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Kira

Firmware Update

?> We recommend all customers to update their keyboard for the latest fixes and features.

You can either use the installer below, or use the Configurator

** Windows **

  • Unplug your keyboard

  • Install the Windows Drivers (Necessary to flash properly.)

  • Plug back in your keyboard

  • Run the Firmware Updater (v0.5.4 Feb 2019)

  • Enter flash mode by pressing Right Shift + Right Control + Esc, or by pressing the reset button on the bottom of the board

reset-button

Once in flash mode the orange led should be lit. bootloader-led

Old versions can be found: here

** Mac **

  • Run the Firmware Updater (v0.5.4 Feb 2019)

  • Enter flash mode by pressing Right Shift + Right Control + Esc, or by pressing the reset button on the bottom of the board

reset-button

Once in flash mode the orange led should be lit. bootloader-led

Old versions can be found: here

** Linux **

  • Download the Firmware Updater (v0.5.4 Feb 2019)

  • Extract the file

  • Run flash.sh

  • Enter flash mode by pressing Right Shift + Right Control + Esc, or by pressing the reset button on the bottom of the board

reset-button

Once in flash mode the orange led should be lit. bootloader-led

Old versions can be found: here

Fixed Issues

The following issues are fixed with a firmware update:

  • When entering flash mode using the keycombo, the ctrl/shift keys may stay pressed
  • The orange fade-in animation may show two different shades
  • When using the developer debug terminal leds may flicker

Customizing

Configurator now available!

The Quickstart guide should help you configure your device

Default Layout

layout

Lighting Layer

The Animation layer is accessible with by holding Right Alt + Right Control.

layer2-combo layer1

Key Combo Action
Right Alt + Right Control + F1 Change key colors
Right Alt + Right Control + F2 Change underglow color
Right Alt + Right Control + F3 Change key fade period
Right Alt + Right Control + F4 Change underglow fade period
Right Alt + Right Control + F5 Change lock led fade period
Right Alt + Right Control + F6 Change layer highlight fade period
Right Alt + Right Control + F7 Change animation
Right Alt + Right Control + - New firmware: Decrease Brightness
Shipping firmware: Increase Brightness
Right Alt + Right Control + + New firmware: Increase Brightness
Shipping firmware: Decrease Brightness
Right Alt + Right Control + Backslash Toggle gamma correction (changes color representation)

Fading

By default the keyboard will gradually "breath" in and out. The speed of this can be changed.

Key Combo Action
Right Alt + Right Control + F12 Change key fade
Right Alt + Right Control + F11 Change underglow fade

Control Layer

The Control layer is accessible with by holding Right Shift + Right Control.

layer1-combo

layer1

Media Keys

Key Combo Action
Right Shift + Right Control + Home Volume Down
Right Shift + Right Control + End Volume Up
Right Shift + Right Control + PgUp Play / Pause
Right Shift + Right Control + PgDn Mute
Right Shift + Right Control + Num Lock Previous Track
Right Shift + Right Control + Numpad / Next Track
Right Shift + Right Control + Numbad * Rewind
Right Shift + Right Control + Numbad - Fast Forward

Save Lighting Settings

After saving your lighting settings they will automatically take effect when the keyboard is plugged in.

Saving currently works for

  • Brightness
  • Currently active animations
  • Fade configuration
Key Combo Action
Right Shift + Right Control + F12 Save animation & brightness
Right Shift + Right Control + F11 Load saved animation & brightness
Right Shift + Right Control + F10 Load default animation & brightness

Changing the ring

ring

Easily remove the ring from the Kira by gently lifting from the back until it releases and then the front to remove it entirely.

To replace the ring, gently attach the front and lower the back until it snaps into place.

hotswap

Default Animations

Animation
Miami Wave
Rainbow Wave
Pastel Rainbow
Kira Wave
Orange

Default Colors

Color
Blood Orange
Peach
Cream
Beige
Cyan
Teal
Blue
Indigo
Purple
Violet
Salmon
Pastel Green
Pastel Yellow
Pastel Red
Pastel Purple
Pastel Blue
Kira Orange
Kira Pink
Kira Purple
Kira Blue
<script type="text/javascript"> keyColor(document.getElementById("color0"), 0xC1, 0x2D, 0x1D); </script>

Unbricking

Please follow the Unbrick guide.

Known Issues

  • Some leds occasionally freeze if the led controller chip misbehaves

  • Unplugging and replugging the keyboard should fix the animations

  • High RF Interference may cause the board to reset

  • Adding a choke may help. See here

Firmware issues can be reported on Github Issues.

Resources

Case Files

To be released after shipping

PCB Files

To be released after shipping

Firmware

https://github.com/kiibohd/controller/tree/master/Keyboards