Soarer's converter also adds the following functions to the keyboard:
Remapping - Assign any key to any other key, including ones that aren't on the keyboard, like media volume controls or the "Apple/Command/Windows" key.
Macros - A single key press can "play back" a series of key presses. For example, you could set F14 to send Control-Alt-Delete or set one key to represent an entire shortcut like Alt-C for "copy" when doing copying and pasting. If there's a certain combination move in gaming, you could set one key to perform the entire combination.
Function Layers - Changes the behavior of other keys when the function key is held down. Think of this like adding extra "Shift" keys to add more functions to existing keys.
IfSelect - Press a key once and it permanently changes the function of any number of keys until that same key is pressed again. Think of this like "Num Lock" which completely changes what the number pad does. This is also useful if you are using multiple different operating systems or applications that you want different layouts from time to time. Pressing one key could change the function of "ALT" to the "Apple/Command/Windows" key. It also will allow you to have several different layouts programmed for different applications. You can even program in completely different keyboard layouts like Dvorak or Colemak and toggle between them with a single key press.
For more information on Soarer's Converter, please see check out the forum here: Soarer’s Converter thread on Geekhack
I've written some of my own instructions on how to program the Soarer's Converter, but it is a work in progress. I would suggest that you review these instructions to see if it looks too complicated before purchasing: Simplified Soarer’s Converter Instructions
If you want to change the key mapping from what is pictured below or use any of the above features, it is easiest to do using a Windows computer, so I've written the instructions for Windows. There are instructions on the Soarer's Converter thread on Geekhack how to do this with other operating systems. After it is configured, you can use it with any type of computer that accepts USB keyboards. I ship the keyboard pre-configured to closely resemble standard keyboards and there are pictures below showing what I have mapped the different keys to. If you ever want to go back to that configuration after changing it, you can download the configuration file here and upload it back to the keyboard: Lynk ANSI Standard Configuration File
I have made a PDF document that shows the name of each key when it comes to remapping them: Lynk Naming Reference Guide
Other than the provided documentation, I can't provide a lot of tech support when it comes to programming the converter, so I wouldn't suggest planning using the extra features unless the instructions look like they are doable. I would definitely recommend reading them before purchase. No further programming is required if you want to leave the keyboard with the layout shown below in the pictures.
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