Keychron Q12 HE QMK Wireless Custom Keyboard
Keychron Q12 HE QMK Wireless Custom Keyboard - Fully Assembled Knob / Carbon Black / Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Specifications
Specifications
- Layout: 96%, ANSI, with knob
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth (up to 3 devices), wired; 1000 Hz polling rate
- Switches: Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch; hot-swappable
- Magnetic switch features: Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation 0.2 - 3.8 mm, Dynamic Keystrokes (4-in-1 action keys)
- Build: Aluminum, gasket mount
- Keycaps: OSA Double-shot PBT keycaps, not shine-through
- Software: QMK/VIA remapping and macros; works with macOS, Windows, Linux
- Battery: 4000 mAh, up to 100 hours
- Backlight: South-facing RGB LED
- Weight: 2201 g ± 10 g
- Dimensions: 145.20 x 409.44 mm
- N-key rollover: Yes (wireless & wired)
What's in the box
What's in the box
The Fully Assembled version includes:
- The keyboard PCB, the case, and the aluminum plate.
- Keycaps (included Mac & Windows keycaps).
- Adjustable-actuation-point Gateron double-rail magnetic switches.
Product details
Product details
The Q12 HE is compatible exclusively with the Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switch. It does not support other magnetic switches such as the Gateron Magnetic Jade or Gateron KS-20 Magnetic switches.
Keychron Q12 HE QMK Wireless Custom Keyboard - Fully Assembled Knob / Carbon Black / Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Keychron Q12 HE
Meet the Q12 HE, a 96% layout wireless QMK custom keyboard featuring Hall Effect Gateron double-rail magnetic switches. These innovative switches offer a significant advantage with their unique mechanism, delivering faster feedback, dynamic rapid triggering, and adjustable actuation points. This results in an enhanced gaming experience that can be customized to suit your individual preferences.
In addition to the Hall Effect magnetic switches, the Q12 HE introduces a 2.4G connection mode with an impressive 1000Hz polling rate, further ensuring a lightning-fast gaming experience. What's more, it also boasts premium features such as Bluetooth connectivity, a double-gasket design, enhanced acoustic foams, an all-aluminum body, PBT keycaps and more.
Left-Handed (Southpaw) Design
Not just for left-handed people, you will also enjoy this design if you are right-handed too because it leaves more room for your mouse and it will be more convenient when using the mouse and numpad at the same time!
Choose the keycaps, switches, and more accessories for your Q6 HE.
Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Hall Effect Switches
With the first invented dual-rail structure, and the special pre-lubed, these switches ensure unparalleled stability and smoothness like never before.
Installed with an optimal magnetic sensor with a sensitivity of only 0.1 mm, it offers more precious feedback. You can customize actuation points and assign multiple actions to a single key based on the travel depth you personalized, enhancing gameplay and providing a customized typing sensation.
Adjustable Actuation Point
Customize each key with ultra-precise 0.1 mm sensitivity and adjustable actuation points ranging from 0.2 to 3.8 mm. Setting the actuation point to 0.8 mm or 1.0 mm shortens the trigger and increases sensitivity. The reset occurs once you release the key, ensuring a faster response.
Adjustable Actuation Point
Customize each key with ultra-precise 0.1 mm sensitivity and adjustable actuation points ranging from 0.2 to 3.8 mm. Setting the actuation point to 0.8 mm or 1.0 mm shortens the trigger and increases sensitivity. The reset occurs once you release the key, ensuring a faster response.
Dynamic Rapid Trigger
Activate or deactivate keys based on travel distance rather than fixed points. They activate precisely upon pressing and deactivate upon letting go, allowing for immediate repetition of keystrokes in mod-motion. This enables you to execute a chain of actions in quick succession during gameplay.
Multiple Actions, One Keystroke
Assign four actions to a single key based on the depth of your press. For example, lightly press a key to walk forward in a game, and press deeper to run. Additionally, releasing the key also supports two-stage settings. This allows for smoother, personalized combinations that can give you an edge in competitive gaming.
Analog Mode
Experience the power of Analog Mode on your Q12 HE, bringing game controller-like precision to your keyboard. This mode enables variable inputs instead of the usual on/off signals, letting you achieve more fluid and dynamic control.
With each keypress, Q12 HE detects how far you press, translating it into different speeds and intensities. Enjoy nuanced control and heightened responsiveness in racing games, sports simulations, and more.
Program with QMK & Launcher.
The open-source QMK firmware means endless possibilities for key remapping, macros, shortcuts, and more. Now you can easily customize each key with the Keychron Launcher web app. With the Keychron Launcher web app, you can effortlessly remap keys, adjust actuation points, set the magnetic switches, create personalized macro commands, shortcuts, and key combinations for each key.
* Please use the latest version of Chrome / Opera / Edge browser to open the Launcher and connect the keyboard to your device via wired mode.
Anytime, Anywhere Access
Keychron Launcher is a web page configurator that you can use in the office, school, lab, or government department—anywhere with internet access. Configure your keyboard online anytime without the need to download or install files. No hassle, no trouble.
Compatible with All Platforms
As a web-based tool, Keychron Launcher supports all operating systems. Personalize and program your keyboard on Windows, macOS, Linux, and more. Enjoy unprecedented flexibility with compatibility across Chrome, Edge, and Opera browser.
Safe Inputs
You type your password, contact, home address, and other sensitive privacy information on keyboards every day. Our keyboards use QMK open-source firmware, allowing the community to review the codes for safety and ensuring no hidden features, so you have complete control over your input security.
Always Up to Date
Keychron Launcher is continuously updated, ensuring you always have access to the lastest version. There's no need to download updates or wait for installations.
Reassign Keys By The Keychron Launcher Web App
With the Keychron Launcher web app, you can effortlessly remap keys, adjust actuation points, set the magnetic switches, create personalized macro commands, shortcuts, and key combinations for each key.
2.4 GHz & Bluetooth Connection
Experience peak gaming performance on the fly with the Q12 HE's 2.4 GHz wireless connection, boasting a rapid 1000 Hz polling rate. For seamless multitasking across your computer, phone, and tablet, you can effortlessly connect the Q12 HE via Bluetooth 5.2 to three devices.
A Piece Of Metal Art
The entire metal body is crafted from 6063 aluminum, a material known for its increased durability, stability, and premium feel. Not only is this aluminum more resistant to physical damage, wear, and tear, but it is also environmentally friendly and recyclable. These qualities ensure both aesthetic appeal and a commitment to sustainability.
Customize Every Part
To build a fully customizable keyboard, we designed every component to be able to assemble easily. Therefore, you can customize and adjust each component as you wish.
Double-Gasket Design
Silicone pads between the top and bottom cases reduce acoustic resonance, maintaining gasket flexibility and enhancing typing sound. The keyboard's bottom features acoustic foam, PET film, and Latex, improving sound quality while providing a more comfortable typing experience.
An Epic Core Inside The Keyboard
Engineered with a powerful chip (MCU) with 256K flash and QMK open-source firmware to provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz out of the box in Type-C wired mode and 2.4 GHz mode, which greatly helps when competitively gaming.
Suitable for All Devices
Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the Q12 HE comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard, one for each system.
OSA Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps
It has a similar height to that of the OEM profile and has an SA-like shape. We named it the OSA (OEM spherical angled) keycap. The PBT keycaps will provide excellent oil resistance, enhance the type feel, and prevent the legends from fading out.
Hot-swappable
Unlike mechanical switches, which depend on physical contact, Hall Effect magnetic switches use magnets to detect key presses. It is effortless to swap out the switch with compatible Hall Effect magnetic switches.
*The Q12 HE is compatible with the magnetic switches sold on the Keychron website only.
South-Facing RGB LED Lights
The south-facing RGB is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle with the premium non-shine-through PBT keycaps installed. The south-facing RGB is also free from interference when the user installs Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on their keyboard.
PCB Ultimate Precision and Stability
Our upgraded stabilizers now feature reinforced sidewalls around the stem, providing enhanced protection and significantly improving stability. These "walls" create a stronger connection between the switches and keycaps, ensuring smoother and more reliable typing on larger keys such as the spacebar, shift, enter, and backspace. Precise craftsmanship makes the stabilizers more stable and less wobbly.
What's in the box?
Specs
| Width | 145.20 mm |
|---|---|
| Length | 409.44 mm |
| Front Height | 20.73mm (without keycaps) |
| Back Height | 31.23 mm (without keycaps) |
| Feet Height | 2.40 mm |
| Angle | 5.3° |
| Weight | 2201 g ± 10 g |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Plate Material | Aluminum |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz (Wired and 2.4 GHz) / 90Hz (Bluetooth) |
| N-Key Rollover (NKRO) | Yes for both wireless and wired modes |
| Rapid Trigger | Yes |
| Adjustable Actuation Points | 0.2 - 3.8 mm |
| Dynamic Keystrokes | 4-in-1 action keys |
| Sensitivity | 0.1 mm |
| N-Key Rollover (NKRO) | Yes for both wireless and wired modes |
| Keycap | OSA Double-shot PBT keycaps, not shine-through |
|---|---|
| MCU | ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash) |
| Backlight | South-facing RGB LED |
| Switch | Gateron double-rail magnetic switch |
| Hot-swappable Support | Yes, compatible with Gateron double-rail magnetic switch only. |
| Stabilizer | Screw-in PCB stabilizer |
| Cable | Type-C cable (1.8 m) + Type-A to Type-C adapter |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / Type-C wired |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Device Name | Keychron Q12 HE |
| Battery | 4000 mAh Rechargeable li-polymer battery |
| Operating Environment | -10 to 50℃ |
| Wireless Working Time (Backlit off) | Up to 100 hours |
Learn more about the Keychron Q12 HE such as the shortcuts, HE mode, factory reset, and more.
Learn more about the Keychron Q1 such as the Q1 shortcuts, assembling the Q1, factory reset, and more in the FAQ section.
