_code(KC_RSFT);
+ } else {
+ unregister_code(KC_RSFT);
+ }
+ break;
+ }
+ return MACRO_NONE;
+};
+
+
+void matrix_init_user(void) {
+
+}
+
+void matrix_scan_user(void) {
+
+}
+
+bool process_record_user(uint16_t keycode, keyrecord_t *record) {
+ return true;
+}
+
+void led_set_user(uint8_t usb_led) {
+
+}
diff --git a/keyboards/kbd8x/keymaps/default_backlighting/readme.md b/keyboards/kbd8x/keymaps/default_backlighting/readme.md
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+++ b/keyboards/kbd8x/keymaps/default_backlighting/readme.md
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+# The default keymap for kbd8x
+
+This keymap uses the LAYOUT_all macro when creating its keymap.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/keyboards/kbd8x/keymaps/default_backlighting/rules.mk b/keyboards/kbd8x/keymaps/default_backlighting/rules.mk
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+++ b/keyboards/kbd8x/keymaps/default_backlighting/rules.mk
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+#Build Options
+
+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 = yes # Enable keyboard backlight functionality on B7 by default
+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