The software SHOULD automatically detect your keyboard, and you can start making changes immediately.Download and install the Via software (it’s free).Luckily, Drop keyboards support QMK firmware customization (through the Via app OR the Drop keyboard configurator). Keyboard Maestro: A SLICK hotkey & macro tool that’s cheap and flexible!.There are a few other tips and tricks to making the most out of your mechanical keyboard on a Mac: Post on the r/mk subreddit with your issue (be detailed) Customizing Drop Keyboards (for Mac Users).They’re a decent sized company at this point and should respond promptly Head to Drop’s website here and contact their support team.

If you’re still having issues connecting the Drop to your Mac, you might either… Reach out to Drop support or post on Reddit You should see the setup assistant again! Follow the instructions and you should be good to go.

Click on the file named and drag that into the trash!.

Head to the Library folder, and then the Preferences folder.

Head to Finder and click the hard drive icon (under Devices).

When you first connect your Drop to your machine, you should see a popup assistant asking you to press a few keys to determine the layout, etc.īut you can also delete your keyboard preferences file to start from scratch. If you’re having trouble connecting your Drop to a Mac, or if some keys aren’t working correctly, here are a few troubleshooting tips: Reset your external keyboard for your Mac Troubleshooting tips if you experience any problems connecting or using Drop That should make your Drop reach about 90% functionality–and if you’d like to take it further with customization, see our tips below. This will put your modifier keys in the correct order for a Mac

Under the “Modifier Keys…” dropdown, switch the Option and Command keys.

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How to Connect Drop Keyboards to a Mac Computer

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