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Command65 PE

Product relationship​

Command65 PE is a keyboard product using the ATmega32U4 + CH592 (AVR+CH592) architecture, with USB / 2.4G / BLE triple-mode connectivity.

Quick identification​

  • Product name: Command65 PE.
  • MCU: ATmega32U4 + CH592.
  • Layout: 65%.
  • Connectivity: USB / 2.4G / BLE (triple mode).
  • Flashing: .hex + qmk-dfu.

Do-not-mix warning​

  • Command65 PE and Command65 are different PCB/wireless solutions; do not mix.
    • Command65: Bluefruit / DuoChord (BLE only).
    • Command65 PE: CH592, supports 2.4G / BLE.
  • Command65 PE and Command65 firmware are not interchangeable; download the correct file.

Spec summary​

ItemValue
MCUATmega32U4 + CH592
ConnectivityUSB / 2.4G / BLE
Bootloaderqmk-dfu
Firmware format.hex
VIA / VialSupported
Layout65%
Wireless backendCH592

Firmware, VIA JSON definitions, and SHA-256 checksums are available in the Download Center (see Firmware Downloads).

First use / migration prerequisites​

  1. Download the .hex firmware matching Command65 PE.
  2. Enter bootloader (see Wired Flashing).
  3. Flash with qmk flash or QMK Toolbox.
  4. After flashing, test typing, 2.4G switching, and BLE pairing.

Command65 PE uses the CH592 wireless architecture and is not part of the legacy BLE firmware → DuoChord migration.

Common features​

Default keymap​

The default keymap provides a 65% layout. Wireless function keys (2.4G, BLE1–BLE5, PAIR, CLR, etc.) follow the firmware you flash.

Model-specific features​

  • USB / 2.4G / BLE triple mode.
  • 2.4G receiver pairing (press 2.4G first, then insert the receiver).

First pairing checklist​

  1. Press 2.4G or BLE1–BLE5 to select the target channel.
  2. If the device is not discoverable, press PAR to force pairing mode.
  3. If pairing behaves inconsistently, run CLR (double-press confirm) and pair again.

Troubleshooting​

Version compatibility​

  • Hardware revision: Command65 PE (only).
  • Config tools: VIA / Vial.
  • Firmware: QMK / Vial builds for the Command65 PE target.