Keychron Q8 Customizable Keyboard User Manual

Q8 Customizable Keyboard
User Manual

Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard
lx Fully Assembled Keyboard
Including
lx Aluminum Case
lx PCB
lx 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
lx Type-C to Type-C Cable
lx Type-A to Type-C Adapter
Tools
lx Switch Puller lx Keycap Puller lx Screwdriver lx Hex Key

Barebone Version

Keyboard Kit
lx Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches)
Including
lx Aluminum Case
lx PCB
lx Steel Plate 14x Gaskets (8 Installed and 6 in the Box)
5 Sets x Stabilizers
Cable
lx Type-C to Type-C Cable
lx Type-A to Type-C Adapter
Tools
lx Switch Puller
lx Keycap Puller
lx Screwdriver
lx 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.

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.
   Layer 0 is for the Mac system.
   Layer 1 is for the Windows system.
   Layer 2 is for the Mac Multimedia keys.
   Layer 3 is for the Windows Multimedia keys.
   Layer 4 is for the Function keys.
   If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then layer 0 will be activated.
   If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then layer 1 will be activated.
   

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 the 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
    

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

1. Try factory reset by pressing final +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 fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).

*Step by step guide can be found on our website.

CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Specification

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| 2.7 mm
Angle| 5 degree

CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT:

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

Third-party input tools are not compatible with the keyboard.
Due to compatibility, versions, brands, and drivers of Windows/macOS, functionalities of third Part 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 do 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, Inc.
Dover, DE 19901, United States
Find us at:
https://www.keychron.com
[email protected]
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