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geekhack Community => Other Geeky Stuff => Topic started by: Nickagero on Tue, 01 December 2020, 07:35:04
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So I want to make a small macro pad to test out a few different switches and keycaps that is also usable for quick macros ike ctrl+z ctrl+f but I have no idea how.
should I look for really small pcb's cases and plates, but where?.
Or do I just buy a macropad and change the switches?
Or could I change the input of a numpad maybe?
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https://keeb.io/products/bdn9-3x3-9-key-macropad-rotary-encoder-support
Here's a solid one. If you want custom macros I think you might have to learn some qmk, but also possible that they're easy to set in via.
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I made a macro using a Sparkfun pro micro and a custom PCB. Making one from scratch would take more time and has a higher chance of it messing up but you learn a lot. You can get qmk on a pro micro easily and there are some that have USB c.
It sounds like you want it to have hot-swap so you can test out different switches. I found this 9 key hot-swap on aliexpress. It says it has qmk support and it shouldn't be to hard to get it to work with via if it doesn't already.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000510880374.html
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Late to the party but if you’re still looking I’d recommend KPrepublic.com they have a couple small macropads from 4x4 to 2x1 so there should be something for you.
https://kprepublic.com/products/xd004-xiudi-4-custom-mechanical-keyboard-4-keys-switch-leds-pcb-programmed-hot-swappable-macro-key-silver-case-micro-port?_pos=5&_sid=9e1a4ddea&_ss=r
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There's also a bunch of 3d printed ones where you use a Pro-Micro controller (under $10), if you have access to a 3d printer.