How do you do per-key RGB lighting on a Shift V2?
I saw the online configurator that lets you do this on the Shift V1, where it spits out a compiled firmware file to flash. The V2 doesn't seem to have this function in the Windows configurator, though. I can't imagine the answer here is "you're going to have to manually write the hex for every key in QMK, compile it, and flash that".
Apr 18, 2024
1. Does the back-light have a toggle? timed? permanently on? 2. Battery type / battery life 3. Can we use a wired connection vs the Bluetooth connection? 4. Any correct pictures to show the actual options we are given with? 5. Linux compatibility? 6. Someone mentioned a typing bug which effects this model (any information on this?)
He also already posted pictures in the comments and a few others linked some pictures as well.
So to your questions, (all answers are sourced from article, I make no claims to whether they are true or not) 1. The LED turns off after 5 min. 2. 600 hours without using backlighting 3. No wired connection available. The author states that he tried repeatedly and that allegedly, Varmilo will release a dual wired and Bluetooth keyboard next year. 4. IDK 5. IDK 6. IDK
With respect to Linux compatibility and the typing bug, we'll have to get back to you after talking to the vendor again.
Regarding the options available during checkout, the Grey keycaps and the Black case are as pictured in this drop. For the White case and White keycaps, some pictures have already been posted in this discussion thread.
If you'd like to take a look at how the White case and the White keycaps look please take a look at this drop https://www.massdrop.com/buy/varmilo-va87mr. The caveat is that the drop linked has orange LEDs and the only LED option available for this drop is white.
Please reply to this message as and when any other questions arise, and I'll try to respond to them promptly.
Thanks a lot guys!
Edit: I forgot to mention that the vendor has asked us to limit the drop to 150 units. I've updated the "Description" page as well.
Any chance you'll be offering this with blue, teal, orange, green or even purple LEDs in the very near future?
Gateron browns and clears might be the best choices if not for the LED problem you mentioned.
It also sounds as if LED light might bleed less with Gateron switches. That sounds like a good feature if you've got the color you want.