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Connect Keyboard

In this section, we will configure Plover to detect and connect to your keyboard. Follow these steps to ensure your keyboard is properly recognized by Plover.

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Step 1: Connect Your Keyboard to Your Computer

Before we begin, make sure your keyboard is connected to a USB port on your computer.

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Step 2: Open Plover Configuration Settings

  • Open the Plover Application: Launch Plover by clicking on its icon in the Start menu or by typing "Plover" into the search bar and selecting the app from the search results.

  • Access Configuration Settings: In the Plover app, click on the Configure button.

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Step 3: Navigate to the Machine Tab

  • Open the Configuration Window: A new popup window titled "Plover: Configuration" will appear.

  • Select the Machine Tab: Click on the Machine tab to view the settings related to your keyboard.

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Step 4: Configure the Machine Settings

In this step, we will configure the settings to ensure Plover detects your keyboard correctly.

  • Set Machine Type: Look for the Machine option in the configuration window and ensure it is set to Gemini PR. (Refer to the image with red arrow labeled "1.")

  • Scan for Ports: Click the Scan/Refresh button to detect available ports. (Refer to the image with red arrow labeled "2.")

  • Select the Correct Port: From the dropdown menu, choose the port that your keyboard is connected to (e.g., COM4). (Refer to the image with red arrow labeled "3.")

  • Apply and Confirm Settings: Click Apply to save your settings, and then click OK to close the configuration window. (Refer to the image with red arrow labeled "4.")

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Step 5: Enable Plover Output and Verify Connection

  • Enable Output: In the Plover main menu, ensure the Output option is set to Enabled. (Refer to the image with red arrow labeled "1.")

  • Refresh Connection: If your keyboard shows as "Disconnected," click the Refresh button to attempt reconnecting. (Refer to the image with red arrow labeled "2.")

  • Troubleshoot Connection: If the status still shows "Disconnected," you may need to select a different port. To do this, go to Configuration > Machine > Port and choose the correct port from the dropdown menu.

  • Example of Connected Keyboard:

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