Epomaker GK96S Service manual

Epomaker GK96S/SK96S Extended Manual Version 1.2
GK96S/SK96S
Extended Manual
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Comments by Epomaker
If you think any part of this manual needs correction, adjustment or updating, sent the team a
message at [email protected]. You can also send a message there if you have any
issues with your keyboard.
Warranty Information
Epomaker’s Warranty covers any factory defects that might affect the proper functionality of
your purchase. It doesn’t cover any damage that may occur from normal wear and tear. If your
product is defective we will send you a replacement unit. Replacement units might require you
to send the defective unit back to Epomaker.
We provide a 1 year warranty for our products when bought from our website (Epomaker.com).
Your item will not be covered by your 1 year warranty if the inspection shows any sign of
modification or changes unsupported by the original product, these include: Changing internal
components, Assembling and reassembling the product, Replacing Batteries, etc.
We will ONLY cover the item if it is bought from our stores, you do not have a warranty with us if
you bought the item from another reseller or likewise. You are required to contact them to
resolve issues.
Where To Buy
Website
http://epomaker.com/
Amazon US
https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A31XCF3C216O31&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=EPOMAKER
Amazon DE
https://www.amazon.de/s?k=EPOMAKER
Aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/5877346
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Table of Contents
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Warranty Information 2
Where To Buy 2
Unboxing 5
What's included in the Box 5
Epomaker Manual (GK96S/SK96S): 6
Keyboard Keycap Dimensions 8
Changing Modes/Layers 8
Setting Up Keyboard/Bluetooth 9
Windows 10 Bluetooth 9
iOS Bluetooth Setup 11
MacOS Bluetooth 12
Linux Bluetooth Pairing 15
Downloading Software for your Epomaker GK96S/SK96S 16
Windows Download 16
MacOS Native Install: 18
MacOS Alternative and Linux Download (GUI): 21
Lighting Section 26
Creating an Lighting (.LE) Files 26
Edit Driver Layer Colours 29
Add Onboard Lighting Effects 30
Uploading Lighting “LE” Files 32
Downloading Lighting “LE” Files 33
Creating Frame Based Lighting Effects 34
Layout Section 42
Changing Keyboard Language Settings 42
Windows 42
MacOS 44
Remapping A Single Key 47
Remapping A Key Combination 49
Creating a New Macro Category 52
Creating a Macro 53
Recording a Macro 55
Editing a Macro 56
Assigning A Macro To A Key 57
Frequently Asked Questions 59
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I see “Not Support Device” 59
Combination of the FN key + Another key 60
My Mac Delete key is not working 60
My GK6X Plus Driver is in Chinese 62
I can’t seem to press anything on my MacOS screen 62
My Keyboard is not showing up in my Bluetooth 62
How do I check my battery and what does the indicator mean? 63
My Left-Alt is stuck at an orange-yellow colour 63
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Unboxing
What's included in the Box
Note: This might change depending on availability
1. Epomaker GK96S/SK96S
2. Epomaker Keycap Set
3. Epomaker GK96S/SK96S Manual
4. USB A to USB C Braided Cable (1.5m / 4.9ft)
5. Keycap and Switch Puller
6. 5 MacOS keys
7. Blue keycap upgrade (If goal reached).
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Epomaker Manual (GK96S/SK96S):
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Media Keys
FN + F6: Play/Pause
FN + F7: Previous
FN + F9: Next
FN + F10: Mute
FN + F11: Volume -
FN + F12: Volume +
Bluetooth Settings
FN + Space: Bluetooth On/Off
FN + 1:  Long Press: First Bluetooth Equipment Pair
Short Press: Connect/Disconnect to First Bluetooth Equipment
FN + 2: Long Press: Second Bluetooth Equipment Pair
Short Press: Connect/Disconnect to Second Bluetooth Equipment
FN + 3: Long Press: Third Bluetooth Equipment Pair
Short Press: Connect/Disconnect to First Bluetooth Equipment
Other Keyboard Settings
FN + Tab: 3 Seconds Press to Lock/Unlock Keyboard
FN + Win: Lock/Unlock Windows Key
FN + Left Ctrl: Keyboard Sleeping Options - 0.. Never Sleep.. 1.5min.. 9:45mins..
Backlight Settings
FN + 9: Backlight On/Off
FN + -_ Backlight Mode 1-5 (Modify)
FN + +=: Backlight Mode 6-9
FN + 0: Pause/Play Light Effect
FN + Down Arrow: Backlight Brightness -
FN + Up Arrow: Backlight Brightness +
FN + Left Arrow: Backlight Effect Speed -
FN + Right Arrow: Backlight Effect Speed +
Keyboard Modes
Standard Mode: Standard Mode
FN + 5 (Driver Mode): 5 White Light LED
FN + 6 (Layer 1): 6 Light White LED
FN + 7 (Layer 2): 7 Light White LED
FN + 8 (Layer 3): 8 Light White LED
Mac Shortcuts
FN + F1: Decrease Screen Brightness
FN + F2: Increase Screen Brightness
FN + F3: Open Mission Control
FN + F4: Open Launchpad
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FN + F5: Decrease Keyboard Brightness
FN + F6: Increase Keyboard Brightness
FN + F7: Skip Track
FN + F8: Pause/Play
FN + F9: Skip Forward
FN + F10: Mute
FN + F11: Volume Down
FN + F12: Volume Up
Keyboard Keycap Dimensions
The “units” of a keycap refer to a comparison between a one “unit” standard key. This is such
that a 2u key will be two units of a 1u key.
Changing Modes/Layers
Standard Layer
In this layer, you have preset configurations for the buttons to be pressed which you can see in
the manual above.
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The default on this layer is the following:  Spectral Cycle, GK96XS-1, Spectral Cycle,
Windmill and Rainbow Waves
Driver Layer (FN + 5): Q light will light up when this mode is selected. Driver mode layer
only works when the keyboard is connected wired, and allows you to modify the backlight
colours in real-time. You can assign larger macros while connected through a cable vs storing it
on-board.
Layer 1: Onboard memory layer, The “5” key will light up when this mode is selected.
This layer will work without having to be connected wired, but you’re limited to what lighting you
saved onboard (similar to the “standard layer”).
Layer 2: Onboard memory layer, The “6” key will light up when this mode is selected.
MacOS layer. This layer is the same as Layer 1 and 3, but by default has the keys rebinded to
match a MacOS keyboard and the Backspace key will be binded to delete. This can be changed
in the driver.
Layer 3: Onboard memory layer, The “7” key will light up when this mode is selected.
This layer will work without having to be connected wired, but you’re limited to what lighting you
saved onboard (similar to the “standard layer”).
Setting Up Keyboard/Bluetooth
Windows 10 Bluetooth
1. First, charge the keyboard via a USB port on your computer until it has decent charge.
2. Power on the keyboard using FN + Space. This will put your Epomaker GK96S/SK96S
in Bluetooth mode.
3. Long Press Either FN + 1, FN + 2, or FN + 3 for about three seconds. The key will start
to flash red and green. This means that the keyboard is in pairing mode.
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4. Press the windows key, and type “Bluetooth” into the search.
5. Select “Bluetooth and other device settings”
6. Select “Add Bluetooth or other device”
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7. Select “Bluetooth” from the add devices section.
8. Select the “GK96XS/SK96XS KB” From the selection
Your device will then be paired on that specific button. To disconnect/reconnect the keyboard,
press the same button until the button turns white.
iOS Bluetooth Setup
1. First, charge the keyboard via a USB port on your computer until it has decent charge.
2. Power on the keyboard using FN + Space. This will put your Epomaker in bluetooth
mode.
3. Long Press Either FN + 1, FN + 2, or FN + 3 for about three seconds. The key will start
to flash red and green. This means that the keyboard is in pairing mode.
4. Press the “Settings” Application from the home section on your iDevice.
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5. Select “Bluetooth” from the Settings. Make sure it is on.
6. Make sure that your device is considered discoverable.
7. Press “GK96S/SK96S KB” to connect to your Epomaker GK96S/SK96S.
8. When your device is connected to your iPhone, it should show as “Connected”.
Note: If you want to disconnect the device, you can press the information icon on the side, and
then select “Disconnect” or “Forget this device”. Your device will then be paired on that specific
button. To disconnect/reconnect the keyboard, press the same button until the button turns
white.
MacOS Bluetooth
Note: make sure your device is discoverable and turned on.
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1. Press Command + Space to open Search
2. Type “Bluetooth” into the Spacebar, select “Bluetooth” (Don’t select Bluetooth File
Exchange).
3. Hold the desired pairing button you would like on your keyboard. You can connect up to
three devices, so either hold FN + 1, FN + 2, or FN + 3 until the LED starts flashing
green/red.
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4. You should see “GK96S KB'' on the Bluetooth devices. Press “Connect”
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5. You should see a keyboard symbol that is connected, and the Keyboard assistant pop
up.
6. Go through the keyboard setup, and make sure that you follow the instructions carefully.
Your device, afterwards, should have the proper layout and functionality.
Linux Bluetooth Pairing
Bluetooth pairing really depends on the Distro you are using and what desktop environment you
are using. You can find guides on how to pair your bluetooth for a few of the popular
distributions here:
Ubuntu 20.04:  https://help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/bluetooth-connect-device.html.en
Arch: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Bluetooth_keyboard
Fedora: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Documentation/Bluetooth
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Downloading Software for your Epomaker
GK96S/SK96S
The keyboard has support for MacOS, Windows and Linux.
Make sure when you’re installing the software that you have a ZIP manager. We suggest using
the open sourced 7Zip. Download it here: https://www.7-zip.org/download.html or The
Unarchiver on MacOS: https://theunarchiver.com/.
Windows Download
1. Visit the download page at https://epomaker.com/pages/software-downloads.
2. Click the download button under the section “GK6X Keyboard Software”.
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3. Extract the file to a temporary folder. Click the file and run.
4. Run through the installer and install to the location you would like - the default location
will be the C:/ drive.
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5. Launch the software by searching “GK68Plus Driver” in the search bar.
MacOS Native Install:
We now have MacOS software, this is how you install it:
1. Go to the Download link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EaVTUNZIJQSbjWb0GmyHwieiUNoQsZ8U?usp=
sharing
2. Double Click the downloaded file to open it
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3. Drag the GK6+ Software to the Application Folder.
4. Go to the Application Folder, and double tap to run.
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5. Go to Settings -> Security and Privacy -> Input Monitoring -> Privacy
6. Change the lock by opening it, and then click the lock
7. Click the GK6+ logo
8. Click the Lock Again
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