4 files changed, 67 insertions, 18 deletions
diff --git a/quantum/template/avr/config.h b/quantum/template/avr/config.h
index caa72af0c2..eed50e5c04 100644
--- a/quantum/template/avr/config.h
+++ b/quantum/template/avr/config.h
@@ -48,17 +48,35 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL, or CUSTOM_MATRIX */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
+/*
+ * Split Keyboard specific options, make sure you have 'SPLIT_KEYBOARD = yes' in your rules.mk, and define SOFT_SERIAL_PIN.
+ */
+#define SOFT_SERIAL_PIN D0 // or D1, D2, D3, E6
+
 // #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
 // #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 // #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 3
 
 // #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 // #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
-// #define RGBLIGHT_ANIMATIONS
-// #define RGBLED_NUM 16
-// #define RGBLIGHT_HUE_STEP 8
-// #define RGBLIGHT_SAT_STEP 8
-// #define RGBLIGHT_VAL_STEP 8
+//   #define RGBLED_NUM 16
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_HUE_STEP 8
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_SAT_STEP 8
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_VAL_STEP 8
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 255 /* The maximum brightness level */
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_SLEEP  /* If defined, the RGB lighting will be switched off when the host goes to sleep */
+// /*== all animations enable ==*/
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_ANIMATIONS
+// /*== or choose animations ==*/
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_SNAKE
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_KNIGHT
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_CHRISTMAS
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_STATIC_GRADIENT
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RGB_TEST
+//   #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
 // #endif
 
 /* Debounce reduces chatter (unintended double-presses) - set 0 if debouncing is not needed */
@@ -222,3 +240,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #endif
 */
 
+/* Bootmagic Lite key configuration */
+// #define BOOTMAGIC_LITE_ROW 0
+// #define BOOTMAGIC_LITE_COLUMN 0
diff --git a/quantum/template/avr/readme.md b/quantum/template/avr/readme.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..d243c66a94
--- /dev/null
+++ b/quantum/template/avr/readme.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+# %KEYBOARD%
+
+![%KEYBOARD%](imgur.com image replace me!)
+
+A short description of the keyboard/project
+
+Keyboard Maintainer: [You](https://github.com/yourusername)  
+Hardware Supported: The PCBs, controllers supported  
+Hardware Availability: links to where you can find this hardware
+
+Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):
+
+    make %KEYBOARD%:default
+
+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).
diff --git a/quantum/template/avr/rules.mk b/quantum/template/avr/rules.mk
index 92f3a03a92..383a3594b4 100644
--- a/quantum/template/avr/rules.mk
+++ b/quantum/template/avr/rules.mk
@@ -39,13 +39,24 @@ F_USB = $(F_CPU)
 OPT_DEFS += -DINTERRUPT_CONTROL_ENDPOINT
 
 
-# Boot Section Size in *bytes*
-#   Teensy halfKay   512
-#   Teensy++ halfKay 1024
-#   Atmel DFU loader 4096
-#   LUFA bootloader  4096
-#   USBaspLoader     2048
-OPT_DEFS += -DBOOTLOADER_SIZE=4096
+# Bootloader selection
+#   Teensy       halfkay
+#   Pro Micro    caterina
+#   Atmel DFU    atmel-dfu
+#   LUFA DFU     lufa-dfu
+#   QMK DFU      qmk-dfu
+#   atmega32a    bootloadHID
+BOOTLOADER = atmel-dfu
+
+
+# If you don't know the bootloader type, then you can specify the
+# Boot Section Size in *bytes* by uncommenting out the OPT_DEFS line
+#   Teensy halfKay      512
+#   Teensy++ halfKay    1024
+#   Atmel DFU loader    4096
+#   LUFA bootloader     4096
+#   USBaspLoader        2048
+# OPT_DEFS += -DBOOTLOADER_SIZE=4096
 
 
 # Build Options
diff --git a/quantum/template/avr/template.h b/quantum/template/avr/template.h
index 031efc9529..0d626ed50b 100644
--- a/quantum/template/avr/template.h
+++ b/quantum/template/avr/template.h
@@ -18,12 +18,14 @@
 
 #include "quantum.h"
 
-// This a shortcut to help you visually see your layout.
-// The following is an example using the Planck MIT layout
-// The first section contains all of the arguments representing the physical
-// layout of the board and position of the keys
-// The second converts the arguments into a two-dimensional array which 
-// represents the switch matrix. 
+/* This a shortcut to help you visually see your layout.
+ *
+ * The first section contains all of the arguments representing the physical
+ * layout of the board and position of the keys.
+ *
+ * The second converts the arguments into a two-dimensional array which
+ * represents the switch matrix.
+ */
 #define LAYOUT( \
     K00, K01, K02, \
       K10,  K11   \