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General| Model | Q12 |
|---|---|
| Layout | Alice Layout |
| Switch Type | Gateron |
| Backlight | RGB Backlight |
| Connectivity | Wired (USB Type-C) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Keycap Material | PBT |
| Software | VIA |
| Mounting Type | Gasket Mount |
| Operating System Compatibility | macOS/Windows |
Lists components included in the fully assembled keyboard package, such as case, PCB, plate, foam, gaskets, stabilizers, keycaps, and switches.
Details the cables provided with the keyboard, including Type-C to Type-C and Type-A to Type-C adapter.
Lists the essential tools provided for keyboard assembly and maintenance, such as switch and keycap pullers, screwdriver, and hex key.
Lists components included in the barebone keyboard kit, excluding keycaps and switches, such as case, PCB, plate, foam, gaskets, and stabilizers.
Details the cables supplied with the barebone kit, including Type-C to Type-C and Type-A to Type-C adapter.
Lists the necessary tools for the barebone kit, including switch and keycap pullers, screwdriver, and hex key.
Illustrates the keyboard layout, highlighting key differences and common keycap replacements for both Mac and Windows operating systems.
Instructions on setting the keyboard's system toggle to match the computer's operating system (Mac or Windows) for proper function.
Guidance on downloading and using the VIA software for remapping keyboard keys, with troubleshooting advice for software recognition.
Explanation of the four key layers and how system toggles (Mac/Windows) activate specific layers for different functionalities.
Instructions on how to change lighting effects using Fn+Q and turn the backlight on/off using Fn+Tab.
Details on increasing backlight brightness with Fn+W and decreasing it with Fn+S.
Explains the warranty policy, stating that only defective parts will be replaced, not the entire keyboard.
Recommendation to watch the building tutorial video on the website before assembling the keyboard.
Step-by-step guide for troubleshooting and factory resetting the keyboard using specific key combinations and QMK Toolbox.
Visual representation of the keyboard layout optimized for Mac operating systems.
Visual representation of the keyboard layout optimized for Windows operating systems.
Identification of the Type-C port, Mac layout, and Windows layout features on the keyboard.
Details the default key layout for Layer 0, activated when the system toggle is set to Mac.
Details the key layout for Layer 1, activated when the system toggle is set to Mac and the Fn/MO(1) key is pressed.
Details the key layout for Layer 2, activated when the system toggle is set to Windows.
Explanation of key notations like LWin, LAlt, RAlt, and RCtl used in the Windows layout.
Details the key layout for Layer 3, activated when the system toggle is set to Windows and the Fn/MO(3) key is pressed.
Describes keys for adjusting screen brightness (Scr-, Scr+).
Describes keys for adjusting backlight brightness (Bright-, Bright+).
Describes keys for media playback (Play/Pause), previous (Prvs), and next track (Next).
Describes keys for muting audio (Mute) and adjusting volume (Vol-, Vol+).
Describes the key to turn the backlight on or off (RGB Toggle).
Describes keys for cycling RGB modes (RGBMd+, RGBMd-) and adjusting hue (Hue+, Hue-).
Describes keys for controlling RGB speed (RGB SPI, RGB SPD).
Describes keys for activating specific layers (MO(1) for Layer 1, MO(3) for Layer 3).
Advises keeping the product away from children, maintaining dryness to prevent corrosion, and avoiding extreme temperatures.
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