diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 7145b50..23ec5a2 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -6,3 +6,4 @@ rp2040_42/Cargo.lock
 rp2040_51/Cargo.lock
 *.FCBak
 rp2040/target
+rp2040/firmware.uf2
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c9c137d..e168f02 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -35,14 +35,14 @@
 - 42 keys "Split" keyboard layout. 36 finger buttons and 6 thumb buttons.
 - Extreme low profile (only one pcb).
 - Cost efficient solution with one pcb and one 3D printed cover.
-- Function keys with total of three layer support (Primary + 2fn layers).
-- Status indication -
-  - LED green = Normal mode
-  - LED green flashing = waiting for USB enumeration 
-  - LED blue on = sticky lock initiated
-  - LED blue flashing = sticky lock activated
-  - LED red = error
-  - LED red flashing = Caps Lock activated
+- Function layers provide three active maps (primary + two Fn layers) with sticky-lock support.
+- High-speed key scanning: 250 µs cadence with 2-scan press / 3-scan release debounce for sub-millisecond latency and immediate USB reporting.
+- Status indication driven by the joystick-style heartbeat model:
+  - Heartbeat green while waiting for USB enumeration.
+  - Solid green during normal operation; automatic heartbeat idle animation after 5 s inactivity.
+  - Blue solid / flashing when sticky lock is armed / latched.
+  - Red solid on firmware error, red flashing for Caps Lock.
+
 
 ## Build environment rp2040 Zero
 
@@ -101,17 +101,11 @@ Rust embedded, rp2040 HAL
 
 ## Features
 
-- 51 keys "Split" keyboard layout. 36 finger buttons and 9 thumb buttons and 6 function buttons.
+- 51 keys "Split" keyboard layout. 36 finger buttons, 9 thumb buttons and 6 function buttons.
 - Extreme low profile (only one pcb).
 - Cost efficient solution with one pcb and one 3D printed cover.
-- Function keys with total of three layer support (Primary + 2fn layers).
-- Status indication -
-  - LED green = Normal mode
-  - LED green flashing = waiting for USB enumeration 
-  - LED blue on = sticky lock initiated
-  - LED blue flashing = sticky lock activated
-  - LED red = error
-  - LED red flashing = Caps Lock activated
+- Function layers with the same immediate-report, low-latency scanning pipeline as the 42-key variant (primary + two Fn layers with sticky lock).
+- Status LED behaviour mirrors the joystick/42-key firmware: heartbeat during boot, idle animation after 5 s inactivity, blue indicators for sticky lock, and red for caps/error conditions.
 
 ## Build environment rp2040 Zero
 
@@ -135,4 +129,3 @@ Rust embedded, rp2040 HAL
 - 1x PCB [Gerber files](eCAD/cmdr_mainboard_51_gerber_v1.zip)
 - 1x MCU cover (TBD) 
 - 1x 6x3 Cherry MX mounting jig (optional) [STL file](mCAD/cmdr_mounting_jig-MountingJig.stl)
-
diff --git a/rp2040/firmware.uf2 b/rp2040/firmware.uf2
deleted file mode 100644
index 747db56..0000000
Binary files a/rp2040/firmware.uf2 and /dev/null differ
diff --git a/rp2040/src/hardware.rs b/rp2040/src/hardware.rs
index 4d853a7..6f10799 100644
--- a/rp2040/src/hardware.rs
+++ b/rp2040/src/hardware.rs
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ pub mod usb {
 pub mod timers {
     pub const USB_REPORT_INTERVAL_MS: u32 = 10;
     pub const USB_TICK_INTERVAL_US: u32 = 250;
-    pub const STATUS_LED_INTERVAL_MS: u32 = 4;
+    pub const STATUS_LED_INTERVAL_MS: u32 = 10;
     pub const IDLE_TIMEOUT_MS: u32 = 5_000;
 }
 
diff --git a/rp2040/src/status.rs b/rp2040/src/status.rs
index 348f512..a76f43e 100644
--- a/rp2040/src/status.rs
+++ b/rp2040/src/status.rs
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ impl LedEffect {
         match self {
             LedEffect::Solid => 0,
             LedEffect::Blink { period_ms } => period_ms / 2,
-            LedEffect::Heartbeat { .. } => 4,
+            LedEffect::Heartbeat { .. } => 10,
         }
     }