C84 Magnetic Mechanical Keyboard

Royal Kludge C84 Magnetic Mechanical Keyboard

The Royal Kludge C84 is a wired magnetic mechanical keyboard featuring a compact 80% layout, adjustable backlighting, dedicated function keys, and Windows and Mac operating system modes.

The keyboard connects to a computer through a USB Type-C cable. Its compact layout provides standard typing keys, an F1–F12 function row, navigation keys, and directional arrow keys without a separate numeric keypad.

The C84 includes keyboard shortcuts for adjusting backlight brightness, changing lighting colors, switching lighting modes, adjusting lighting effect speed, and locking the Windows key. It also provides multimedia controls for Windows and Mac computers.

The keyboard uses magnetic switches that require correct magnetic pole orientation during replacement. After replacing a magnetic switch, calibration must be performed using the keyboard driver.

Product Overview and Technical Specifications

C84 Keyboard Specifications

Main Keyboard Features

The Royal Kludge C84 provides the following functions:

• Compact 80% magnetic mechanical keyboard layout.
• USB Type-C wired connection.
• Dedicated F1–F12 function-key row.
• Adjustable keyboard backlight brightness.
• Multiple backlight modes.
• Backlight color switching.
• Adjustable backlight effect speed.
• Windows and Mac keyboard modes.
• Multimedia playback shortcuts.
• Audio volume controls.
• Screen brightness controls for Mac.
• Windows key locking.
• Additional Insert and Scroll Lock shortcuts.
• Factory reset through an Fn key combination.
• Magnetic switch replacement with driver-based calibration.

Keyboard Layout and Components

The C84 has an 80% keyboard layout with standard typing keys, a function-key row, navigation keys, and directional arrows.

Main Keyboard Components

80% Keyboard Layout

The C84 includes the following key groups:

• A standard alphanumeric typing area.
• Dedicated F1–F12 function keys.
• Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Fn, and Windows modifier keys.
• Navigation keys, including Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down.
• Print Screen, Pause, and Delete keys.
• Four directional arrow keys.
• Backlighting and operating system shortcuts.

Secondary functions are accessed by pressing Fn together with the assigned key.

Before First Use

The C84 operates through its USB wired connection.

Initial Keyboard Setup

1. Position the keyboard on a suitable working surface.
2. Locate the USB Type-C connection port on the keyboard.
3. Connect the USB Type-C end of the cable to the keyboard.
4. Connect the USB-A end to an available USB port on the computer.
5. Select Windows or Mac mode using the appropriate keyboard shortcut.
6. Adjust the keyboard lighting if required.

The keyboard receives its connection through the USB cable.

Wired USB-C Connection

The Royal Kludge C84 connects directly to a compatible computer using a USB cable.

How to Connect the C84 Keyboard

1. Locate the USB Type-C port on the keyboard.
2. Insert the USB Type-C connector into the port.
3. Connect the USB-A connector to an available USB port on the computer.
4. Use the keyboard through the wired connection.

The USB cable provides the connection between the keyboard and the computer.

Magnetic Switch Replacement and Calibration

The C84 uses magnetic switches that require the correct orientation during replacement.

Magnetic Switch Orientation

A replacement magnetic switch must be installed with its N-pole facing downward.

The magnetic pole direction is important for the keyboard’s magnetic switch mechanism.

Installing and Calibrating a Replacement Magnetic Switch

When a magnetic switch is replaced:

1. Identify the switch that requires replacement.
2. Remove the existing switch.
3. Position the replacement switch with its N-pole facing downward.
4. Install the replacement switch in the appropriate position.
5. Open the keyboard driver.
6. Calibrate the replaced switch through the driver.

Calibration must be performed after replacing a magnetic switch.

Keyboard Driver for Switch Calibration

The C84 driver website is:

https://drive2.rkgaming.com

The driver provides the calibration function required after magnetic switch replacement.

Keyboard Backlight Controls

The C84 supports backlight brightness adjustment, lighting effect speed control, color switching, and lighting mode switching.

These functions are accessed through the Fn key.

Complete Backlight Shortcut Table

Increasing Backlight Brightness

Press Fn + Up Arrow (↑) to increase the brightness of the keyboard backlight.

Decreasing Backlight Brightness

Press Fn + Down Arrow (↓) to decrease the backlight brightness.

Increasing Backlight Effect Speed

Press Fn + Right Arrow (→) to increase the speed of the selected lighting effect.

Decreasing Backlight Effect Speed

Press Fn + Left Arrow (←) to reduce the speed of the selected lighting effect.

Changing the Backlight Color

Press Fn + End to switch the keyboard’s backlight color.

Changing the Backlight Mode

Press Fn + Home to switch between the available backlight modes.

Windows Key Lock

The C84 includes a Windows key locking function.

Locking the Windows Key

Press Fn + Win.

This controls the Windows Lock function.

Unlocking the Windows Key

Press Fn + Win again to change the Windows key lock state.

Secondary Function Keys

The C84 provides additional navigation and system commands through Fn combinations.

Secondary Function Shortcut Table

Insert Function

Press Fn + Print Screen to activate Insert.

The Print Screen key provides the Insert command through its secondary function layer.

Scroll Lock Function

Press Fn + Pause to activate Scroll Lock.

Windows and Mac Mode Switching

Press Fn + A to select Windows mode or Fn + S to select Mac mode.

Windows Keyboard Mode

The Royal Kludge C84 supports a Windows operating system mode.

Switching to Windows Mode

Press Fn + A.

This selects the Windows system layout.

Windows Mode Functions

Windows mode provides shortcuts for:

• Computer access.
• Web browser.
• Mailbox.
• Calculator.
• Media player.
• Playback stop.
• Previous and next track.
• Play and pause.
• Mute.
• Volume adjustment.

These functions are assigned to Fn combinations with the F1–F12 keys.

Windows Multimedia Shortcut Keys

The following shortcuts apply when the keyboard is operating in Windows mode.

Windows Multimedia Shortcut Table

Opening the Computer Shortcut

Press Fn + F1 to activate the Computer shortcut.

Opening the Browser

Press Fn + F2 to activate the browser shortcut.

Opening the Mailbox

Press Fn + F3 to activate the mailbox shortcut.

Opening the Calculator

Press Fn + F4 to activate the Calculator shortcut.

Opening the Media Player

Press Fn + F5 to activate the media player function.

Stopping Media Playback

Press Fn + F6 to stop playback.

Previous Track

Press Fn + F7 to select the previous media track.

Play or Pause

Press Fn + F8 to play or pause supported media playback.

Next Track

Press Fn + F9 to select the next track.

Muting Audio

Press Fn + F10 to activate the mute function.

Decreasing Volume

Press Fn + F11 to decrease system volume.

Increasing Volume

Press Fn + F12 to increase system volume.

Mac Keyboard Mode

The C84 also supports a Mac operating system layout.

Switching to Mac Mode

Press Fn + S.

This selects the Mac system layout.

Mac Mode Functions

Mac mode provides shortcuts for:

• Decreasing and increasing screen brightness.
• Adjusting keyboard backlight brightness.
• Selecting previous and next tracks.
• Playing and pausing media.
• Muting audio.
• Adjusting system volume.

Mac Multimedia Shortcut Keys

The following shortcuts apply when the keyboard is operating in Mac mode.

Mac Multimedia Shortcut Table

Decreasing Screen Brightness

Press Fn + F1 to reduce the computer screen brightness.

Increasing Screen Brightness

Press Fn + F2 to increase the computer screen brightness.

Decreasing Keyboard Backlight Brightness

Press Fn + F5 to reduce the keyboard backlight brightness.

Increasing Keyboard Backlight Brightness

Press Fn + F6 to increase the keyboard backlight brightness.

Previous Track

Press Fn + F7 to select the previous track.

Play or Pause

Press Fn + F8 to control media playback.

Next Track

Press Fn + F9 to select the next track.

Mute

Press Fn + F10 to mute audio.

Decreasing Volume

Press Fn + F11 to reduce system volume.

Increasing Volume

Press Fn + F12 to increase system volume.

Switching Between Windows and Mac Mode

The keyboard uses separate shortcuts for selecting the operating system layout.

System Mode Shortcut Table

Changing to Windows Mode

Press Fn + A.

Changing to Mac Mode

Press Fn + S.

The operating system mode determines the multimedia functions assigned to the keyboard’s function-key combinations.

Factory Reset

The C84 includes a factory reset shortcut for restoring the keyboard’s default configuration.

How to Factory Reset the C84 Keyboard

1. Keep the keyboard connected to the computer.
2. Press and hold Fn + Spacebar.
3. Continue holding both keys for 3 seconds.
4. Release the keys after the reset command has been activated.

The keyboard restores its factory settings.

Japanese Keyboard Input Functions

The Japanese-language instructions describe additional key behavior for Japanese character input.

Japanese character entry depends on the selected system input mode, Caps Lock, and Shift.

Japanese Input Modes

Japanese Input Requirements

The Japanese input method must be enabled in the computer’s operating system when Japanese kana input is required.

Certain character assignments use combinations of Shift and Fn.

The physical keyboard layout and selected input method determine the resulting character.

Complete C84 Keyboard Shortcut Reference

The following table summarizes the keyboard’s primary controls.

Keyboard Driver and Software

The Royal Kludge C84 uses driver software for magnetic switch calibration after replacement.

Driver Website

The driver address is:

https://drive2.rkgaming.com

Driver-Based Magnetic Switch Calibration

After replacing a magnetic switch:

1. Confirm that the replacement switch is installed with its N-pole facing downward.
2. Open the keyboard driver.
3. Perform the required switch calibration.

The switch must be calibrated after replacement.

Customer Support Information

Royal Kludge provides customer support for product questions and operating issues.

Manufacturer Information

For product questions or operating issues, customers can contact Royal Kludge through its customer support channels.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How is the Royal Kludge C84 connected to a computer?

The C84 uses a wired USB connection. Connect the USB Type-C end of the cable to the keyboard and the USB-A end to an available USB port on the computer.

2. How can the C84 keyboard backlight be adjusted?

Press Fn + Up Arrow to increase backlight brightness or Fn + Down Arrow to decrease it. Fn + Left Arrow and Fn + Right Arrow adjust the lighting effect speed.

3. How can the backlight color and lighting mode be changed?

Press Fn + End to switch the backlight color. Press Fn + Home to change the backlight mode.

4. How is the Royal Kludge C84 factory reset?

Press and hold Fn + Spacebar for three seconds to restore the keyboard’s factory settings.

5. How is the Windows key locked on the C84?

Press Fn + Win to control the Windows Lock function. Press the same combination again to change the lock state.

6. How is the C84 switched between Windows and Mac mode?

Press Fn + A to select Windows mode or Fn + S to select Mac mode.

7. How should a replacement magnetic switch be installed?

A replacement magnetic switch must be installed with its N-pole facing downward. After installation, the switch must be calibrated through the keyboard driver.

8. Where can the Royal Kludge C84 driver be accessed?

The driver website is https://drive2.rkgaming.com/. The driver provides the calibration function required after magnetic switch replacement.