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Post by blacksmith_tb »

lfowles wrote: post #3
blacksmith_tb wrote: post #2

I like the idea, but can't you achieve most of the functionality just with an add-on $10 USB 10-key, and your choice of scripting? I have used the crazily versatile Controllermate[1] on macOS to do something similar with a gaming keypad that triggered Applescripts and shell scripts. 1: https://www.orderedbytes.com/controllermate/

It'll send the same codes as any other 10-key you have. That was my issue when I was looking for something similar, as I still use the 10-key on my keyboard occasionally. I ended up getting a Logitech G13 for the same purpose but never ended up clearing the desk space so I could set it up.

Controllermate at least can prevent the normal keypresses from registering for the OS (it's actually tampering with all the HID devices, via its .kext - your comfort level with that will vary, of course). Otherwise, yes, I can imagine that having the odd "6" inserted into the text of the active window could get old.

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Post by robinhartley94 »

kidproquo wrote: post #90
robinhartley94 wrote: post #87

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It'll only go open source if it reaches its crowdfunding goal. Otherwise, I won't open source and will have to find a different way to make money from the project. Possibly by closed-source manufacturing.

Ok, hit me up if you decide to go the closed-source manufacturing route. I can provide some pointers based on my research for RiffPod.

Thank you :D

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Post by isaacremuant »

nathancahill wrote: post #45
isaacremuant wrote: post #38

Kind of on-topic, does anyone know what's the smallest industry made USB keyboard/button presser one can find? I'm talking small as in, number of keys. Ideally just one or two keys and a USB connection so that you can interact with a computer. Think like a clicker.

Maybe some accessibility hardware? Or for one press, repurpose a U2F key? I think Yubico has cheap ones branded with sites like Github.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'd probably need a USB extension to make it usable and it's probably more costly than other solutions but it's an interesting idea nonetheless.

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Post by isaacremuant »

topher200 wrote: post #52
isaacremuant wrote: post #38

Kind of on-topic, does anyone know what's the smallest industry made USB keyboard/button presser one can find? I'm talking small as in, number of keys. Ideally just one or two keys and a USB connection so that you can interact with a computer. Think like a clicker.

I have a USB foot petal I keep under my desk: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MU0TBU/ref=oh_aui_se... I mostly use it as a quick play/pause video button.

This is a great idea! Thanks. I'll purchase one and try it out.

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Post by isaacremuant »

robinhartley94 wrote: post #60
isaacremuant wrote: post #38

Kind of on-topic, does anyone know what's the smallest industry made USB keyboard/button presser one can find? I'm talking small as in, number of keys. Ideally just one or two keys and a USB connection so that you can interact with a computer. Think like a clicker.

There are a couple of them kicking around the Mechanical Keyboard community. This sort of thing: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRSutzW... However, you will be able to make a keypad consisting of anywhere between 1 and 16 keys using the TASK software. In fact, you will be able to make a highly functional single key for about £7 using the designs I will be releasing in the shortcut keypad crowdfu…

Thanks.

This one:

https://techkeys.us/collections/keyboards/products/onekeyboa...

would be perfect but it seems to be sold out. I'll contact them to get more info.

There's other great options in the website nonetheless.

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