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6.3 Accessing the v-Drive (SmartSet + Hotkey 3)
The Advantage360 contains a virtual flash drive named “Adv360” where the all keyboard’s configuration files
are stored. The “v-Drive” is normally hidden from your computer and can be ignored access for basic
keyboard usage or any of the onboard programming shortcuts.
There are four reasons to access the v-Drive: 1) to use the SmartSet App for Windows or Mac, 2) to Direct
Program your keyboard, 3) to perform a firmware update, or 4) troubleshooting. The v-Drive should be closed
except when performing the above operations.
Onboard shortcut to open (aka “mount”) the v-Drive:
Hold the SmartSet Key and tap Hotkey 3. The Indicator LEDs will flash 4 times to signal the v-Drive is
opening. Note: It may take up to twelve seconds for the v-Drive to appear.
Finding the v-Drive on your computer
The v-Drive is always named “Adv360” but its location will vary depending on your operating system. Here
are some tips:
• Windows: The v-Drive will usually “pop-up” automatically in FILE EXPLORER under “This PC”
• Mac: Look at the DESKTOP or in FINDER under “Devices”
• Android: Look in COMPUTER SETTINGS
• Chrome: Look in FILES
• Linux: Look in MY COMPUTER
Programming disabled while v-Drive is open
All non-essential onboard shortcuts are disabled while the v-Drive is open to prevent potential drive
corruption.
Contents of the v-Drive
• Firmware Folder: Contains the “rescue.upd” firmware file for a rescue reset and any firmware update files
you may place there
• Layout Folder: Contains the 9 “layout_.txt” files (key actions and macros) corresponding to each of the 9
programmable Profiles
• Lighting Folder; Contains the 9 “led_.txt” (Indicator LED function and color) corresponding to each of the
9 programmable Profiles
• Settings Folder: Contains the current global keyboard settings file called “settings.txt”
Simple text configuration files
All of the files (other than firmware files) found on the v-Drive use the .txt format which can be opened with
any text editing program (e.g., Notepad, Microsoft Word, etc.).
Closing the v-Drive
Before closing the v-Drive, be sure to save any .txt files that have been edited if you would like those changes
to be implemented. Always “Eject” the v-Drive from you Operating System (right-click the mouse in
Windows) before closing the v-Drive using the onboard shortcut (SmartSet + Hotkey 3). The Indicator
LEDs will flash 2 times to signal the v-Drive is closing.
The new SmartSet App for Windows is designed to eject the v-Drive for you provided you follow the on-
screen prompts.
If you get a message from your operating system that the device is busy and cannot eject, be sure all v-Drive
files are closed and click on the top level of the v-Drive, then try again. You can also unplug the keyboard to
close the v-Drive instead of using the shortcut.
Note: macOS will frequently produce an error after disconnecting the v-Drive but this can be safely ignored.
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