Keychron Q0 Keyboard User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Keychron

Keychron Q0 User Manual

Keychron Q0 Keyboard

Keychron Q0 Customizable Keyboard

Fully Assembled Version

Fully Assembled version

Keyboard

1x Fully Assembled Keyboard

Including

1x Aluminum Case
1x PCB
1x steel Plate
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x Case Foam
3 sets x Stabilizers
1 set x Keycaps (PST Double-shot)
1 set a Switches (Gateron G Pro)

Cable

1x Type-C to Type-C Cable
1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter

Tools

1x switch Puller
1x Keycap Puller
1x Screwdriver

Barebone Version

Keyboard Kit

1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches)

Including

1x Aluminum Case
1x PCB Ix Steel Plate In Sound Absorbing Foam
1x Case Foam 3 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

Quick Start

1. 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.

2. Warranty

The keyboard is highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.
If anything goes wrong with any of the keyboard components of keyboard during the warranty period, we will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard.

3. 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.

4. Factory Reset

Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard?

Try factory reset by pressing o + 9 + 1 (for 4 seconds)
Download the right firmware for your keyboard from our website.
Remove the power cable from the keyboard.
Remove the “O” and “.” keycap to find the rest 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 o + 9 + 1 (for 4 seconds)

Step by step guide can be found on our website

Q0 Customizable Keyboard Specifications

Layout	Numpad
Switch type	Mechanical
Width	128.8 mm
Length	88.8 mm
Front height	18.2 mm (without keycaps)
Back height	29.9 mm (without keycaps)
Front height	28.8 mm (with OSA keycaps installed)
Back height	39.8 mm (with OSA keycaps installed)
Keyboard feet height	2.4mm
Angle	5.2 degree

Q0 Mechanical Keyboard

Overview

Q0 Mechanical Keyboard

Default Key Layout:

LAYER 0: This layer will be activated when your keyboard is connected.

LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when you press the fn/Mo(1) key

Key Description

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

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.

Keychron Q0 Customizable Number Pad Keycaps Size

Keychron Q0 Keycap Size

Q0 Number Pad Plate File

Plate File

How to Factory Reset (Firmware)

How to Factory Reset or Flash Firmware for Your Keychron Q0 Number Pad?

Troubleshooting? Or don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard? You may try factory reset.

Note: If everything works fine with your keyboard. Please don’t flash the firmware. There is a chance it can damage your keyboard.

1. Download the Q0 firmware (the file needs to be unzipped) and download the QMK Toolbox. (If the download link below does not work, use this link: https://github.com/qmk/qmk_toolbox/releases)

Download Q0 Firmware

Download QMK Toolbox for Mac

Download QMK Toolbox for Windows

2. Unplug the power cable from the keyboard.
3. Open the QMK Toolbox.
4. Remove the zero (“0”) keycap and you will find the reset button.

5. Press down and hold the reset button.
6. Plug in the power cable. The keyboard will enter into DFU mode. Then, the QMK Toolbox will display in yellow words “***DFU device connected”.

7. Click open and choose the Keychron Q0 firmware. Click the Flash button. It will start flashing. (Note: Do NOT unplug the power cable while it’s flashing.)

8. Wait a few seconds and when you see the content below, it means the keyboard has flashed successfully factory reset.

If VIA can’t pair with your Keychron Q0 after you tried flashing, you need to follow these steps:

1. Reconnect your keyboard power cable.

2. If VIA still doesn’t pair together after you reconnect the power cable, download the Keychron Q0 keymap JSON file.

Download Q0 keymap JSON for VIA

3. Open VIA.
Step 1: Click the “DESIGN” section.
Step 2: Drag the JSON file to the tab and then click the “CONFIGURE” section to customize the keymap.

5. VIA should pair together with the Keychron Q0 now.

You may contact support@keychron.com if a defect covered by the warranty arises in your product within the warranty period. Keychron will honor the warranty of our Q and V series keyboard (e.g.: Q0, Q1, Q2, V1, V2, etc.) by one of the following methods at our discretion:

– Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by manufacturing: We will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard, as its highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.

– Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by disassembling our product, improper installation, non-factory repairs/modifications, improper adjustment of the product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn-in”, and similar wrongful use: We will NOT offer free service. We only offer paid service to replace the defective parts at your own cost (including the cost of parts, shipping fee and tax if applicable).

Assembling Guide

How to Disassemble the Q Series Keyboard

How To Disassemble Keychron QMK/VIA Enabled Keychron Keyboard

Step 1: Unscrew the screws on the bottom of the case by the hex key.
Step 2: Take the top and bottom of the case apart.
Step 3: Unscrew the screws on the daughter PCB.
Step 4: Take the main PCB and the top of the case apart.
Step 5: Remove the daughter PCB from the main PCB.
Step 6: Unscrew the six golden screws on the PCB.
Step 7: Take the PCB, the foam, and the plate apart.

Please watch the video above to see how to disassemble a Q series keyboard.

You may contact support@keychron.com if a defect covered by the warranty arises in your product within the warranty period. Keychron will honor the warranty of our Q and V series keyboard (e.g.: Q1, Q2, V1, V2, etc.) by one of the following methods at our discretion:

– Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by manufacturing: We will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard, as its highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.

– Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by disassembling our product, improper installation, non-factory repairs/modifications, improper adjustment of the product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn-in”, and similar wrongful use: We will NOT offer free service. We only offer paid service to replace the defective parts at your own cost (including the cost of parts, shipping fee and tax if applicable).