Submitted by peter_picture t3_zsud0j in MechanicalKeyboards
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P__R__I__N__C__E t1_j19zfck wrote
um move pg up and pg dn up, and home below?
peter_picture OP t1_j19zwjj wrote
So, I bought a Wireless Keychron K6 65%, ISO UK layout because it was the only one left available. I am Italian, and I really wanted a new ISO ITA keyboard. For that, I decided to buy an Italian keycap set. Said set is stated to be compatible with K6 keyboards, and yet here are the Pgup and Pgdn keys too tall for the position in which they must be put.
Has this ever happened to anyone else? Should I contact Keychron to see if they can solve the issue? Or do you know if it's possible to remap a K6 with some third-party software? A quick research online showed me it is not possible with this specific model. Also, the € symbol doesn't work. I should be able to input it with Alt Gr+E, but it doesn't work, even if I am using ITA layout on Windows.
Could anyone give me any advice?
peter_picture OP t1_j1a0bp2 wrote
I should put the RGB button below as well. It's as tall as Pgdn. The problem is that that is their position for the keyboard layout. I wrote a comment describing my overall issues.
[deleted] t1_j1a0dk1 wrote
You're disappointed that you didn't check the keycaps for row compatibility before buying them?
Gotta make sure you have the right keycaps on the right rows before purchase. You bought one with very basic compatibility.
Value-Existing t1_j1a0fmo wrote
What 👆🏽 said. Will fix this
MayAsWellStopLurking t1_j1a0kih wrote
if you bought from Keychron none of the ISO sets promise K6 compatibility.
peter_picture OP t1_j1a0o2o wrote
I checked before buying, and it is stated to be compatible with K6 keyboards.
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peter_picture OP t1_j1a18eg wrote
There you have it. It says Q1 and K2, but the box illustrates it is actually compatible with K4, K6, K8, and K-12 keyboards.
realSeRyx t1_j1a1oqq wrote
Does the board run in Win or Mac Mode? Had the same problem with a former board, € was not working because it was in Mac Mode.
edit: i was checking keychron for ISO Keycaps. I didnt found any ISO-ITA for K6.
Can u share the link?
peter_picture OP t1_j1a1ylg wrote
You just changed your comment after my reply? Seriously?
Anyway, I have the keycap set box in front of me and there are all the compatible keyboards I mentioned above, included the K6.
TypicalCoach6376 t1_j1a233s wrote
Move the keys (Top to bottom: Pg Up, Pg Down, Home) and buy a compatible set next time.
Hunter512 t1_j1a24rf wrote
You can use the intended ordering of the keycap set - PgUp, PgDown, then Home - and use 3rd party software to remap your keys to what is indicated by the keycap set.
peter_picture OP t1_j1a27k8 wrote
No, it's in Windows mode. Everything seems to work except that, which is very annoying because I use that symbol very often for work.
Kraplax t1_j1a2oqh wrote
welcome to team-XDA
peter_picture OP t1_j1a2tar wrote
Do you know any such software that works with this keyboard? I read conflicting info about taht when google it.
Kraplax t1_j1a2wrc wrote
by which i mean - buy xda profile keycaps and be good
peter_picture OP t1_j1a2yp0 wrote
These are OEM...
realSeRyx t1_j1a32xz wrote
But they're made for Q1 & K2. Looks like you bought the wrong set. Try to use to re-map the keys and change the order to pg-up, pg-dn, home
peter_picture OP t1_j1a3b4j wrote
peter_picture OP t1_j1a3gz9 wrote
Oooh I see. I can't stand XDA unfortunately haha
Cramblest t1_j1a3olw wrote
LOoKs FiNe To mE
peter_picture OP t1_j1a3otp wrote
The box literally has images of compatible keyboards.
realSeRyx t1_j1a3z4v wrote
Honestly the box say nothing. Only a few k models shown there. I had the same box at home.
Kjleone19 t1_j1a43hx wrote
You can use powertoys for windows to remap. It’s developed by microsoft
peter_picture OP t1_j1a4apx wrote
Thanks! I'll give it a try :)
Cjhwahaha t1_j1a5cat wrote
You can just remap the keys after you've adjusted the key cap positions.
MetalP0ND t1_j1a5jtz wrote
Wtf happened here
WozNZ t1_j1a6nga wrote
That link points to a cap set that is NOT compatible with your board it is for Q1 & K2 ONLY!!!!
Looks like none of the ISO sets are compatible with your board tbh. This is the reason I only buy cap sets that have loads of extra caps to cover the extra layouts.
I would reach out to Keychron, say you purchased the wrong set and see if they can help you and either send or let you purchase the required caps
TypicalCoach6376 t1_j1a6yp0 wrote
That doesn't mean they're compatible. I'm fairly certain that is just showing off what it looks like on the other models with the proper sets. I could be mistaken though.
sunfaller t1_j1a8pzi wrote
I guess it is. Just not in the configuration you want for the side keys.
booabdtoo t1_j1a9dyj wrote
Use via to reprogram the keys?
peter_picture OP t1_j1acbcg wrote
I tried, but it's not detected by the software. Powertoys worked though, but that's because it overrides Windows or something like that I guess.
peter_picture OP t1_j1adr4r wrote
Yep, so it seems.
peter_picture OP t1_j1advqx wrote
It did the trick, thank you again!
Emergency-Two-3172 t1_j1ajn8b wrote
Love me a smart ass. It can say compatible for your keyboard but the extra keys as those he’s mad about have that problem with almost every 60-70% board. I’ve bought over 40 keycap sets abs have a closet full of boards. I prefer xda or something if same height on my 60 percent boards to present this. Even 200 group buy keycaps have this problem. Don’t listen to these ass holes @peter_picture the fact they expect you to zoom in and study every photo of a listing is wild. Idk about them but I don’t have them much time to wast, I work all day 8-8 running my own stuff. Don’t have time to stare at at photos for 3 hours
MayAsWellStopLurking t1_j1akttw wrote
I edited my post after re-reading your comments and looking at the keycap colours.
If the box promises k6 compatibility (unlike the store listings for each of the ITA-ISO sets) then you could ask Keychron for a partial refund or a store credit but they’re unlikely to process a full refund even if you offered to pay for shipping.
You might be able to convince them to credit the amount towards a keycap set that does have full compatibility
MayAsWellStopLurking t1_j1akxm0 wrote
Also also, if you’ve got a mac, Karabiner can remap keys. Autohotkey is what you want for PC
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Traditional_Ad_1741 t1_j1aw33q wrote
This post is very disappointed
peter_picture OP t1_j1aydix wrote
Disappointing*
RickyOMG t1_j1b3d9u wrote
You should be able to use VIA, but you need to be plugged in wire for it to be detected and if it still doesn't work, then you need to import the JSON file, it should be on Keychron's website. Once you set it up, you can be wireless and won't be depended on Windows to remap so you can use on different computers etc.
peter_picture OP t1_j1b45up wrote
Yes I was on wire while using VIA. I read Keychron's guidelines, but I haven't find any JSON file. I'll check that tomorrow. I really need it, because I found out I miss the Alt Gr key, and Powertoys doesn't allow me to add it. And with the ITA layout that means I can't do things such as € and @. Which is very annoying.
Traditional_Ad_1741 t1_j1b5dch wrote
r/TheRealJoke
Now I see why it didn’t occur to u to move the pg up and down keys up 😂
RickyOMG t1_j1b5tr7 wrote
ohh, maybe only the Pro model has VIA, after a quick google, the regular one doesn't seem as straight forward, I see, good luck.
RealGeeBao t1_j1bbjuk wrote
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QU3SO_209 t1_j1bokvd wrote
Wait your telling me that’s not the Cherry profile?
thinkingdots t1_j1buhz1 wrote
I think you need to turn your keyboard 90 degrees clockwise or it will be very hard to type
peter_picture OP t1_j1ck1r3 wrote
I did at first when I mounted the keycaps, but then I realised the keys did not correspond to one another when using them. So thank you for your invaluable contribution 🙏
peter_picture OP t1_j1ck5ac wrote
That is what I immediately found as well, but still tried VIA and it didn't work, of course.
visual-vomit t1_j1cmk0t wrote
I'd just buy some blank white keycaps honestly, it's only 3 keys so memorising them wouldn't take long at all.
peter_picture OP t1_j1cnnty wrote
That could actually be a nice solution. Thank you for the suggestion! :)
peter_picture OP t1_j1cpw2h wrote
So I ended up solving the issue for both the special keys on the right and the inability to type € using Sharpkeys. Essentially, I was missing the Alt Right key, preventing me to type € and even @ for how the ITA layout works. I changed the Ctrl Right for Alt Right and I was good to go. Powertoys software didn't allow me to do so, and VIA does not support my keyboard at all.
Pgup, Pgdn, and Home were remapped as well. I will look for artisans' or blank keycaps for those, though, since the Pgup key is the same height as the RGB control key, and it's a punch in the eye to look at, personally.
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Thanks to all who actually tried to help me. But I will avoid seeking help on this subreddit next time. Maybe it was my fault for the title I chose, but too many smartasses misunderstood my post.
peter_picture OP t1_j1cq7rd wrote
So, while Powertoys helped with the Pgup, Pgdn, and Home keys, it couldn't swap my Ctrl Right key for Alt Right, for some reason, preventing me to type € or @ on ITA layout. I ended up using Sharpkeys to solve that. So I would say it is a more powerful software. Just sharing it in case someone needs it.
SmallPotatoK t1_j1ctqo1 wrote
First of all, reason why they could say compatible and you would find it not working out is because not everyone uses the same key layout as you would, so while it might be compatible with a certain set of layouts on that row, it might not with others. Second of all, you dont need to… “zoom in” it usually lists the actual row on the side of the picture with the keycaps, if you care enough to make sure if it fits the keys and rows that you prefer, it would take you 10 seconds maxed to skim through it (might I add, un-zoomed photo is clear enough unless you are using a brick)
P/S: “I don’t have them much time to waste”… oh mate your comment says otherwise xD
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ExplodingSquidOfDoom t1_j1djpnh wrote
What the literal fuck? Every fucking set of caps I've bought list the fucking row type for every key. Not once have I had to "zoom in and study every photo". And to boot I run a Moonlander so good fucking luck buying a single set. Bitter fuck, running a Minecraft server isn't running your own stuff.
Edit: actually from your post history I gather Reddit runs your shit for you. I applaud telling OP not to feel bad, as they shouldn't, but seriously what the fuck is the rest of that garbage.
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cratercat22 t1_j1dxc6u wrote
time to buy some artisans
amikemark t1_j1dyd15 wrote
up ze daisy. over the hills and through the woods. you are going to have to practice your pinky curls.
Nickrii t1_j1e9d3f wrote
What you probably bought:
That’s for the Q1 and K2 only. The box from Keychron is always the same regardless of what’s inside.
Currently they don’t have matching keycaps on offer for most of their K-series boards. Maybe you can still find them somewhere, though, because they used to be available less than a year ago. Alternatively you might find a fitting set from Glorious or a similar vendor.
peter_picture OP t1_j1ec3cz wrote
Yeah, I only now realise this. But I managed to solve my issues anyway, if you check my other comments. I will probably buy some artisans or blank keycaps to swap the ones not fitting. I don't want to buy another kit because I planned this build specifically around it. ITA ISO sets are very rare, and finding a good one with pleasant colours is quite the hassle.
[deleted] t1_j1f2013 wrote
Love me someone who tries to reply like they know anything in the world and their reply shows off exactly how ignorant they are.
QWERKey-UK t1_j19ypme wrote
Doh!