Layering Keys with HexDrive

Complexity, Simplified.

A step-by-step guide and examples on how to layer keys on the Immersion A3 Low-Profile Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

One of the most underrated features in any mechanical gaming keyboard is knowing how to Layer (re-map) the keyboard's layout. This crucial functionality is designed to seriously take your productivity and gaming skills to new heights, providing you with advanced skills that can easily be learned, whether it's for gaming or office tasks.

The Layering of keys, and Fn Layers on the Immersion A3 mechanical keyboard enables you to easily create multiple configurations and Layer keys easier than ever before, and that is thanks to the Immersion A3's HexDrive software. Careful designed for ease-of-use.

In this step-by-step instructional blog, we'll be looking at some of the advantages key-layering on a mechanical gaming keyboard has to offer. From Customizability, Space Efficiency, Versatility, Enhanced Functionality, to Personalization.

Customizability

The HexDrive software of the Immersion A3 mechanical gaming keyboard enables the user to set multiple layers for configuring specific keys based on your needs, whether it's for gaming or productivity tasks.

The image below displays how easy it is to set a specific key to load a program of your choosing. Within the HexDrive Software, “right-click” on any key to set a 'Custom Function'. Once you've done so, you'll be presented with a drop-down list that contains several options to choose from. Once you have selected the 'Open Program' option, you'll be presented with a "folder icon", click on the folder icon and navigate to the program you would like to assign to the selected key.

Space Efficiency

When using a compact TKL mechanical gaming keyboard, you'll quickly learn that creating shortcuts become essential for speeding up gaming controls and productivity.

Let's look at re-introducing the number pad as part of a Layer on the Immersion A3 mechanical gaming keyboard.

We're going to set a layer for the number pad on the keys highlighted on the image to the right.

First, left-click on the key you would like to assign a number to, then, hover down to the "on-screen" number pad layer on as shown in the image below, and click on the number you wish to assign to your selected key. Repeat the process until all keys have been assigned. You've now got yourself a number pad the Immersion A3 low-profile keyboard..

Versatility

Macro definitions present a unique method in setting specific key sequences to a single key. Example: A gamer can have one layer set up for standard gameplay controls and another for in-game commands or macros. Imaging playing MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) games, with MMO gaming, players will be able to switch layers to access complex spells with macros without needing extra keys. This allows for quick tactical adjustments, giving the player a winning edge.

Using the Immersion A3 Mechanical Keyboard's HexDrive Software, you'll easily be able to setup key layering based on your needs, however, to setup a Macro Definition, you'll first need to click on the 'Macro Manager' icon as shown on the image on the right, setup and save your desired macro configuration.

Once you have saved your macro definition, click on the 'My Exclusive Config' icon, as shown in the image below.

Now that you're in the 'My Exclusive Config' section of the HexDrive Software, select any key, and "Right-Click" on the key that you have selected. Once you've done that, you'll see a drop-down list containing several options, including 'Macro Definitions'. You can create and save multiple macros, and then select your desired macro from the drop-down list in the Key Layering section of the HexDrive software.

You'll get a kick out of this.

One really cool feature in Layering keys on the Immersion A3 mechanical TKL gaming keyboard's HexDrive software is the ability to set specific keys to open any pre-determined website. Imagine turning On your PC, and loading your favorite website simply by pressing on a single key. Now, that is really cool.

Another neat feature is the ability to set specific keys to send personalized pre-determined messages, this useful feature sure will come in handy when you're super busy with work or in meetings.

As with all mechanical gaming keyboards, customization is key. Being able to customize your mechanical keyboard to meet any specific gaming and productivity need is essential.

Hexgears mechanical gaming keyboards ensure personalization and customization capabilities, offering gamers and professionals the ability to personalize and customize their mechanical keyboards to suite their preferences and style.