Identify features

The keyboard

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Front side of the keyboard..

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Back side of the keyboard..

1. Keyboard name and revision
   This is the name of the keyboard and it's revision. This can be useful for seeking support with your specific keyboard.
2. Keyboard side indicators
   This is where you can find out which side of the keyboard you're working with. The L and R define which side the keyboard half is. The up and down arrow define what the top and bottom of the keyboard half is respectively.
3. Host USB port
   This is the USB C port where you connect it to the host side, such as a computer, laptop or phone.
4. Split interconnect USB port
   This is where you connect to other half of your split keyboard to.
5. Conductive cushion
   This is a conductive pad where a metal top plate can make contact with and help protect your keyboard against static electricity from your body.
6. Controller connector ports
   This is where your controller connects with the main keyboard. On our Halcyon keyboards the controller will be pre-installed so you won't see this unless you remove the controller. This may change in the future.
7. Per-key RGB LEDs
   These are the LEDs that light up all your switches and keycaps.
8. Switch hotswap socket
   This is where your switches will click in to.
9. Tenting puck location
   This is where you can install a tenting puck.
10. Solderable encoder footprint
    This is the footprint where you can install an encoder to your keyboard. This is an advanced feature.
11. VIK voltage selector switch
    This is where you can select the input voltage of the VIK connector.
12. VIK port
    This is where any module will connect to the keyboard using a flat cable.
13. Underglow RGB LEDs
    These are the LEDs which will glow on the underside of your keyboard.
14. Serial number sticker
    This is the serial number of your keyboard. The serial codes are linked to a database where we can see the test results from the factory. This can be helpful for support purposes.

The controller

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Front side of the wired controller..

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Back side of the wired controller..

1. Reset button
   You can use this button to reset the keyboard by pressing it once or enter the bootloader by double-tapping the button.
2. Boot button
   Using this button you can directly enter the bootloader when you plug in your keyboard. Under the normal circumstances this button should not be needed.
3. RP2040 Microcontroller
   This is the heart of the controller.
4. Flash chip
   This is where the firmware and any options are stored.
5. Controller connector ports
   This is where the controller plugs in to the keyboard.
6. Debugging pins
   These pins can be used to debug the controller but you won't need these unless you're an advanced user.
7. Serial number sticker
   This is the serial number of your controller. The serial codes are linked to a database where we can see the test results from the factory. This can be helpful for support purposes. You may notice that your controller doesn't have a serial number sticker because we test the controller and keyboard together. But this may change in the future.
8. Controller name and revision
   This is the name of the controller and it's revision. This can be useful for seeking support with your specific controller.