Asus ROG CHAKRAM User manual

Wireless Gaming Mouse
ROG CHAKRAM

1. Ethos
What is ROG CHAKRAM? (p.3)
Design Story (p.4)
Product at a Glance (p.5)
2. Aesthetic & Shape
Aesthetic (p.6)
Handshape Design (p.7)
Handshape Comparison (p.8)
3. Buttons, Switches, and DIY Design
Switches & Mouse Feet (p.9)
Customization Easy DIY (p.10)
Exclusive Push-Fit Switch Socket Design (p.11)
Customizable Badge (p.12)
Detachable & Removable Joystick (p.13)
Pivoted Button Mechanism (p.14)
Build Quality and Feel (p.15)
ROG
CHAKRAM 4. Sensor and Performance
3 Modes Connectivity (p.16)
Fast Charging & Qi Charging (p.17)
Advanced Power Solution (p.18)
Gaming-Grade Optical Sensor (p.19)
DPI On-The-Scroll (p.20)
Testing (p.21)
5. Joystick
Programmable Joystick Design (p.22)
Analog Mode (p.23)
Digital Mode (p.24)
Onboard Memory Profile Switching (p.25)
Mapping ROG Chakram as a Gamepad for Steam (p.26)
6. Software and Lighting
Aura Sync (p.30)
Intuitive Customization (p.31)
7. Packing
Package Contents (p.32)
8. Gallery (p.33)
9. Comparison Table (p.34)

ROG CHAKRAM is a 16,000 dpi, dual-wireless 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, plus wired gaming mouse with a programmable,
removable joystick that puts superior control right under your thumb. With fast charging, plus wireless Qi, pivoted
buttons, detachable magnetic covers and a unique DPI On-The- Scroll feature for easy accuracy adjustment, CHAKRAM
is fearsome new fighting force on the gaming front.
Customizable
badge
Dongle
storage
Ergonomic
handshape
Semi-transparent
design
Magnetic cover
Thumb joystick
What is rog CHAKRAM?

Naming story
CHAKRAM as a round, throwing weapon with the outer edge sharpened, was used
extensively by the Indian warrior and can be thrown by several different ways. With
the round shape, CHAKRAM perfectly brings out the spirit of the thumb joystick on
ROG CHAKRAM wireless gaming mouse, which can deliver 360 degrees of
movements.

Exclusive push-fit
switch socket design
Programmable,
removable joystick
Customizable badge
Screw-less magnetic buttons
Tactile Alps scroll wheel
16,000 DPI Optical
sensor
Screw-less magnetic cover
Integrated Aura Sync illumination
“Slide-to-press” side buttons
Product At a glance
Dongle storage

Transparent Design
Side Panel Design
The curves on both sides provide exceptional ergonomics for
either hand, giving gamers a non-slip, secure grip at all times.
ROG CHAKRAM’s transparent top shell comes in a smooth, matte finish
that is comfortable to hold. Our designers placed great emphasis on all the
details which make the mouse look and feel premium.
Aesthetics

Our engineers, dedicated to create a comfortable handshape, has worked with pro-gamers for iterative
prototypes to refine the most comfortable handshape design.
Handshape design

133mm
77mm 67mm
126mm
ROG Gladius Series
ROG CHAKRAM
With thumb rest
With streamlined shape
Handshape comparison

Manufactured with high-quality
Omron switches rated to last
for more than 50 million clicks.
Perfectly-aligned Teflon mouse
feet provide a smooth glide with
less friction during gameplay.
Switches & Mouse Feet

Customization Easy DIY
ROG Chakram is loaded with easy
DIY features, from its screw-less
magnetic buttons and cover to
exclusive push-fit switch sockets
and customizable badge, providing
loads of freedom to make ROG
Chakram your own.
Tool-less DIY for
intuitive customization

Forget the hassle of changing mouse switches: Exclusive push-fit switch socket design
allows you to easily change switches in order to customize click resistance.
1 2 3 4
Omron mouse switches are available for purchase.
ROG Chakram is compatible with Omron D2F and D2FC series switches.
Exclusive push-fit switch
socket design

Design your personalized badge with the provided blank badge, and insert it
directly into the mouse to see it flare up with Aura.
Customizable badge
Replacing the
Customizable Badge Draw It by your own
Create your own badge for unique gamer spirit

With space and performance in mind, the material of
the thumb joystick is carefully selected to meet both
these criteria without any compromise.
There are two different lengths of joystick and one
socket cover included, allowing gamers to choose the
one that best fits their hand –or remove the joystick
completely and replace it with the cover.
Detachable &
Removable Joystick
Multiple choices for better experience

Zero gap
The pivoted button mechanism utilizes springs and metal hinges to balance the keys and minimize the gap
between the buttons and switches.
Pivoted Button Mechanism
HingeSwitch
Spring
Faster and more precise response

The ROG CHAKRAM is crafted with a solid
construction. When gripping the mouse,
there are no squeaking or creaking sounds
from either side panel or top cover.
The scroll wheel is covered with non-slip
rubber for optimized control.
Premium Build
Rubberized Texture
Build quality and feel

ROG CHAKRAM has a
detachable cable that allows you
to charge up your weapon with
full lighting effects within 1.3
hours (via USB 3.0 or adapter),
1.8 hours (via USB 2.0 & Qi).
Via the included 2.4GHz RF
dongle, ROG CHAKRAM delivers
an ultrafast 1000Hz polling rate.
The upshot is competition-grade
responsiveness that’s as fast as
your actions.
Bring your ROG CHAKRAM with
you anywhere, no need any
dongle, simply connect your
gaming mouse to any tablet or
device that supports Bluetooth.
Bond instantly via the included 1ms 2.4GHz USB dongle, maximize battery life with Bluetooth or
attach anytime with a cable –the choice is yours.
3 modes connectivity
Wired USB RF2.4 GHz Bluetooth

Fast Charging
Qi Charging
Up to 12 hours of gameplay
from just a 15-minute
fast charge.
Note: Fast charging requires USB 3.0
connector, or power adapter.
Charge ROG CHAKRAM wirelessly
with an Qi-compatible surface
Fast charging &
qi charging

79 hours without RGB
48 hours with RGB
101 hours without RGB
53 hours with RGB
*Continuously using
Note:
1. Battery life may vary, depending on how often Aura is enabled.
2. The LEDs on ROG Chakram will turn red (Breathing) when the battery is below 25% in Bluetooth or RF 2.4GHz mode.
You may charge ROG Chakram by using the bundled USB cable.
Exceptional battery life Battery lighting Mode
The battery lighting mode
in Armoury II indicates the
battery status of the ROG
Chakram.
RF2.4 GHz Bluetooth
Advanced Power Solution

The optical sensor offers sensitivity as high as 16000 DPI. The on-
the-fly DPI button found on the bottom of the mouse allows gamers
to cycle through four levels of sensitivity depending on their needs.
Each of the four DPI settings is tied to a specific color that lights up
through the front of the mouse to indicate the level that is currently
active.
16000 DPI 40 g 400 IPS
Resolution Max
Acceleration Max
Speed
400
DPI
800
DPI
1600
DPI
3200
DPI
Default setting
Gaming-Grade Optical Sensor

The DPI On-The-Scroll function allows you to customize the
DPI of ROG CHAKRAM without using Software.
1. Press and hold the DPI button for 3 seconds until the LEDs
light up.
2. Scroll the scroll wheel forwards of backwards to adjust the
DPI. The LED color hue on your scroll wheel will differ
depending on the DPI adjustment.
3. Press the DPI button once you have finished customizing
the DPI value to save the changes made.
Note: The DPI increments at 100 DPI per scroll forwards and decrements
at 100 DPI per scroll backwards.
ROG Chakram changes illumination color to indicate the selected DPI range.
100 4000 8000 12,000 16,000
DPI on the scroll
DPI adjustment without software!