Wooting 80HE Prebuilt

Introduction

This guide will help you get started with your brand new Wooting 80HE. Make sure you read through it without skipping too many steps. You'll be thankful you did so afterwards.

First of all, if you haven't already, join our Discord community! Glory is only as sweet as the people that are there to witness it. Share your experience, enjoyment, and learn from others that also got a Wooting 80HE.

You are hereby invited to join the Wooting Discord server!

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What's inside the box?

Let's first double-check if you've received a complete Wooting 80HE package.

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• 1x Wooting 80HE (ANSI)
• 1x Keycap and Switch puller
• 3x Spare Lekker L60 v2 Switches
• 1x Spare Lekker L45 v2 Switch
• 1x USB-C to USB-C 2.0 cable (2m / 6.6ft)
• 1x Dongle USB-C (♀︎) to USB-A (♂︎)
• 2x Silicone Feet 2.8°
• 2x Silicone Feet 6°
• 2x Silicone Feet 10°
• 7x Spare PCBA screws (M2 x 4mm)
• 1x Postcard

Installing Keycaps

If your Wooting 80HE is an ISO or JIS model, it comes without keycaps pre-installed. Don't worry, installing them is simple and a great way to bond with your new keyboard.

Depending on the keycap set you have, installation can be as easy as transferring them straight from the blister tray onto your keyboard. Press each keycap down firmly so it sits snugly on the switch.

Below, you'll find a visual layout of all available ISO or JIS keycap languages for reference. Select the language of your keycaps and get started!

United KingdomUnited KingdomGermanGermanNordicNordicFrenchFrenchSpanishSpanishJapaneseJapanese

Pulling Keycaps

If you've messed up your keycap placement, need to pull out the PCBA, or you want to install a brand new set of keycaps, it's time to master the art of keycap pulling.

Your Wooting 80HE came with a special 'keycap & switch puller', a tool that functions both as a keycap- and switch puller. Make sure to use the right side of the tool (the side that says 'keycap) and follow the instructions below.

01

Position the keycap puller

Align the puller over the keycap and push down. Make sure it *clicks* on both sides.

02

Pull the keycap straight up

Pull with one hand straight up. With your other hand hold down the keyboard.

03

Pop the keycap off

The keycap should pop off of the switch.

Pulling Switches

Did you get new switches? Grab the 'keycap & switch puller' that came with your keyboard. Don't be a fool, use the side of the tool that says 'switch'.

01

Grip the switch tabs

Carefully grip the north (top) and south (bottom) sides of the switch.

02

Wiggle until both sides detach

Gently squeeze and wiggle to detach both sides. Then pull to release from socket.

03

Lift the switch out

Once detached, lift the switch out of the socket.

Swapping Case

So you just got your new 80HE but want to swap your case for one of these shiny zinc alloy ones? Sander will talk you through it step by step - he even shares some pro-tips in between.

Keyboard modes & shortcuts

So you've got your new 80HE, and you're ready to start typing. But before you do, you want to know the keyboard's default key mappings and shortcuts. We've got you covered.

Out of the box, your Wooting 80HE comes with 2 additional function layers that can be accessed using the Fn1 and Fn2 keys.

Below you find the default mapping, but anything can be changed in Wootility. None of the default functions are imprinted on the keycap, so you don't get confused when making your own.

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Your Wooting 80HE has two default profiles installed on board, a typing profile and a gaming profile (faster actuation and Rapid Trigger enabled).

You can save up to 4 profiles on your keyboard that can be accessed anywhere.

To switch to a specific Wootility profile

Hold down Fn then press 1,2,3, or 4

Regardless of the language layout, the location is the same. Text is based on ANSI US English.

Wootility

Wootility is the software to configure your keyboard with. We have two versions of Wootility. A lightweight web version and a downloadable app. Whichever you choose, you don't need to have the Wootility running after configuring your keyboard.

Wootility Webを起動

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Pro tip: Update your device!

We constantly improve our firmware and software. Make sure you have the latest and greatest by updating your keyboard straight away.

Go to https://wootility.io and connect your keyboard. Then:

• If a firmware update is available, you'll see a notification automatically. Alternatively, go to Settings → Updates → My Devices, hover over your device, and start the update.
• Issues while updating? This might help: Error during update or restore.
• For software updates, go to Settings → Updates and click 'Check for updates'