Mainly because you can spend just a ton of $ on brands like Logitech and Razer and they won't do all you need - Razer's won't do continuous presses then release of command key combos and Logitech's aren't compatible with many OS's. I have a whole collection of branded keyboards from trying to get one that could do all I needed in SolidWorks. Making one was the only way.
Loved your video! I actually do not want to build a keyboard (yet). I travel a lot for work and do not have computer access nor time to change keyboard mapping in the computer. what I would like is and intermediate device I could insert between the keyboard and the computer that would do the remapping for me - that I can fully program. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
80% of the time it works all the time 😂 dude you made me laugh so many times throughout this vid, and have also convinced me to start a project like this of my own since I have an Arduino Pro Micro laying around from an old NES Controller conversion project. I really like the implementation of a knob, especially for video and photo editing, I've looked at the more expensive off the shelf products and also think "I could make that for less" but I know it'll cost more in the end haha. Great vid and project, I've subbed 👍
I appreciate the kind words!! Now that I've have some time with it, the dual knobs are wondrous for video editing. Zooming and skipping through the timeline are meant for encoder knobs.
The guy at my office who does the 3D printing wired up a bucked with uv led strips encircling the inside. He puts the parts in there for 5 additional minutes prior to cleaning to maximize curing.
Ryan's Pro Tips for navigating the and HID library commands. =============== Keyboard Control================================================================================ Keyboard.write(); Sends a keystroke to a connected computer. This is similar to pressing and releasing a key on your keyboard. Will send a shift command if applicable. Example: Keyboard.write('K') will automatically do SHIFT + k. Can also accept ASCII code like this: //Keyboard.write(32); // This is space bar (in decimal) Helpful list of ASCII + decimal keys: www.asciitable.com/
Keyboard.press(); Best for holding down a key with multi-key commands; like copy/ paste This example is [ctrl] + [shift] + [e] //Keyboard.press(KEY_LEFT_CTRL); //Keyboard.press(KEY_LEFT_SHIFT); //Keyboard.press('e'); //delay(100); Keyboard.releaseAll();
Keyboard.print(); Sends a keystroke(s) Keyboard.print("stop using aim bot"); //types this in as a char or int (not a string)! Keyboard.println(); Sends a keystroke followed by a newline (carriage return ) Very practical if you want to type a password and login in one button press!
SOMETIMES, applications are coded to recognize Keyboard.press() and not Keyboard.write() and vice versa. You might have to experiment. =============== Mouse Control=============================================================================== Mouse.move(x, y, wheel); Moves the mouse and or scroll wheel up/down left/right. Range is -128 to +127. units are pixels -number = left or down +number = right or up Mouse.press(b); Presses the mouse button (still need to call release). Replace "b" with: MOUSE_LEFT //Left Mouse button MOUSE_RIGHT //Right Mouse button MOUSE_MIDDLE //Middle mouse button MOUSE_ALL //All three mouse buttons
Mouse.release(b); Releases the mouse button. Mouse.click(b); A quick press and release.
00:44 aaaactuallyyy.... the calculator has it's own scancode so no need to complicate that. It's like the mail app, browser, default media app etc - all having their unique scancodes. e0 21 for calc, I think.
Hi Ryan, Thank you very much for this idea. I have made this macro pad as well. I absolutely love it. Somehow I have managed to get 2 on my table with 6 layers/profiles each. Such a amazing device.
Great news everyone v0.4 is back in stock! Things that are fixed in v0.4: Foot pedal wiring (the GND of the headphone jack is now common, R and L channels are the switches 15 and 16 respectively). Full sized keyboard key can fit in place of rotary encoders.(Rotated the encoder footprint 90deg).
I have been wanting to makensomethiing like this for a while now but had no idea where to start. Great, clear, informative, easy to follow, thanks so much!
Version 2.0 is here!!! ua-cam.com/video/IDlcxLQ1SbY/v-deo.html I added many of the popular requests from these comments like individually address RGB lights, I2C LCD breakout, and a better 3D printed case.
Hi. I recently bought a couple of these boards from your store on Tindie and was looking for the exact 3D models of the key caps you 3d printed. I am specifically interested in the ones you printed in green and blue seen at 7:30. Could you share some links downloads to them ? Thanks
@@RetroBuiltGames haha BTW i want to ask you do you know a project on GitHub named deej it is also Arduino based pc sound control but you can use any simple Arduino like a uno or a nano pls try making one of those it is called "Deej" i want to see your version of it. and it was a great video :)
Nice Project, i would like to make a macro keypad myself and would also like to order the boards myself from JLCPCB. Now my question would be whether you can provide the Gerber file?
Thankyou! Gerbers are not released, but the schematic is- you can make your own layout. Check out version 2.0 schematic- i made some improvements. ua-cam.com/video/IDlcxLQ1SbY/v-deo.html
Where can I find the pro micro that you use? I can only find the version with MicroUSB. In the U.S. here and can't find it on Amazon. Edit: grammar Edit2: Nevermind, I found it here www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J2Q3ZD5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mini USB connedctor is superior Why and by how much? From my perspective, I have a bunch of spare micro USB cables (as phones have switched to USB-C) around and that has been the deciding point for me so far... And yes, when testing a keyboard the other day, I screwed up a pin HIGH/LOW state (basically, I forgot that the LOW is not necessarily 0, ignored a pull-down resistor, I think, for which reason the button was always considered HIGH) and ended up with Arduino emulating CTRL+N 10 times in a second. It took me half an hour of frustrating attempts and reboots to upload a harmless blank sketch before the circus began over again (hint: use an OS where you can pin a window always on top of the others and swear a lot in the process, in my case that helped). :D Also, many years ago (pre-Arduino/RasPi time) the boss button was a thing. I think there was a small commercial solution of a button or pedal along with a small app to define the button macro. Now I am thinking of making a set of cardboard steering wheel (with MPU6050 and two buttons) and a pedal for a car racing dame. Neat!
I decided to do this recently, and I just came across a DIY design on Thingiverse that includes linear potentiometers for use as a stream deck. Pretty cool stuff. You mentioned that you use Eagle for PCB design, and I am curious if you have used Kicad. I have been using it for years now and I would choose it over Altium for most design work. It is incredible, powerful, free and open source with no limitations on board sizes and no lock in to a license that is at the whim of the current copyright holder. I love it and I recommend anyone doing PCB work to look into it first.
I want to use KiCAD. this project started in kiCAD but I got stuck and fell back into Eagle just because i know it well. I know Eagle is inferior; I'm not a fan of Autodesk either.. I will learn KiCAD in 2021.
@@RetroBuiltGames Oh gotcha. I have been using KiCAD for years now. I even started a small tutorial series on my channel, though I haven't made it as far as I would have liked. I do plan on getting back to it some time when I have more time on my hands. What did you get stuck on specifically? Maybe I can help.
You can place parts directly on the build plate. SLA does not suffer from elephants foot which is really a FDM symptom. OR (this is the recommended way for Form 2 printing), anchor the part using lost of tiny supports to a raft.
this is so exciting on creative thinking and doing it X# of ways... for my 1st starter project is: 2 real world pushbuttons: PB1 = F11 and PB2 = F12 then may be a few more PB? thanks a lot...:)
Would be nice if you could program the face of the keys.. a small oled or e-ink screen on each key. But maybe gets too expensive. An alternative would be a version with a touch screen. But maybe you can use a phone or tablet then just as well somehow coupled to the PC.. Its a bit nicer with real keys. And maybe regular stickers can solve it in the end much cheaper..
Do these roatary encoders give like an incremental pulse every time they are turned? I want to add a volume knob for my android radio. The radio has assignable steering wheel controls that are based on differential resistance. Each button gets its own value of resistance, and for volume, each press equates to a different step in volume level. Im wondering if theres a rotary encoder out there that i can add a resistor to, and use it as a volume knob for this radio. Maybe even use the built in button as a mute command? Anyone have any ideas?
can you make a 3d file fot the case that doesn't shot the switch housing because i am not really a fan of the floating switch design. I was also wondering if you were to do it, can you make a hole for the micro usb
Great job! Nice video! Nice presentation! Nice PCB layout! It has the reference value for me. I have a similar project using Arduino Pro Micro with many many keys with a different approach.
Anyway I could check it out? Looking at other people's work was the only way this project was able to skip over some prototype phases and straight to what I wanted.
Cool because you made an electronics and a program for it. These devices must be purchased and set up. For Leo Bodnar electronics, only switches and spare meters need to be connected. Anything can be set with AutoHotkey, so there will be plenty of extra buttons. Existing buttons and combinations can be set for Logitech macro buttons. It can be program launches or even complete texts. With Google translate.
Cool! I have did a digital caliper result sender to my CAD program with an Arduino Pro Micro (32u4), or other program. But not finished yet the case and the PCB. On my instagram there are a short video.
been looking into macro pads lately since I was given a pair of Pro Micros to play with from work. I know they could help with my workflow in Adobe & excel. I guess I could build one for the wife as well for her to use w/ Revit/Autodesk.
I think it be best to repurpose the LED pins to replace the two row-matrix pins. The dedicated i2c lines talk to the OLED, they are currently being used as the row/ column matrix for the keyboard keys in this build. As I reflect on it, not a great design choice on my end. But that's why the revision number is sub 1.0.
Thanks a lot, you made an amazing job, one question: I downloaded switchcase_macrokeys and I need that only when I press and hold "case 3" button it should press continuously the key, example: now if I press and hold case 3 it press one time the key and print 3, I need it print 3333333333333333.......... untill I release button, but, I repeat, only in case 3. Is it possible? Thanks Again
I'm buying the parts I need to make one of these, but I don't really know what sort of LEDs to buy. I've Googled LED 1206 (as listed on the webpage) but that yields generic LEDs. Any help would be appreciated. Also, Diodes are only required for multi-keystroke macro, correct?
can I make a macro keyboard with, like, dozens of keys? and, the keys is not side by side, they seperated left right, up down, front back "but why?", you may ask for flight simulator like DCS, I have many buttons in the cockpit, I want to bring it out of the computer screen for easier access (normally I have to use mouse to click on them)
@@RetroBuiltGames can you make a tutorial? not necessary to make whole cockpit with hundreds of buttons, but make a scaleable one, I will follow and expand the number of buttons I have nearly no experience in this field
Hi I am in Spain and I am looking for chiclet keys but I don't know where can I find it ... Every body prefers mechanical keyboards but I prefer chiclet keyboards. Do you know how can I bought that kind of keys ?
So unless you are making your PCB super complex, with the IC on it instead of on the arduino, you should probably test your design with a breadboard first...
what do you think about making the RGB backlight change colors when you change modes? If you match a color up to different programs it could make it easier to remember the shortcuts
This is really informative however as an individual terminally inept with programming, how would one go about creating macro that repeats specific order button until pressed again but also randomises input delay between each inpuut within specified range? (let's say randomly choosing value between 13ms and 37ms for delay between inputs)
Im lookinng to use a three-way switch to toggle between the different key layouts. Does any one know if that’s a reasonable idea, or what would be the easiest/cheepest hardware to get the job done? I like the idea of the classic guitar pickup selector, though probably downsized a bit.
That is very reasonable. An idea to do this: use the analog pin and make the switch select from different 'set' resistances. your logic would just be if voltage =this range, then mode 1 and so on. this application is also called a 'resistor ladder' .
"Why buy it when you can build it for three times the cost" is my new family motto.
I came searching for this comment, was glad I found it 😂😂
dude 😂
Mainly because you can spend just a ton of $ on brands like Logitech and Razer and they won't do all you need - Razer's won't do continuous presses then release of command key combos and Logitech's aren't compatible with many OS's. I have a whole collection of branded keyboards from trying to get one that could do all I needed in SolidWorks. Making one was the only way.
I love this quote 😂
cuz building is fun and customizing for a new application is awesome!
Loved your video! I actually do not want to build a keyboard (yet). I travel a lot for work and do not have computer access nor time to change keyboard mapping in the computer. what I would like is and intermediate device I could insert between the keyboard and the computer that would do the remapping for me - that I can fully program. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Three times the cost and more hours than you can imagine. My magic formula. I'M IN !
You son of a gun... I'M IN. Heist team assemble.
Now I have TWO uses for my Time Crisis reload pedal.
"80% of the time, it works all the time" you have my subscription good sir
You should subscribe to Anchorman too. You'll love it!
80% of the time it works all the time 😂 dude you made me laugh so many times throughout this vid, and have also convinced me to start a project like this of my own since I have an Arduino Pro Micro laying around from an old NES Controller conversion project. I really like the implementation of a knob, especially for video and photo editing, I've looked at the more expensive off the shelf products and also think "I could make that for less" but I know it'll cost more in the end haha. Great vid and project, I've subbed 👍
I appreciate the kind words!! Now that I've have some time with it, the dual knobs are wondrous for video editing. Zooming and skipping through the timeline are meant for encoder knobs.
Great video, as always. Almost makes me want to build this even though I can’t think of a use for it!
My Zalman keyboard has a button that opens the calculator. According to SwtichHitter, the Windows scancode is: 0xB7.
I love your video bro, its so funny, because i share youre feeling of doing myself everithing
Aye nice I use shotcut editing software too 2:15
noice!
The guy at my office who does the 3D printing wired up a bucked with uv led strips encircling the inside. He puts the parts in there for 5 additional minutes prior to cleaning to maximize curing.
How damn this is a great project. I'm still just learning Arduino and using breadboards as a complete noobie but this is inspiring. Thanks!
Why are u so short sided, not thinking before doing something like me?
i am but human
Get a load of this guy. Using Windows 7 in 2020 without a care in the world.
cant stop wont stop
Ryan's Pro Tips for navigating the and HID library commands.
=============== Keyboard Control================================================================================
Keyboard.write(); Sends a keystroke to a connected computer.
This is similar to pressing and releasing a key on your keyboard.
Will send a shift command if applicable. Example: Keyboard.write('K') will automatically do SHIFT + k.
Can also accept ASCII code like this:
//Keyboard.write(32); // This is space bar (in decimal)
Helpful list of ASCII + decimal keys: www.asciitable.com/
Keyboard.press(); Best for holding down a key with multi-key commands; like copy/ paste
This example is [ctrl] + [shift] + [e]
//Keyboard.press(KEY_LEFT_CTRL);
//Keyboard.press(KEY_LEFT_SHIFT);
//Keyboard.press('e');
//delay(100); Keyboard.releaseAll();
Keyboard.print(); Sends a keystroke(s)
Keyboard.print("stop using aim bot"); //types this in as a char or int (not a string)!
Keyboard.println(); Sends a keystroke followed by a newline (carriage return
)
Very practical if you want to type a password and login in one button press!
SOMETIMES, applications are coded to recognize Keyboard.press() and not Keyboard.write() and vice versa.
You might have to experiment.
=============== Mouse Control===============================================================================
Mouse.move(x, y, wheel); Moves the mouse and or scroll wheel up/down left/right.
Range is -128 to +127. units are pixels
-number = left or down
+number = right or up
Mouse.press(b); Presses the mouse button (still need to call release). Replace "b" with:
MOUSE_LEFT //Left Mouse button
MOUSE_RIGHT //Right Mouse button
MOUSE_MIDDLE //Middle mouse button
MOUSE_ALL //All three mouse buttons
Mouse.release(b); Releases the mouse button.
Mouse.click(b); A quick press and release.
you could use the potentiometer to select operation modes by reading of the analogue values as a potential divider.
With ctrl+R you can compile first and then ctrl+U uploads a lot faster. Great video, thanks for the ideas.
00:44 aaaactuallyyy.... the calculator has it's own scancode so no need to complicate that. It's like the mail app, browser, default media app etc - all having their unique scancodes. e0 21 for calc, I think.
Hi Ryan,
Thank you very much for this idea. I have made this macro pad as well. I absolutely love it. Somehow I have managed to get 2 on my table with 6 layers/profiles each. Such a amazing device.
Glad it was helpful!
So.. what if I wanted to use this for an ENTIRE PAD OF ROTARY ENCODERS? :-) I'm thinking for controlling flight sim radios, alt, hdr, etc...
Amazing project.
💝💞💞💓🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳💞💝💝
Just subscribed
Great news everyone v0.4 is back in stock!
Things that are fixed in v0.4:
Foot pedal wiring (the GND of the headphone jack is now common, R and L channels are the switches 15 and 16 respectively).
Full sized keyboard key can fit in place of rotary encoders.(Rotated the encoder footprint 90deg).
Will these be posted under the same link as before?
@@miles5407 Yes, exact same link.
Where and how can I get a circuit like the video? I'm from Colombia
Amazing!!!
I'll make one with your pcb !!
Just stumbled across your videos and you're making some great content. keep up the good work.
I have been wanting to makensomethiing like this for a while now but had no idea where to start. Great, clear, informative, easy to follow, thanks so much!
FKING FOOTPEDAL HAHAH
Version 2.0 is here!!! ua-cam.com/video/IDlcxLQ1SbY/v-deo.html I added many of the popular requests from these comments like individually address RGB lights, I2C LCD breakout, and a better 3D printed case.
You are goooood. If i'm being honest, def one of the top 5 youtube presenters in this niche!
You have a very small hand
Never mind. It was fake
Hi. I recently bought a couple of these boards from your store on Tindie and was looking for the exact 3D models of the key caps you 3d printed. I am specifically interested in the ones you printed in green and blue seen at 7:30. Could you share some links downloads to them ? Thanks
blue ones were not printed- bought those. I believe it was this file i used for the 3D printed caps. www.thingiverse.com/thing:738769
@@RetroBuiltGames Thank you!
legend say he is still making more revisions
i am still editing this comment..
@@RetroBuiltGames haha BTW i want to ask you do you know a project on GitHub named deej it is also Arduino based pc sound control but you can use any simple Arduino like a uno or a nano pls try making one of those it is called "Deej"
i want to see your version of it. and it was a great video :)
Like your style and interests. Got yourself a new subscriber 👍🏼
Awesome, thank you!
Make A Joystick Out Of It, The BEST Joystick For PC Gaming. DO IT !
so it shall be done
Nice Project, i would like to make a macro keypad myself and would also like to order the boards myself from JLCPCB. Now my question would be whether you can provide the Gerber file?
Thankyou! Gerbers are not released, but the schematic is- you can make your own layout. Check out version 2.0 schematic- i made some improvements. ua-cam.com/video/IDlcxLQ1SbY/v-deo.html
nooooo😱
OUT OF STOCKS!😩
Please, I'm interested in the kit to solder+flash+go :)
We're a horde out there bro!! :D
the mini (which is a spin off of this), is still in stock. www.tindie.com/products/21799/
A macro to auto insert "Select top 1000 * From DbName.dbo. " ... I'm drooling. Must build.
Please give me Mini Version! (Macro Keyboard v1.0) code without LCD
mini version will be back soonish
Ryan Bates: Writes keyboard firmware for an Arduino
QMK: Exists
Where can I find the pro micro that you use? I can only find the version with MicroUSB. In the U.S. here and can't find it on Amazon.
Edit: grammar
Edit2: Nevermind, I found it here www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J2Q3ZD5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mini USB connedctor is superior Why and by how much? From my perspective, I have a bunch of spare micro USB cables (as phones have switched to USB-C) around and that has been the deciding point for me so far...
And yes, when testing a keyboard the other day, I screwed up a pin HIGH/LOW state (basically, I forgot that the LOW is not necessarily 0, ignored a pull-down resistor, I think, for which reason the button was always considered HIGH) and ended up with Arduino emulating CTRL+N 10 times in a second. It took me half an hour of frustrating attempts and reboots to upload a harmless blank sketch before the circus began over again (hint: use an OS where you can pin a window always on top of the others and swear a lot in the process, in my case that helped). :D
Also, many years ago (pre-Arduino/RasPi time) the boss button was a thing. I think there was a small commercial solution of a button or pedal along with a small app to define the button macro. Now I am thinking of making a set of cardboard steering wheel (with MPU6050 and two buttons) and a pedal for a car racing dame. Neat!
I decided to do this recently, and I just came across a DIY design on Thingiverse that includes linear potentiometers for use as a stream deck. Pretty cool stuff. You mentioned that you use Eagle for PCB design, and I am curious if you have used Kicad. I have been using it for years now and I would choose it over Altium for most design work. It is incredible, powerful, free and open source with no limitations on board sizes and no lock in to a license that is at the whim of the current copyright holder. I love it and I recommend anyone doing PCB work to look into it first.
I want to use KiCAD. this project started in kiCAD but I got stuck and fell back into Eagle just because i know it well. I know Eagle is inferior; I'm not a fan of Autodesk either.. I will learn KiCAD in 2021.
@@RetroBuiltGames Oh gotcha. I have been using KiCAD for years now. I even started a small tutorial series on my channel, though I haven't made it as far as I would have liked. I do plan on getting back to it some time when I have more time on my hands. What did you get stuck on specifically? Maybe I can help.
why not include joysticks for 2d scrolling/ fine mouse control and arrow keys. or even CTRL Z CTRL Y CTRL S CTRL A
How did you resin print directly on the build plate? Do Formlabs printers not suffer from "elephant's foot" on the build plate?
You can place parts directly on the build plate. SLA does not suffer from elephants foot which is really a FDM symptom. OR (this is the recommended way for Form 2 printing), anchor the part using lost of tiny supports to a raft.
this is so exciting on creative thinking and doing it X# of ways... for my 1st starter project is: 2 real world pushbuttons: PB1 = F11 and PB2 = F12 then may be a few more PB? thanks a lot...:)
Just found your videos the other day - I love this video as well as all your content! Keep up the great work!
Use a 3d modeling program and I promise you, you will memorise millions of shortcuts. You just have to 🤣
very true
Hey Ryan, could you make an assembly video?
Yes.
Why didnt you use the existing TX/RX LED as mode LEDs? They can be activated and deactivated…
bc i forgot
Would be nice if you could program the face of the keys.. a small oled or e-ink screen on each key. But maybe gets too expensive.
An alternative would be a version with a touch screen. But maybe you can use a phone or tablet then just as well somehow coupled to the PC..
Its a bit nicer with real keys. And maybe regular stickers can solve it in the end much cheaper..
Do these roatary encoders give like an incremental pulse every time they are turned?
I want to add a volume knob for my android radio. The radio has assignable steering wheel controls that are based on differential resistance. Each button gets its own value of resistance, and for volume, each press equates to a different step in volume level.
Im wondering if theres a rotary encoder out there that i can add a resistor to, and use it as a volume knob for this radio. Maybe even use the built in button as a mute command?
Anyone have any ideas?
brother, will you please share the PCB file with us? I am from a remote country and the shipping fee is very high here
pedal becomes the "boss key" (is that still a thing? God, I'm old 😛)
you got it
i need a board with 8 rotary encoders do do different stuff is this possible with your pcb? how should i program this?
So the macro to open any software is basically achieved by win+R and then print the software name?
I bought a couple recently, there is no documentation for soldering the back side of the board... could someone help me out ?
can you make a 3d file fot the case that doesn't shot the switch housing because i am not really a fan of the floating switch design. I was also wondering if you were to do it, can you make a hole for the micro usb
Nice video, well done, thanks for sharing it with us :)
Thanks for watching!
Great job! Nice video! Nice presentation! Nice PCB layout! It has
the reference value for me.
I have a similar project using Arduino Pro Micro with many many keys with a different approach.
Anyway I could check it out? Looking at other people's work was the only way this project was able to skip over some prototype phases and straight to what I wanted.
Cool, but Logitech G10, G15, G19, G13, G910 and more Keyboard + G600 Mouse and Leo Bodnar Universal USB Interface Boards
cool but why
Cool because you made an electronics and a program for it. These devices must be purchased and set up. For Leo Bodnar electronics, only switches and spare meters need to be connected. Anything can be set with AutoHotkey, so there will be plenty of extra buttons. Existing buttons and combinations can be set for Logitech macro buttons. It can be program launches or even complete texts. With Google translate.
Cool!
I have did a digital caliper result sender to my CAD program with an Arduino Pro Micro (32u4), or other program.
But not finished yet the case and the PCB.
On my instagram there are a short video.
Novelkeys: 10 cherry switches for like 4$ 😂
Could you help me? I’m stuck with my project
Resistor arrays are a pain to source and the larger package size ones keep getting discounted.
Why didnt you use a shift register or two for you keyboard ? Just curious
for DIY projects I want other people to adopt, a minimum parts list is more appealing.
Hello, I checked the link and the version with knob is out of stock.
when i pres 1 it same (1+enter) how make it print '1' only except enter
paste your code snippet
been looking into macro pads lately since I was given a pair of Pro Micros to play with from work. I know they could help with my workflow in Adobe & excel. I guess I could build one for the wife as well for her to use w/ Revit/Autodesk.
how can i upload code in pro micro by Android???
need this video
I should make one with Alps switches.
i have one question cause im confused, can i make this on a breadboard without your pcb and if so how can i?
How can i add an oled display for thia macro pad?
The I2C lines are tied up with 2 column lines for the keys. But you could probably swap them with the 'mode' status LEDs and use a OLED.
@@RetroBuiltGames thanks, so I change the mode status LEDs to oled? right?
I think it be best to repurpose the LED pins to replace the two row-matrix pins. The dedicated i2c lines talk to the OLED, they are currently being used as the row/ column matrix for the keyboard keys in this build. As I reflect on it, not a great design choice on my end. But that's why the revision number is sub 1.0.
are you the long lost son of michael from vsauce?
How do i add a profile button so i can change what each one does based on what app is open is it possible
ignore me didnt watch the whole video
Thanks a lot, you made an amazing job, one question:
I downloaded switchcase_macrokeys and I need that only when I press and hold "case 3" button it should press continuously the key, example: now if I press and hold case 3 it press one time the key and print 3, I need it print 3333333333333333.......... untill I release button, but, I repeat, only in case 3.
Is it possible?
Thanks Again
remove the "break;" from case 3. that will help a bit
Is there be a way to juryrig a seeeduino xiao onto the board?
maybe, but looking at that pinout (there are less IO) you would have to sacrifice some keys or LEDs.
I'm buying the parts I need to make one of these, but I don't really know what sort of LEDs to buy. I've Googled LED 1206 (as listed on the webpage) but that yields generic LEDs. Any help would be appreciated.
Also, Diodes are only required for multi-keystroke macro, correct?
check the links in the desc. I list part numbers to buy from a supplier.
can I make a macro keyboard with, like, dozens of keys?
and, the keys is not side by side, they seperated left right, up down, front back
"but why?", you may ask
for flight simulator like DCS, I have many buttons in the cockpit, I want to bring it out of the computer screen for easier access (normally I have to use mouse to click on them)
yes that can be done
@@RetroBuiltGames can you make a tutorial? not necessary to make whole cockpit with hundreds of buttons, but make a scaleable one, I will follow and expand the number of buttons
I have nearly no experience in this field
i mean this is the tutorial right here. It scales. Just use 4 more pins for a 6x6 and that's 36 keys....
please share pcb
What software do you use to make the keys do different things, I built one of these (epic btw) and I am unable to make the keys so much of anything
software is Arduino IDE
@@RetroBuiltGames once the keys are bound to the extended f keys I mean
Unfortunately the PCB is out-of-stock, so I'm trying to figuring it out:
How is the MODE button connected?
Analog pin A0 = mode button
Can i actually make split keyboard with that using breadboard ?
yes, You'll need to omit some features I have (LEDs, potentiometer) and just expand the rows and columns for a full keyboard.
@@RetroBuiltGames But sir , i dont know which pin i have to solder and i dont know which pin should i connect with the breadboard
do you have a link to the stl for the printable key caps? thanks
Hi I am in Spain and I am looking for chiclet keys but I don't know where can I find it ... Every body prefers mechanical keyboards but I prefer chiclet keyboards.
Do you know how can I bought that kind of keys ?
I have seen these chiclet keycaps on pimpmykeyboard pimpmykeyboard.com/all-products/keycaps/novelty-keys/
Maybe stop reinventing the wheel and make some time to upgrade to Windows 10 instead
i upgraded to windows 8. is this good?
@@RetroBuiltGames I guess at least it has support
So unless you are making your PCB super complex, with the IC on it instead of on the arduino, you should probably test your design with a breadboard first...
news to me
what do you think about making the RGB backlight change colors when you change modes? If you match a color up to different programs it could make it easier to remember the shortcuts
lol you should watch my version 2.0 video!
This is really informative however as an individual terminally inept with programming, how would one go about creating macro that repeats specific order button until pressed again but also randomises input delay between each inpuut within specified range? (let's say randomly choosing value between 13ms and 37ms for delay between inputs)
try asking this question in the Arduino forms. be warned, "how-do-i-do-my-program" can result in an 'abrasive' response
Have you considered just direct soldering the 32u4 chip? you could then run USB C and the component count wouldn't go up that much
good idea for future revision.
I'll take one of your bad PCB. To you might be bad to me Looks like a good way to get started :)
i actually did throw them in the trash, just with less drama as shown in the video.
@@RetroBuiltGames aww man no board is trash to me 😪
where can I buy separate Cherry MX keys?
Couldn't you just wire a toggle switch that prevents it from going into HID mode?
probably?
Im lookinng to use a three-way switch to toggle between the different key layouts. Does any one know if that’s a reasonable idea, or what would be the easiest/cheepest hardware to get the job done? I like the idea of the classic guitar pickup selector, though probably downsized a bit.
That is very reasonable. An idea to do this: use the analog pin and make the switch select from different 'set' resistances. your logic would just be if voltage =this range, then mode 1 and so on. this application is also called a 'resistor ladder' .
When mentioning that there's no shortcut to launch windows calculator, I started laughing in Linux...
Scancode 0xB7 opens calculator in Windows 10.
I hope you'll have a stock of the kit with knob.
can you show how you made the pcb?
If I want to build this with the foot pedal, can I just connect them as i would connect the switches just use the trrs cable?
yes
@@RetroBuiltGames Thanks! I will give it a try
Hello, how are you? Where can I find more details for building the plate on this micro keyboard?
www.tindie.com/products/ryanbatesrbg/pcb-for-programmable-macro-keyboard-encoders/
Just got the boards! What should I look for when getting a rotary encoder? Or do you have some models you recommend?
I updated the Tindie store with Digikey p/n for encoders.
987-1398-ND
Could this be done without the PCB? I’ve seen many others solder wires from switches to Arduino pins directly
yeah you absolute can. I just like PCBs