Do I Need to Lube My Keyboard Switches?
Figure 1: Sometime around here is a good time to ask that question... If you’re new to the mechanical keyboard hobby, I have no doubt that planning your first keyboard build is a bit of a daunting task. To be entirely honest with you, it’s only a tiny bit less daunting for your second or even third keyboard builds should you stay around a little while longer. You’ve got the keyboard itself to worry about, stabilizers, keycaps, and even switches on top of all of the intangible marks you want your dream keyboard to hit. Switches are especially daunting right out of the gate as there’s just so many options out there to pick from – each with their own unique specifications, manufacturers, and more. Yet, in spite of all of these differences between switches, time and time again I find people always asking about lubing switches as one of their chief concerns when it comes to picking some up. With countless numbers of content creators talking about lubing switches, its no...
Apr 17, 2024
FN + 1 cycles through 5 LED profiles (2-6) To edit an LED profile press FN+2, FN+3, FN+4, FN+5, or FN+6 and the number will flash then you're able to press keys that you want to remain lit. To save the profile press FN + the corresponding number for the profile, to clear a profile all you need to do is edit it again. FN + ~ locks the keyboard FN + Left Arrow Key cycles through the LED patterns (Fully lit, key press ripple, marquee/snake from left to right top row to bottom, and illuminate key on press. FN + Right arrow key toggles breathing FN + Up/Down arrow key changes LED brightness
FN + F1 is My Computer FN + F2 is default browser FN + F3 is calculator FN + F4 is default media player FN + F5-F11 are media/volume keys FN + F12 is winlock (enable/disable toggle for win key)
Not entirely sure about these FN + INS turns on 6 key rollover FN + HM turns on 24 key rollover
No freaking clue FN + DEL FN + END FN + PD
I did try Google'ing for documentation, video or text, but my Google-Fu betrays me.
Any thoughts to if the board has programmable macros too? That would make sense for the FN + DEL, END and PD keys, delays for macros.