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Re: Codex Micro

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Post by mrshu » Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 10:51 PM UTC

I built a multi-agent alternative with Stream Deck and cmux/orca and it works pretty well -- particularly when you pair it with CodexBar and can easily see your token spend across multiple subscriptions.

It is all open source https://github.com/mrshu/muxboard -- feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Re: Codex Micro

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Post by Fannon » Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC

If I needed something like this, my first try would be to take a MIDI / DAW controller like Novation Launchpad Mini Mk3 and write a script for it.

This would be cheaper, much more versatile and customizable I bet. Many MIDI / DAW controllers can be "programmed" via MIDI IN/OUT, e.g. how to light the pads.

Re: Codex Micro

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Post by xgulfie » Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 11:20 PM UTC

geraneum wrote: post #163

If you’re puzzled as to why this exists, imagine that, out of the goodness of your heart, you donate $230 to OpenAI to support their mission of rear ending the singularity, and receive Codex Micro memorabilia as a token of appreciation.

Ah, the lesswrong people are going to buying these in droves to prove their faith to the basilisk

Re: Codex Micro

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Post by 6thbit » Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC

I feel this as more of a fashion runway garment type object, more statement and vision than what you'd see in everyday retail.

Reminds me of an italian specialty coffee shop that puts moka pots as napkin holders on every table.

I just hope they don't just go after the keyboard but the screen, desk and office.

Re: Codex Micro

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Post by Terretta » Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 11:58 PM UTC

pipes wrote: post #164

hmokiguess wrote: post #119

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I was interested in their knob1, and, if you go to their website today it still says pre-order with shipping in August 2025 (stuck in the past), at this point I accepted it's vaporware [1] [1] https://worklouder.cc/knob1

I'm guessing they didn't run "knob" past anyone from the UK. Edit: as much as it pains me, this is hacker news, so, knob means cock in the UK.

sure it's not pronounced Kenobi?

they stylize it k•no•b or k•no•b1 take your pick

Re: Codex Micro

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Post by deepspace » Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC

martin8412 wrote: post #200

deepspace wrote: post #167

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yuk. Windows only and closed source. Pass.

Elgato has official drivers for MacOS There are also 3rd party drivers for Linux.

Yes I use an Elgato deck with my Mac but this specific tool showed as Windows-only when I tried to install it.

Re: Codex Micro

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Post by jswelker » Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC

I was hoping this would be codex-cli with much less bloat. Alas.

Re: Codex Micro

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Post by jacksonastone » Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC

Hate to say it, but this was an instant Buy for me. I love experimenting with new modalities and this is a cool idea pre-packaged. If it doesn't work, what is 200 bucks compared to a SWE salary? It would be a wacky novelty memento of the time. If it is a nice boost to my work by... what... 2% - or just good for a chuckle each day - Good, I'm happy.

Re: Codex Micro

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Post by orangelimetea » Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 1:17 AM UTC

Steam released a game console with no controller.

OpenAI released an agent controller with no agent.

The state of the tech industry.

Re: Codex Micro

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Post by bigyabai » Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 2:04 AM UTC

antfarm wrote: post #103

I don't understand the many Teenage Engineering references in this thread, this design has no soul.

I don't understand how people still think Teenage Engineering has a soul. If OpenAI added a quirky LCD animation to this, would it be a soulful product worth $1,199?

The whole "soul" and "taste" nonsense is a meaningless marketing canard that companies use to differentiate a product.