User Manual for Ducky models including: YOTD Dragon Edition keyboard, YOTD, Dragon Edition keyboard, Edition keyboard, keyboard

Ducky YOTD usermanual 20240610

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Ducky YOTD usermanual
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QMK 

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Ducky YOTD Specs & Features

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Standard Layer Keyboard Con guration Diagram

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Fn Layer Keyboard Con guration Diagram

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Key Functions & RGB LED Backlit Functions

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QMK Function Setting

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VIA Function Setting

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Hot - Swap

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Disclaimers

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 Gasket Mount RGB PBT + PC   335 x 125 x 40 mm 1250g

     ESC /    Type-CType-C QMKVIA

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RGB Toggle

RGB Mode +

RGB Mode -

 QMK/VIA 

Bright +

RGB Speed -

Bright -

RGB Speed +

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ESC

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Backspace

F1~F12 Delete

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  QMK / VIA 

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QMK 
  QMK  https://qmk.fm/   QMK Toolbox 
 VIA    QMK 
 VIA 

VIA 
 Step 1.  https://usevia.app/ Step 2.  Authorize device+  Step 3. 
 VIA   VIA  https://www.caniusevia.com/ 

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json
Step 1.  Settings  Show Design Tab 
  VIA  Ducky  json  https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/

VIA 
json
Step 2.  Design  ProjectD  json 
  VIA  Ducky  json  https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/

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json
Step 3.  Configure  ProjectD 
  VIA  Ducky  json  https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/


















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Speci cation : TypejMechanical keyboard StructurejGasket Mount LEDjRGB color LED Keycap materialjPBT + PC
Features : Classical Soaring Dragon Pattern Oriental Crystal Keycaps Special Coiled Cable Special Chinese Tassel

NoteThe exact specifications may vary by region; for details, please inquire with the respective local agents.
Printing methodjDye-sublimation Origin of ProductionjTaiwan Sizej335 x 125 x 40 mm Weightj1250g
Extra Seal of the Dragon Esc & Spacebar Nanometer Color Rendering Hot-swappable Mechanical switch sockets True USB Type-C interface, compatible with all Type-C devices Basic QMK Structure and support VIA, personalize functions as you like

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Keyboard configuration diagram, US layout used as example

Standard Layer

NoteDetailed functions may be modified through QMK / VIA.

Ducky Year Of The Dragon Edition
Keyboard configuration diagram, US layout used as example

Fn Layer

RGB Toggle

RGB Mode +

RGB Mode -

NoteDetailed functions may be modified through QMK / VIA.

Bright +

RGB Speed -

Bright -

RGB Speed +

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Key Functions

ESC

Fn +

1~=

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Backspace

F1~F12 Delete

RGB LED Backlit Functions

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Fn +

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RGB Toggle RGB Mode + RGB Mode Effect speed + Effect speed Bright + Bright -

Note Detailed functions may be modified through QMK / VIA.

QMK Function Setting
The QMK structure allows users to write their own firmware programs in order to incorporate more specialized functions.
 Detailed information can be found on the following QMK website. https://qmk.fm/  This method requires firmware burn through the QMK toolbox for advanced users. For beginners, VIA software is recommended.  If the relevant model is not on the QMK website, it could be under maintenance. Kindly notify us and we will update it ASAP.

VIA Function Setting
Operation method Step 1. Open https://usevia.app/ Step 2. Click "Authorize device+" to connect the keyboard. Step 3. The keyboard configuration appears on the screen, and you can start to configure the keyboard.
Note Keyboard settings can be configured on the VIA website or through programming. For more details, you can find the setting information on the VIA website. https://www.caniusevia.com/
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VIA Function Setting
json File Operation method
Step 1. Open the Settings page and enable the Show Design Tab function.

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If you do not see the relevant model on the VIA page, you can download the corresponding json

file from the Ducky official website to perform manual verification.

https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/

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VIA Function Setting
json File Operation method
Step 2. Open the Design page and upload the json file of the corresponding model of the ProjectD keyboard.

Note

If you do not see the relevant model on the VIA page, you can download the corresponding json

file from the Ducky official website to perform manual verification.

https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/

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VIA Function Setting
json File Operation method
Step 3. Open the Configure page and start setting the ProjectD keyboard function.

Note

If you do not see the relevant model on the VIA page, you can download the corresponding json

file from the Ducky official website to perform manual verification.

https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/

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Hot - Swap

Set-up Example
Use key puller to pull out the key caps
Step 1

Use switch puller to pull out the switches Step 2

Align switch pins with the holes Step 3

Gently push the switch in Step 4

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Disclaimers

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When swapping out switches, please make sure to secure the keyboard in place and then pull the switch out. Please ensure the correct pin direction and avoid applying excessive force to prevent damaging the PCB
and switch during inserting switches. Products that have been exposed to liquid damage will not be under warranty coverage. Products that have been subjected to any modi cations will not be under warranty coverage.
Warranty is 1 year from date of purchase via our O cial Vendors https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/location/global Please contact the vendor you purchased from for RMA procedures.

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