WASD V3 - User Manual

V3 / V3B User Manual Version 0.14 Firmware
The V3 keyboard features a DIP switch on the backside of the keyboard to enable or disable various modes of function.
Box Contents
1. Mechanical Keyboard x1
2. USB Cable x1
3. Wire Keycap Puller x1
DIP Switch Settings
Unplug keyboard before changing DIP switch positions. Plug keyboard back in for new settings to take effect.
Switch State
Function
Notes
SW 1 Off
SW 2 Off
User Programmed Layer
Default is “QWERTY”
SW 1 On
SW 2 Off
QWERTY Mode (non-
programmable)
Standard QWERTY Layout
User cannot program the 1 – 4 layers
SW 1 On
SW 2 On
Mac Mode
QWERTY Layout, programmable
Reverses Alt and OS Key Positions
SW3 Off
Scroll Lock LED = Current Layer LED
SW3 On
Scroll Lock LED = Scroll Lock LED
SW4 Off / On
Factory Reset
This action will revert all keyboard settings back to factory defaults. Unplug keyboard
and set SW4 on. Plug in keyboard. All indicator LED’s will flash red for 20 seconds and
then turn solid green which means factory reset is complete.
SW5 Off
Fn Key Enabled
When Fn Key is enabled, you can access the built in multimedia and lighting control
keys.
Default position of the Fn Key is the Menu Key.
SW5 On
Fn Key Disabled
SW6 Off
Pgm Key Disabled
Enable the Pgm Key to access the keyboard’s programming functions.
Default position of the Pgm Key is the right Ctrl Key.
SW6 On
Pgm Key Enabled
*Keyboard must be powered off to switch modes.

Summary

DIP Switch Settings

Layer Control (SW1;SW2)

Configures keyboard layer selection, including QWERTY and programmable modes.

LED Mode (SW3)

Sets Scroll Lock LED behavior for current layer or Scroll Lock status.

Factory Reset (SW4)

Activates keyboard factory reset procedure.

Fn Key Functionality (SW5)

Enables or disables the Fn key for multimedia and lighting controls.

Programmable Key Functionality (SW6)

Enables or disables the Pgm key for programming functions.

Function Key Shortcuts

Media Keys

Shortcuts for media playback and volume control using the Fn key.

LED Lighting Controls

Shortcuts for adjusting LED backlighting brightness and toggling.

Indicator LED Programming Controls

Shortcuts for controlling RGB color levels for indicator LEDs.

Macro Programming Controls

Shortcuts for switching macro layers and setting macro delays.

Macro Programming

Macro Recording Process

Steps to enter macro programming, record key presses, and save macros.

Moving Pgm or Fn Keys

Procedure to relocate the Pgm or Fn keys to different destinations.

Macro Programming Limitations

Constraints on macro recording, key combinations, and layer switching.

Clear Macro Programming for Layer

Instructions to reset all macros for a specific layer.

Indicator LED Programming

Entering LED Programming Mode

Steps to enable the Pgm key and enter LED Programming mode.

Programming Indicator Colors

Process to select and program colors for target LEDs and layer indicators.

Cycling RGB Colors

Using Fn + F6, F7, or F8 to cycle through available RGB colors.

Saving and Exiting LED Programming

How to save the programmed colors and exit the LED programming mode.

WASD V3 Specifications