newbs_building_firmware_configurator.md (1044B)
1 # QMK Configurator 2 3 [](https://config.qmk.fm/) 4 5 The [QMK Configurator](https://config.qmk.fm) is an online graphical user interface that generates QMK Firmware `.hex` or `.bin` files. 6 7 It should be noted that Configurator cannot produce firmwares for keyboards using a different controller than they were designed for, i.e. an RP2040 controller on a board designed for pro micro. You will have to use the command line [converters](feature_converters#supported-converters) for this. 8 9 Watch the [Video Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-imgglzDMdY). Many people find that is enough information to start programming their own keyboard. 10 11 The QMK Configurator works best with Chrome or Firefox. 12 13 ::: warning 14 **Note: Files from other tools such as Keyboard Layout Editor (KLE), or kbfirmware will not be compatible with QMK Configurator. Do not load them, do not import them. QMK Configurator is a DIFFERENT tool.** 15 ::: 16 17 Please refer to [QMK Configurator: Step by Step](configurator_step_by_step).