Getting Started
Use this page as the first-run checklist for a new NXTKB keyboard. The goal is simple: power it on, confirm it sends input, connect it the way you want, then learn the default layers.
First-Run Checklist
Section titled “First-Run Checklist”- Turn on both keyboard halves.
- Connect the left half over USB-C first.
- Open Keyboard & Mouse Test and press a few keys.
- Pair over Bluetooth if you want wireless use.
- Review the default keymap for your model.
- For Sweep Pro versions with extra hardware, read the trackpad or display guide.
Choose Your Keyboard
Section titled “Choose Your Keyboard”| Keyboard | Start here | Extra guides |
|---|---|---|
| Ferris Sweep Pro | Ferris Sweep Pro Keymap | Trackpad, E-ink display |
| Ferris Sweep | Ferris Sweep Keymap | Ferris Sweep Configuration |
Common Next Steps
Section titled “Common Next Steps”- Connect to Your Device explains USB, Bluetooth pairing, and device switching.
- Keyboard & Mouse Test verifies keys, mouse buttons, wheel events, and trackpad behavior in the browser.
- Keymap Overview links to the default layer diagrams and keymap update guide.
- How to Flash a Firmware explains UF2 flashing when you need to update firmware.
If Something Does Not Work
Section titled “If Something Does Not Work”- Test USB first. It is the shortest path to confirm that the keyboard sends normal key events.
- If Bluetooth pairing fails, clear the current Bluetooth slot and try pairing again.
- If only one half works, confirm both halves are powered on.
- If trackpad or wheel events are confusing, use Keyboard & Mouse Test and then read Trackpad.