User Manual for Epomaker 108EC Keyboard

Quick guide from the manual

The Epomaker 108EC keyboard features two main modes: OFFICE mode (Standard) and Custom mode. You can switch between these modes using the M key on the top right corner. When the M light is on, the keyboard is in Custom mode, enabling all programmed functions. The keyboard supports advanced configuration via programming software, including backlight customization, macro recording, and firmware updates.

Backlight control

The keyboard offers various lighting effects controlled via FN+ key combinations:

• FN+~: Specific lights (Programming software definitions).
• FN+!1: Quick color (loops through colors).
• FN+@2: Meteor shower effect.
• FN+ #3: Ripple/Aurora effect.
• FN+$4: Breath effect.
• FN+%5: Demo mode (stop with FN+SPACE).
• FN+&7 to +=: Backlight R1 to R6 recording.
• FN+F10: Turn backlight off.
• FN+Up/Down: Adjust luminance (6 levels).
• FN+Left/Right: Adjust effect frequency (5 levels).

Special key functions

The keyboard includes several hardware-level shortcuts:

• FN+ESC: Keyboard Lock/Unlock.
• FN+F9: Adjust trigger point (high/low stage).
• FN+L-Ctrl: Press for 3 seconds to exchange Caps and Left Ctrl.
• FN+L-Alt: Press for 3 seconds to switch between Win and Mac OS modes.
• FN+Backspace: Press for 5 seconds to switch/auto-identify USB and PS/2 interfaces.
• FN+Delete: Press for 5 seconds to clear the key counter.
• ESC+L-ctrl+F12+R-ctrl: Press for 5 seconds to restore factory settings.

Keyboard configuration

To perform advanced customization, use the programming software:

• Backlight: Use the "LightSet" key in the software to define colors for specific keys or all keys.
• Key Configuration: In the software, you can assign single keys, combinations, macros, mouse functions, multimedia controls, and power functions to any key.
• Macros: Define sequences of key presses, releases, and delays. You can insert mouse actions and modify delays (50ms-60000ms).
• Saving: Always click "Save" in the main screen to store configurations. Use "WriteKeys" to synchronize settings to the keyboard.

Firmware update

To update the keyboard firmware:

1. Open the programming software.
2. Click "Get Version" to check the current firmware.
3. Click "Open" to select the .bin firmware file.
4. Click "Update" and follow the on-screen prompts.