Introduction**
Pok3r, a product of Vortex, is a revolutionary 60% mechanical keyboard that has taken the gaming community by storm. With its sleek design and advanced features, this keyboard is designed to provide an unparalleled typing experience for gamers and typists alike.
Programming
One of the most notable features of the Pok3r is its programmable keys. This can be achieved through a series of key combinations and stored permanently in the keyboard's microcontroller. There is no programming software required or available for the Pok3r, making it easy to customize your keyboard without requiring any technical expertise.
To program the Pok3r, follow these steps:
- Choose the layer (Fn + <, > or ? key) which you want to program.
- Press Fn + Right CTRL to enter the programming mode (Spacebar right LED steadily lit).
- Press the key you want to program (Spacebar right LED flashing).
- Key in the programming content and then press Pn (Spacebar right LED steadily lit again).
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other keys.
- Press Fn + Right CTRL to exit programming mode (Spacebar right LED off).
Known Restraints
Unlike previous versions of Vortex-made 60% keyboards, the PN key does not act as a temporary layer switch key for the programmable layer. This is due to the increase in programmable layers from one to three and the extended usage of the PN key for backlight configuration.
Early versions (Firmware < 1.1.4) did not include media control keys in the firmware. It is recommended to upgrade the firmware to solve this issue.
DIP Switches
The Pok3r supports Dvorak and Colemak through DIP-switch configuration:
| SW1 | SW2 | Layout |
|---|---|---|
| On | On | Colemak |
| On | Off | Dvorak |
| Off | On | Qwerty |
| Off | Off | Qwerty |
Functionality of DIP switches SW3 and SW4
SW3 On: CapsLock = Fn, Off: CapsLock = CapsLock
SW4 On: Allow remapping of FN & PN, Off: FN & PN mapped to default keys
Variants
The Pok3r comes with a great variety of Cherry MX switches and in different case and keycap configurations. Backlit variants of the Pok3r are known to have double shot ABS keycaps. There are variants with white and black aluminium bottom cases. Not all variants are available in ISO layout.
| Switch | Case color | Keycaps | Backlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry MX Red | Black/White | Lasered PBT | No |
| Cherry MX Blue | Black/White | Lasered PBT | No |
| Cherry MX Brown | Black/White | Lasered PBT | No |
| Cherry MX Clear | Black/White | Lasered PBT | No |
| Cherry MX Green | Black/White | Lasered PBT | No |
| Cherry MX Black | Black/White | Lasered PBT | No |
| Cherry MX Red | Black/White | ABS Dual Coating | White |
| … |
Gallery
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External Links
References:
↑ Facebook post announcing release of Pok3r, 11. November 2014
↑ Tweet announcing release of Pok3r RGB, 7:10 AM – 29 Dec 2015
↑ Corus KB, Vortex International Distributor
↑ Pok3r RGB Manual PDF
↑ Pok3r Manual PDF
↑ Reddit
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