Encoder module
Setting the VIK voltage selector
For this module you won't need to touch the VIK voltage selector switch.
How to install the module
You will need your keyboard, the encoder module, the flat cable, three screws and the included 1.5mm allen key. You will also need a non conductive tool to open and close the VIK connector. This can be a spudger, guitar pick, plastic screwdriver, your fingernail or something similar.
The keyboard, the encoder module, the flat cable, three screws and the included 1.5mm allen key.
Start by lifting up the gray little tab of the VIK connector on the module with the non conductive tool.
Lifting the tab on the module.
Insert the flat cable with the blue part sticking up. Push the cable in as far as possible in to the connector.
Inserting the flat cable.
Lower the tab back down with the non conductive tool. You can lightly pull on the cable to see if it's in securely.
Lowering the tab back down.
Now position the module next to the keyboard.
Positioning the module.
Insert the cable through the hole in the keyboard and push it through all the way until the module roughly lines up with the screw holes.
Module in the correct position.
Screw down the screw on the top of the module using the included screws and the 1.5mm allen key. Don't tighten it all the way just yet.
Screwing in the top screw.
Rotate your keyboard and screw in the bottom two screws. Now you can also tighten the screw on the top of the module.
Screwing down the module.
Now lift the tab up from the VIK connector on the keyboard using the non conductive tool.
Lifting the tab up on the keyboard.
Now insert the cable. The easiest way is to push down on the cable with your finger and carefully push it in to the connector until you can't push it in any further.
Pushing in the cable with your finger.
Lower the tab back down with the non conductive tool.
Lowering the tab back down.
You've now successfully installed the encoder module! You can now continue with the build guide.
Installed module.
Installing the encoder knob
You will need your keyboard, an encoder knob and the included allen key from your encoder.
The keyboard, an encoder knob and the included allen key from your encoder.
Put the encoder knob on top of the encoder shaft. Make sure to raise it a couple of millimeters higher. Otherwise the press function will not work of the encoder.
The set screw is too far screwed in from the factory.
Take the allen key and screw the set screw back until it is flush with the rest of the knob
Screwed back set screw.
Encoder knob on top of the encoder shaft.
Tighten the set screw using the included allen key.
Encoder knob being tightened.
You've successfully installed the encoder knob! You can now continue with the build guide.
Installed encoder knob.
Using the module
Using the module is as easy as just plugging it in with the correct firmware installed on your keyboard.
By default the encoder is set to change your devices volume and mute the audio by pressing the button of the encoder.
Customizing the behavior
To customize the behavior of your encoder, please refer to the using vial page. For any advanced use cases you will need to compile your own firmware.
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