Installation and remapping process for key remapping using keyd (ASUS ROG FALCHION)

keyd-setup-asus-rog-falchion.md

Keyd Setup for ASUS ROG FALCHION Keyboard

This guide installs and configures keyd to remap keys on the ASUS ROG FALCHION keyboard.

1. Install keyd
   sudo add-apt-repository ppa:keyd-team/ppa
   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install keyd
   sudo systemctl enable --now keyd

2. Find Your Keyboard’s Vendor:Product:ID
   Run:
   sudo keyd monitor
   Press any key and look for output like (for example):
   ASUSTeK ROG FALCHION 0b05:193e:5a05be1d rightcontrol down
   The 0b05:193e:5a05be1d is your keyboard ID.

3. Configure Key Remapping
   Edit the keyd configuration:
   sudo nano /etc/keyd/default.conf
   Add the following:

[ids]
0b05:193e:5a05be1d

[main]
rightcontrol = left
rightshift = up
left = down

Save and exit (Ctrl + X, Y, Enter).

4. Apply Changes
   sudo systemctl restart keyd

5. Test the Remapping
   sudo keyd monitor
   Press Right Ctrl, Right Shift, Left → Should map as Left, Up, Down.

6. Verify Final Mapping
   sudo keyd list-keys
   If needed, force apply:
   sudo keyd bind rightcontrol=left

Done! Reboot and test again.