I just bought this keyboard and when I open the software, it says 'device is not connected' despite my keyboard being plugged in. is there any way to fix this issue?
A few people have said that issue now too, so I guess the firmware may have updated and now the gammakay might not be supported by the womier software.
Hi, this was a great video! One question that i have is whether the software is complicated to get or use, I'm kinda like a starter for pc so sorry if its a dumb question.
It isn't complicated to get, the google link has been shared by others here in the comments. Up to you to let it past your anti-virus if your anti-virus thinks it is suspicious. Install is pretty straight forward, just you need to have the keyboard plugged in before opening the program. The changing of light modes is easy to use, the recording macro is not so straight forward, so if you just are after light control, its pretty easy.
@ The Board Podcast great video :) I would like to know more about the record and Macro function. How does it work if I reprogram a key and want to play a key combination repeatedly ?
Most likely not really, I haven't really done anything with the software since, and its been 3 years now so I don't know if whatever software available for this is the same anymore.
Thank you so much for the video. My main reason to get this keyboard is only if i can make the acrylic 1 Static color and the Keys a different static color. I did not see this option on the video is this possible with this keyboard and software? Thank you!
Seems like the keyboard firmware has been updated by the looks of it, and is no longer compatible with the other brand. But the video is pretty old now so unfortunately that is what can happen over time.
Unfortunately it is not an option on this software. You can change the light mode, the speed, and select the RGB, and record macro, but not per key lighting or split lighting options.
@@nicholasrojas6129 Im not sure which but either the coastal or the surmount effect lets u do it. Although, it wasnt working for all the keys on my keyboard, a few of the bottom row ones werent changing colour.
hey nice video. just asking as i have a problem with my new womier k87. the left arrow key is actually stuck blue and doesn’t change colour, is there a way around this?
Possibly try the factory reset, otherwise it might potentially be a bad RGB LED, which short of changing it out, its hard to diagnose. You potentially could contact the seller for an exchange if its brand new?
I haven't played with it to that level, RGB is not my thing, other people have said its possible, so you may need to check those comments and ask those users or experiment yourself with the software.
didnt post a link for the software, after finding what i think to be the software used in this video it says device not connected when my k87 is connected. bad video. its not a bad unit, its not bad drivers its not a bad cable.
Link to the software is in the comments from another person. I do not support or endorse the vendor site that the software was originally found from. As for your device not connecting, I am unable to comment on that. But feel free to hit the dislike button :)
@@l3loodyfingers I don't think you understand my statement. There is nothing wrong with the software. It is the vendor site that I found the software at that I do not endorse or support. That vendor is not where the keyboard came from, nor is the software specifically from GammaKay either. If Banggood (where my GammaKay came from) had the link themselves, I would be happy to share it), but it was not from Banggood.
Sorry, I can't, as I am not in the business to drive traffic to the site that sells the board where the software is available from, but you can Google up the Womier k87 board and look at the product listings and find the software linked in a product description.
If you download the program, you can recolor keys and you can just fill all of them with a color, and specifically change the color of a different key.
yes u can press fn and the ~ key and it puts u in a mode where u can change every keys color and fn and right arrow key to change the color that u want the key to be and then press fn and ~ again to save it
@@theboard It doesn't work in any hot key assigning programs, I've tried a bunch. You can't remap ctrl+alt to act as one distinct key, just as a command like copy, paste, printscreen and so on.
Unfortunately, as I'm not really one for the lighting, I haven't tried all the options available in combinations. It might be possible, but I don't know right now.
No idea, its not published, and to be honest, your reaction and movement speed isn't going to be even impactful even if the polling rate was lower than 1khz....
@@ali-qn8nd You're just going to have to slow down and actually read the product listing. I'm deliberately being obtuse here for specific reasons in not linking the software. If you're unable to find it with the pointers already given, I'm afraid I can't help you further. Sorry~
@@Harvey_2100 yeah i think we got an updated version or something. i think theres software that works with all keyboards but im not tech savvy so i probably wont be getting anything to work
@@Harvey_2100 i just typed in software for all keyboards on youtube and google. heres a video so the software link can be found in the description. let me know if it works or not ua-cam.com/video/lJKDsgaZzFM/v-deo.html
@@naqire yes it is safe you just have to make sure that you go through it a lot and check that it’s safe there has been not harm to my pc and it changes the colors and everything works fine
It is not officially the software for the Gammakay, but the Womier. Its already been linked by someone in the comments, and as mentioned, it is findable by finding vendors who sell the Womier board and have the software there.
If you have a read through the other comments, you'll find out how to get to it. I won't be linking the comments as I have no affiliation to its location.
Some other comments claim that it doesn't I believe. But if you look at the other comments, you should be able to find the k61 software from product listings in Banggood.
If someone would like to be helpful he/she could post a link to the software for the Gamakay/Womier K87. Anyone who suggests Google is a horrible slime with no soul.
Google for 'womier k87 software' and you'll find on one of the Chinese vendor's website that they have the software link on their product page description.
@@xdWoof I can't help you there since I haven't worked with the k61 or its 'software', only the k87 software that is designed for the womier but works with the GammaKay.
I think so, you just have to select "Coastal" from the lighting modes and it lets you set each key to whatever color you like. I don't think you can set custom color animations tho.
omg I've been looking for a way to turn off the outer rim lights forever!! this whole video is great ! liked and subbed :))
Thankyou!
Don't they come back on when you restart your computer?
u know u can just hold down Fn and press down left Ctrl
Fnc + ScrLk
can i get the link for the software
I've been looking for the download for the software. Do you have the link for it and if you do could you send me it?
Sick was planning to buy this so it having a software is awesome
youre a saint that rgb blinding me at 4 am was not doing it
Gondor calls for aid in most RGB boards I find.
Been looking to find out if there is a softwar with Womier /gamakay .. can the keys be programmed ? .. thanks for putting this up
Not in the native womier software to my knowledge. I haven't really played around extensively in it, but it seems to be macro-recording only.
Interesting. I have the Womier branded board and didn't know there was software for it. I'll have to check it out.
You should be able to find it pretty easily via a google search, hope you have fun with it!
I just bought this keyboard and when I open the software, it says 'device is not connected' despite my keyboard being plugged in. is there any way to fix this issue?
A few people have said that issue now too, so I guess the firmware may have updated and now the gammakay might not be supported by the womier software.
same with mine, did yours work out? if so could you tell me how you fixed it?
Hi, this was a great video! One question that i have is whether the software is complicated to get or use, I'm kinda like a starter for pc so sorry if its a dumb question.
It isn't complicated to get, the google link has been shared by others here in the comments. Up to you to let it past your anti-virus if your anti-virus thinks it is suspicious.
Install is pretty straight forward, just you need to have the keyboard plugged in before opening the program.
The changing of light modes is easy to use, the recording macro is not so straight forward, so if you just are after light control, its pretty easy.
@@theboard ty for the help! I succeeded and now I got to customize the keyboard's RGB!
@@mangomxlk4678 Awesome, great to hear!
@ The Board Podcast great video :)
I would like to know more about the record and Macro function.
How does it work if I reprogram a key and want to play a key combination repeatedly ?
I've been told that the macro recording only works on the womier, but I haven't really tried it myself : (
hey guy, my software doest work, appear " device is not connect" can you help me ?
Most likely not really, I haven't really done anything with the software since, and its been 3 years now so I don't know if whatever software available for this is the same anymore.
it keeps saying "device not connected" !! Is it because I have the keyboard plugged into my laptop?? pls helllllp!
im having the same problem. were you able to get it working?
can you make a macro to specifically switch to your light profiles instead of opening the software and choosing maually?
Sorry that I can't answer that as its not something I've really attempted, generally I don't do macros so I never test those features.
@@theboard ok. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the video. My main reason to get this keyboard is only if i can make the acrylic 1 Static color and the Keys a different static color. I did not see this option on the video is this possible with this keyboard and software? Thank you!
From my basic testing only, I was not able to see that as a feature.
@@theboard ty! You are the second person to confirm this. Gonna pass on it for now since it's not what am looking for. Appreciate it
Just came across your video since i just got my new keyboard. The software is not detecting my keyboard no matter what. :(
Seems like the keyboard firmware has been updated by the looks of it, and is no longer compatible with the other brand. But the video is pretty old now so unfortunately that is what can happen over time.
Such a helpful video especially Turning off the outside since i found it a bit too much to have that on 🙏🏼
Can this keyboards rgb have two colors go on at the same time that you specifically set it to or is that not an option on this software?
Unfortunately it is not an option on this software. You can change the light mode, the speed, and select the RGB, and record macro, but not per key lighting or split lighting options.
actually, yeah you can. If you press fn + ~ , you can fiddle around with it and have literally every color possible on the keyboard at once.
press fn + right arrow key to change color. You probably know that, but I'm just making sure.
Can you drop the link to download the software?
Please read the other comments on where to find it.
thank you so much
if you guys want the software its here: drive.google.com/file/d/1FccQ1ePbkMBmamVlJdcB9NGeTkZXmeAq/view?usp=sharing
Is it possible to change the lighting of individual keys with the software?
I wasn't able to, but someone else in the comments said that it can, so your experience may vary.
Did you figure out how to do it I was looking for this
@@nicholasrojas6129 Im not sure which but either the coastal or the surmount effect lets u do it. Although, it wasnt working for all the keys on my keyboard, a few of the bottom row ones werent changing colour.
Hey there, I’m getting this keyboard but I have a question. Does it and will it work with a MacBook?
Unfortunately I don't have a Macbook so I can't verify it for you. Sorry :(
do you happen to have the link❔
hey nice video. just asking as i have a problem with my new womier k87. the left arrow key is actually stuck blue and doesn’t change colour, is there a way around this?
Possibly try the factory reset, otherwise it might potentially be a bad RGB LED, which short of changing it out, its hard to diagnose. You potentially could contact the seller for an exchange if its brand new?
How do I make the keys one static color and the side lights a different static color with k87?
I haven't played with it to that level, RGB is not my thing, other people have said its possible, so you may need to check those comments and ask those users or experiment yourself with the software.
Where is the software for this keyboard? Typing on it right now and I cant find the soft for the life of me.
You'll have to search for it by looking at a vendor that sells the Womier k87, and using their product page to get the link to the software.
@@theboard I looked back in the comments and went down the yellow brick road to getting it. Thx for the help.
@@pushin5500 No worries, best of luck!
@@pushin5500 can you share the link with me
@@pushin5500 can you share the link with me as well?
Hey I can’t find the software what is it called?
Its the womier k87 software, someone has already shared the google files link in the comments.
Don from The Board!! Thanks for the info on the sale and the review!
Thanks Noah, always appreciate your support :)
Can you change the collour of one key
didnt post a link for the software, after finding what i think to be the software used in this video it says device not connected when my k87 is connected. bad video. its not a bad unit, its not bad drivers its not a bad cable.
Link to the software is in the comments from another person. I do not support or endorse the vendor site that the software was originally found from. As for your device not connecting, I am unable to comment on that. But feel free to hit the dislike button :)
@@theboard you say you don't support it, the video shows you do
@@l3loodyfingers I don't think you understand my statement. There is nothing wrong with the software. It is the vendor site that I found the software at that I do not endorse or support. That vendor is not where the keyboard came from, nor is the software specifically from GammaKay either. If Banggood (where my GammaKay came from) had the link themselves, I would be happy to share it), but it was not from Banggood.
Could you by chance link the software?
Sorry, I can't, as I am not in the business to drive traffic to the site that sells the board where the software is available from, but you can Google up the Womier k87 board and look at the product listings and find the software linked in a product description.
@@theboard Okay, thanks!
@@violet1978 Up to you to decide if you trust the software, and bypass your virus protection.
wheres the software link
i cant find the softwhere:(
Is out there, search for the Womier K87 board and its in the product listing on a particular seller's website.
Question. Can you change the color of a specific key?
No, only against the pre-set modes.
If you download the program, you can recolor keys and you can just fill all of them with a color, and specifically change the color of a different key.
Yes you actually can with the software I have the keyboard and have done it myself
@@cndubz3413 Thanks for the confirmation!
yes u can press fn and the ~ key and it puts u in a mode where u can change every keys color and fn and right arrow key to change the color that u want the key to be and then press fn and ~ again to save it
Can someone please send me the link of the software? I can't find it anywhere for some reason...
i think drive.google.com/file/d/1JL3ICGVSSvRzoOFkVCsuiGeTdE4F8VRV/view and please reply to me if its safe like say safe or so
Could you set up a macro for right ctrl and right alt to be left arrow, right ctrl and Fn to be down arrow and so on?
At minimum you could probably do it in Auto hot keys, but I haven't played around sufficiently to be able to give you a good answer.
@@theboard It doesn't work in any hot key assigning programs, I've tried a bunch. You can't remap ctrl+alt to act as one distinct key, just as a command like copy, paste, printscreen and so on.
@@TFWandyzilla Ah, fair enough. Might need to move onto a board that supports QMK and full custom programming then.
Can you set a static white backlight for the entire keyboard?
Using the Womier software, yes, it is possible.
you can also do it by fn ctrl space and pick a key that is light up white
@@brodyphelps1172 Nice! Thanks for sharing that tip!
It looks like not bad
If you're into the lower board vibe, indeed.
is the per key rgb also broken in the software for u?
I am unable to do RGB per key from my own experimentation previously.
do y'all know if this is available for Mac by any chance
I honestly don't know, hopefully someone else can help answer that!
can i off light on board side but still lights on keys?
Unfortunately, as I'm not really one for the lighting, I haven't tried all the options available in combinations. It might be possible, but I don't know right now.
@DevinDeath yeah bought womier that good , off a light on board
Hi man, this is a keyboard 1000hz polling rate or 100/125?
No idea, its not published, and to be honest, your reaction and movement speed isn't going to be even impactful even if the polling rate was lower than 1khz....
It is 1000Hz
can you please link the software i cant find it anywhere
If you google 'womier k87 software' and go to one of the asian vendor's websites, you'll find it there.
@@theboard is it this one
kprepublic.com/products/womier-87-k87-mechanical-keyboard-80-87-tkl-pcb-case-hot-swappable-switch-rgb
@@ali-qn8nd Link is in that description :)
@@theboard cant see it
can you link??
@@ali-qn8nd You're just going to have to slow down and actually read the product listing. I'm deliberately being obtuse here for specific reasons in not linking the software. If you're unable to find it with the pointers already given, I'm afraid I can't help you further. Sorry~
Why is the driver not detecting my keyboard?
No idea, could be a bad unit, could be driver issues, could be bad cable.... Unfortunately not something I can really diagnose for you.
im having the same problem. did you ever get to use the software?
OMG its literally fn + ctrl to turn it of and turn it static and blinking my god without software
the software im using for it it says device not found when it is conected can someone help me please
Did you ever get yours to work
@@l3loodyfingers no
@@Harvey_2100 yeah i think we got an updated version or something. i think theres software that works with all keyboards but im not tech savvy so i probably wont be getting anything to work
@@l3loodyfingers can you give me a link for one?
@@Harvey_2100 i just typed in software for all keyboards on youtube and google.
heres a video so the software link can be found in the description. let me know if it works or not
ua-cam.com/video/lJKDsgaZzFM/v-deo.html
Is it safe because mine says that it could harm my computer
That is something you have to decide, mine did not give me that, so it may be depending on your antivirus software and what it looks for.
@@theboard ok I just don’t want to damage my computer
@@ajayargabrite102 is it safe?
@@naqire I wasn’t able to download it
@@naqire yes it is safe you just have to make sure that you go through it a lot and check that it’s safe there has been not harm to my pc and it changes the colors and everything works fine
i cant find the software for this keyboard :(
drive.google.com/file/d/1JL3ICGVSSvRzoOFkVCsuiGeTdE4F8VRV/view ik it looks like a virus but its not
where is the software? I've been looking for it but i haven't seen it at all plz help
Please have a read through the other comments for how to search for the software.
WHERE do you get the software? Why is everyone, including you, so coy about it? Why don't you just tell us where it is???
It is not officially the software for the Gammakay, but the Womier. Its already been linked by someone in the comments, and as mentioned, it is findable by finding vendors who sell the Womier board and have the software there.
can you post the link in comments
If you have a read through the other comments, you'll find out how to get to it. I won't be linking the comments as I have no affiliation to its location.
its keyboard cant windows key lock ?
I haven't tried it myself, but supposedly Fn+Win should go into gaming mode to lock the win key.
what's the polling rate
Not specified in any documentation it comes with, but presumed to be 1000hz
does it have per key lighting?
Not that I have identified.
yes it does
how to get softwhere????
Read the other comments asking the same thing for how to find it.
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nASPBw0fFqGtskh0-qo-69jQt8GCOK_a
can someone send me a link because i cant find the software ??
Is out there, search for the Womier K87 board and its in the product listing on a particular seller's website.
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nASPBw0fFqGtskh0-qo-69jQt8GCOK_a
Works for the k61 right?
Some other comments claim that it doesn't I believe. But if you look at the other comments, you should be able to find the k61 software from product listings in Banggood.
Does anyone know how to do two different colors so my backlighting I want pink and my normal lighting I want cyan
have you ahd any luck finding out if you can? cuz I literally want the exact same lighting.
@@advil6356 yea I have
@@ajayargabrite102 how?
can the k66 model do the same?
Not sure, don't have a k66 to test.
Thats what im tryna know
What is the polling rate of this keyboard ? And is it possible to adjust the polling rate in the software ?
Someone said 1000hz but I honestly don't know.
If someone would like to be helpful he/she could post a link to the software for the Gamakay/Womier K87. Anyone who suggests Google is a horrible slime with no soul.
Its in the comments by others.
clean yo desk my g
Can't do that mate, my videos would lose all their character, and then it'd be a boring sterile desk like everyone else.
link?
In the comments.
i cant find the software
Google for 'womier k87 software' and you'll find on one of the Chinese vendor's website that they have the software link on their product page description.
Thank you
Personal use...
03:24
? Not sure what you're referring to at this timestamp? Could you please clarify?
@@theboard Sorry it’s for when I get my womier keyboard so that I can disable the RGB
@@bru55xl_17 Ahhh, no worries, all good!
@@theboard When I download it, it doesnt open and just does nothing.
@@xdWoof I can't help you there since I haven't worked with the k61 or its 'software', only the k87 software that is designed for the womier but works with the GammaKay.
can you change the light color of a single specific key with the software?
Not that I have been able to identify.
I think so, you just have to select "Coastal" from the lighting modes and it lets you set each key to whatever color you like. I don't think you can set custom color animations tho.
Can i please get the link to the software
Please check the other comments on where to find the software.
Does this software works with k66?
Honestly don't know, don't have one, can't confirm it for you.
Im trying to figure that out