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## [Model 100 unresponsive after factory reset](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-unresponsive-after-factory-reset/13882)

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**Author:** [@lightly.seared](https://community.keyboard.io/u/lightly.seared)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-unresponsive-after-factory-reset/13882 "2026-10-16T15:22:53Z")

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First, let me say I’m not a programmer and have no experience as such. I’ve been using the Model 100 since kickstarter, however, and this is the first time I’m having difficulty. When I came back to my PC this morning, …

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## [Preonic - enabling key clicks via piezo speaker](https://community.keyboard.io/t/preonic-enabling-key-clicks-via-piezo-speaker/13575)

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**Author:** [@clacky](https://community.keyboard.io/u/clacky)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/preonic-enabling-key-clicks-via-piezo-speaker/13575 "2026-09-27T16:22:39Z")

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The kickstarter page for the preonic has a section called ‘Programmable keyclicks and chip tunes’, part of which reads: The Keyboardio Preonic is the first of our keyboards to feature a piezo speaker, although it’s lon…

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## [Replacements for the Model 01's black rubber feet](https://community.keyboard.io/t/replacements-for-the-model-01s-black-rubber-feet/2089)

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**Author:** [@aspiers](https://community.keyboard.io/u/aspiers)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/replacements-for-the-model-01s-black-rubber-feet/2089 "2026-09-21T20:38:51Z")

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One of the black rubber feet has fallen off the bottom of my Model 01, so I guess some of the others might follow suit eventually. If I can find where it went then maybe I can superglue it back in, but are replacements …

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## [Linear switch comparison](https://community.keyboard.io/t/linear-switch-comparison/13876)

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**Author:** [@whatisaphone](https://community.keyboard.io/u/whatisaphone)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/linear-switch-comparison/13876 "2026-08-13T15:56:04Z")

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My old model 01 is developing some serious key chatter. I’ve tried fixing it a few times and failed, so it’s time to replace it. I’m looking at the two model 100 options with linear switches. First, what are “Kailh BOX…

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## [Shipping or tracking information - Support contact - Order #202515986](https://community.keyboard.io/t/shipping-or-tracking-information-support-contact-order-202515986/13827)

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**Author:** [@Angus\_Australia](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Angus_Australia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/shipping-or-tracking-information-support-contact-order-202515986/13827 "2026-06-23T22:28:23Z")

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Hi there, My boss at my new workplace recently placed an order for a model 100 for me. They haven’t heard back anything about the shipping or status since making the payment and getting the initial payment confirmation …

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## [Repair for Model 01 needed - broken space button](https://community.keyboard.io/t/repair-for-model-01-needed-broken-space-button/13784)

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**Author:** [@fred](https://community.keyboard.io/u/fred)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 8:01am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/repair-for-model-01-needed-broken-space-button/13784 "2026-06-12T08:01:49Z")

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The space button for my Model 01 is broken. It previously broke and was professionally repaired by the keyboard.io team, but now it’s broken again. Is the keyboard.io team still doing repairs? Or does anyone know of any…

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## [Model 100 keys don't work after boot](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-keys-dont-work-after-boot/5652)

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**Author:** [@sp00ky](https://community.keyboard.io/u/sp00ky)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-keys-dont-work-after-boot/5652 "2026-06-08T14:28:09Z")

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Hello. I’ve flashed my model 100 with f/w version 0.90.2+44, currently using on a win 10 PC. After boot, I cannot get into the BIOS using delete key (either using the backspace key or fun+backspace). Also cannot type i…

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## [Chrysalis - How to generate umlauts like 'ä' and 'ö'](https://community.keyboard.io/t/chrysalis-how-to-generate-umlauts-like-a-and-o/5753)

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**Author:** [@David\_S](https://community.keyboard.io/u/David_S)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/chrysalis-how-to-generate-umlauts-like-a-and-o/5753 "2026-06-03T09:30:21Z")

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Is there, in Chrysalis, a way to map a key-tap to generate the letter ‘ä’ (umlaut a with a pair of dots) without leaving the US english layout. Also the letter ‘ö’ would be of interest. Is this what the ‘Custom key code…

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## [Atreus - Help getting set up](https://community.keyboard.io/t/atreus-help-getting-set-up/13709)

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**Author:** [@2ayknight](https://community.keyboard.io/u/2ayknight)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/atreus-help-getting-set-up/13709 "2026-05-07T20:59:34Z")

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Hello, I bought an Atreus a while back, and I still can’t seem to get it set up. I’m running mac iOS Tahoe 26.3 (25D125). When I plug it into the computer doesn’t even recognize it (I’ve tried several different computer…

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## [Model 100 USB-C port failure – part number inquiry](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-usb-c-port-failure-part-number-inquiry/13708)

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**Author:** [@emily-flambe](https://community.keyboard.io/u/emily-flambe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-usb-c-port-failure-part-number-inquiry/13708 "2026-04-30T22:39:58Z")

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I emailed help@keyboard.io multiple times over the past two weeks with no response, which is why I am posting this here, though I’m not sure how well it fits as a forum post: I have a Model 100 that has developed a hard…

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## [Reset eeprom not working](https://community.keyboard.io/t/reset-eeprom-not-working/13682)

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**Author:** [@eloyesp](https://community.keyboard.io/u/eloyesp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/reset-eeprom-not-working/13682 "2026-02-16T20:11:46Z")

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Hi, I have a half working Atreus, some things work as expected but some things fail. For example, I have a dual key configured for shift/A that does not work, and have another one that is Super/V that do work… Anything I…

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## [How to program Atreus with Miryoku and Dvorak layout?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/how-to-program-atreus-with-miryoku-and-dvorak-layout/13676)

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**Author:** [@wherahiko](https://community.keyboard.io/u/wherahiko)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/how-to-program-atreus-with-miryoku-and-dvorak-layout/13676 "2026-02-10T02:37:17Z")

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I’m a newbie. I acquired an Atreus towards the end of last year. I’m completely new to programming keyboards and am wondering how to program my Atreus with Miryoku ( miryoku/docs/reference/readme.org at master · manna-ha…

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## [More robust keyswitches than matias](https://community.keyboard.io/t/more-robust-keyswitches-than-matias/4757)

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**Author:** [@fivo](https://community.keyboard.io/u/fivo)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/more-robust-keyswitches-than-matias/4757 "2026-01-28T15:19:40Z")

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I have a model 01 Quiet Click that has been working quite nicely for me the last 2.5 years. Recently (last couple of months) keyswitches started to chatter. I first tried to clean them, but in the end I always had to rep…

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## [Is there a way to get both F20 and AudioMicMute through to Linux?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/is-there-a-way-to-get-both-f20-and-audiomicmute-through-to-linux/13675)

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**Author:** [@bjn](https://community.keyboard.io/u/bjn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/is-there-a-way-to-get-both-f20-and-audiomicmute-through-to-linux/13675 "2026-01-13T23:19:44Z")

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For years now I’ve been using F13 through F24 on a layer to trigger various things in my desktop environment. I switched distro very recently and am setting things back up again. In going through getting them recognized…

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## [Need a Simple, Standard HID Preonic Firmware](https://community.keyboard.io/t/need-a-simple-standard-hid-preonic-firmware/13666)

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**Author:** [@enigmah](https://community.keyboard.io/u/enigmah)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/need-a-simple-standard-hid-preonic-firmware/13666 "2026-01-05T11:00:59Z")

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Hello everyone, I currently own a Keyboardio Preonic and I’m looking for the simplest possible firmware that will make the keyboard function purely as a standard HID Keyboard. The reason for this is that my work comput…

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## [Question on HostOS plugin, I cannot save the OS in the eeprom through HostOS.os(kaleidoscope::hostos::MACOS)?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/question-on-hostos-plugin-i-cannot-save-the-os-in-the-eeprom-through-hostos-os-kaleidoscope-macos/13664)

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**Author:** [@alexandre.j.navarro](https://community.keyboard.io/u/alexandre.j.navarro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/question-on-hostos-plugin-i-cannot-save-the-os-in-the-eeprom-through-hostos-os-kaleidoscope-macos/13664 "2025-12-07T21:19:57Z")

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Hi, I use HostOS to have different macro between Mac and Linux notably Ctrl / Cmd inversion. I can set my type of OS through HostOS.os(kaleidoscope::hostos::MACOS) or retrieve the OS through HostOS.os(), but when I do …

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## [What's the effect of the keyboard layout chosen in the operating system?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/whats-the-effect-of-the-keyboard-layout-chosen-in-the-operating-system/5746)

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**Author:** [@Qwertz](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Qwertz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/whats-the-effect-of-the-keyboard-layout-chosen-in-the-operating-system/5746 "2025-11-24T20:20:33Z")

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What exactly is the effect of the keyboard layout chosen in the OS? If i wanted to configure my OS to use a cyrillic keyboard but not really notice it while using it (i.e. for me it should continue to behave like a QWER…

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## [Can't seem to flash Model 01 anymore](https://community.keyboard.io/t/cant-seem-to-flash-model-01-anymore/13651)

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**Author:** [@niklasn](https://community.keyboard.io/u/niklasn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/cant-seem-to-flash-model-01-anymore/13651 "2025-10-22T13:47:00Z")

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I’m having issues flashing my Model 01. It seems I’ve come to a point where flashing makes no difference (except for possibly removing keys). At some point holding the prog-key stopped working, when looking in Chrysalis …

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## [Firmware difference between web tool and stand alone app](https://community.keyboard.io/t/firmware-difference-between-web-tool-and-stand-alone-app/13647)

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**Author:** [@Dulcea](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Dulcea)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/firmware-difference-between-web-tool-and-stand-alone-app/13647 "2025-10-14T16:36:13Z")

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I’m kind of old school and still default to installed software versus web tools. Opened the Chrysalis app today and it informed me there was a firmware update to 10.4, which would replace my .96 version on the Model 100…

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## [Model 100 cleaning](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-cleaning/13648)

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**Author:** [@Dulcea](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Dulcea)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-cleaning/13648 "2025-10-02T17:59:36Z")

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Hi all, What do you use to clean your Keyboardio wood frames? My Model 100 definitely needs a little love, its still polished under the back half of my palms, but I’d love to clean the lesser touched areas too. Didn’t…

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## [Model 100 example firmware breaks LED key](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-example-firmware-breaks-led-key/13547)

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**Author:** [@vmladenov](https://community.keyboard.io/u/vmladenov)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-example-firmware-breaks-led-key/13547 "2025-09-09T16:06:36Z")

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Hi all, I have just followed this tutorial Build and install the latest firmware for your keyboard — Kaleidoscope documentation to get a sketch for my Model 100 built from File \> Examples \> Kaleidoscope \> Devices \> Keyb…

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## [Atreus with a TrackPoint pointing device?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/atreus-with-a-trackpoint-pointing-device/13603)

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**Author:** [@DavePolaschek](https://community.keyboard.io/u/DavePolaschek)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/atreus-with-a-trackpoint-pointing-device/13603 "2025-08-25T12:58:06Z")

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I’ve been searching, but found nothing so far. Has anyone put a ThinkPad like pointing device (aka Nipple) in between the two halves of the Atreus? I’m working (oh so slowly) on a Tandy Model-100-esque laptop, using an R…

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## [Preonic layout card?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/preonic-layout-card/13589)

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**Author:** [@michaelafcadio](https://community.keyboard.io/u/michaelafcadio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 12:40am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/preonic-layout-card/13589 "2025-08-16T00:40:54Z")

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Where can I download the default keyboard layout card for the Preonic? It’s nice to have this as a PDF for quick reference.

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## [Does Keyboardio Atreus have hot swappable key switches?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/does-keyboardio-atreus-have-hot-swappable-key-switches/13578)

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**Author:** [@just\_A\_key](https://community.keyboard.io/u/just_A_key)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/does-keyboardio-atreus-have-hot-swappable-key-switches/13578 "2025-08-10T14:15:01Z")

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Hi I want to change my key switches to a) low profile b) silent c) linear. As a newb I need help with 2 questions Does Keyboardio Atreus have hot swappable key switches ? If it varies how can I visually confirm it wit…

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## [Adding AutoShift to Preonic?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/adding-autoshift-to-preonic/13594)

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**Author:** [@Hanuman42](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Hanuman42)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 12:43am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/adding-autoshift-to-preonic/13594 "2025-07-23T00:43:05Z")

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I’m trying to add AutoShift to my Preonic. I was able to compile the example sketch but once I include Kaleidoscope-AutoShift.h, I get errors: Preonic-AutoShift.ino (21.0 KB) In file included from C:\\Users\\chaiy\\AppDat…

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## [Adjusting times in mod rows](https://community.keyboard.io/t/adjusting-times-in-mod-rows/13545)

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**Author:** [@edumerco](https://community.keyboard.io/u/edumerco)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/adjusting-times-in-mod-rows/13545 "2025-07-18T21:12:15Z")

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Dear all. I’m experimenting with mod rows (bottom in my case, since with my Spanish Dvorak the middle row has too many collisions with common pairs) and I´m really liking it very much. :slight\_smile: The only issue I’m…

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## [Keyboardio Preonic - how to pair Bluetooth?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/keyboardio-preonic-how-to-pair-bluetooth/13572)

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**Author:** [@justin](https://community.keyboard.io/u/justin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/keyboardio-preonic-how-to-pair-bluetooth/13572 "2025-07-10T19:36:23Z")

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Just received my Preonic and it feels great! I can’t figure out how to connect Bluetooth – hitting or holding Fun + 5 (what looks like a Bluetooth search icon on the keymap) doesn’t seem to do anything. Fun + 1-4 does ap…

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## [Load bépo layout in model 100](https://community.keyboard.io/t/load-bepo-layout-in-model-100/5992)

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**Author:** [@Sepio\_Nesola](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Sepio_Nesola)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/load-bepo-layout-in-model-100/5992 "2025-07-09T20:31:28Z")

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Hi ! I would like to load a bépo layout in a model 100 in linux. There is 2 questions : 1- Chrysalis doesn’t load the layout I use on linux (BÉPO), but AZERTY. Still, when I type, the layout is BÉPO. There is an incon…

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## [How do I make OneShot do what I want?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/how-do-i-make-oneshot-do-what-i-want/13524)

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**Author:** [@fedward](https://community.keyboard.io/u/fedward)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/how-do-i-make-oneshot-do-what-i-want/13524 "2025-05-28T18:06:35Z")

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New Atreus owner (and old Model 01 owner) here. I would like my Fun key to work the normal way when held and to do LockLayer(FUN) when double-tapped, but I don’t want the regular single tap OneShot behavior. I feel like…

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## [How to add symbols in chrysalis](https://community.keyboard.io/t/how-to-add-symbols-in-chrysalis/13527)

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**Author:** [@chris3](https://community.keyboard.io/u/chris3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/how-to-add-symbols-in-chrysalis/13527 "2025-04-29T12:36:42Z")

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Hello, I really like the Atreus, but I am having much trouble configuring the layout, particularly adding symbol keys such as ^, ?, \_, ~, \<, \>, |, etc. Within Chrysalis, under Layout Editor, a complete keyboard is pres…

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