Layers

The ADM42 keyboard is optimized for ease of use, the regular usage requires only the Base and the Special Layers.

To access a particular layer, hold down the corresponding layer key. For example, one of ESC or Compose («green» layer keys) to access the Special layer.

Modifiers and many important keys like Enter, Space and Backspace are available on all typing layers.

Layouts (Base Layer)

The default layout is QWERTY but additional layouts are provided. Learn all details on the layout page and change the default layout on the System Layer.

Notes:

  • Left and right versions of Super, Control, Alt, and Shift are on their respective sides (Right ALT (AltGr) can be forced as Left Alt on System Layer)
  • Compose can be mapped as the compose key
  • On macOS, Super is Command ⌘ and Alt is Option ⌥

Special Layer

This layer contains the numbers, the arrow keys and the special characters not available on the base layer.

Function Layer

This layer contains the function keys and all less used keys that you may find on traditionnal keyboards including media and brightness keys.

Configuration Layers

RGB Effects Layer

This layer is dedicated to RGB Effects control and also provide access to the System Layer.

Access this layer by holding the Delete key.

RGB Effects →

System Layer

This layer permits to change the default layout and provide fine control over advanced settings of the keyboard.

Access this layer by first accessing the RGB Effects Layer (holding Delete), then (also) hold the Enter key.

System Layer →