Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
User Manual
IN THE BOX:
- Top aluminum case * 1
- Bottom aluminum case * 1
- Aluminum plate * 1
- Main PCB * 1
- Type-C port PCB * 1
- FPC (Flexible Print Circuit) *1
- PCB stabilizers 2U * 3
- PCB stabilizers 6.25U * 1
- Sound-absorbing foam * 1
- Case foam * 1
- Gasket * 16
- Screws ( *If you bought the full assembled keyboard, all these listed above will be already assembled into the keyboard. )
- Coiled type-c to type-c cable * 1
- USB-A to USB-C adapter * 1
- Screwdrivers Manual * 1
- Quick start guide * 1
QUICKSTART GUIDE
If you are a Windows user, please find the appropriate keycaps in the box, then follow the instructions below to find and replace the following keycaps.
Mac / Windows 
- Switch To The Right System
Please make sure the system toggle on the top left corner has been switched to the same system as your computer’s operating system. - The VIA Key Remapping Software
Please visit caniusevia.com to download the latest VIA software to remap the keys. If the VIA software cannot recognize your keyboard. please reach out to our support to get the instruction. - The Layers
| There are four layers of key settings on the keyboard. Layer 0 and layer 1 are for the Mac system. The layer 2 and layer 3 are for the Windows system. | If your system toggle is switched to Mac. then layer 0 will be activated. | If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then layer 2 will be activated. Remember that if you are using it in Windows mode. please make changes to layer 2 instead of the top layer 0 ). This is a common mistake people are making. |
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4. The Backlight
5 Adjust The Backlight Brightness
6 . How To Set Mission Control And Launch Pad For The Mac
| Click system preference and search “Mission Control” and choose F3 as the shortcut for Mission Control. | Click system preference and search launch” and press F4 to set the F4 as the shortcut for the LaunchPad. |
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7 . Warranty
The keyboard is highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt. If anything goes wrong with any of the keyboard components of the keyboard during the warranty period, we will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard.
8 Watch The Building Tutorial On Our Website
If you are building the keyboard for the first time, we highly recommend you watch the building tutorial video on our website first, then start building the keyboard yourself.
9 How To Connect The FPC (Flexible Print Circuit) With The Two PCBs
10 Factory Reset
Troubleshooting?
Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard?
- Download the right firmware for your keyboard from our website. Remove the power cable from the keyboard.
- Remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.
- Hold the reset key while plugging in the power cable. The keyboard now will enter DFU mode.
- Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox. (Make sure to choose the atmega32u4 as the MCU)
CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
| Layout | 75% |
| Switch type | Mechanical |
| Width | 145 mm |
| Length | 327.5 mm |
| Front height | 21.6 mm (without keycaps) |
| Back height | 34.8 mm (without keycaps) |
| Front height | 32.2 mm (with OEM keycaps installed) |
| Back height | 44.2 mm (with OEM keycaps installed) |
| Keyboard feet height | 2.4 mm |
| Angle | 5.2 degree |
Q1 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT:
LAYER 0: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac.
LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn/MO(1) key.
LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows.
LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn/MO(3) key.
KEY DESCRIPTION
| SCR- | SCR-Screen Brightness |
| Scr + | SCR-Screen Brightness |
| Bright- | Backlight Decrease |
| Bright + | Backlight Decrease |
| Pros | Previous |
| Play | Play/Pause |
| Next | Next |
| Mute | Mute |
| Vol- | Volume Decrease |
| Vol+ | Volume Increase |
| RGB Toggle | Turn Backlight on/off |
| RGBMd + | RGB Mode Next |
| RGBMd- | |
| Hue+ | Huge Increase |
| Hue- | Hue Decrease |
| RGB SPI | RGB Speed Increase |
| RGB SPD | RGB Speed Decrease |
| MO(1) | Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key |
| MO(3) | Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key |
| LWIN KC_TAB | Task View |
| LWIN KC_E | File Explorer |
Third-party input tools are not compatible with the keyboard.
Due to compatibility, versions, brands, and drivers of Windows/macOS, functionalities of third Party input tools may be affected while using the keyboard. Please make sure your operating system and drivers are up to date.
Certain fn keys or multimedia keys do not work under Windows/Android mode.
Functionalities of certain multimedia keys may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands, and drivers of Windows/Android OS.
Safety Precaution:
Keep the product, accessories, and packaging parts out of reach of children to prevent any accidents and choking hazards.
Always keep the product dry to avoid corrosion.
Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures below -10°C (5°F) or above 50°C (131°F) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.
Keychron, Inc.
Dover, DE 19901, United States
Find us at: https://www.keychron.com
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Designed by Keychron
Made in China
Documents / Resources
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Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard [pdf] User Manual Q1, QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard |
