Wooting 80HE

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!

And if you're digging your set-up, or built a cool custom Wooting, don't be shy and tweet us a sweet picture at @WootingKB.

PCR ABS Wooting 80HE with ANSI layout showing all items in the box

What's inside the box?

Let's first double-check if you've received a complete package. Select your variant and layout to show what should be inside the Wooting 80HE packaging.

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Wooting 80HE (ANSI)

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Keycap and Switch puller

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Spare Lekker L60 v2 Switches

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Spare Lekker L45 v2 Switch

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USB-C to USB-C 2.0 cable (2m / 6.6ft)

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Dongle USB-C (♀︎) to USB-A (♂︎)

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Silicone Feet 2.8°

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Silicone Feet 6°

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Silicone Feet 10°

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Spare PCBA screws (M2 x 4mm)

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Postcard

Wooting 80HE ISO layout with UK keycaps

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.

Above, 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!

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.

Wooting 80HE showing the alignment of the keycap puller over a keycap

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

Wooting 80HE showing the pulling of a keycap with the keycap puller

2.

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

Wooting 80HE showing the keycap popping off of the switch

3.

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'.

Wooting 80HE showing the alignment of the switch puller over a switch

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

Wooting 80HE showing the pulling of a switch with the switch puller

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

Wooting 80HE showing the switch being lifted out of the socket

3.

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.

The Wootility

Wootility is the software to configure your keyboard with. We have two versions of Wootility.

网页版Wootility

此版本在浏览器中运行。快速、安全且超轻量级。

启动网页版Wootility

兼容 Chrome、Edge、Arc 和 Opera 等基于 Chrome 的浏览器。

Wootility App

Downloadable application of the latest version of Wootility.

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.
  • For software updates, go to Settings → Updates and click 'Check for updates'

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.

Make sure to select the correct layout of your keyboard.

Wooting 80HE showing the default positions of profile-related keys

Profiles

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.

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.

Need Help?

You don't need to figure out the world by yourself.

You can get help within the Wooting community on Discord or help others. Or reach us directly using our Support Wizard.