0101100101Feb 8, 2025

Do you use a macro keyboard for shortcuts? If so, what size?

https://programming.dev/post/25168143

Do you use a macro keyboard for shortcuts? If so, what size? - programming.dev

Macro keyboards are mini programmable USB keyboards that can be pressed to trigger shortcuts, a sequence of keypresses etc. They can have several layers so switching to a different one will trigger different keypresses from the same key, so e.g. different IDEs can be represented. Do you use one? If so, what do you use it for and what size do you use? Is it too big / too small?

Show threadAdrioxFeb 10, 2025

Surprised I haven’t seen it mentioned here, but I’ve had both the DuckyPad and recently backed the DuckyPad Pro and love them both!

github.com/dekuNukem/duckyPad

dekunukem.github.io/duckyPad-Pro/

I use it for a variety of shortcuts, Markdown notes, numpad for my Lily58, and it’s compatible with Autohotkey!

GitHub - dekuNukem/duckyPad: Do-It-All Mechanical Macropad

Do-It-All Mechanical Macropad. Contribute to dekuNukem/duckyPad development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Show threadpotustheplantFeb 10, 2025
$70 for a macropad? You can buy an entire kb for that price.
Show threadAdriox

You’re not wrong, but it’s a small developer and an otherwise niche product. These things tend to get a bit more expensive as a result.

Totally worth it though!

Feb 12, 2025 at 7:11pmWeb
Show threadpotustheplantFeb 13, 2025
Yes and no? Being a niche product, I feel like there should be a diy option where you get all of the parts as a kit for a reduced price. Maybe 30-35USD would make more sense. At 70 I would not even consider this product tbh.