Epomaker GS66 Service manual

Epomaker GS66 Extended Manual Version 1.0
Epomaker
GS66
Extended Manual
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If you think any part of this manual needs correction, adjustment or updating, sent the team a
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issues with your keyboard.
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Table of Contents
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Unboxing 5
What's included in the Box 5
Item Descriptions 6
Epomaker Manual (GS66): 6
Keyboard Dimensions 9
Keyboard Information 10
Keyboard Keycap Dimensions 11
Quick Start Guide 12
Powering the GK66/SK66 12
Turning Off/On the GK66/SK66 12
Changing Modes/Layers 12
Setting Up Keyboard/Bluetooth 14
Windows 10 Bluetooth 14
iOS Bluetooth Setup 16
MacOS Bluetooth 19
Linux Bluetooth Pairing 21
Downloading Software for your Epomaker GS66 21
Windows Download 21
MacOS and Linux Download (GUI): 23
Lighting Section 29
Creating an Lighting (.LE) Files 29
Edit Driver Layer Colours 32
Add Onboard Lighting Effects 33
Uploading Lighting “LE” Files 35
Downloading Lighting “LE” Files 36
Creating Frame Based Lighting Effects 37
Layout Section 44
Changing Keyboard Language Settings 44
Windows 45
MacOS 47
Remapping A Single Key 50
Remapping A Key Combination 53
Macros 56
Creating a New Macro Category 56
Creating a Macro 58
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Recording a Macro 60
Editing a Macro 61
Assigning A Macro To A Key 62
Frequently Asked Questions 64
I see “Not Support Device” 64
Combination of the FN key + Another key 64
My Mac Delete key is not working 65
My GK6X Plus Driver is in Chinese 67
I can’t seem to press anything on my MacOS screen 67
My Keyboard is not showing up in my Bluetooth 67
How do I check my battery and what does the indicator mean? 68
My Left-Alt is stuck at an orange-yellow colour 68
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Unboxing
What's included in the Box
Note: This might change depending on availability
1. Epomaker GS66
2. Epomaker Keycap Set (Different profiles depending on your variant)
3. Epomaker GS66 Manual
4. USB A to USB C Braided Cable (1.5m / 4.9ft)
5. Spacebar Stabilizer
6. 1 Spacebar No-Split Keycap
7. 2 Spare Switches
8. Keycap and Switch Puller
9. 5 Mac Keycaps (If goal reached)
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Item Descriptions
Epomaker Manual (GS66):
Media Keys
FN + A: Play/Pause
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FN + S: Previous
FN + D: Next
FN + F: Mute
FN + G: Volume -
FN + H: Volume +
Bluetooth Settings
FN + Space: Bluetooth On/Off
FN + Z:  Long Press: First Bluetooth Equipment Pair
Short Press: Connect/Disconnect to First Bluetooth Equipment
FN + X: Long Press: Second Bluetooth Equipment Pair
Short Press: Connect/Disconnect to Second Bluetooth Equipment
FN + C: 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..
FN + Function (Standard Layer)
FN + 1: F1
FN + 2: F2
FN + 3: F3
FN + 4: F4
FN + 5: F5
FN + 6: F6
FN + 7: F7
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FN + 8: F8
FN + 9: F9
FN + 0:  F10
FN + -: F11
FN++: F12
Numpad Keys
FN + U: PS
FN + I: SL
FN + O: PB
FN + <: End
FN + >: PD
FN + J: Ins
FN + K: HM
FN + L: PU
FN + M: Del
Backlight Settings
FN + Backspace: Backlight On/Off
FN + ]}: Backlight Mode 1-5 (Modify)
FN + {[: Backlight Mode 6-9
FN + \|: 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 + Q (Driver Mode): Q White Light LED
FN + W (Layer 1): W Light White LED
FN + E (Layer 2): E Light White LED
FN + R (Layer 3): R Light White LED
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Keyboard Dimensions
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Keyboard Information
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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.
1. The split spacebar is 2.25u, 1.75u and 2.25u. The non-split bar is 6.25u.
2. The middle “SikakeyB” Key is 2.25u.
3. The middle red key is 1u.
4. The Capslock key is 1.5u.
5. The Enter key is 1.5u.
6. The Backspace Key is 2u.
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Quick Start Guide
Powering the GK66/SK66
Your device will come uncharged, or with low battery. In this case, it is required that you charge
it before use. Your device requires a USB-A to USB-C connection with the cable that came in
the box. If you are a Mac user, you can use your device by using a dongle that will convert the
cable to a USB-C connection, or charging it on another device before using it. DO NOT
CHARGE THE DEVICE DIRECTLY FROM A POWER SOCKET.
If you are having issues charging the device, make sure that the USB you’re plugging it into is
outputting enough power, and if you’re using a different cable, that it is also a cable that sends
power, not just signal.
Turning Off/On the GK66/SK66
The device will power on automatically with an animation of the keys powering white individually
when it detects it is connected and charging. You shouldn’t need to do anything to get the
device to power on in this case, unless you are having power issues. In the case of turning it off,
there are two things you can do. Firstly, to turn off the Bluetooth, press FN + Space. To lock the
device, and prevent it being pressed while it is in a bag, press FN + Tab for three seconds to get
the board to lock. Then do the same to get it to unlock.
Changing Modes/Layers
The following modes are available on your GK66/SK66
Standard Layer
In this layer, you have preset configurations for the buttons to be pressed which you can see in
the manual above. You can put onboard lighting on here by using the software and accessing it
using FN + ]
The default on this layer is the following:  Macice Blue, RGB, Spectral Cycle, Windmill and
Rainbow Waves
Driver Layer (FN + Q): 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 “W” 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”).
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Layer 2: Onboard memory layer, The “E” 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 “R” 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”).
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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 GS66 in
Bluetooth mode.
3. Long Press Either FN + Z, FN + X, or FN + C 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 windows key, and type “Bluetooth” into the search.
5. Select “Bluetooth and other device settings”
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6. Select “Add Bluetooth or other device”
7. Select “Bluetooth” from the add devices section.
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8. Select the “GS66 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 + Z, FN + X, or FN + C 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 “GS66 KB” to connect to your Epomaker GS66.
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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.
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MacOS Bluetooth
Note: make sure your device is discoverable and turned on.
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 + Z, FN + X, or FN + C until the LEd starts flashing
green/red.
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4. You should see “GK66 KB” in the Bluetooth devices. Press “Connect”
5. You should see a keyboard symbol that is connected, and the Keyboard assistant pop
up.
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