Ducky One 3 User Manual

Introduction

This manual provides comprehensive information for the Ducky One 3 mechanical keyboard, available in both Non-backlit and RGB LED versions.

Specifications

Ducky One 3 Non-backlit Version

• Model Numbers: DKON2108 / DKON2187
• Type: Mechanical Keyboard
• Switch: Cherry MX Switches
• Keycap Material: PBT or ABS
• Printing Method: Double-Shot or Laser engraved or Dye-Sublimation
• Origin of Production: Taiwan

Sizes and Weights:

• Full size: 450 x 140 x 40 mm, 1250g
• Tenkeyless: 370 x 140 x 40 mm, 950g

Layouts:

The keyboard is available in standard layouts:

• ANSI: Standard US layout.
• ISO: European layout.
• JIS: Japanese layout.

Diagrams showing ANSI, ISO, and JIS layouts are present, illustrating key placement and size variations.

Ducky One 3 RGB LED Version

• Model Numbers: DKON2108ST / DKON2187ST
• Type: Mechanical Keyboard
• Switch: Cherry MX RGB Switches
• Keycap Material: PBT or ABS
• Printing Method: Double-Shot or Laser engraved
• Origin of Production: Taiwan

Sizes and Weights:

• Full size: 450 x 140 x 40 mm, 1250g
• Tenkeyless: 370 x 140 x 40 mm, 950g

Layouts:

The keyboard is available in standard layouts:

• ANSI: Standard US layout.
• ISO: European layout.
• JIS: Japanese layout.

Diagrams showing ANSI, ISO, and JIS layouts are present, illustrating key placement and size variations, including dedicated keys for RGB control (CM, REC).

RGB LED Backlit Modes

Control RGB lighting effects using Fn + F10:

Adjustments:

• Decrease Speed: Fn + ←
• Increase Speed: Fn + →
• Turn off all backlit (including CM1 and CM2): Hold Fn + F10 for 3 seconds.

Color Adjustments (for modes with ? icon):

• Adjust Red (R) brightness: Fn + F5 (10 Levels)
• Adjust Green (G) brightness: Fn + F6 (10 Levels)
• Adjust Blue (B) brightness: Fn + F7 (10 Levels)
• Erase Red, Green, and Blue color setting: Fn + F8
• Activate Color Palette: Fn + Spacebar (Select desired color)

RGB LED Zone Customization Modes

Customize specific zones or keys with colors.

Recording Steps:

1. Press Fn + PrtSc to record CM1, or Fn + Pause to record CM2.
2. In recording mode, CapsLock displays the current LED color. Adjust color using CapsLock + Spacebar.
3. After setting the desired color, press any key to assign that color to the key.
4. Repeat for different keys. Press a key again to cancel its setting.
5. Press CapsLock + ScrLk to finish recording.

Notes:

• When starting recording mode, CapsLock displays the last color used.
• CM1 and CM2 cannot work simultaneously or with other lighting modes. CM1 has priority over CM2.
• CM1/CM2 apply to user's customized zone and color only.
• Entering recording mode shows the previously saved setting.
• If no changes are made within 30 seconds, the session terminates without saving.

Display Mode

Activate or deactivate a mode to showcase various LED backlit effects.

Activation: Hold Fn + Alt(Right) + Ctrl(Right) for 3 seconds.

Note: The keyboard will be disabled during this mode. Unplug the keyboard to quit. This mode is for showcasing purposes.

Visuals of abstract geometric shapes are displayed, likely representing the showcase effects.

Reset and Windows Key Lock

Reset Back to Factory Defaults

Procedure: Press and hold Left Windows key + Right Windows key for 3 seconds.

Indication: Keyboard's backlit will flash 3 times.

Open / Close Windows Function (Windows Key Lock)

Procedure: While DIP 1 is ON, press and hold Fn + any Alt key + any Windows key for 3 seconds.

Indication: Keyboard's backlit will flash 3 times to indicate ON/OFF status. (Default setting is ON).

Mouse Function

Enable or disable the keyboard's mouse control functionality.

Activation (Default Setting):

• TKL, Tenkeyless: Fn + Alt + ScrLk
• Full Size: Fn + Alt + NumberLock

Indication: The corner right indicator "M" key will light up upon activation.

Diagrams illustrate key mappings for mouse control on TKL and Full Size layouts, including cursor movement, clicks, and scrolling.

DIP Switch Functions

DIP switches are located on the underside of the keyboard. They default to OFF.

Key Switch Functions

Remap keys and change their functions.

Applicable Keys: Fn/Alt/Ctrl/Windows/CapsLock

Operation:

1. Press and hold Fn + Alt + k for 5 seconds.
2. Keys (Esc, Ctrl, Win, Alt, Fn, CapsLock) will light up in sequence: pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple, and white.
3. Except for Esc & CapsLock, the remaining 7 keys can switch functions and colors (up to 2 keys at a time).
4. Press CapsLock once to change its function to Fn (indigo LED), then to L_Ctrl (red LED).
5. Press CapsLock again to resume its original CapsLock function (white LED).
6. Press Esc key once to save and exit.

Note: Press Esc to leave the switching function before starting.

Ducky Macro V2.0

Program custom macros and key functions.

Profile Selection

Select a profile to customize:

Note: After selecting a profile, CapsLock or indicator lights will blink to show the profile number.

Macro Recording Steps

1. Enter Macro Recording: Hold Fn + Alt + Tab for 3 seconds. CapsLock or indicator lights will flash slowly.
2. Start Recording Macro: Press the key you want to assign a macro to. The key will blink (non-backlit versions will not show this). CapsLock or indicator lights will flash swiftly.
3. Record Macro: Enter the desired key sequence, macro implementation, and timing options.
4. Exit or Continue Recording: Hold Fn + Alt + Tab for 1 second to exit. Press Fn + Alt to continue recording more keys.

Setting Section: Keys Available for Macro

Diagrams show the keyboard layout, differentiating keys that can be programmed for macros (white keys) from those that cannot (grey keys) on both the Default Layer and Fn Layer.

Keys Unable to set Macro function:

• Fn
• Fn + ESC
• Fn + F1~F12
• Fn + PrtSc
• Fn + ScrLk
• Fn + Pause
• Fn + 0~9
• Fn + Ctrl
• Fn + Alt
• Fn + Windows
• Fn + ↑ ↓ ← →
• Fn + Space

Multimedia Function Keys

Assign multimedia controls using Fn + Windows Key + Key:

Reset Macro setting for single profile:

Note: Macros need to be recorded first before use.

Windows Common Function Keys

Standard Windows shortcuts and their Ducky keyboard equivalents:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/keyboard-shortcuts

Keyboard Button Function Keys

Assign profile and lighting functions using Fn + Shift + Key:

Note: Functions need to be recorded first before use.

Set Up Example

Note: Set the Profile from Profile 2~6 before setting Macro.

Example A: Configure the key "Z" to "Q" output.

Steps:

1. Hold Fn + Ctrl for 3 seconds, to enter Macro recording.
2. Press Z, press on the key you want to use to activate Macro.
3. Press Q, enter any key, and choose the Macro implantation.
4. Fn + Ctrl / Fn + Alt, to exit recording / to continue recording more keys.

Example B: Holding "Fn + A" then type "ABC" until release the key to stop ongoing output.

Steps:

1. Hold Fn + Ctrl for 3 seconds, to enter Macro recording.
2. Press Fn + A, press on the key you want to use to activate Macro.
3. Press A, B and C in sequence to record ongoing Macro.
4. Press Fn + E, select implantations option.
5. Fn + Ctrl / Fn + Alt, to exit recording / to continue recording more keys.

Example C: To set F1 as show "Desktop" (under Windows system)

Steps:

1. Hold Fn + Ctrl for 3 seconds, to enter Macro recording.
2. Press F1, press on the key you want to use to activate Macro.
3. Hold Windows key + D, enter any key, and choose the Macro implantation.
4. Fn + Ctrl / Fn + Alt, to exit recording / to continue recording more keys.

Example D: To set F5 as "mute volume" (under Windows system)

Steps:

1. Hold Fn + Ctrl for 3 seconds, to enter Macro recording.
2. Press F5, press on the key you want to use to activate Macro.
3. Press Fn + Windows key + A, enter any key, and choose the Macro implantation.
4. Fn + Ctrl / Fn + Alt, to exit recording / to continue recording more keys.

Hot-swap Set-up Example

Instructions for replacing keyboard switches.

• Step 1: Use key puller to pull out the key caps.
• Step 2: Use switch puller to pull out the switches.
• Step 3: Align switch pins with the holes.
• Step 4: Gently push the switch in.

Diagrams illustrate the use of key and switch pullers, and the process of aligning and inserting switches.