play75

keymap

*to remap your keys or customize your lighting, visit https://usevia.app/

quick start guide

turning on the keyboard

• for transit reasons, the play75 keyboard will arrive with the battery off by default. if you want to access any wireless features, it must be toggled on.
• to turn on wireless mode, remove the right shift keycap.
• using a screwdriver, switch the black toggle up to turn it on or down to turn it off.

connection modes

2.4GHz

• plug in your usb dongle into your computer
• hold FN+R for 3 seconds to pair

bluetooth

• connect up to 3 devices on bluetooth (Q,W,E)
• hold FN+Q / W / E for 3 seconds to pair

wired

• when using wired mode, it is recommended for the battery to be off. refer to the "turning on the keyboard" section on how to toggle the battery on/off.
• press FN+T for wired mode

switching OS

• refer to the main display screen (FN+PgUp) to see which mode you are currently on
• mac mode: FN+A
• windows mode: FN+S

via/play75 programs

• the play75 can be customized through either the via website or play75 website
  • via will let you customize basic shortcuts and lighting
  • the play75 website will let you customize the screen
  • due to our collaboration partner's current program limitations the play75 program only works for basic remapping on macOS

via program

• once your board is plugged in, visit the link https://usevia.app and connect your board
• if via is not recognizing the board, you will have to upload the json file:
  1. go to the “settings” tab to ensure “show design tab” is toggled on
  2. in the “design” tab, click on “load”
  3. upload the json file, downloadable via this link here.
• on the left, you can find sections for the keys, layouts, macros, and lighting
• under the lighting section, you can customize the colours and sequence of your backlit rgb
  • effect type, brightness, speed, and colours are customizable

play75 program

• all functions are available on windows OS. due to our collaboration partner's current program limitations the play75 program only works for basic remapping on macOS
• once your board is plugged in, visit the link https://play75.netlify.app and connect your board (note: you may have to hit connect twice)
• on the left side of your screen you can find sections for the keymap, lighting, and screen
• under the lighting section, you can customize the colours and sequence of your backlit rgb
  • effect type, brightness, speed, and colours are customizable
• under the screen section, you can adjust the time on the clock or you can upload a custom animation/image to the fourth screen slot
  • for updating the time and date, click on ‘Time Correction’ and it will update the time to your local computer time
  • for updating the animation/image, click on ‘Choose File’ and upload a PNG, JPG, or GIF of your choice
    • adjust the borders of the screen as needed and click ‘Crop Image’ and ‘Upload Image’
    • the screen will be updated once “100% - Completed” is shown
    • note: uploading a custom image will require windows based OS

prebuilt customization guide

package contents

A. play75 card
B. play75 keyboard
C. accessories box

• keycap and switch puller
• keyboard cable
• additional keycaps (*not included in the kit with no keycaps)
• bag 1:
  • additional ribbon cable
  • blocker 1
  • blocker 2
• bag 2:
  • additional feet
  • top mount screws for top mount
  • silica gel for silica gel mount
  • screwdriver
• bag 3:
  • additional switches
  • 2.4 GHz USB receiver

opening the keyboard

• remove the top case by carefully lifting the top half of the keyboard
  • a ribbon connects the screen to the PCB, so it is recommended to follow the video guide to safely remove the top case
• for transit reasons, the keyboard battery is off by default. to turn the battery mode on/off, flip the switch located underneath the right shift

replacing the screen

• remove the ribbon cable connected to the screen by flipping up the black toggle and pulling the ribbon cable to the left
• remove the ribbon cable from the PCB using the same method
• remove the screen by unscrewing the top-left and bottom-left screws
• install your blocker of choice by fastening the previously removed screws
• if you do not wish to make anymore modifications, plate the top case back onto the bottom of the keyboard
  • make sure the magnetic daughterboard connects to the bottom case and align the pins with the plate holes
• if you wish to modify your keyboard further, continue to the mounting styles section

mounting styles

• the play75 is pre-built with the split o-ring mount which provides a medium sound and the softest typing feel
• if you would like to change the sound and typing feel, top mount and silica gel mounting styles are available to you

follow these steps if top mount is desired (lightest sound, stiffest typing feel)

• remove the o-ring mount
  • gently lift the bottom half of the assembly to disengage the o-rings
  • shift the assembly towards you to unhook the top o-rings from the bottom case
  • remove the 6 o-rings from the hooks
• locate 8 screws in bag 2 of the accessories box
• attach the assembly to the top case with the provided screws
• complete

follow these steps if silica gel mount is desired (deepest sound, medium typing feel)

• remove the o-ring mount
• simply push the middle section of the silica gel into the 8 tabs of the plate
• lower the assembly and ensure that the magnetic daughterboard connects to the bottom
• ensure the silica gels are aligned with the cutouts and that the alignment pins are properly seated in the holes
• complete

firmware updates

firmware update instructions - PDF manual

release v1.10 - download

• fixed issue where certain gifs failed to upload

release v1.09 - download

• fixed issue where macros set in VIA worked in wired mode but not in wireless mode.
• fixed lighting issue: under reactive lighting mode, the left arrow key lit up the right arrow key and vice versa, while other keys worked normally.
• fixed macro issue where the full command was not typed correctly in wireless mode.

common issues

when connecting my play75 it shows a driver error and I am unable to type

the play75 uses a magnetic dongle to connect the top case to the pcb. during transit, this dongle can occasionally become dislodged, which may cause your device to display a driver error or prevent it from being recognized altogether.

to resolve this, you’ll need to open the keyboard case and reposition the magnetic dongle located beneath the pcb to fit in place. in some cases, the ribbon cable (the thin cable that connects to the dongle) may be damaged, which can cause similar issues. if so, replace it using one of the spare cables included with your play75. refer to the troubleshooting video guide above.

my keyboard works in wireless mode but when I plug it in it doesn't type

you're likely in wireless/dongle mode, in which case the keyboard won't work in wired mode. use FN+T to toggle into wired mode. you can always check the active mode you're in which is indicated by an icon on the main screen (accessed using FN+PgUp) at the top.

my screen isn’t turning on even when it’s plugged in

make sure the switch located underneath the right shift key is flipped up and the ribbon cable is connected securely. refer to the guide on how to adjust the ribbon correctly. refer to the troubleshooting video guide above.

some of my keys aren't responding or require a lot of force to activate

this may be due to a switch that came loose during transit or wasn’t fully seated during assembly. you can refer to our customization guide for steps on how to safely open your keyboard. once opened, remove the plate/pcb assembly, place it on a flat surface, and press the keys so the switch is fully seated into the pcb before reassembling the board. refer to the troubleshooting video guide above.

the screwdriver provided in the box doesn’t fit properly with the screws. what should i do?

if the screwdriver provided with the keyboard does not fit properly, do not try to use it by force as it will strip the screws. please use the replacement screwdriver provided, or a personal screwdriver that grips adequately.

i can't connect to the play75 app

to connect to the play75 app, your keyboard needs to be connected through the cable and in wired mode. if the play75 shows up as a device but doesn't connect, you may need to reconnect the cable while in wired mode. 

some of my keys sound and feel sticky when pressed

the switch underneath is likely over-lubed. remove the switch and wipe off any excess lube from the switch and the foam underneath using a tissue. if the issue persists, you may need to fully clean and re-lube the switch from scratch.

the issue i have isn't listed here

please email hello@osume.com for further assistance.