X-BOWS Knight-Plus Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- X-BOWS
Table of Contents
X-BOWS Knight-Plus Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard
Web: www.x-bows.com
Mail: support@x-bows.com
Product Introduction
The X-Bows Knight-Plus is a fully customizable mechanical keyboard with (86+22Keys)ergonomic layout that pushes your typing experience to the next level. It naturally improves typing posture by aligning your joints and reducing finger travel. These improvements allow you to get more done and feel less discomfort throughout your work day.
What’s in the box?
Keyboard
- 1×Fully Assembled Main Keyboard
- 1×Fully Assembled Magnetic Numpad
Including
- 2×PCB
- 2×One-Piece Aluminum Build Quality
- 10 Set×Stabilizers
- 1 Set×Keycaps (OEM ABS Keycaps)
- 1 Set×Switches (Gateron Switches 3Pin)
Cable
- 2×Type-A to Type-C Cable
Tools
- 1×Switch Puller
- 1×Keycap Puller
Specs
| Model | Knight-Plus |
|---|---|
| Layout | US Layout (86 Keys+22Keys) |
| Backlight | RGB LED |
| Switch Support | Hot-Swappable |
| QMK firmware | Support |
| MCU | High Performance, Low Power AVR® ATmega32U4 |
| Connectivity | Type-C |
| Keyboard Size | 354.9147.242.4mm; 92.5147.242.4mm; |
| Working Voltage | 4.7-5.3V |
| Working Current | <350mA(Main Keyboard); <150mA(Magnetic Numpad) |
Main Keyboard FN Function Keys
Quantum
| Fn+ | ESC | = | Reset the keyboard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delet | Turn NKRO on or off | ||
| PrtSc | Resets EEPROM state | ||
| Backspace | NUMLOCK | ||
| Pgup | Home | ||
| Pgdn | End | ||
| F9 | Launch Calculator (Windows) | ||
| F10 | Launch My Computer (Windows) | ||
| F11 | Launch Media Player (Windows) | ||
| F12 | Launch Mail (Windows) |
Media
| Fn+ | ↑ | = | Volume up |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ | Volume down | ||
| ← | Previous Track | ||
| → | Next Track | ||
| R-shift | Mute Audio | ||
| R- ctrl | Play\pause |
Keyboard Settings
| Fn+ | Tab | = | Toggle RGB lighting on or off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Next RGB mode | ||
| E | Increase hue | ||
| W | Increase value | ||
| S | Decrease value | ||
| D | Increase RGB effect speed | ||
| A | Decrease RGB effect speed |
Magnetic Numpad FN Function Keys
Quantum
| Fn+ | ESC | = | Reset the keyboard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tab | Resets EEPROM state | ||
| NumLock | Launch Calculator (Windows) | ||
| / | Launch My Computer (Windows) | ||
| ***** | Launch Media Player (Windows) | ||
| = | Launch Mail (Windows) |
Media
| Fn+ | + | **=** | Volume up |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | Volume down |
Keyboard Settings
| Fn+ | 5 | = | Toggle RGB lighting on or off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Next RGB mode | ||
| 9 | Increase hue | ||
| 8 | Increase value | ||
| 2 | Decrease value | ||
| 6 | Increase RGB effect speed | ||
| 4 | Decrease RGB effect speed |
Flashing Your Keyboard
With full QMK and VIA support, you can program and remap each key on the keyboard with ease. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, even the knob and more.
First
You can open QMK configurator, and select the web page that matches your
keyboard model:
X-bows Nature: https://config.qmk.fm/#/xbows/nature/LAYOUT
X-bows Knight: https://config.qmk.fm/#/xbows/knight/LAYOUT
X-bows Knight-Plus: https://config.qmk.fm/#/xbows/knight_plus/LAYOUT
X-bows Knight-Plus-numpad: https://config.qmk.fm/#/xbows/numpad/LAYOUT
( Note: When you are ready to update the keyboard firmware, you only need
to connect the keyboard you want to upgrade, and disconnect your computer from
other keyboards)
Second
According to the manual, flash your keyboard will be with the QMK Toolbox.
QMK Toolbox download
address:https://github.com/qmk/qmk_toolbox/releases
Manual:https://x-bows.com/blogs/blog/how-to-use-qmk-keyboard
Important note
In order to flash your custom firmware you must first put your keyboard into a
special flashing mode. While it is in this mode you will not be able to type
or otherwise use your keyboard. It is very important that you do not unplug
the keyboard or otherwise interrupt the flashing process while the firmware is
being written.
Put Your Keyboard into DFU (Bootloader) Mode, There are three ways:
- Press “Fn+Esc”;
- Unplug your keyboard, hold down the Esc and plug in your keyboard
- Press the “RESET” physical button , located on the underside of the PCB
(If you update your keyboard with the wrong firmware, you can try a third method to get the keyboard into DFU mode again.)
References
- bows.com
- X-Bows - Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboards – X-Bows Store
- QMK Configurator
- QMK Configurator
- QMK Configurator
- QMK Configurator
- Releases · qmk/qmk_toolbox · GitHub