How to Change Colors on Ducky Keyboard: Quick Guide​

Ducky keyboards offer a plethora of RGB lighting options, allowing users to personalize their typing experience. Whether you’re aiming for a static color scheme or dynamic lighting effects, understanding how to change colors on a Ducky keyboard is essential.​

For a visual guide on customizing RGB lights on a Ducky One 2 Mini, check out this tutorial:​

Understanding Ducky RGB Lighting

Ducky keyboards come equipped with various RGB lighting modes and customization features. These include:​

• Preset Lighting Modes: Wave, Ripple, Rain Drop, and more.
• Per-Key Customization: Assign specific colors to individual keys.
• Custom Lighting Profiles: Create and switch between different lighting setups.​

Understanding these features will help you make the most of your Ducky keyboard’s RGB capabilities.​

Basic RGB Lighting Controls

To start customizing your Ducky keyboard’s lighting, familiarize yourself with these basic controls:​

Switching Between Lighting Modes

• Fn + Alt + T: Cycle through different RGB lighting modes.​

Adjusting Lighting Speed

• Fn + Alt + J: Decrease lighting effect speed.
• Fn + Alt + L: Increase lighting effect speed.​

Adjusting Color Brightness

• Fn + Alt + Z: Adjust red brightness.
• Fn + Alt + X: Adjust green brightness.
• Fn + Alt + C: Adjust blue brightness.
• Fn + Alt + V: Reset RGB settings.​

Activating Color Palette

• Fn + Alt + Spacebar: Open the color palette to select a specific color for the entire keyboard.​

Advanced RGB Customization

For more personalized lighting effects, Ducky keyboards offer advanced customization options:​

Creating Custom Lighting Profiles

1. Enter Recording Mode: Press and hold Fn + Alt + Caps Lock for 3 seconds until the G (CM1) and B (CM2) keys light up.
2. Select Profile: Press G for CM1 or B for CM2.
3. Choose Color: Use Caps Lock + Z/X/C to adjust red, green, and blue levels, respectively.
4. Assign Color to Keys: Press the keys you want to assign the selected color to.
5. Finish Recording: Press Caps Lock + Left Shift to save the profile.​

Switching Between Custom Profiles

• Fn + Alt + G: Activate CM1 profile.
• Fn + Alt + B: Activate CM2 profile.​

Model-Specific Instructions

Different Ducky keyboard models may have slight variations in RGB customization:​

Ducky One 2 Mini

• Cycle Lighting Modes: Fn + Alt + T
• Adjust Speed: Fn + Alt + J/L
• Custom Profiles: Use CM1 and CM2 as described above.​

Ducky Mecha Mini

• Cycle Lighting Modes: Fn + Alt + T
• Adjust Speed: Fn + Alt + J/L
• Custom Profiles: Same as One 2 Mini.​

Ducky One 2 Pro

• Cycle Lighting Modes: Fn + F10
• Adjust Speed: Fn + Left/Right Arrow
• Custom Profiles: Use Fn + F11/F12 for CM1/CM2, and Fn + PrtSc/Pause to record.​

Troubleshooting and Tips

• Reset to Factory Defaults: Hold Fn + Alt + Backspace for 3 seconds.
• Ensure Firmware is Updated: Visit Ducky’s official website to download the latest firmware.
• Consult the User Manual: Refer to your specific model’s manual for detailed instructions.​

Abschluss

Mastering how to change colors on a Ducky keyboard enhances your typing experience and allows for a personalized setup. Whether you’re using a Ducky One 2 Mini, Mecha Mini, or One 2 Pro, the customization options are vast and user-friendly.​