Keychron V1 Knob Version Customizable Keyboard User Guide
Fully Assembled Version
Keyboard
- 1x Fully Assembled Keyboard
Including
- 1xCase
- 1xPCB
- 1x Steel Plate
- 1x Sound Absorbing Foam
- 1x Silicone Bottom Pad
- 4 Sets x Stabilizers
- 1 Set x Keycaps
- 1 Set x Switches
Cable
- 1x Type-C to Type-C Cable
- 1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter
Tools
- 1x Switch Puller
- 1x Keycap Puller
- 1x Screwdriver
- 1xHexKey
Barebone Version
Keyboard Kit
- 1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches)
Including
- 1xCase
- 1xPCB
- 1x Steel Plate
- 1x Sound Absorbing Foam
- 1x Silicone Bottom Pad
- 4 sets x Stabilizers
Cable
- 1x Type-C to Type-C Cable
- 1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter
Tools
- 1x Switch Puller
- 1x Keycap Puller
- 1x Screwdriver
- 1xHexKey
QUICK START 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
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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The Layers
There are four layers of key settings on the keyboard. Layer O and layer 1 are for the Mac system. Layer 2 and layer 3 are for the Windows system.
If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then layer O 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 (layer O ).
This is a common mistake people are making.
4. The Backlight
Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect
Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off
5. Adjust The Backlight Brightness
Press fn + W to increase the backlight brightness
Press fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Factory Reset
Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard?
- Try factory reset by pressing fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
- 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 and then release the reset key. The keyboard now will enter DFU mode.
- Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.
- Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
* Step by step guide can be found on our website.
V1 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications | |
Layout | 75% |
Switch type | Mechanical |
Width | 148.72mm |
Length | 328.45 mm |
Front height | 17.87 mm (without keycaps) |
Back height | 25.84 mm (without keycaps) |
Front height | 27.30 mm (with OSA keycaps installed) |
Back height | 36.62 mm (with OSA keycaps installed) |
Keyboard feet height | 2mm |
Angle | 3.5 / 7.08 / 9.52 degree |
V1 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/M0(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/M0(3) key.
KEY DESCRIPTION
Key Description | |
Ser- | Screen Brightness Decrease |
Ser+ | Screen Brightness Increase |
Bright- | Backlight Decrease |
Bright+ | Backlight Increase |
Prvs | Previous |
Play | Play/Pause |
Next | Next |
Mute | Mute |
Vol- | Volume Decrease |
Vol+ | Volume Increase |
RGBToggle | Turn Backlight on/off |
RGBMd+ | RGB Mode Next |
RGBMd- | RGB Mode Previous |
Hue+ | Hue Increase |
Hue- | Hue Decrease |
RGBSPI | RGB Speed Increase |
RGBSPD | RGB Speed Decrease |
M0(1) | Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key |
M0(3) | Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key |
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 does 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.
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