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Simply connect the Q2 to your device with a cable, import the Q2 keymap JSON file into the VIA software, drag and drop your favorite keys or macro commands to remap any key you want on macOS, Windows, or Linux operating system. Check our user guide or user manual for more instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can hot-swap the Q2 Barebone version with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering required. The PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizer for “big keys” such as space bar, shift, enter, and delete are designed for less wobbliness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-Gasket design allows the Q2 to maintain its flexibility and improves overall typing sound. Added sound-absorbing and case foams inside to significantly reduce the sound resonance and noise between the metals. Each keyboard component could be reassembled easily, so you can customize it the way you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe south-facing RGB is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle if non-backlight shine-through PBT keycaps (NOT included on the Q2 Barebone version) are installed. Note: Users need to buy switches and keycaps separately in order to type with the Q2 Barebone version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Keychron Q2 QMK\/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Barebone \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e The Keychron Q2 Barebone version (without switches and keycaps) is a fully customizable mechanical keyboard with out-of-the-box QMK\/VIA support. Anyone can intuitively master any keyboard keys or macro commands through VIA software. The Q2 Barebone version is designed to be able to assemble easily, so you can customize it the way you want. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e With full aluminum frame, a compact 65% layout, double-gasket design, excellent compatibility with macOS, Windows, Linux, hot-swappable functionality, PCB screw-in stabilizer, and south-facing RGB, the Q2 is crafted for personalized premium typing comfort. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNote: Users need to buy switches and keycaps separately in order to type with the Q2 Barebone version.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Master Any Keys or Macros with QMK\/VIA \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e QMK\/VIA literally means endless possibilities for a fluid workflow. Simply connect the Q2 to your device with a cable, import the Q2 keymap JSON file into the VIA software, drag and drop your favorite keys or macro commands to remap any key you want on macOS, Windows, or Linux operating systems, e.g.: create a macro command of a screenshot on macOS. Check our user guide or user manual for more instructions. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e A brand new ultra-low-power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 MCU which is powerful, and armed with 128K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Hot-Swappable with MX Switches \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e You can hot-swap the Q2 Barebone version with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering required. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e PCB Screw-In Stabilizer \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e The PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizer for “big keys” such as space bar, shift, enter, and delete are designed for less wobbliness. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Full Aluminum Frame \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e The Q2 is crafted with 6063 aluminum that is processed through CNC machined, polished, anodized, sandblasted, and undergoes 24 more manufacturing stages to this piece of art. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Double-Gasket Design \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e Double-Gasket design allows the Q2 to maintain its flexibility and improves overall typing sound. Added sound-absorbing and case foams inside to significantly reduce the sound resonance and noise between the metals. 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