EPOMAKER TH96 Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard DIY Kit User Guide

EPOMAKER TH96 Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard DIY Kit

Product Information

The Epomaker TH96 Pro is a 95% hot-swappable RGB mechanical gaming keyboard available in ANSI and ISO layouts. It is manufactured by Shenzhen Changyun Technology Co., Ltd. and is RoHS compliant. The keyboard features Windows and macOS shortcuts, light effects, and function key combinations, as well as triple mode versions with Bluetooth and wireless 2.4GHz connectivity options. The keyboard also includes a battery check and a wired mode option.

Windows Shortcuts

• FN + F1: Screen Brightness
• FN + F2: Screen Brightness +
• FN + F3: Task Explorer
• FN + F4: Mail
• FN + F5: Homepage
• FN + F6: Previous Track
• FN + F7: Play/Pause
• FN + F8: Next Track
• FN + F9: Mute Volume
• FN + F10: Volume –
• FN + F11: Volume +
• FN + F12: Lock/Unlock Win Key
• FN + /: Numlock

Light Effects

• FN + Backspace: Turn On/Off Backlights
• FN + |: Toggle RGB Effects
• FN + P: Toggle RGB Colors
• FN + D: Change Dynamic RGB Directions
• FN + <: Backlights Brightness –
• FN + >: Backlights Brightness +
• FN + ?: Backlights Speed –
• FN + /: Backlights Speed +

macOS Shortcuts

• FN + F1: Screen Brightness
• FN + F2: Screen Brightness +
• FN + F3: Task Search
• FN + F4: Mic
• FN + F5: Sleep
• FN + F6: Previous Track
• FN + F7: Play/Pause
• FN + F8: Next Track
• FN + F9: Mute Volume
• FN + F10: Volume –
• FN + F11: Volume +
• FN + F12: Lock/Unlock Win Key

Function Key Combinations

• FN+Esc (Hold 3s): Reset the Keyboard
• FN + 1!: Short Press to Switch to BT1; Long Press to Pair Devices
• FN + 2@: Short Press to Switch to BT2; Long Press to Pair Devices
• FN + 3#: Short Press to Switch to BT3; Long Press to Pair Devices
• FN + 4$: Short Press to Switch to 2.4G Mode; Long Press to Pair Devices
• FN+ B: Battery Check
• FN+Z/X/C: Switch among the Layers 1/2/3
• FN+Spacebar (Hold): Check Layer & Mode

Pairing Bluetooth Triple Mode Version Only

Toggle the switch in the back to make sure that the keyboard is under the wireless mode:

Pairing Wireless 2.4GHz Triple Mode Version Only

Toggle the switch in the back to make sure that the keyboard is under the wireless mode:

1. Hold FN+4$ for for 3-5 seconds till the light flashes fast in green, the keyboard is ready to pair.
2. Insert the 2.4G dongle to your device, the 4$ key stops flashing green and the connection is done.

Wired Mode

Toggle the switch to the wired mode, press FN+5% till the 5% key lights up in white, and the keyboard enters to the wired mode successfully.

Check Battery Triple Mode Version Only

Hold Fn+B, the keys from 1! to 0) lights up to show the battery percentage; for example, if the keys from 1! to 6^ light up when holding Fn+B, it means that the battery life is currently 60%; if keys of 1!-0) light up, battery life is 100%.

Check Layer and Mode

Hold Fn+Spacebar, the indicators of Z/X/C and 1/2/3/4/5 light up to show at which layer and which mode the keyboard is; for example, if the keys of X and 3 light up when holding Fn+Spacebar, it means that the keyboard is in layer 2 and under the wireless mode and connected to BT3 device.

Product Usage Instructions

To start using the Epomaker TH96 Pro keyboard, follow these instructions:

1. Connect the keyboard to your computer or device using a USB cable or choose a wireless connection option.
2. Use the function key combinations or shortcuts to adjust the keyboard settings, including light effects, volume, screen brightness, and more.
3. Switch among different modes by using the function key combinations or toggling the switch in the back of the keyboard.
4. To check the battery or layer and mode information, use the designated function key combinations.

If you encounter any issues or require further assistance, contact Epomaker support at support@epomaker.com.

ISO Layout
95% Hot Swappable RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Should you require more assistance please email us at support@epomaker.com

WINDOWS SHORTCUTS

• FN + F1 Screen Brightness –
• Fn + F2 Screen Brightness +
• Fn + F3 Task
• Fn + F4 Explorer
• Fn + F5 Mail
• Fn + F6 Homepage
• Fn + F7 Previous Track
• Fn + F8 Play/Pause
• Fn + F9 Next Track
• Fn + F10 Mute
• Fn + F11 Volume –
• Fn + F12 Volume +
• Fn + Win Lock/Unlock Win Key
• Fn + / Numlock

LIGHT EFFECTS

• Fn + Backspace Turn On/Off Backlights
• Fn + | Toggle RGB Effects
• Fn + P Toggle RGB Colors
• Fn + D Change Dynamic RGB Directions
• Fn + ↓ Backlights Brightness –
• Fn + ↑ Backlights Brightness +
• Fn + ← Backlights Speed –
• Fn + → Backlights Speed +

MACOS SHORTCUTS

• FN + F1 Screen Brightness –
• Fn + F2 Screen Brightness +
• Fn + F3 Task
• Fn + F4 Search
• Fn + F5 Mic
• Fn + F6 Sleep
• Fn + F7 Previous Track
• Fn + F8 Play/Pause
• Fn + F9 Next Track
• Fn + F10 Mute
• Fn + F11 Volume –
• Fn + F12 Volume +

FUNCTION KEY COMBINATIONS

• FN+Esc (Hold 3s) Reset the Keyboard

• Fn + 1! Short Press to Switch to BT1;
  Long Press to Pair Devices
  Short Press to Switch to BT2;

• Fn + 2@ Long Press to Pair Devices
  Short Press to Switch to BT3;

• Fn + 3# Long Press to Pair Devices

• Fn + 4$ Short Press to Switch to 2.4G Mode;
  Long Press to Pair Devices

• Fn + 5% Wired Mode

• FN+ B Battery Check

• Fn+Z/X/C Switch among the Layers 1/2/3

• Fn+Spacebar (Hold) Check Layer & Mode

PAIRING BLUETOOTH ˜TRIPLE°MODE VERSION ONLY
Toggle the switch in the back to make sure that the keyboard is under the wireless mode:

1. Hold Fn+1!/2@/3# (or 1!/2”/3£ in ISO layout) for 3-5 seconds till the indicators flashes fast in blue, the keyboard is ready to pair.
2. Turn on your Bluetooth device and find “TH96 BT5.0” or “TH96 BT3.0”, then connect. When the keyboard is connected to the Bluetooth device, the light on the 1!/2@/3# (or 1!/2”/3£ in ISO layout) key stops flashing and the connection is done.
3. Press Fn+1!/2@/3# (or 1!/2”/3£ in ISO layout) to toggle between the Bluetooth devices 1/2/3.

PAIRING WIRELESS 2.4GHZ ˜TRIPLE°MODE VERSION ONLY˛
Toggle the switch in the back to make sure that the keyboard is under the wireless mode:

1. Hold Fn+4$ for for 3-5 seconds till the light flashes fast in green, the keyboard is ready to pair.
2. Insert the 2.4G dongle to your device, the 4$ key stops flashing green and the connection is done.

WIRED MODE
Toggle the switch to the wired mode, press Fn+5% till the 5% key lights up in white, and the keyboard enters to the wired mode successfully.

CHECK BATTERY ˜TRIPLE°MODE VERSION ONLY˛
Hold Fn+B, the keys from 1! to 0) lights up to show the battery percentage; for example, if the keys from 1! to 6^ light up when holding Fn+B, it means that the battery life is currently 60%; if keys of 1!-0) light up, battery life is 100%.

CHECK LAYER AND MODE
Hold Fn+Spacebar, the indicators of Z/X/C and 1/2/3/4/5 light up to show at which layer and which mode the keyboard is; for example, if the keys of X and 3 light up when holding Fn+Spacebar, it means that the keyboard is in layer 2 and under the wireless mode and connected to BT3 device.

SPECS

• MODEL : EPOMAKER TH96 PRO
• KEYS AMOUNT : 95 Keys + 1 Knob
• STRUCTURE: Gasket mount
• STABILIZER TYPE: Screw-in Stabilizer for Space-bar, others are plate-mounted stabilizers
• PCB TYPE: 3/5-pin Hotswap PCB
• BATTERY CAPACITY: 6000mAh (Triple-mode version only)
• CONNECTIVITY: Type-C Wired, 2.4 & Bluetooth Wireless (Triple-mode version only)
• QMK/VIA: Supportable in the Wired version
• ANTI-GHOST KEY: NKRO in all modes
• POLLING RATE: 1000hz in Type-C Wired & 2.4G modes
• LED: South-facing LEDs
• COMPATIBILITY: WINDOWS/MAC
• DIMENSION: 323 x 113 x 25 mm
• WEIGHT: Around 0.8kg

REPLACING KEY CAPS AND SWITCHES

For a full guide on how to remove keycaps and switches scan the QR Code or type in your browser:https://epomaker.com/blogs/guides/diy-guide-how-to- remove-and-replace-your-mechanical-keyboard-switches

Remove Switches

1. Grab your Switch Removal Tool and align the gripping teeth vertically (on the Y-Axis) at the center of the switch, as shown in the example graphic above.
2. Grab the switch with the Switch Puller and apply pressure until the switch releases itself from the plate.
3. Using firm but gentle force pull the switch away from the keyboard using a vertical motion.

Install Switches

1. Check that all the switch metallic pins are perfectly straight and clean.
2. Align the switch vertically to have the Gateron logo facing north. The pins should align themselves to the keyboard PBC.
3. Press the switch down until you hear a click. This means your switch clips have attached themselves to the keyboard plate.
4. Inspect the switch to ensure it’s properly attached to your keyboard, and test it.

Note: If the key doesn’t work its possible you may have bent one of the switches while installing it. Pull the switch out and repeat the process.
Pins may be damaged beyond repair and need replacement if this process is not done correctly. Never apply excessive force when replacing keycaps or switches. If you cannot remove or install keycaps or switches please contact customer service as soon as possible to avoid damage to the keyboard due to operating errors.

TECHNI CAL ASSISTANCE

For technical assistance, please email to support@epomaker.com with your purchase order number and a detailed description of your issue.
We normally respond to enquiries within 24 hours. If you purchased your keyboard from a distributor or not from any official store of Epomaker, please contact them directly for any additional help.

COMMUNITY FORUMS
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WARRANTY

EPOMAKER’s Warranty covers any factory defects that might affect the proper functionality of your purchase. It doesn’t cover any damage that may occur from normal wear and tear. If your product is defective we will send you a replacement unit. Replacement units might require you to send the defective unit back to Epomaker. We provide a 1 year warranty for our products when bought from our website (EPOMAKER.com). Your item will not be covered by your 1 year warranty if the inspection shows any sign of modification or changes unsupported by the original product, these include: Changing internal components, Assembling and reassembling the product, Replacing Batteries, etc. We will ONLY cover the item if it is bought from our official stores. You do not have a warranty with us if you bought the item from another reseller or likewise. Please contact the store that you bought your product from to resolve issues.

Made in China
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Changyun Technology Co., Ltd. Address: Seventh Floor, Kai Daer Building, No.168 Tongsha Road, Xili Street, Nanshan Disctrict, Shenzhen,Guangdong,
CN Email : support@epomaker.com
Web: www.epomaker.com

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References

• Epomaker
• Epomaker
• DIY Guide: How to Replace Your Mechanical Keyboard Switches
• Reddit - Dive into anything

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