User Guide

for 060 Keyboard

Overview

The Synth Labs 060 is a gasket-mounted 60% keyboard, inspired by rack-mount electronics and sports cars.

• CNC-Milled Aluminum 6063 and PVD Brass construction
• Powered by QMK
• Remappable with VIA
• Available in Standard or HHKB layout
• Universal Soldered (w/o RGB) or Hotswap (w/ RGB) PCB designed by 0xCB
• Manufactured and fulfilled by keebwerk.

Specifications

  • Physical

    Width: 300mm

    Length: 145mm (footprint), 150mm (bounding box)

    Height (w/ Rail): 46mm

    Plate Thickness: 1.5mm

    Mount Method: Full-Isolation Gasket

    Typing Angle: 7°

    Weight: ~1.9kg unbuilt, ~2.4kg fully built

  • Electronic

    Interface: USB-C

    Polling Rate: 1000Hz

    Per-key RGB on Hotswap PCB only

    (No RGB on Universal Soldered PCB)

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What's in the Box?

  • 1⨯ Top Chassis

    1⨯ Bottom Chassis

    1⨯ Brass Rail

    1⨯ Brass Weight

    1⨯ Plate - in your chosen material

    1⨯ Daughterboard Cutout Cover

    1⨯ Braided USB-C Cable

    1⨯ Carry Case

  • 1⨯ Main PCB (Universal Soldered or Hotswap w/ RGB)

    1⨯ USB-C Daughterboard

    2⨯ Sets of PORON Foam Plate Gaskets (1⨯ "Soft", 1⨯ "Hard)

    1⨯ PORON Plate Foam

    1⨯ PORON Case Foam

    4⨯ Custom Silicone Feet

    1⨯ Full Screw Set + PCB Spacers

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Resources

View Source Code on QMK Github
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View Source Code on QMK Github

The 060 comes pre-flashed with VIA compatible firmware

Firmware Flashing Guide

Step 1. Download the correct firmware

NOTE: The 060 comes pre-flashed with VIA-compatible firmware. You should not have to flash any firmware yourself, unless you are doing so for troubleshooting or experimental purposes.

1. Find the Resources section located earlier in this guide

2. Download the firmware from QMK Configurator

Step 2. Download QMK Toolbox

1. Go to the qmk_toolbox releases page

2. Find the latest stable version (the most recent one not labelled Beta)

3. Download the appropriate installer for your operating system

- Windows users should download "qmk_toolbox.exe"

- Mac users should download "QMK.Toolbox.app.zip"

Step 3. Put your 060 into bootloader mode

1. Unplug your 060

2. Hold down the Top-Left-most key (the Escape key)

3. Plug your 060 into your computer, to enter bootloader mode

Alternatively:

1. Map a key to QK_BOOT in VIA

2. Press this key

Step 4. Flash your 060

1. Open QMK Toolbox

2. Select "MCU (AVR only)" and choose ATmega32U4

3. Drag-and-drop the firmware file you downloaded in to the "Local file" field in QMK Toolbox

4. Press Clear EEPROM

5. Press Flash

Congratulations! You have finished flashing your 060!

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