Keychron Q8 Knob Version Customizable Keyboard User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Keychron

Keychron Q8 Knob Version Customizable Keyboard User Manual

Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard

1x Fully Assembled Keyboard

Including

1x Aluminum Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
14x Gaskets (8 Installed and 6 in the Box)
5 Sets x Stabilizers
1 Set x Keycaps (PBT Double-shot)
1 Set x 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
1x Hex Key

Barebone Version

Keyboard Kit

1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches)

Including

1x Aluminum Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
14x Gaskets (8 Installed and 6 in the Box)
5 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
1x Hex Key

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

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1. Switch To The Right System

Please make sure the system toggle on the top center 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 five layers of key settings on the keyboard.
The layer 0 is for the Mac system.
The layer 1 is for the Windows system.
The layer 2 is for the Mac Multimedia keys.
The layer 3 is for the Windows Multimedia keys.
The layer 4 is for the Function keys.| If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then the layer 0 will be activated.| If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then the layer 1 will be activated.
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4. Multimedia Key and Function Key

5. The Backlight

6. Adjust The Backlight Brightness

7. Adjust The Backlight Speed

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Factory Reset

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Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard?
1. Try factory reset by pressing fn1 +J +Z (for 4 seconds).
2. Download the right firmware for your keyboard from our website.
Remove the power cable from the keyboard.
3. Remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.
4. Hold the reset key while plugging in the power cable and then release the reset key. The keyboard now will enter DFU mode.
5. Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.
6. Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing fn1 + J + Z (for 4 seconds).

Step by step guide can be found on our website.

Q8 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Layout	65%
Switch type	Mechanical
Width	119.3 / 136.1 mm
Length	358 mm
Front height	19.7 mm (without keycaps)
Back height	31.5 mm (without keycaps)
Front height	31.2 mm (with OSA keycaps installed)
Back height	41.5 mm (with OSA keycaps installed)
Keyboard feet height	2.7mm
Angle	5 degree

Q8 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT **

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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 Windows.

LAIt = Left Alt LWin = Left Windows RAIlt = Right Alt

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn1/MO(2) key.

LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn1/MO(3) key.

LAYER 4: This layer will be activated when you press the fn2/MO(4) key.

KEY DESCRIPTION

KEY DESCRIPTION

Scr-	Screen Brightness Decrease	RGBMd+	RGB Mode Next
Scr+	Screen Brightness Increase	RGBMd-	RGB Mode Previous
Bright-	Backlight Decrease	Hue+	Hue Increase
Bright+	Backlight Increase	Hue-	Hue Decrease
Prvs	Previous	RGB SPI	RGB Speed Increase
Play	Play/Pause	RGB SPD	RGB Speed Decrease
Next	Next	MO(1)	Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key
Mute	Mute	MO(2)	Layer 2 will be activated when holding this key
Vol-	Volume Decrease	MO(3)	Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key
Vol+	Volume Increase	MO(4)	Layer 4 will be activated when holding this key
RGB Toggle	Turn Backlight on/off

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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