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If, by chance, you spill a beverage in the keyboard, it is recommended to remove the key caps, disassemble
the board, gently rinse all components in purified water (distilled, deionized, or reverse osmosis), and let them
air dry.
ABOUT BAMBOO KEYBOARDS
If you have a bamboo keyboard, this section will provide some helpful information.
Bamboo keyboards may be treated with a natural wax and/or tung oil at the factory to improve
waterproofing. This oil can have a strong smell that some find unpleasant. If this happens, it is recommended
to remove the keyboard from the box, possibly under a fan, for up to a week to help the smell dissipate.
Once a year, be sure to apply a sealing coat to the bamboo to preserve its life. A lightweight mineral oil or
“cutting board oil” is perfect. Apply a light coat, let it sit for a few minutes, and then use a dry lint-free cloth to
remove as much excess oil as possible.
Bamboo, like any wood, is a natural material that will absorb and release moisture over time, growing and
shrinking slightly as it does. If you have any issues with your bamboo keyboard, please contact Support using
the information later in this manual.
COMPARABLE BOARDS
With some searching, you may find other keyboards on the market with similar Hall switches, or similar-
looking capacitive switches. Though it may be tempting to purchase these instead, the quality may be
disappointing.
XMIT Keyboards is committed to quality. We have made substantial improvements to this keyboard design
over time including new stabilizers, new key sliders, improved electronics, upgraded microcontrollers,
improved springs, and improved key layouts. Your purchase from XMIT Keyboards allows us to bring to market
future improvements such as: CNC aluminum cases; new keyboard layouts; tactile and clicky switches.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: The Fn key does not appear to work!
A: Very rarely, a firmware error will cause the board to stop responding to Fn key combinations. In this
circumstance, we recommend unplugging the keyboard, waiting 5 seconds, and plugging it back in. You might
also try a Fn+Esc reset (see next question).
Q: When I press the F, J, or K key, the keyboard sends garbage characters!
A: This may happen if the Macro function on some boards is not programmed correctly. Holding Fn+Esc for
five seconds, until the keyboard LEDs recycle, should fix this. An alternate workaround is to:
1.
Press Fn+F, J, or K for three seconds, to enter macro programming mode.
2.
Press F or J or K.
3.
Press Fn+F to exit macro programming mode.
This will set the “F (or J or K) key macro” to be “type F (or J or K)”.
As of this writing the macro programming mode is experimental. Please feel free to experiment with it!
