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Rath
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Jul 15, 2015
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Jedi
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Jul 15, 2015
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Rathrandom_name 16 replying to JDM_WAAAT
To turn it on you press FN+Insert, and it starts in pairing mode.
Here is what i got from google translate using this site : http://www.inwaishe.com/article-1636-2.html
Energy aspects, Varmilo VB87M integrates many function keys, some of the features did not reflected in the keycap characters, so before using basically have to view a manual.
WIN system under FN functions:
FN + F1: Brightness - FN + F2: brightness + FN + F3: Search FN + F7 ~ F12: multimedia shortcut keys FN + Insert: Power FN + Delete: clear all memory of Bluetooth devices FN + Ctrl (Right): Application Key FN + ↑: increase the brightness of the keyboard FN + ↓: lower keyboard brightness FN + →: disconnect the current Bluetooth link, enter pairing mode search FN + WIN (short press): shielded WIN key FN + WIN (press 3 seconds): Left WIN key and FN swap FN + Left Ctrl (press 3 seconds): as Ctrl key exchange with Caplock
Energy aspects, Varmilo VB87M integrates many function keys, some of the features did not reflected in the keycap characters, so before using basically have to view a manual.
WIN system under FN functions:
FN + F1: Brightness - FN + F2: brightness + FN + F3: Search FN + F7 ~ F12: multimedia shortcut keys FN + Insert: Power FN + Delete: clear all memory of Bluetooth devices FN + Ctrl (Right): Application Key FN + ↑: increase the brightness of the keyboard FN + ↓: lower keyboard brightness FN + →: disconnect the current Bluetooth link, enter pairing mode search FN + WIN (short press): shielded WIN key FN + WIN (press 3 seconds): Left WIN key and FN swap FN + Left Ctrl (press 3 seconds): as Ctrl key exchange with Caplock
Rath
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Jul 16, 2015
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JediThanks for the info. It works. I'm irked that it was so simple, and that I found some of those Chinese sites as well but didn't read carefully enough to notice this.
On the other hand I probably would have guessed at something like the above if the keyboard had worked at all over USB. It's really bad design that it doesn't, in my opinion -- unless there's some other hidden key command to make it work =/
On the other hand I probably would have guessed at something like the above if the keyboard had worked at all over USB. It's really bad design that it doesn't, in my opinion -- unless there's some other hidden key command to make it work =/
Rath
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Jul 16, 2015
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VividI was just testing. I can only get about 15' away and still see the screen, but I can't detect any lag whatsoever. For comparison I also have a Logitech K800, and that is decidedly laggy.
It could be that others have a more electronically noisy environment, but I have multiple routers, two computers, three UPSs, cell phones etc. in the room. It could be an issue with a particular BT module, or an issue with the computer itself. It could also be a defective keyboard.
It could be that others have a more electronically noisy environment, but I have multiple routers, two computers, three UPSs, cell phones etc. in the room. It could be an issue with a particular BT module, or an issue with the computer itself. It could also be a defective keyboard.
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In any case, as I said the unit I received doesn't work at all. I get no response from the system when plugged in with the USB cable. When it's plugged in there is one slowly blinking single backlight on the insert key. If I hold that key down the blinking changes, but that's it. It isn't detected via bluetooth at all. I tested with multiple devices, PC (Windows 10) and Mac (OS X Yosemite).
Physically, the keyboard is extremely similar to my CM Storm Quickfire Rapid -- the only major difference is that it's a bit lower profile (which is good) and it's heavier, due to the battery I assume. My primary criticism is on the horrible mini-USB connection and cord channel. Admittedly, that shouldn't be as big a deal when it's connected via BT, since the cord doesn't need to be connected all the time, but it's a negative regardless.
The key caps -- as others have mentioned -- are not as pictured. I knew that from the email Massdrop sent out, but worse than that, I ordered the backlit version and the caps aren't even shine-through. What is the point of a backlight when the keys are opaque? It's just a drain on the battery for no benefit (assuming the backlight is intended to work when the keyboard isn't plugged in).
The fold-out feet are also defective. Initially they wouldn't fold out at all. Eventually I managed to coax one side to open, but I'm afraid if I pull any harder on the other one it's going to break off.
The key switches feel very nice though. Too bad they don't do anything when I hit them =P